The Point of No Return - An afternoon with Mark Direen
Come and spend an afternoon with Mark Direen listening to experiences from his career in the military and most importantly his adventures.
Mark Direen was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania. From a young age Mark showed an interest in adventure and the military and in 1993, at age 18, he enlisted into the Australian Regular Army.
On completion of his initial employment training for the Infantry, Mark was posted to the First Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR). In 1997, while serving in 1 RAR as an infantry sniper, Mark applied for and was selected to join the elite ranks of the Australian Special Forces.
Serving in the Special Forces for over 10 years, Mark specialised in mobility operations, sniping, personal protection duties, special reconnaissance and training of local indigenous forces. With numerous deployments during his service in the Special Forces including Sydney Olympic Games, East Timor, Iraq and five tours of Afghanistan, Mark has extensive experience and knowledge in operating under pressure, working in and leading teams in some of the world’s most hostile and unforgiving environments.
In 2007, while serving as an operational team leader in Afghanistan, Mark suffered serious injuries during an IED attack. Evacuated home to Australia, Mark focused intently on his recovery and rehabilitation. Displaying his trademark determination and tenacity, Mark successfully made a full return to health and deployed back to Afghanistan just six months later.
Discharging from the Regular Army in 2009, Mark continued to work in complex and high-risk environments, namely as a team leader and security manager at the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the period 2009 to 2016.
Mark is now Director of Point Assist, a unique consulting firm specialising in adventure and hazardous environment travel and performance coaching. His 25-year career in the military, security and adventure travel fields have given him unique skill sets and the experience to provide practical solutions to even the most complex and challenging situations.
Mark is passionate about improving people’s lives - the way they think and operate. From his experiences, Mark is a firm believer in searching for your purpose in life and becoming the best version of yourself you can become. Mark believes life’s experiences are the most valuable asset of all and he is happy to share some of his experiences with you.
Date: Next Event TBC
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As a veteran with multiple tours of Australia's campaign in Afghanistan, Mark is passionate about the effects military service has on families. All profits from the day will go towards Marks Project Step Off.
Mark Direen was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania. From a young age Mark showed an interest in adventure and the military and in 1993, at age 18, he enlisted into the Australian Regular Army.
On completion of his initial employment training for the Infantry, Mark was posted to the First Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR). In 1997, while serving in 1 RAR as an infantry sniper, Mark applied for and was selected to join the elite ranks of the Australian Special Forces.
Serving in the Special Forces for over 10 years, Mark specialised in mobility operations, sniping, personal protection duties, special reconnaissance and training of local indigenous forces. With numerous deployments during his service in the Special Forces including Sydney Olympic Games, East Timor, Iraq and five tours of Afghanistan, Mark has extensive experience and knowledge in operating under pressure, working in and leading teams in some of the world’s most hostile and unforgiving environments.
In 2007, while serving as an operational team leader in Afghanistan, Mark suffered serious injuries during an IED attack. Evacuated home to Australia, Mark focused intently on his recovery and rehabilitation. Displaying his trademark determination and tenacity, Mark successfully made a full return to health and deployed back to Afghanistan just six months later.
Discharging from the Regular Army in 2009, Mark continued to work in complex and high-risk environments, namely as a team leader and security manager at the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the period 2009 to 2016.
Mark is now Director of Point Assist, a unique consulting firm specialising in adventure and hazardous environment travel and performance coaching. His 25-year career in the military, security and adventure travel fields have given him unique skill sets and the experience to provide practical solutions to even the most complex and challenging situations.
Mark is passionate about improving people’s lives - the way they think and operate. From his experiences, Mark is a firm believer in searching for your purpose in life and becoming the best version of yourself you can become. Mark believes life’s experiences are the most valuable asset of all and he is happy to share some of his experiences with you.
Date: Next Event TBC
Time:
Where:
Cost:
As a veteran with multiple tours of Australia's campaign in Afghanistan, Mark is passionate about the effects military service has on families. All profits from the day will go towards Marks Project Step Off.
