High School Training

Blake McCafferty

**** * **** ** # **** Lewisville, TX (254) 251 – 6531 ************@*****.***

Career Profile

TS/SCI Security Clearance

Personnel Security Detachment – a protective team assigned to protect the personal security of high level military

officers

Over six years military service as a Cavalry Scout

Two years military service as a Blackhawk Door Gunner

Well-disciplined and maintains positive motivation in every task

Takes initiative in the absence of orders

Conducts self in a positive manner in any situation

Proven ability to communicate professionally with all levels of personnel

Thrives under pressure, and multi-tasks easily

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Professional Experience

Part-time work while attending University of North Texas March 2013 – Current

Buca di Beppo, Walmart, Buckle, Cycle Centers of Denton Denton, TX

Cavalry Scout/Gunner/Legal Representative January 2009 – March 2013

U.S. Army Fort Hood, Texas

Supervised and mentored 5 – 25 personnel in daily activities and transitioning out of the military

Executed convoy and border security missions during National Training Center (NTC) exercises in California

Prepared reports for Director on a daily basis and in a timely manner resulting in the Director having correct and

sufficient data

Conducted all legal actions for Senior Advisor resulting in removing all negative personnel that were damaging

mission readiness

Managed administrative tasks, controlled paperwork, and filing for Director resulting in zero losses

Counseled subordinates monthly to ensure progression and improvement of skills and personal organization

Patrolled living quarters ensuring discipline and protection of occupants

M4 Carbine Qualified Sharpshooter Badge

Beretta 9mm Qualified Expert Badge

Scored 904 out of 1000 points on 240B machine gun qualification resulting in being one of the top vehicles in the

Company

Door Gunner November 2007 – January 2009

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U.S. Army Iraq

Blackhawk PSD for high-level officers

Completed over 100 combat missions, totaling 762 flight hours, ensuring the safety of over 2000 passengers

Supervised and mentored 5 personnel during deployment operations

Counseled subordinates monthly to ensure proper discipline

First-time ‘Pass’ on Blackhawk 240H qualification range

Maintained cleanliness and preventive checks on all crew-served weapons for the company

Door Gunner/Truck Driver November 2006 – November 2007

U.S. Army Fort Hood, Texas

Hand-picked by Senior Advisor to become a door gunner on a Blackhawk out of 900 personnel

Hand-picked by Senior Advisor to become his driver during training out of 900 personnel

Executed support operations that assisted with ammo and fuel training of over 900 personnel

Conducted preventive checks and maintained HEMTT vehicles resulting in sustained mission readiness

Loader/Driver/Gunner June 2004 – November 2006

U.S. Army Fort Knox, Kentucky/Germany

Executed over 20 field operational security missions

Worked as a member of a Functional Ground Team

Executed all orders in a timely manner and to standard

Selected as preferred point-man on specialized training exercises

Education

Emergency and Disaster Management, American Military University, Charleston West Virginia (91 Credits)

Leadership Training, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas, Graduate, 2009

Specialized Training for Cavalry Scout, U. S. Army, Fort Knox, Kentucky, Graduate, 2004

High School Graduate, L.D. Bell High School, Hurst, Texas, Core Curriculum, Graduate, 2004

Training/Certifications/Qualifications/License

Certificate Combat Lifesaver Course, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas, 2012

Certificate Army Retention Noncommissioned Officer, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas, 2012

Certificate Unit Functional Fitness Trainer, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas, 2011

Certificate Safety Officer Course, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas, 2010

Certificate Fire Marshall and Prevention Course, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas, 2010

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Certificate Master Driver Course, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, Texas, 2010

Weapons Qualification 9MM, M4, Bradley 25MM, Hummer 50Cal, M240B (Hummer – Ground), M240H

(Helicopter), and M240B (Bradley)

Licensed to operate the following vehicles: Bradley, Tank, HMMWV, MRAP, Forklift (6, 8, and 10 ton), HEMTT,

HEMTT with fuel tank, LMTV, FMTV

Awards

Combat Action Badge Aircraft Crewmember Badge Air Medal

Army Commendation Medal AAMS (2) Good Conduct Medal (2)

NDSM ICM-CS GWTSM

NOPDR Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon (2)

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