Most companies declare the value of veterans in reports, but in practice, the system “pushes” them out within the first year. The problem is not the people — it is the business architecture, which is not designed for combat experience.

The SEAL Survival and Special Training Center presents a strategic analytical report: “The Path of Veteran Reintegration into the Corporate Sector.”

🔍 What did we investigate?

Conflict of operational logics: Why “soft” corporate communication is perceived by veterans as false and a dilution of responsibility.

Critical error of “filtering”: How humiliating screening for “adequacy” creates a risk of a breach of trust and threatens company security.

The veteran as the core of ESRM: Combat experience is a ready-made competency for risk management, crisis response, and logistics in zones of uncertainty.

⚙️ Our methodology: “Development Step Scheme”

We propose moving away from the logic of “helping a vulnerable group” in favor of “integrating an elite resource.” A veteran is not a patient, but a functional node that strengthens the system’s resilience against external shocks.

“Building this path is the organization’s task. Walking it is a task a veteran will handle better than most.”

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SEAL Ukraine contributed to the development of ICoCA’s new Guidance on the reintegration of former members of armed forces and armed groups into private security companies.

For us, it is important that this document reflects not only formal procedures, but also the practical dimension of transitioning from military experience to a civilian professional role. We provided professional recommendations grounded in real operational challenges, personnel training, and an understanding of what responsible veteran integration into the security sector should look like.

It is especially valuable that the Guidance emphasizes ethical standards, human rights, non-discrimination, mental health, proper vetting, training, and professional development. This is exactly the kind of approach that creates the foundation for a sustainable, professional, and responsible system of veteran employment.

We thank ICoCA for involving us in this work and for recognizing the practical experience of Ukrainian companies. We believe that initiatives like this help strengthen standards in the security sector and create meaningful opportunities for veterans, their families, and society as a whole.

In March 2026, the Survival and Special Training Center “SEAL” officially joined the work of the Technical Committee for Standardization TC 322 “Standardization of Processes in Mine Action”, as well as a профиль working group responsible for developing the national standard “Mine Action. Management Processes. Underwater Demining” (DSTU 8820-7).

The involvement of the SEAL Center reflects recognition of its practical expertise in mine action, particularly in one of the most complex and high-risk domains — underwater demining.

Technical Committee TC 322 is a key national body responsible for:

The working group, which includes SEAL experts, focuses on establishing a regulatory framework for:

SEAL’s participation will enable:

The development of DSTU 8820-7 is an important step toward building a systematic, safe, and effective mine action framework in Ukraine, particularly given the масштаб contamination of land and water resources caused by the war.

Following preliminary meetings in the Republic of Slovenia during 2025, our SSTTC SEAL and Zveza Slovenskih Častnikov/Military Officers Association of Slovenia jointly decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of mutually promoting their operational experience, expanding market access, and providing best-in-class services to customers in Ukraine, Slovenia, and Europe.

Recognizing the importance of strengthening mutual understanding, professional development, and cooperation in the areas of training, information exchange, and veteran support, the parties agreed to exchange information and best practices in the areas of defense, security, leadership, and veteran reintegration. Promoting mutual understanding and solidarity between Slovenian officers and Ukrainian veterans. Exchange of trainers, instructors, and experts. Exchange of experience on the reintegration, rehabilitation, and social support of veterans. Cooperation in the areas of psychological resilience, employment programs, and social inclusion.

Cooperation will be based on the principles of reciprocity, equality, and mutual benefit.

Representatives of the SEAL Center for Survival and Special Training took part in the Demine Ukraine 2025 Forum, held in Kyiv on December 5, 2025. The purpose of the participation was to deepen cooperation in the field of humanitarian demining, exchange experience with national and international partners, and identify practical solutions to accelerate the return of land to safe use. The forum, which addressed demining priorities, digital tools for planning operations, and mechanisms of international support, enabled SEAL to present its approaches to specialist training and to contribute to the implementation of innovative practices in mine action.

Participation in the event also became a logical continuation of the Center’s ongoing initiatives: SEAL regularly conducts specialized training sessions, courses, and practical exercises in tactical medicine, field operations, and other disciplines integrated into the training programs for deminers and security professionals. We see cooperation with government institutions and international partners as an opportunity to expand our consulting services, implement educational programs, and organize training activities for communities and professionals in the field of demining.

On November 25-26, 2025, representatives of our SEAL Center took an active part in the National Conference on Underwater Demining “Depth of Security”.

The goal/objective of the mission was to establish communication with stakeholders in the field of underwater demining in Ukraine as part of an event organized in partnership with the United Nations Development Program in Ukraine (UNDP), international organizations, and MMO operators to discuss the regulatory and methodological framework for the clearance of water bodies, present technical solutions, analyze environmental aspects, and harmonize approaches to personnel training.

The event was attended by representatives of regional military administrations, central executive authorities, mine action operators, equipment manufacturers (pyrotechnic devices, robotic systems, detection devices, mine clearance support platforms) and representatives of international organizations.

The conference included:

Goals of participation in the first conference in Ukraine:

Day 1:

Day 2:

All goals and objectives were 100% achieved and analyzed.