Mark Johnson Email & Phone Number

Gulfport, Ms

1. Re-writes Lesson Plans (Curriculum Development), Instructor Guides, and Programs of Instruction (POI) to make doctrinally correct. Writes revisions of curriculum when required by Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), United States Navy2. Certified Range Safety Officer by CENSECFOR ensuring daily operations of live fire range are IAW with range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safety standards for live fire training3. Performs… Show more 1. Re-writes Lesson Plans (Curriculum Development), Instructor Guides, and Programs of Instruction (POI) to make doctrinally correct. Writes revisions of curriculum when required by Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), United States Navy2. Certified Range Safety Officer by CENSECFOR ensuring daily operations of live fire range are IAW with range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safety standards for live fire training3. Performs platform/classroom instruction on Weapons Fundamentals, Battle Sight Zero (BZO) and sighting system and Combat Shooting Techniques4. Instructs and evaluates 50-60 Navy Personnel weekly on M4 / M9 Combat Shooting techniques, M4 qualification and M4 / M9 Low Light Qualification Courses5. Performs duties as Lead Instructor running both Live Fire and Dry Fire firing lines calling all Courses of Fire while observing both Line Coaches and students ensuring universal safety rules are enforced and followed 6. Completed Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (ESAMI) modified course7. Reviews revisions of Range SOP to ensure they are doctrinally correct8. Performs the duties of lead instructor evaluating other instructors weekly, identifying incorrect teaching techniques and providing corrective solutions9. Maintains Instructor Training Jackets (ITJ) packets on all assigned instructors ensuring they maintain certifications in accordance with contract requirements 10. Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO)11. Certified Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) by United States Navy Standards12. Certified Line Coach for both dry fire and live fire weapons training Show less

Gulfport, Ms

1. Re-writes Lesson Plans (Curriculum Development), Instructor Guides, and Programs of Instruction (POI) to make doctrinally correct. Writes revisions of curriculum when required by Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), United States Navy2. Certified Range Safety Officer by CENSECFOR ensuring daily operations of live fire range are IAW with range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safety standards for live fire training3. Performs… Show more 1. Re-writes Lesson Plans (Curriculum Development), Instructor Guides, and Programs of Instruction (POI) to make doctrinally correct. Writes revisions of curriculum when required by Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), United States Navy2. Certified Range Safety Officer by CENSECFOR ensuring daily operations of live fire range are IAW with range Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safety standards for live fire training3. Performs platform/classroom instruction on Weapons Fundamentals, Battle Sight Zero (BZO) and sighting system and Combat Shooting Techniques4. Instructs and evaluates 50-60 Navy Personnel weekly on M4 / M9 Combat Shooting techniques, M4 qualification and M4 / M9 Low Light Qualification Courses5. Performs duties as Lead Instructor running both Live Fire and Dry Fire firing lines calling all Courses of Fire while observing both Line Coaches and students ensuring universal safety rules are enforced and followed 6. Completed Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (ESAMI) modified course7. Reviews revisions of Range SOP to ensure they are doctrinally correct8. Performs the duties of lead instructor evaluating other instructors weekly, identifying incorrect teaching techniques and providing corrective solutions9. Maintains Instructor Training Jackets (ITJ) packets on all assigned instructors ensuring they maintain certifications in accordance with contract requirements 10. Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO)11. Certified Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) by United States Navy Standards12. Certified Line Coach for both dry fire and live fire weapons training Show less

