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3,931 out of 866,620 Veterans
3,931 out of 866,620 Veterans
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Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant assigned to the Military Police (MP) Corps with over 20 years of military experience training and leading Military Police Soldiers. Progressive skills, both domestic and abroad, in Law Enforcement / Security, Police Intelligence Operations, Detainee Operations, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection and experienced in Non-Lethal training. Well versed in Leadership.
Experienced personnel manager, administrator, with excellent team building, counseling, and problem-solving skills. Ability to motivate individuals towards training objectives. Selected to manage the Tactical Explosive Detection Dog (TEDD) Program and proven superior results on the battle field.
Military Experiences
Jun 2006 - Aug 2009
463rd MP Co First Sergeant
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170 soldiers assigned. Developed and managed the organization's training and professional development plans and programs. Provided advice and problem solving recommendations to the commander concerning operations, logistics, maintenance, administration, and training. Supervised through subordinates MP Law enforcement operations for the Ft. Leonard Wood community. Prepared a detailed spend plan for a budget of over $400,000 in order to ensure the company was properly equipped for deployment to Iraq. Oversaw and executed over 400 company missions and combat patrols and training Iraqi Police.
Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
First Sergeant
Responsible for a forward deployed Corps MTOE MP headquarters detachment with deployment and contingency missions in the European Command area of responsibility; managed NCO and soldier development; responsible for combat readiness and care of 71 personnel; coordinates and supervised all administrative and logistical functions; responsible for maintenance. . Responsible for self sustainment and life support operations in a desolate area in Northeastern Iraq. Oversaw and executed over 200 company missions and combat patrols focusing on efforts to enhance the Iraqi Police.
Nov 2001 - Aug 2003
Battle NCO / S3 Operations NCO
Performed duties as the Brigade Battle NCO for a forward deployed Military Police Brigade Headquarters; Coordinated with CJTF-7 PM Cell, 1AD, 5 battlions, and 31 military police companies concerning missions and taskings; battle tracked unit locations and subordiante units mission execution to include Mobility Support, Law and Order, Police intelligence operations; maintained discipline in the Brigade TOC and provided guidance and direction to battalion battle NCOs during combat operations to ensure the Brigade Command and Staff maintained a common operating picture on the battlefield.
Jul 2000 - Nov 2001
3rd Platoon Sergeant
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Performed duties as Platoon Sergeant in a Combat Support Military Police Company; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, discipline and training of 30 Soldiers; maintained and accounted for 10 HMMMWV and organic equipment valued in excess of $1,000,000; ensured Soldiers were prepared for deployment in support of contingency operations in the European theater; supervised and trained the Platoon to conduct law enforcement operations in an area encompassing 938 square miles and 15,000 Soldiers and family members.
Deployments
(2 years, 10 months)Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Jul 2013
Missouri POST Certified
Nov 2009
TASER Certified
Foreign Language Skills
None
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher