Mark Cochiolo

Mark Cochiolo is a seasoned Tactical and Defensive Firearms Instructor with a distinguished 24-year career as a Navy SEAL, retiring as Chief Warrant Officer 3. During this time, Mark completed four deployments with SEAL Team Five and served in various key roles, including in Navy's tier one counter-terrorist unit and as a combat test and evaluation Chief at Naval Special Warfare Command. After retiring in 2010, Mark spent 13 years as a contract weapons instructor at BUD/S, shaping the training curriculum for future Navy SEALs. Currently, Mark serves as the Director of the Smith & Wesson Academy, where they develop curriculum and conduct firearms training for law enforcement and civilians.