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Nottingham, United Kingdom

Fibre optic and copper cabling engineer.

Derby, United Kingdom

Royal Artillery, Artillery Command Systems Level 3 - Specialising in communication by voice and data, by use of radios, processing software, local area sub-systems and data networks. Includes the set-up, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of equipment. Second in Command of a small team working to establish and maintain communications at a regimental level, under field and operational conditions. Detachment Commander of Radio Re-broadcast Station (RRB) establishing and maintaining voice and data links using additional radio frequencies to allow greater range, distribution and security of current networks.Instructor in Op Herrick specific OS and software applications. Knowledge in set-up and maintenance of LAN and servers, both hard-line and wireless. Sub-unit All Arms Physical Training Instructor (AAPTI) - Responsible for the physical training of 100+ personel of varying degrees of fitness including personel returning or rehabilitating after injury. Unit health representative. Have extensive experience in maintaining unit records and updating databases for dissemination to higher authorities when required. Combat conditioning and Personal Safety and Public Order (PSPO) instructor, focusing on self-defense techniques including conflict resolution and escalations of force, also includes basic riot control training.Afghanistan 2011/2012 - Member of a team responsible for training up to 200 Afghan National Police in both military and policing skills, from civilians to trained police and trained police to non-commisioned officers. All candidates passed training feeling both confident and proud in their new roles. High experience with working through interpreters.Iraq 2008/2009 - Worked as a mentor to Iraqi Army soldiers, particularly Officers, developing and honing their military skills to a high standard. Close protection details for scheduled meetings with local officials and hearts and minds efforts throughout the area of operations.

Apprentice joiner, painter and decorator, plasterer and brick layer. Consisting of on the job learning and elements of sub-contracting.

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Unfinished. Found the course unhelpful, would be good for somebody who isn't sure about joining a particular service.

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