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[MCU- Iron Man] How effective was Happy Hogan as a body guard in his prime?

I saw something in the news awhile ago about how Iron Mans body guard was in the hospital after getting blown up. I know he probably gets a lot shit for being a body guard for a super hero, but to rise to the position of Tony Stark's personal body guard he has to be a badass, right? Is he ex-military? what kinds of training would he need to even be considered for the job? 

(side note: I would love to see a Marvel one-shot set 10 years before Iron Man showing Happy being badass while younger Tony stumbles around drunk)
gpt
Quite effective, for a time. The responsibilities of being personal body guard to the likes of Tony Stark require a unique combination of basic martial arts skills, military or law enforcement training, and defensive training like reading a room... but they also require a great deal of patience and a soft spot for Tony, which were Happy's biggest assets. Lumbering behemoths that can throw down are a dime a dozen, but most of them would go insane working for an egocentric playboy who also happens to be a genius. Tony has a very big personality, and it takes a particular type to work with that. 

Happy's not just a badass, he's the right badass for Tony.