Brandon, Ms

1. Created Shooter’s Source LLC from its inception. Register with the Secretary of State of Mississippi and the National Rifle Association (NRA) as a Business Alliance Partner2. Register Firearms Instructor with the State of Mississippi3. Certified Firearms Instructor qualified to conduct training to certify individuals for their Concealed Carry Permit (CCW/CCP) as well as continued training to certify individuals to have enhanced credentials added to regular permit4. Certified to… Show more 1. Created Shooter’s Source LLC from its inception. Register with the Secretary of State of Mississippi and the National Rifle Association (NRA) as a Business Alliance Partner2. Register Firearms Instructor with the State of Mississippi3. Certified Firearms Instructor qualified to conduct training to certify individuals for their Concealed Carry Permit (CCW/CCP) as well as continued training to certify individuals to have enhanced credentials added to regular permit4. Certified to instruct Firearms Self Defense and Firearms Home Defense5. Certified to instruct classes on Disassembly and Reassembly of firearms6. Perform Curriculum Development for firearms classes7. Certified by Mississippi Wildlife and Fisheries as Hunter Safety Instructor8. Certified Range Master, Range Safety Officer and Firearms Instructor by the Department of State9. Certified NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor with multiple disciplines10. Mississippi Concealed Carry Permit with enhanced Credentials Show less

Us Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq

1. Firearms Instructor for the Baghdad Embassy Security Force (BESF) Firearms Program located at the US Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq2. Kept 1,000 plus Task Order personnel (Personnel Security Detachment (PSD), Designated Defensive Marksmen (DDM), Support Personnel and Third Country Nationals (TCN) qualified quarterly and bi-annually on all weapon systems including pistol (Glock 19), rifle (M4), SR-25 Sniper Rifle and machine guns (M249 SAW and M240).3. Performed the duties of Line Safety… Show more 1. Firearms Instructor for the Baghdad Embassy Security Force (BESF) Firearms Program located at the US Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq2. Kept 1,000 plus Task Order personnel (Personnel Security Detachment (PSD), Designated Defensive Marksmen (DDM), Support Personnel and Third Country Nationals (TCN) qualified quarterly and bi-annually on all weapon systems including pistol (Glock 19), rifle (M4), SR-25 Sniper Rifle and machine guns (M249 SAW and M240).3. Performed the duties of Line Safety Officer during all re-qualifications and training4. Performed the duties of Weapons Officer drawing weapons required daily for qualification and training, transporting to range, accounting for and turning in daily 5. Performed the duties Ammunition Officer maintaining accountability of quantity used each range day and maintaining inventory for qualification and training6. Develops and writes Courses of Fire under the guidelines of Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service, Firearms Training Unit7. Performed Pre-Marksmanship Instruction (PMI) on the range daily covering fundamentals of shooting, loading, unloading, immediate and remedial action for all weapons systems and courses of fire Show less

Vicksburg, Ms

1. Executed full setup of location (AmeriCorps, Vicksburg, MS) under newly awarded Federal Contract2. Supervised five armed officers working three shifts, twenty four hours a day, seven day a week3. Developed all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 4. Developed the Use of Force Continuum for armed officers5. Conducted all firearms sustainment training and semi-annual qualifications of armed officers6. Responsible for all scheduling to ensure coverage of all shifts7… Show more 1. Executed full setup of location (AmeriCorps, Vicksburg, MS) under newly awarded Federal Contract2. Supervised five armed officers working three shifts, twenty four hours a day, seven day a week3. Developed all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 4. Developed the Use of Force Continuum for armed officers5. Conducted all firearms sustainment training and semi-annual qualifications of armed officers6. Responsible for all scheduling to ensure coverage of all shifts7. Responsible for submitting all paperwork for payroll purposes8. Armed Security Guard Permit Show less

Us Consulate, Erbil, Iraq

1. Managed Range and Firearms Program for the United States Consulate, Erbil, Iraq2. Executed all firing ranges under World Protective Service (WPS) Task Order 8 for all Chief of Mission personnel, Regional Safety Office(RSO) and the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Air Wing3. Managed three firearms instructors4. Created and maintained the Standard Operating Procedures(SOP) for the State Department’s(DOS), U.S. Consulate Erbil, Iraq as well as the Erbil Diplomatic… Show more 1. Managed Range and Firearms Program for the United States Consulate, Erbil, Iraq2. Executed all firing ranges under World Protective Service (WPS) Task Order 8 for all Chief of Mission personnel, Regional Safety Office(RSO) and the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Air Wing3. Managed three firearms instructors4. Created and maintained the Standard Operating Procedures(SOP) for the State Department’s(DOS), U.S. Consulate Erbil, Iraq as well as the Erbil Diplomatic Support Center Erbil, Iraq, Diplomatic Security Teams, live fire range operations as well as fire and movement training operations5. As Range Safety Officer was directly responsible for overall safety of all firing ranges6. Developed and wrote Courses of Fire under the guidelines of Diplomatic Security Service, Firearms Training Unit7. Kept 200 plus Task Order personnel qualified quarterly, 60 plus Local National bi-annually and RSO Shop and INL Air Wing annually8. Created a sustainment shooting program focused on fundamentals and skill level for all personnel assign9. Performed the duties of Training Manager10. Performed over 125 PSD missions to OJT PSS duties and responsibilities11. Conducted all wpns sustainment training to include training the Consulate Generals personal Security Detail12. Conducted and track all weapons qualifications ensuring weapons, ammo, equipment and materials are on hand13. Conducted weapons manipulation training for all PSD Teams and Local Nationals (LNs) with the use of an interpreter always mindful of local customs and courtesies14. Tracked all training conducted by PSD Teams, Emergency Reaction Teams (ERT), DDM’s, EDD Teams and Local Nationals15. Commended numerous times for passing inspections from High Threat Protection Services on training records and weapons qualifications maintained for the US Consulate16. Responsible for accountability of all ammunition to include issue, turn in, accountability and forecasting for the U.S. Consulate Show less

Gulfport, Ms

Same as with NEK Advanced Securities Group.

Gulfport, Ms

Range Master / Certified Weapons Instructor, Gulfport, MS January 08 – June 111. Aided in the development and execution of Naval school, Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) Course, for the United States Navy2. Re-wrote Lesson Plans, Instructor Guides, and Program of Instruction (POI) to make doctrinally correct 3. Instructed and evaluated classes on TCCC medical training, dismounted land navigation with both written exams and practical… Show more Range Master / Certified Weapons Instructor, Gulfport, MS January 08 – June 111. Aided in the development and execution of Naval school, Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) Course, for the United States Navy2. Re-wrote Lesson Plans, Instructor Guides, and Program of Instruction (POI) to make doctrinally correct 3. Instructed and evaluated classes on TCCC medical training, dismounted land navigation with both written exams and practical application4. Instructed and evaluated 45-50 Navy Personnel weekly on M4 / M9 Combat Shooting techniques, M4 qualification and Low Light Qualification Course5. Certified as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) and Range Safety Officer (RSO)6. As the RSO/Range Master ran the daily operations of the Simunitions (SIMS) live fire training range7. Performed the duties of lead instructor evaluating other instructors weekly and identifying incorrect teaching techniques and providing corrective solutions8. Maintained certification packets on all assigned instructors ensuring they maintained certified in accordance with contract requirements 9. Performed the duties of Range Safety Officer / Range Master running the daily operations of live fire range, mentoring and coaching students and instructing Courses of Fire10. Certified Weapons Instructor for Law Enforcement on Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun by National Rifle Assn.11. Certified Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) by United States Navy Standards12. Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO)13. Certified Line Coach for weapons training14. Certified C-IED Train-the -Trainer Show less

