The Sovereignty Doctrine

Client Bill of Rights & Ethical Framework

Aligned in Action. Accountable in Practice. Mission-first. Human-always.

We train those who move toward complexity. We coach with precision and humility—balancing human autonomy with operational excellence. Every interaction honors your right to clarity, confidentiality, and choice.

This document defines how THI protects your sovereignty, your data, and your development—so that readiness never comes at the expense of personhood.

I. Sovereignty & Autonomy

Your readiness is yours.

  • Command Authority: You retain full control of participation, progress, and pause.

  • Voluntary Engagement: You may pause, modify, or exit any service at any time—no penalties, no pressure sales.

  • Freedom from Coercion: You will never be coerced through identity tactics, fear-mongering, or crisis narratives.

  • Informed Consent: You will always receive transparent documentation before data collection or participation in testing, training, or advising activities.

Doctrine Principle: We guide. You decide.

II. Confidentiality & Boundaries

Confidentiality is a condition of trust, not a marketing claim.

  • Secure Perimeter: All coaching, advising, and assessment data remain confidential within strict legal and ethical limits.

  • Data Purpose: Data is stored securely and used only for your training and readiness progression.

  • Right to Erase: You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time.

  • Group Dynamics: Group or organizational advising honors both individual privacy and collective professionalism.

  • No Surveillance: We do not surveil. We measure only what serves your readiness.

Doctrine Principle: Trust is currency. We do not devalue it.

III. Scope of Practice & Referral Triggers

THI operates strictly within the Human Performance domain.

Authorized Scope (We Do):

  • Human Performance Coaching & Systems Advising

  • Strength & Conditioning Programming (RSCC Standard)

  • Nutrition and Recovery Education

  • Sleep and Stress Management Protocols

  • SOP/AAR Development and Organizational Readiness

Unauthorized Scope (We Don’t):

  • Diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions.

  • Provide firearms, combatives, or tactical weapons instruction.

  • Offer legal, financial, or chain-of-command counsel.

Referral Triggers (The Network): When needs extend beyond our scope, we connect you to vetted partners in:

  • Medical: Medicine (MD/DO), Physical Therapy (DPT), Athletic Training (ATC).

  • Nutritional: Registered Dietetics (RD/CSSD).

  • Psychological: Licensed Mental Health (LCSW, LPC, Psychologist).

  • Tactical: Range Safety & Firearms Instruction.

  • Legal: Risk Mitigation Advisory.

Doctrine Principle: Precision means knowing where not to act.

IV. Duty of Care

Your psychological and physical safety are non-negotiable.

  • Risk Mitigation: We screen, progress, and debrief to reduce preventable harm.

  • Entry Standards: All clients undergo medical screening (PAR-Q+, Red-Flag Checklist).

  • The THI Model: Programs follow a Precision $\rightarrow$ Progression $\rightarrow$ Integration logic.

  • Environmental Awareness: We maintain risk awareness regarding heat, cold, altitude, hydration, and PACE planning.

  • Incident Protocol: All safety incidents are logged, reviewed, and debriefed using the After-Action Review (AAR) framework.

Doctrine Principle: Readiness without safety is negligence.

V. Data Integrity

Transparency is protection.

  • Minimal Collection: We collect only what strengthens your program—nothing more.

  • Data Types: Limited to contact info, training logs, and optional wearable data.

  • Sovereign Storage: Stored using secure systems; never sold, traded, or shared with third parties.

  • Visibility: Clients may request data visibility reports at any time.

Doctrine Principle: We deal in data, not surveillance.

VI. Professional Standards & Credentials

THI’s standards are guided by national and doctrinal frameworks.

Verified Credentials

  • RSCC: NSCA Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • CSCS: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

  • TSAC-F: Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator

  • CCC: Certified Conditioning Coach

  • In Progress: National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)

Doctrinal Alignment

  • FM 7-22: Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F)

  • CJCSI 3405.01: Total Force Fitness (TFF)

  • HPO Models: Military Human Performance Optimization standards.

Academic Foundations

  • Undergraduate and graduate study across Health & Human Performance, Psychology, Sport Coaching, and Strength & Conditioning.

  • Commitment to continuous Continuing Education (CE) units and audit-ready documentation.

Doctrine Principle: Credibility is earned through currency and clarity.

VII. Rights & Responsibilities

The Contract of Engagement.

You have the right to:

  • Respect, clarity, and safe progressions.

  • Evidence-aware guidance rooted in science and ethics.

  • Privacy and absolute informed consent.

  • Freedom from coercion, exploitation, or undue influence.

You commit to:

  • Honest reporting and open communication.

  • Adherence to the plan as mutually developed.

  • Participation in debriefs and AARs for continuous improvement.

Doctrine Principle: Readiness is a partnership, not a prescription.

VIII. Reporting & Redress

Accountability is action, not apology.

If a concern, injury, or boundary issue arises, THI maintains a rapid reporting process.

  1. Submit: Email directly to benton@tacticalhumaninstitute.com.

  2. Triage: Expect formal acknowledgment within 72 hours.

  3. Action: Follow-up includes transparency of findings and mitigation steps.

IX. Accessibility & Equity

Readiness belongs to everyone who seeks it.

  • Standards: THI upholds ADA/WCAG digital standards and provides reasonable accommodations.

  • Zero Tolerance: We maintain zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind.

Closing Statement

This work is human work.

We don’t hand down formulas; we build readiness through dialogue. If you ever question THI’s conduct, clarity, or commitments—bring it forward. We will engage directly, with professionalism and respect.

Client Sovereignty is not a slogan—it’s our standard of care.