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Has been a CBRNE Protection Officer for over 8 years. Was a CBRN Defense Specialist in the U.S. Marine Corps for 22 years. Has developed, implemented, exercised, and instructed CBRN reconnaissance & survey, chemical detection & identification, biological agent collection & sampling, decontamination of personnel & equipment, and in individual protective measures & first aid.
Military Experiences
Aug 2002 - Sep 2005
CBRN Chief
Managed the inventory, storage, maintenance, and operation of CBRN Defense equipment totally over $2 million. Established CBRN protection standards by integrating CBRNE defense principles and concept of operations to sense, shape, shield and sustain the unit during a CBRN event. Developed and conducted field and staff training, as well as CBRN exercises for 1850 personnel annually. Supervised and evaluated the performance of five personnel in daily warehouse operations. Also functioned in Combat Operations Centers (COC) capable of maintaining operation journals, message folders, and provided input for implementation into combat operation plans/orders. Provided CBRN technical advice and assistance to the commander and staff in the event of a CBRN incident.
Nov 1999 - Aug 2002
CBRN Control Center & Inspections Chief
Supervised and conducted the CG's annual inspections of seven battalion level CBRN defense sections' warehoused equipment. Developed and implemented the CG’s inspection checklist for the CBRN inspection program. Instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of two personnel in daily warehouse operations. Also functioned in (COC) capable of maintaining operation journals, message folders, and provided input for implementation into combat operation plans and orders. Provided CBRN technical advice and assistance to the commander and staff in developing a response strategy or course of action to mitigate the consequences of a CBRNE event.
Jan 1997 - Nov 1999
CBRN Chief
Managed the inventory, storage, maintenance, serviceability, and operation of CBRN Defense equipment and supplies totaling over $1 million. Coordinated, assisted, conducted, and supervised training in CBRN reconnaissance and survey, chemical detection and identification, biological agent collection and sampling, decontamination of personnel and equipment, and in individual protective measures and first aid for 1280 Marines and Sailors annually. Planned, instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of 2 personnel in daily operations. Also functioned in combat operations centers capable of maintaining operation journals, message folders, and provided input for implementation into combat operation plans/orders. Provided CBRN technical advice and assistance to the commander and staff.
Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
CBRN Chief
Managed the inventory, storage, maintenance/serviceability, and operation of CBRN Defense equipment and supplies totally over $800,000. Coordinated, assisted, conducted, and supervised training in CBRN reconnaissance and survey, chemical detection and identification, biological agent collection and sampling, decontamination of personnel and equipment, and in individual protective measures and first aid for 700 Marines and Sailors annually. Planned, instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of one employee in daily warehouse operations. Also functioned in combat operations centers capable of maintaining operation journals, message folders, and provided input for implementation into combat operation plans/orders. Provided CBRN technical advice and assistance to the commander.
Deployments
(1 year, 10 months)Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Mar 1994 - Apr 1994
SNCO Career Course (SNCOCDEP), SNCOA MCCDC Quantico, VA
Jul 1989
NCO Basic Course ODD, NCO School MCAS El Toro, CA
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Mar 1993
Instructor Development Course, USAMP&CS/TC, Ft. McClellan, AL
Jan 1984 - Feb 1984
Basic NBC Defense Crs, USAMP&CS/TC, Ft. McClellan, AL
Certifications
Mar 2017
Pacific Air Forces Antiterrorism Level II Course, USAF
Apr 2016
HAZMAT Incident Commander (BCCC) Pro Board
Apr 2015
Hazardous Material Technician (BCCC) Pro Board
Apr 2015
Hazardous Material Operator (BCCC) Pro Board
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