Camp Shelby, Ms

Observer / Controller / Trainer, Camp Shelby, Mississippi August 2003 – July 2007 1. Designed and implemented modifications of ranges to develop Camp Shelby, MS as a major deployment Center in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. 2. Modified Army doctrine to facilitate and execute mounted combat patrolling / convoy operations live fire qualification and Counter Improvised Explosive Devises (C-IED) Lane Training3. Conducted over 500… Show more Observer / Controller / Trainer, Camp Shelby, Mississippi August 2003 – July 2007 1. Designed and implemented modifications of ranges to develop Camp Shelby, MS as a major deployment Center in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. 2. Modified Army doctrine to facilitate and execute mounted combat patrolling / convoy operations live fire qualification and Counter Improvised Explosive Devises (C-IED) Lane Training3. Conducted over 500 formal and informal After Action Reviews (AAR) of training executed4. Instructed platform classes on Weapons, Improvised Explosive Devices(IED) and Convoy Operations for classes ranging in size of twenty five (25) to two hundred (200) personnel 5. Modified / re-wrote Army doctrine bi-weekly and implemented into training as condition changed in theater6. Tested all the collective tasks that led to the creation of the Convoy Commanders Handbook 7. Conducted all Combat Post Mobilization Training and Evaluations of more than 50,000 National Guard and Reserve personnel in preparation for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan8. Provided training and evaluation for over 25 Embedded Training Teams for deployment to train Allied Forces9. As a Range Master ran the daily operations of live fire range training on both static and moving vehicles performing weapons qualification on the following systems M4, M249, M240, 50 cal and MK 19 and Combat Medical Skills10. Hand selected to brief VIPs, Commanding General of First Army, General Honore, Sergeants Major of the Army, Command Sergeants Major Preston and Dignitaries (Sergeants Major of Forces of Saudi Arabia)11. Certified Observer/Controller/Trainer Show less

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Brigade Ops / Training Manager, Ft Irwin, Ca 2002 – 20031 Supervised the daily activities of an operations center supporting over 4000 soldiers including training schedules and tasking2 Coordinated the preparation and execution of Quarterly and Annual Training Briefs at division level for southwest region3 Wrote numerous training Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Fire Support, Tank Platoon garrison and field operations, instituting new Tactics, Techniques and Procedures4… Show more Brigade Ops / Training Manager, Ft Irwin, Ca 2002 – 20031 Supervised the daily activities of an operations center supporting over 4000 soldiers including training schedules and tasking2 Coordinated the preparation and execution of Quarterly and Annual Training Briefs at division level for southwest region3 Wrote numerous training Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Fire Support, Tank Platoon garrison and field operations, instituting new Tactics, Techniques and Procedures4 Planned and executed events of any size, scope and any level within budget constraintsPlatoon Sergeant, Fort Irwin, California 2000 – 20021 Sought by Commanders for guidance on maneuver and command and control of elements because of proven technical and tactical expertise2 Supervised and accounted for the training, health and welfare of 16 soldiers3 Maintained readiness rate of 98% of vehicles, worth in excess of 16 million dollars4 Certified as Unit Conduct of Fire Trainer and Tank Crew EvaluatorArmor Platoon Trainer, Fort Knox, Kentucky 1997 – 20001 Hand selected as Staff Sergeant for the position of Platoon and Company Observer / Controller / Trainer2 Improved the combat readiness of over 100 platoons and 25 companies and 5 brigades rotating through the Virtual Training Program3 Personally selected to provide feedback for publications and training plans because of doctrinal knowledgeForce Digitization Integration Manager, Fort Hood, Texas 1996 – 19971 Coordinated and conducted Force XXI Appliqué systems (Blue Force Tracker) training for 500 soldiers 2 Hand selected to brief Army Chief of Staff, Sergeants Major of The Army, Secretary of the Army Representatives and Commanders and Command Sergeants Majors at all levels3 Selected to conduct re-certification of all leaders from Brigade Commander through Platoon Sergeant4 Performed duties of Battalion Equal Opportunity Representative and Movement NCO Show less

Bs In Homeland Security, Homeland Security And Business Management

Certificate, Instructor Certification

Activities and Societies: Tidewater Community College Basic Instructor Development (BUS 193) Navy Journeyman Instructor Training (JIT) NEC.