Training Security

JAMES A. LANG

***** ********* ***** ****** • Hamilton, VA 20158

C: 715•302•5030 / *****.******@*****.***

CORE STRENGTHS

Highly experienced, accomplished, and dedicated leader/Trainer with an extensive knowledge of assessment and implementation of crisis and emergency planning; Recognized for developing high-impact programs aligned with the needs and demands of the situation at hand; A bottom-line oriented strategist with a verifiable record for improving productivity of mission staff and information management while maximizing available resources; Professionally aggressive and persistent in the pursuit of organizational goals and objectives

CORE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Operational Planning and Implementation Communication Skills (verbal and written)

Crisis and Emergency Planning Efficiency/Productivity Enhancement

Program Development and Enhancement Multiple-Project/Location Management

Organizational/Team Leadership Training and Development

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

MVM INCORPORATED, Ashburn, Virginia 10/2011 – 09/2012

Training Manager

Lead Instructor for Global Security Service (GSS) program; responsible for the facilitation, training and selection process involving multiple classified US Government programs. SME on all areas regarding; Rifle/Pistol/Long Range Marksmanship, Close Quarters Battle, Clear and Recovery Tactics, Defensive Tactics, Defensive Driving, Motorcade Operations, Advanced Medical (TCCC), Surveillance Detection, Communications, GPS Navigation and Mission Planning; Planned, resourced and executed a detail oriented training program; Interfaced with customer personnel to ensure Statement of Work contract compliance, ensured training objectives were exceeded; Managed instructor staff and contracted vendors required during the conduct of training. Assisted in the production of multiple proposals relating to training.

INFORMATION SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY, Fredericksburg, Virginia 08/2011 – 10/2011

SOF Operations Integrator

Primary Task Integrator for an analytical sub-directorate of JIEDDO-COIC (Joint IED Defeat Organization – Counter IED Operations/Intelligence Center), responsible for liaising with DOD operational elements requiring intelligence involving counter IED information and intelligence summaries. Provided operational experience which facilitated tactical mission planning, in direct support of ongoing global strategic objectives. Ensured a detailed review and scoping of requests for services products by culminating a multi-sourced analytical information production team in a timely manner.

MVM INCORPORATED, Ashburn, Virginia 10/2010 – 08/2011

Lead Instructor-Trainer

(SEE ABOVE DETAILS)

MVM INCORPORATED, Baghram Airfield & Afghanistan & Baghdad, Iraq 11/2006 – 9/2010

Field Security Agent

Conducted full spectrum security operations as part of an elite, special purpose team, supporting DOD programs and interagency operations in the field. Entrusted as a fully integrated member of mission operations, responsible for risk assessment, asset protection and recovery, training and enforcement of security procedures and standards, but also fully cleared for and witting of supported operations, able to substantively contribute to mission success well beyond traditional security support. Advised senior DOD officials on required security-weapons-communications systems necessary to conduct specialized war zone missions in support of intelligence operations. Demonstrated real world experience with hostage recovery procedures, methods and the organizational elements who conduct hostage recovery. Rigorously screened for selection and recognized for exemplary professionalism and character, superior communication skills. Current TS/SCI clearance (further details available to authorized parties upon request).

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BLACKWATER USA SECURITY CONSULTANT, LLC, Moyock, N.C. 5/2006 – 11/2006

Personal Protective Security Specialist / Program Operations Coordinator

Certified, vetted and received security clearances as a Protective Security Detail member for multiple US Government agencies including- Department of Defense, Department of State and Central Intelligence Agency; performed the duties as Operations Coordinator for the Prime Minister of Lebanon’s PSD assessment operation provided administrative and operational support to both corporate heads and a 3 man assessment team; assisted and advised executive security as a detail member for the Family Resource Center on location Boston, Massachusetts; performed the duties of operations coordinator and advance site survey team member during a corporate VIP visit and performed a tactical security assessment of a venues prior to VIP’s scheduled arrival.

