JOHN A. ADKINS

Cell: 254-***-****

**** ******** **. adpvef@r.postjobfree.com

Copperas Cove. TX 76522, Security Clearance

SECRET

My objective is to work with a crew or a group of people who believe in working together as a team, and exercising, my strong leadership skills in order to accomplish the mission in a suitable but efficient manner for the development of the organization.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

Experienced, with, over 20 years of Military service. Posses a diverse background, as a leader, trainer and manager. Provided Units live training resources, which were appropriate, timely and within training plan. A team player, with exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communicative skills, in producing higher performance standards and enhancing productivity.

EDUCATION / TRAINING COURSE

. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Americus University, Washington D.C 2001

. Certificate, Small Group Instructor Course, (40 Hours), U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX 2012

. Certificate, TEBC Training (40 Hours), U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX 2001

. Certificate, Instructor / Operator Training Course, (46 Hours), U.S. Army, Schweinfurt Germany 1991

. Certificate, Bradley Evaluation Course (40 Hours), U.S. Army, Schweinfurt, Germany 1991

. Certificate, Center for Domestic Preparedness, Home Land Security, WMD Response Training (100 Hours) 2005

. Certificate, Emergency Management Institute, FEMA, IS-00700, 2006

. Certificate, Equal Opportunity Leadership Development Course (80 Hours) Schweinfurt, Germany 1992

. Certificate, Javelin Familiarization Training (32 Hours), U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX 2002

. Diploma, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Master Gunner / Senior Instructor Course, U.S. Army, Ft. Benning, GA 1999

CONTRACTING EXPERIENCE

MPF, Instructor

01/2021 – 07/2021

Contractor, CPI

. Mobile Protected Firepower Vehicle Instructor / Trainer. Responsible and tasked with training soldiers of the 82 Airborn Division, at Fort Bragg, NC. Responsible for providing Hands on, Classroom instruction, and Virtual Training in preparation for live fire gunnery exercises. Provided weapon platform doctrinal training, expertise and personal experience, while preparing to negotiate live fire ranges. BFV, Series Instructor

04/2019 – 08/2020

Contractor, CPI

. Bradley Vehicle Instructor / Trainer. Responsible and tasked with training soldiers of the 4/70th Infantry Battalion, at Fort Bliss, TX. Responsible for providing live fire and computer simulated exercises. Provided weapon platform doctrinal gunnery expertise and personal experience, while negotiating live fire ranges. BFV Tech Instructor 1

09/2017 – 09/2018

Direct Hire, BAE

Bradley Vehicle Instructor / Trainer and Mechanical Assistant. Responsible with training soldiers, conducting live fire exercises, assisting Bradley mechanics and FSR specialists with mechanical duties for the Lebanese Armed Forces fleet of M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, in the country of Lebanon. Assisted, FSR specialists with the offloading of 32 M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles from the sea port of Beirut, Lebanon in support of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) War Fighting and Training Mission. The above responsibilities, took place in a BAE mission that has never been attempted, nor completed by any other country, government or company. BFV, Series Instructor

06/2011 – 10/2014

Contractor, AEROTECK

. Served as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Instructor / Trainer. Responsible for training soldiers and conducting Army live fire and computer simulated exercises. Provided weapons platform doctrinal gunnery expertise and personal experience while negotiating live fire ranges. MILITARY KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS-

United States Army, Various Locations- 01/1996 – 08/2012

. Continued development and implementation of gunnery programs that resulted in 50% of crews qualifying Distinguished

. Provided subject matter expertise, in the evaluation of classroom instruction, assistance in establishing and maintaining an instructor certification program and managing the units’ overall institutional self - evaluation program.

. Deployed to Bosnia and other war torn regions, in an effort to promote peace.

. While in Bosnia, lead a team to rescue the 3rd Squadron 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment Squadron Commander and Executive Officer, who had been held captive after their convoy had been ambushed and held in Zavornic and ensured their safe return back to their base camp, thus earning a Good Conduct Medal.

. As a data collection Non Commissioned Officer / Subject Matter Expert ( NCO/SME ) for Millennium Challenge 02 at the National Training Center ( NTC ) in 2002, observed the transport of Stryker Vehicles by C130 aircraft, system performance, supply consumption and emerging Tactical Training Plans ( TTP’s )

. As test operations Non Commissioned Officer ( NCO ) for the Stryker Big 8 Operational Test, managed and supervised all activities within the Forward Control Center ( FCC ) and maintained detailed battle tracking information for the Test Tactical Operations Center of all test activities as well as the location of over 1,200 test player personnel without incident.

. Ensured that the present and the newest soldiers entering into the Army gained and sustained the necessary knowledge to operate, maintain and effectively fight the newest series of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle ( BFV )

MILITARY CAREER HISTORY

United States Army, Various Locations – 6/1/1990 to 7/1/2004 UASOTC, NCOIC, Ft. Hood, TX

. Served as a Non Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) at the United States Operational Test Command

(USAOTC), assigned to test, challenge and question newly integrated equipment being introduced in to the Army’s arsenal. Responsible for the training, leadership, administration, discipline, personnel accountability health, welfare, safety and professional development to soldiers. Cavalry Squadron Master Gunner, Schweinfurt, Germany

. Served as Senior Master Gunner/Trainer of Live Fire and Computer Simulated Exercises in preparation for future combat missions.

Personal Security Bodyguard, Schweinfurt, Germany

. Served as a Personal Security Detachment Member, Assigned to Maintain Security and the Protection of General Officers and Visiting Political Personnel from Washington DC and the Pentagon. Cavalry Scout/Platoon Sergeant, Schweinfurt, Germany

. Served as Scout Platoon Sergeant, for the 3rd Squadron 4th U.S Cavalry Regiment. Directly responsible for combat readiness, leadership, training, health, welfare, morale and professional development of 28 soldiers and 1 Officer, to include maintenance and accountability of 6 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and all assigned equipment valued in excess of 10 Million Dollars.

MILITARY AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal, 2004, Army Commendation Medal, (2), 2001-2003, Army Achievement Medal,

(5), 1994-2001, Army Superior Unit Award, 1996, Army Good Conduct Medal, (4), 1987-1999, National Defense Service Medal, (2), 1992-2001, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 1998, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 2005, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2005, Armed Forces Service Medal, 1992, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, (2), 1989-1992, Army Service Ribbon, 1985, Overseas Service Ribbon, (4), NATO Medal, 1998, Drivers-Mechanic’s Badge, 1989, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, 2004.

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