Who we are
Origin Story
The Phalanx Group was founded by Josh Stanley, a medically retired Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician and Chemical Biological Radiological & Nuclear Defense (CBRN) Specialist with nearly two decades of experience across consequence management, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), and real-world operational response.
Josh began his career as a CBRN reconnaissance, detection/identification and mobile laboratory scientist at the Marine Corp’s Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF). He later transitioned into EOD and technical escort roles supporting high-risk missions both deployed and stateside.
Following military service, he continued operating in the CBRNe space working in military acquisition and technical sales, bridging the gap between operational end users, emerging technologies, and procurement realities. He has additionally served as a Director within the Washington, DC–based CBRNe industry group, providing strategic insight into national capability gaps, technology adoption, and training needs across government and industry.
He currently still works as a federal contractor and instructor for the federal government with an active security clearance.
Why Phalanx Exists
The Phalanx Group exists to close the gap between theoretical CBRNe instruction, acquisition-driven solutions, and the realities faced by those who must detect, respond to, and operate in complex hazard environments. Too often, training and technology are delivered by individuals disconnected from current operational threats, procurement constraints, or end-user realities.
Phalanx was built to integrate practitioner-led instruction, standards-aligned training, and informed consulting—ensuring responders, units, and organizations are not just compliant or well-equipped, but genuinely prepared.
Mission Statement
The Phalanx Group provides practitioner-led CBRNe training and consulting that equips, fire, EMS/Medical, law enforcement, private industry and government/military units with the knowledge, judgment, and preparedness required to operate confidently in complex hazard environments.
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