Cpl Matthew Mistretta

Marine Corps | Rifleman

Dates of Service: Jul 2009 - Aug 2013

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Bio

I am a Marine with infantry combat experience looking to forward myself in the Medical field. Currently I am a EMT-B and am looking forward to becoming a Paramedic/ Fire Fighter. I am looking for career networking in the fields of private security, combat marksmanship instruction, and combat medical instruction. Currently I am in the southern region of Michigan but I am willing to travel for work.

Military Experiences

Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

Infantry Squad Leader

K Co, 3/5, 5th Marines, 1st MARDIV | Camp Pendleton, CA

-Commanded no less than 20 men outside friendly lines without supervision of higher authority. -Conducted mission planning and preparation of logistics for squad operations. -Worked closely with integrated foreign national units, Timor-Leste’ defense forces & Saudi Army to strengthen the bond of international relations. -Trained Marines and Foreign Nationals on Maritime Operations and helicopter insertion in order to prepare individuals for follow on missions. -Accountable for all individuals serialized gear and welfare of no less than 20 Marines. I was awarded a: Navy Commendation Medal with "gold star in lieu of second award" Marine expeditionary medal

Apr 2010 - Feb 2012

Infantry Team Leader

B Co, 1/5, 5th Marines, 1st MARDIV | Camp Pendleton, CA

-Responsible for combat employment of small units up to 15 men unsupervised outside friendly lines. -Coordinated and trained Afghan National Army and Police for successful employment. -Participated in over 80 hostile engagements while sustaining only one casualty. -Squad navigator throughout the area of operations; during deployment was the only squad in the battalion not to strike an Improvised Explosive Device. I was awarded a: Navy Commendation medal with Combat "V" Combat action ribbion Afghanistan campaign medal

Deployments

(1 year, 5 months)

Sep 2012 - May 2013

15th MEU

I was an infantry squad leader on the MEU that was responsible for logistics for no less than 15 Marines which included their entire issue, weaponry. Additionally I was responsible for administration, every Marine had a daily, weekly, and monthly correction list in which I was chosen to teach improvement on.

Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

I was a Infantry Team leader responsible for route navigation, Logistical requirements, Administration corrections and ledger responsibility for no less than 4 Marines and 1 Navy Corpsman. I held multiple billets under team leader IE. Automatic Rifleman, grenadier and Designated Marksman.