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL LLC-WPPS, US Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan 9/2005 – 2/2006

Personal Protective Security Specialist

Served as a security detail member for the Department of State assigned to the United States Embassy; provided close personal protection for US Diplomats, high ranking US Embassy personnel, US Aid workers and members of the Afghanistan Reconstruction Group; responsible for the safe execution of motorcade driving operations involving both short and long range distances; provided close protective foot formation security in a high threat environment

U.S. ARMY CADET COMMAND, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, FL 9/2002 – 8/2005

Senior Military Instructor / Battalion Training Officer

HEADQUARTERS U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, MacDill AFB, FL 7/2001 – 9/2002

Command First Sergeant

COMBINED TASK FORCE-FERVENT ARCHER, USEUCOM, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina 4/2001 – 7/2001

Operations Sergeant Major

HEADQUARTERS, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, MacDill AFB, FL 11/1998 – 4/2001

Operations Sergeant

B COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 75TH RANGER REGIMENT, Fort Lewis, WA 10/1996 – 11/1998

Rifle Platoon Sergeant

I CORP, LONG RANGE SURVEILLANCE COMPANY, Fort Lewis, WA 4/1993 – 10/1996

Platoon Sergeant / Platoon Leader

6th BATTALION, RANGER TRAINING BRIGADE, Camp Rudder, Eglin AFB, FL 12/1988 – 4/1993

Squad Leader/Instructor

C COMPANY, 3rd BATTALION, 75TH RANGER REGIMENT, Fort Benning, GA 8/1985 – 12/1988

Rifle Squad Leader

CIVILIAN TRAINING/EDUCATION

Department of State Basic Field Firearms Officer Course - Ashburn, Virginia 08/2012

Predictive Profiling & Security Questioning, Chameleon Associates – Ashburn, Virginia 08/2012

Train the Trainer Program, American Society for Training & Development – Alexandria, Virginia 06/2012

Precision Defensive Marksman Course (PDM) – Moorefield, West Virginia 01/2012

H&K / LWRC Rifle / FN Small Arms Armorer’s Courses – Ashburn, Virginia 12/2010

SIMUNITION® Instructor Scenario & Reality Safety Certification Course – Ashburn, Virginia 12/2010

Glock Armorer’s Course, Glock USA – Ashburn, Virginia 10/2010

Firearms Instructor Training Course, MVM Inc. – Virginia 8/2010

Operator Initiated Care Course (TCCC), ISG LLC. – West Point, Virginia 5/2010

Precision Defensive Marksman Course (PDM), MVM Inc. – Virginia 5/2008

Global Resource Specialist (GRS) Course, MVM Inc. –Virginia 10/2007

Global Resource Specialist (GRS) Course “CAPO”, Blackwater Training Center - Moyock, NC 7/2006

Advanced Counter Terrorist Tactical Driving Course, Blackwater Training Center - Moyock, NC 7/2006

Global Resource Specialist Course “COBRA”, Blackwater Training Center - Moyock, NC 5/2006

High Threat Close Quarters Defense (CQD) Specialist Level-1, Blackwater Training Center - Moyock, NC 5/2006

Department of State, High Threat Protective Security Operations Course, WPPS I 9/2005

Department of State, High Threat Protective Security Operations Course, WPPS II 2/2006

Mid-South Institute of Self Defense Shooting – Small Arms Instructor Course, Pinewood, MS 1999 & 2000

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (not current) 1994, 2000, & 2002

American Red Cross, CPR certification (current) 3/2012

Capella University (97.5 credit hours completed) Pursuing Bachelor of Science-Business Admin 2012 – Present

SIGNIFICANT MILITARY TRAINING/EDUCATION

• USSOCOM Leadership Enhancement and Development Course

• Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course

• Dynamics of International Terrorism

• Army Combatives Trainer Course, LEVEL 1

• Instructor Training Course

• Tactics Certification Course

• Nuclear Biological Chemical Defense Course

• USSOCOM Leadership Enhancement and

Development Course

• Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course

• Dynamics of International Terrorism

• Army Combatives Trainer Course, LEVEL 1

• Instructor Training Course

• Tactics Certification Course

• Nuclear Biological Chemical Defense Course

MILITARY AWARDS/DECORATIONS

Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1), Meritorious Service Medal (1), Army Commendation Medal (6)

Army Achievement Medal (3), Joint Service Achievement Medal (3), Good Conduct Medal (6)

SECURITY CLEARANCE/PASSPORT INFORMATION

ACTIVE – TOP SECRET, Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence (SCI), Polygraph (CI) 2006 – Present

*Periodic Review conducted 12/2011

U.S. Official Passport: #820157130, issuing authority- US Dept. of State 7/2010 – 6/2015

U.S. Passport: #483686198, issuing authority- US Dept. of State 7/2011 – 6/2021

REFERENCES

NAME RELATIONSHIP PHONE YEARS KNOWN

Mike Leighton Business Manager, MVM Inc. 571-***-**** 1.5

Brian Stevens Co-worker, DynCorp 843-***-**** 7

Warren Choate Co-worker, MVM Inc. 253-***-**** 26

Larry Braue LTC (ret.), US Army 813-***-**** 9

Richard Lepley CMSGT, US Air Force 727-***-**** 14

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