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\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ares Shield Force | Maritime, Land & VIP Security<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ares Shield Force delivers maritime security, land security, VIP protection, security training and international recruitment from Kathmandu, Nepal.\">\n\n<!--\n ARES SHIELD FORCE \u2014 ABOUT PAGE\n =================================================================\n HOW TO USE THIS FILE\n 1) STANDALONE: open this .html file directly in any browser to preview\n or host it as its own page.\n 2) WORDPRESS \/ ELEMENTOR: open the About page in Elementor, add an\n \"HTML\" widget where you want this content, then copy EVERYTHING\n between the two markers below (\"BEGIN PASTE FOR ELEMENTOR\" and\n \"END PASTE FOR ELEMENTOR\") and paste it into that HTML widget.\n Your site's existing header, navigation and footer stay exactly\n as they are \u2014 this file only replaces the About page body content.\n 3) Two placeholder leadership cards are marked \"\u2014 Add Name \u2014\" in the\n Chain of Command section near the bottom. 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-->\n<section class=\"asf-who section-light\" aria-label=\"Who we are\">\n <div class=\"wrap who-grid\">\n <div data-reveal>\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Who We Are<\/p>\n <h2>Built on discipline. Proven under pressure.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"lede\">Ares Shield Force Pvt. Ltd. provides maritime security, land-based guarding, VIP protection and specialist security training from our Kathmandu headquarters. Our personnel are trained against recognised international protocols, with every assignment built around the same three principles: assess early, act decisively, and report clearly \u2014 on the water and on the ground.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top:18px;\">From anti-piracy escort coordination at sea to disciplined guarding and close-protection planning on land, our teams operate under a single chain of command so clients always know who is accountable for their safety.<\/p>\n <blockquote>\n Prevention is the first line of defence. Discipline is what holds it.\n <cite>\u2014 Ares Shield Force Operating Principle<\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"asf-dossier\" data-reveal>\n <p class=\"dossier-tag\">Operational Profile<\/p>\n <dl>\n <dt><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-pin\"\/><\/svg>HQ<\/dt>\n <dd><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Ares+Shield+Force+Pvt+Ltd\/@27.7239366,85.3366835,680m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x39eb1900596dc255:0x616c02d160bc8fa2!8m2!3d27.7239366!4d85.3392584!16s%2Fg%2F11mkcy2q5v!5m1!1e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dhumbarahi-4, Kathmandu, Nepal<\/a><\/dd>\n\n <dt><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-layers\"\/><\/svg>Focus<\/dt>\n <dd>Maritime \u00b7 Land \u00b7 VIP \u00b7 Training \u00b7 Recruitment<\/dd>\n\n <dt><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-globe\"\/><\/svg>Standards<\/dt>\n <dd>Internationally recognised security & training protocols<\/dd>\n\n <dt><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-mail\"\/><\/svg>Email<\/dt>\n <dd><a href=\"mailto:info@aresshieldforce.com\">info@aresshieldforce.com<\/a><\/dd>\n\n <dt><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-whatsapp\"\/><\/svg>Phone<\/dt>\n <dd><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/9779706146916?text=Hello%20Ares%20Shield%20Force\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">+977 970 6146916<\/a><\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ SERVICE PILLARS ============ -->\n<section class=\"asf-pillars\" aria-label=\"Our core services\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div class=\"head-row\" data-reveal>\n <div>\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">What We Do<\/p>\n <h2 style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">Five service lines. One command structure.<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <p style=\"margin:0;\">Each line is staffed, trained and supervised independently \u2014 and coordinated through the same central operations team.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"wrap\" style=\"padding:0 24px;\">\n <div class=\"pillar-grid\">\n <div class=\"pillar-card\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-anchor\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <h3>Maritime Security<\/h3>\n <p>Anti-piracy protection, onboard risk assessment and escort coordination for vessels and crews in high-risk waters.<\/p>\n <a class=\"pillar-link\" href=\"https:\/\/aresshieldforce.com\/index.php\/maritime-security-services-mso\/\">Learn more <svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"pillar-card\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-shield\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <h3>Land Security<\/h3>\n <p>Trained guarding and on-site risk management for facilities, sites and high-value assets.<\/p>\n <a class=\"pillar-link\" href=\"https:\/\/aresshieldforce.com\/index.php\/land-security-training\/\">Learn more <svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"pillar-card\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-badge\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <h3>VIP Protection<\/h3>\n <p>Disciplined close-protection planning for individuals and executives who can't afford a lapse.<\/p>\n <a class=\"pillar-link\" href=\"https:\/\/aresshieldforce.com\/index.php\/security-service\/\">Learn more <svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"pillar-card\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-grad\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <h3>Training & Recruitment<\/h3>\n <p>Security training, skills development and international recruitment that places the right person in the right post.<\/p>\n <a class=\"pillar-link\" href=\"https:\/\/aresshieldforce.com\/index.php\/training\/\">Learn more <svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ WHY CHOOSE US ============ -->\n<section class=\"asf-why section-light\" aria-label=\"Why choose Ares Shield Force\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <div data-reveal style=\"max-width:640px;\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Why Choose Us<\/p>\n <h2>Reliability isn't a slogan here. It's the standard.<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"why-grid\">\n <div class=\"why-card\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-shield-star\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <h3>Trained, Disciplined Personnel<\/h3>\n <p>Every operative is trained, vetted and held to a strict code of conduct before deployment.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"why-card\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-globe\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <h3>International Standards<\/h3>\n <p>Protocols aligned with recognised maritime and land security training standards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"why-card\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-clock\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <h3>Rapid, Coordinated Response<\/h3>\n <p>One chain of command means faster decisions and faster action when it matters most.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"why-card\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-badge\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n <h3>Proven Client Trust<\/h3>\n <p>Long-term partnerships built on consistent, transparent reporting and reliable delivery.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- ============ LEADERSHIP \/ CHAIN OF COMMAND ============ -->\n<section class=\"asf-leader\" aria-label=\"Leadership and organisational structure\">\n <div class=\"wrap\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Leadership & Chain of Command<\/p>\n <h2>The team holding the line.<\/h2>\n <p class=\"lede\">Every deployment runs through a clear chain of command, from strategic direction down to the operations team coordinating on the ground.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"org-tree\">\n <!-- Tier 1 -->\n <div class=\"org-node\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"org-avatar\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aresshieldforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CEO-OF-Ares-Shield-Force-Pvt.-Ltd.-rakesh-duwadijpeg.jpeg\" alt=\"Rakesh Duwadi\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span class=\"org-badge\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-shield-star\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"name\">Rakesh Duwadi<\/div>\n <div class=\"title\">Executive Director<\/div>\n <div class=\"role-desc\">Overall command & strategic direction<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"org-connector\"><\/div>\n\n <!-- Tier 2 -->\n <div class=\"org-node\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"org-avatar\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aresshieldforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ares-Shield-Force-pvt-ltd.-Managing-director.jpeg\" alt=\"Hari Dhital Chhetri\" loading=\"lazy\">\n <span class=\"org-badge\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use href=\"#ic-compass\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"name\">Hari Dhital Chhetri<\/div>\n <div class=\"title\">Managing Director<\/div>\n <div class=\"role-desc\">Day-to-day operations & client delivery<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- Tier 3 -->\n <div class=\"org-branch\">\n <div class=\"org-node\" data-reveal>\n <div class=\"org-avatar\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" 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