As a business/humanities fellow, I get to continue to teach, lead, and mentor, fellow active-duty service members and Veterans as they transition into higher learning.

As the Chief Instructor, trained and mentored 76 Scout Sniper graduates while accumulating 1,797.75 hours of student contact time to include formal lesson plans, demonstration, practical application and performance examinations. Ensured instructors assigned to deliver or assist in a period of instruction were fully qualified to do so by formally evaluating each instructor to ensure quality training was being performed and that each lesson was implemented in accordance with the Scout Sniper Program of Instruction. Also assisted in the development of all Master Training Schedules, Master Lesson Files, Performance Evaluation Checklists, and Instructor Preparation Guides. Responsible for scheduling transportation, safety vehicles and non-live fire events as well assisted in the scheduling of live fire events in support of training. Upon completion of each Formal Lesson, reviewed Instructional Rating Forms, completed After Action Analysis, and took reinforcing or corrective action, as necessary. Prior to and after each course, analyzed compiled data from internal/external evaluations and recommend revisions to the instructional materials and reported training deficiencies or other issues affecting the delivery of quality instruction.

As a Scout Sniper Instructor, trained and mentored 68 Scout Sniper Graduates while accumulating 2113.25 hours of student contact time to include formal lesson plans, demonstration, practical application and performance examinations. Mastered all lessons assigned to Scout Sniper School and served as the primary or assistant instructor on all subjects within the Scout Sniper Program of Instruction. Responsible for supervising and executing all logistical and operational support as directed while maintaining accountability and serviceability for Scout Sniper Course personnel, equipment, and ammunition during all training events. Successfully served as the Range Safety Officer or Officer in Charge for both live fire and non-live fire events on over 90 different occasions ensuring that all training was being conducted as per the range regulations. Developed and presented confirmation briefs as well as performed administrative and other duties as directed by the Chief Instructor or Officer in Charge.

Advised on the employment of Scout Sniper Teams and their capabilities while planning and executing major sniper operations in support of both Operation Enduring Freedom and training events. Developed a training schedule for a Scout Sniper Platoon which consisted of planning, coordinating, and executing live fire and non-live fire events in support of unit training.

Conducted detailed planning, coordination, and execution in support of combat operations. Oversaw over 10 major Scout Sniper operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Maintained accountability for all personnel and equipment as well as trained the platoon in the performance tasks which prepared them and supported combat operations.

Planned, coordinated, and executed more than 50 successful Scout Sniper missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Responsible for the employment as well as maintaining proficiency in marksmanship skills. Responsible for maintaining accountability of personnel and gear during day to day operations.

Managed and prepared necessary equipment for specific missions while maintaining accountability and serviceability of over 100 pieces of serialized gear vital for mission accomplishment.

Maintained and prepared weapons for mission use while performing necessary maintenance on five different weapon systems. Effectively and efficiently employed all weapon systems increasing the overall success of the team's missions.