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Operations officer of the CJTF-HOA Engineer Branch

-Overseeing coordination of all battalion operations and management of 569 personnel during deployment to Afghanistan. Coordinated engineering support planning, requirements, and operational scheduling ensuring communication with Marine Expeditionary Forces, infantry battalions, combat logistic battalions, and Naval, Army, and Air Force units to meet headquarter directives. Served as engineering and route clearance subject matter expert while advising Battalion Commander and Operations Officer… Show more -Overseeing coordination of all battalion operations and management of 569 personnel during deployment to Afghanistan. Coordinated engineering support planning, requirements, and operational scheduling ensuring communication with Marine Expeditionary Forces, infantry battalions, combat logistic battalions, and Naval, Army, and Air Force units to meet headquarter directives. Served as engineering and route clearance subject matter expert while advising Battalion Commander and Operations Officer on best use of battalion assets.-Led, tasked, equipped, and coordinated expedient bridging, explosive breaching, and other demolition projects, route clearance, heavy equipment support, general construction, and gravel trucking and laying.-Served as member of the Operational Planning Team (OPT) and battalion staff, providing operational and technical expertise in engineering support for garrison training, operations, and contingency operations for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).-At the Battalion Commander’s directives, updated, refined, and established Standard Operating Procedures and Operational Framework in preparation for deployment.-Penned key deployment plan recommendations that notably improved battalion’s phasing of forces, timeline refinements, and troop to task refinements to support the 3rd CEB Campaign Plan. -Successfully coordinated the completion of 2 Battalion Operations Orders utilized to support OEF.-Managed the security and cross boundary coordination for 300+ movements and 8 named operations, which allowed the coalition force freedom of movement in an improvised explosive device environment and successful offensive targeting of insurgent leadership and key forces by both coalition forces and Afghanistan National Security Forces.-During deactivation planning OPT, ensured technical feasibility of concepts in the Commander’s Guidance and provided direction in timings and coordination points for the Battalion Deactivation Plan. Show less

-Developed and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual subordinate engineering training plans. -Analyzed and identified critical battalion shortfalls and designed plans that targeted corrective actions. -Reported readiness and completion of annual training requirements for 800 personnel, collaborated with subordinate commands to deliver proper training and battalion requirements, and advised on best use of battalion personnel assets during training and operations. -Developed a… Show more -Developed and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual subordinate engineering training plans. -Analyzed and identified critical battalion shortfalls and designed plans that targeted corrective actions. -Reported readiness and completion of annual training requirements for 800 personnel, collaborated with subordinate commands to deliver proper training and battalion requirements, and advised on best use of battalion personnel assets during training and operations. -Developed a 9-month training plan for 800 Marines through evaluation of needed capabilities and utilized available equipment, and assets.-Drove battalion licensing program generating 600+ new licenses, which increased battalion combat effectiveness by 30%.-Drafted and implemented a professional military education program that enabled 200+ Marines to pursue a professional education, such as formal education for position, rank, and military occupational specialty.-Led the coordination of 240 training events that enhanced the effectiveness, output, and performance of 500+ Marines.-Hand-selected by Battalion Commander as resident engineering expert; advised other Engineer Battalion and infantry regiments in the utilization of engineers. Show less

-Led and trained 25 personnel in heavy equipment maintenance and preserving clearance of routes. -Directed and coordinated the operational plans to clear routes in Afghanistan.-Maintained and operated 154 pieces of principle equipment valued at $14 million, which included maintenance schedules, operational tempo, parts coordination, operator usage training, and coordination of utility in operations.-Coordinated with 8 supported commands clearing 1,921 miles during 98 combat… Show more -Led and trained 25 personnel in heavy equipment maintenance and preserving clearance of routes. -Directed and coordinated the operational plans to clear routes in Afghanistan.-Maintained and operated 154 pieces of principle equipment valued at $14 million, which included maintenance schedules, operational tempo, parts coordination, operator usage training, and coordination of utility in operations.-Coordinated with 8 supported commands clearing 1,921 miles during 98 combat missions.-Sustained a 98% readiness, which earned the highest operational temp of 3 commanders. Show less

-Spearheaded the training schedule and conducted training exercises for 65 Marines in preparation for combat deployment to Afghanistan.-Successfully executed 18 ranges leading to a deployment certification.

Combat Engineers lead Marines in route reconnaissance, demolitions, mine and countermine warfare, obstacle emplacement, breaching and construction. Engineering is divided into four categories: mobility, countermobility, survivability and general engineering. Officers find themselves performing many missions, such as building a bridge or repairing a medical clinic in a disaster-struck third-world country.