Asood Alrafdin For Protection And Security Service Ltd. (MLS) delivers 100% self-performed static guarding, B6 armored convoys, specialized K9 threat detection, and 24/7 C3i command for tier-1 oil & gas operators and critical infrastructure.
شركة أسود الرافدين للخدمات الأمنية والحراسات العامة
Fully audited, certified and licensed under national laws and global standards
China Petroleum Pipeline 3,000,000 Safe Man-Hours Safety Award and international ISO 18788 & PSC.1 credentials
Safety Award
ISO 18788
ANSI/ASIS PSC.1
Asood Alrafdin For Protection And Security Service Ltd. (MLS) is a premier Iraqi private security company established in December 2008 at the Ministry of Commerce under Companies Act No. 21 of 1997 (Reg. Mesh-2-67964). Operating under Ministry of Interior Private Security License No. 113, we safeguard the people, projects, and critical energy assets driving Iraq’s industrial modernization.
With our primary operational headquarters in Basra (Al-Zubair / Al Burjisiya hub) and corporate headquarters in Baghdad (Karrada), MLS combines unmatched local tribal and provincial liaison networks with rigorous UK-accredited tactical training standards.
Concentric protection architecture: Deter, Detect, Delay, Deny, and Respond across perimeters, gates, and internal assets.
Strict zero-subcontracting mandate. Every guard, driver, medic, and supervisor is directly vetted and employed by MLS.
Operatives certified in Hostile Environment Close Protection (CPHE), tactical driving, FPOS(i) trauma care, and VPSHR human rights.
Dedicated warehouse at Al-Zubair maintaining spare run-flat tires, ballistic gear, Motorola repeaters, and emergency rations.
From perimeter sally ports to long-distance highway PSD convoys, MLS delivers integrated security managed from our 24/7 Basra Security Operations Centre.
Full-perimeter security for industrial compounds, laydown yards, power stations, and oilfield well pads. Operates under strict 5D concentric ring doctrine with 24/7 watchtowers, roving patrols, and RFID checkpoint verification.
2025 White Land Cruisers
Personal Security Detail (PSD) led by seasoned Close Protection Teams (CPTs). Executed in CEN BR6 / NIJ Level III armored Toyota Land Cruisers following our disciplined 3-stage Journey Management Plan (JMP).
Short and long-term dry/wet leasing for late-model 2021–2026 B6 factory-armored SUVs (Land Cruisers), B6 armored Toyota Coaster buses, GMC Savanas, and fully equipped B6 armored MEDEVAC ambulances.
K9 Threat Detection
Certified police dog teams conditioned for high-accuracy Explosives Ordnance Detection (EOD) and narcotics screening. Supervised by international expatriate trainers with certified Third Country National (TCN) handlers.
24/7 Basra SOC
Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3i) nerve center located at our Basra hub. Manned around the clock with 4-layer redundant communications and live telemetry tracking for every moving asset.
Strategic security assessments and turnkey Site Security Master Plans (SSPs). Engineering defensive layouts, blast mitigation standoff barriers, CCTV/PIDS networks, and crisis incident management protocols.
MLS operates an active fleet of +100 operational vehicles, featuring certified 2021–2026 B6 factory-armored vehicles. Procured from registered international manufacturers, every vehicle undergoes rigorous pre-deployment inspection and conforms to European EN 1522/1063 and NIJ Level III standards.
