Objective

To obtain a position where my skills and abilities as an Instructor, Armament Repairman and Supervisor will be effectively utilized.

Employment

Gunsmith I February 2003-

Range 37, L3 Comm. KM

Training Developer/ Writer December 1999 to November 2002

Combat Arms Support Command Fort Lee, VA

Armament Maintenance Inspector/ Supervisor November 1998 to November 1999

702nd Main Support Battalion, Korea

Armament Repairman/ Section Supervisor December 1992 to October 1998

528th Special Operations Support Battalion and 1st Special Warfare Training Group Fort Bragg, NC

Specialized Training and Education

Armorer Courses 2004 to 2014

F&N, Glock, Knight, Remington, Beretta, and H&K

Individual Terrorism Awareness Course 2004

Combat Developments Course 2000

US Army Logistics Management College

Radioactive Material Handling Safety, Armament & 1999

Chemical Acquisition & Logistics Activity

Rock Island Arsenal, IL

North Central Institute- General Studies, 38 semester hours 1996

Clarksville, TN

Serv-Air Inc., Armorer’s Course 1995

Joint Services Interior Intrusion Detection System 1995

Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System 1995

North Carolina Concealed Handgun/ Use of Deadly Force 1995

Special Forces Instructor Training Course, USAJFKSWCS 1993

Fort Bragg, NC

Tank Turret Repairer, Mid-Level Supervisor Training 1990

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

M16A1 Weaponeer Training 1987

Fort Riley, KS

MILES Laser Equipment 1986

Small Arms Certification

Savannah State College- General Studies, 88 semester hours 1980

Savannah, GA

Skills and Experience

Serves as the Small Arms Repairer Leader for Delta Company, 2D Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne).

Constructs and maintains standard/non-standard weapons and ammunition to the highest degree of accuracy and reliability possible in a variety of weapons used in worldwide competition and national marksmanship training. Reviews and analyzes various reports, identifies problems relative to maintenance and utilization of equipment; and recommends areas requiring emphasis and corrective actions.

Provides hands on and classroom instructions, advice, guidance, and assistance on the use and maintenance of assigned equipment, general and specialized tools, test measurement and diagnostic equipment, repair parts, special kits and modifications. Assists in making policy decisions directly related to supporting customers (i.e, field commander, maintenance officers, maintenance technicians, combat support personnel, generals, field grade officers, state department personnel, and foreign nationals). Provides advice and assistance in maintenance management programs and procedures. Knowledgeable of supply logistics throughout supported units, the immediate supply chain, the Army and the DOD wholesale supply network. Recommends appropriate changes, improvements, and corrective actions.

Supervises over 100 small arms/ artillery repairmen & their instructors!

Taught maintenance on US and foreign military and civilian weapons of all types for OVER 3 yrs!

Possesses a thorough knowledge of weapon components of a wide variety of pistols, rifles, automatic weapons, and other small arms. Redesigns, modifies, reworks, and refines component parts to make stronger, heavier, smoother, more precisely fitted, harder, and more wear resistant than standard components. Monitors assigned equipment, training aids, devices and systems maintenance operations for the company. Reviews, analyzes and develops plans for equipment maintenance management programs.

Maintain and repair an average of 3,000 small arms annually!

Solely responsible for the on time fielding of 18 new weapons systems!

Served as the Training Management NCO for Headquarters & Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee.

Coordinates with combat and materiel developer on training efforts for new systems. Provided training input to required documents, equipment training plans, test and evaluation plans, and integrated logistics support plans. Utilized the Manpower and Personnel Integration (MANPRINT) program to improve the performance of Army weapons and equipment. Managed plans and other documents related to the acquisition of new systems. Coordinated and assisted in the development of 7 systems. Identified document and recommended solutions to potential problem areas through Training Requirements Analysis and developed comprehensive individual, New Equipment Training (NET) plans, and unit-sustainment training strategies. Ensured quality and clarity of documents to assure they are in accordance with Army policies and regulations.

Represented Training Directorate at meeting and IPRs.

Awards

The Meritorious Service Medal

The Army Commendation Medal, 4

The Army Achievement Medal, 3

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