Sgt Matthew Fertal

Marine Corps | Mortarman

Dates of Service: Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

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seeking Position in Public Sector entity dealing with Real Property, Econ Dev, and City Infrastructure. Junior @ CalPoly Pomona, major:Finance, Real Estate, & Law, pursuing MPA. -Experience in property accountability, logistics, equipment maintenance, complex solutions, and management, with experience in Public Sector asset management, site preparation, interdepartmental relations, and data entry.

Military Experiences

Jul 2003 - Jan 2007

Mortar Section Leader

G Co, 2/3, 3rd Marines, 3rd MARDIV | MCBH (Kaneohe), HI

I developed skills in leadership, responsibility, discipline, commitment, and loyalty. I performed numerous tasks and challenges that resulted in growing personally and professionally. I have performed assignments in over 20 countries, including combat duty. Fired more than 200 high explosive and illumination rounds while serving in the Korengal Valley, and several dozen Fire Missions in the Khyber Pass, Afghanistan. Resulted in multiple enemy casualties, the disengagement of enemy forces with friendly forces, and the deterrence of several improvised explosive devices being planted by Taliban forces. Operated alongside the US Army Green Berets in training their Afghan colleagues in Soviet-made Indirect Fire weapon employment and execution. Trained junior Marines how to employ, how to maintain, and how to correctly call for fire from an indirect fire asset at the company level as well as infantry tactics and various weapon systems utilized by Marine Corps Infantry. Responsible for cross training team members in all positions needed to run the squad efficiently and effectively. Managed squad personnel, including two team leaders. Maintained accountability of hundreds of thousands of US dollars worth of military equipment to include, service rifles, optics, heavy weapons, and communication equipment. Completed more than ten amphibious raids in a training environment with several foreign defense forces in foreign waters. Combat Marksmanship Coach

Deployments

(1 year, 6 months)

Jun 2005 - Feb 2006

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

Fired over 200 HE and illumination rounds while serving in the Korengal Valley, and several dozen Fire Missions in the Khyber Pass, Resulted in multiple enemy casualties, the disengagement of enemy forces w/friendly forces, & the deterrence of IED's being planted by AC-forces. Operated w/GreenBerets in training their Afghan colleagues in Soviet-made Mortar employment.

Nov 2003 - Jul 2004