Ballistic Protection: CEN Level B6 / NIJ III • Operational Standard: ISO 18788:2015 • Models: 2021–2026
Every vehicle in our +100 unit fleet is maintained under strict preventative maintenance schedules at our Al-Zubair heavy workshop, with certified technicians inspecting run-flats, brake heat dissipation, and overlap ballistic seams before every mission dispatch.
| Vehicle Type | Armoring Standard | Model Range | Operational Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armored Toyota Land Cruiser | CEN Level B6 / NIJ III | 2021 – 2026 | Principal Escort & Mobile PSD |
| Armored Toyota Coaster Bus | CEN Level B6 / NIJ III | 2021 – 2026 | Armored Crew & Staff Transit |
| Armored GMC Savana Cargo | CEN Level B6 / NIJ III | 2021 – 2026 | Armored Cargo & Secure Logistics |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | Soft-Skin | 2021 – 2026 | Administrative & Field Liaison |
| Toyota Hilux Double-Cab | Soft-Skin | 2021 – 2026 | Reconnaissance & Site Patrol |
Armored B6 & soft-skin units on 24/7 standby
In Southern Iraq’s extreme operational environment (Rumaila, West Qurna, Halfaya), White 2025 B6 Armored Land Cruisers are the industry’s preferred standard for executive protection details and expatriate transits. High solar thermal reflectance deflects scorching 50°C+ summer heat, ensuring reliable engine and electronics cooling while providing a commanding, pristine corporate profile.
White exterior paint reduces cabin thermal absorption by 35%, ensuring uninterrupted IVMS telemetry & climate control.
Six-sided hermetic ballistic steel cabin tested to EN 1522/1063 BR6 against 7.62x51mm NATO armor-piercing rounds.
Heavy-duty Hutchinson run-flats allowing 50 km travel at 50 km/h after total ballistic deflation.
Every convoy Land Cruiser carries an on-board AED, oxygen cylinder, and Tier-2 trauma medical pack.
Our risk mitigation architecture follows the ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) reduction strategy: Deter, Detect, Delay, and Deny across 8 vital operational risk categories, fully aligned with ISO 18788:2015 and VPSHR guidelines.
B6 Armored Quick Reaction Force (QRF) deployment, perimeter standoff containment, SOC lockdown, and immediate OPF/ISF joint tactical dispatch.
Immediate engagement of local Community Liaison Officers (CLOs), 24/7 thermal CCTV verification, and alternative pre-cleared MSR convoy rerouting.
Certified FPOS(i) trauma medics on-site, continuous H2S sensor monitoring, specialized breathing apparatus, and rapid B6 MEDEVAC ambulance transfer.
Proven operational footprint across the highest-value energy basins of Basra, Maysan, and Dhi Qar, backed by established liaison with the Oilfield Protection Force (OPF) and Provincial Joint Operations.
Operating in remote oilfields requires communications systems that eliminate single points of failure. MLS deploys an authorized 4-layer communications architecture licensed by the Communications and Media Commission (CMC License LMR220095).
MLS deploys elite trained police dog units prepared and conditioned under international standards. Our canine units serve as the frontline defense against explosive ordnance and unauthorized contraband at critical entry gates.
Conditioned to detect commercial and military-grade explosives, secondary detonators, and concealed weapon caches.
Fast-response sweeps for heavy delivery trucks, flatbeds, cargo containers, and contractor vehicles.
Professional dog handlers backed by continuous expatriate instructor evaluations and certification.
Strict animal welfare protocols, climate-controlled kennels, and scheduled veterinary health screenings.
EOD & Narcotics K9 Search Teams on Site Deployment
Proven execution across 27+ premier contracts in oil and gas, power generation, commercial banking, and critical infrastructure.
| Client / Operating Co. | Scope of Work | Location / Field | Operational Scale | Contract Period | Status |
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Formal letters of award, performance completion certificates, and contact verification dossiers available upon request.
Whether mobilizing for an urgent oilfield tender, requesting an armored convoy escort, or scheduling a confidential site security survey, our executive leadership is directly reachable.
Al Burjisiya, Al-Toba Area, Al-Zubair District (21m. 13) & Al-Jaza'ir Street, Basra, Iraq.
Al-Arasat Street, Karrada District, Baghdad, Republic of Iraq.
Complete the dispatch form below. Our operations directorate in Basra responds within 60 minutes for urgent operational requests.