CPO Jon Campbell

Coast Guard | Marine Science Technician

Dates of Service: May 1988 - Jan 2012

RETIRED

85% Complete

10 Endorsements

68 Contacts

Influence Score: 119,328
730 out of 865,850 Veterans

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My Coast Guard career paralleled and complimented my civilian law enforcement career for over 20 years. I have had the opportunity to train and serve in a variety of positions around the world. I am always seeking new and challenging opportunities and I am eager to help anyone who is contemplating a career in law enforcement or in the Coast Guard. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3473338/

Military Experiences

Oct 2003 - Jan 2012

Command Cadre

Sec Charleston, 7th District, LANTAREA | Charleston, SC

Assigned to the Commercial Fishing Vessel program to assist with a long term special program studying the problem of false EPIRB activations. The program eventually resulted in over 50 lives and millions of dollars saved. Commandant Thad Allen twice cited the program in addresses to Congress as examples of cost saving programs with far reaching benefits. Supervised 15 new recruits as my final assignment before retiring.

Sep 1988 - Oct 2003

Boarding Officer / Explosive Handling Supervisor

Marine Safety Office | Charleston, SC

1 Endorsement

Conducted boardings and inspections on foreign vessels, special interest vessels, tankers, and passenger ships. Examined explosive cargo manifests, stowage plans, safety and security plans, and conducted inspections of explosives being shipped through commercial ports to prevent accidents, and acts of terror.

May 2000 - Oct 2000

Trainer / Advisor

International Affairs (G-CI) | Poti, Republic of Georgia

Trainer / Advisor to the Georgian Coast Guard. Taught basic seamanship, anti-terrorism boat tactics, and basic English to Georgian conscripts in the newly formed Georgian Coast Guard at the end of their civil war prior to the Rose Revolution. .

May 1990 - Sep 1992

SAR Crewman

Sta Harbor Beach, Sec Detroit, 9th District, LANTAREA | Harbor Beach, MI

Three seasons of Operation Summerstock. Acted as a SAR crewman and communications watchstander. Qualified as a 41'UTB crewman and 22' UTL crewman. Designated EMT and survival swimmer.

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