Lead Planner SO2 in Future Plans Dept in the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command on Operation Inherent Resolve, multinational coalition effort to defeat Daesh.

Head of Operational Planning (N5) for EU NAVFOR Op ATALANTA Counter Piracy deployed Force HQ

COS Coordinator for EU NAVFOR. Counter-Piracy Multinational Operation HQ

OC of Mortar Troop during 40 Commando’s period as Lead Commando Group, the very high readiness force that provides the spearhead of the UK’s Commando forces elements. A senior troop command role in charge of 50+ experienced and specialised Royal Marines, supported by a team of junior and senior leaders. Role included: providing advice to the commanding officer on how to best use a highly effective unit asset; providing subject matter expertise as an integral part of the central planning group (CPG) for complex amphibious operations; assuming the role of Company Commander in his absence in command of the company and in his senior planning role during a large amphibious exercise in Europe; managing each individual and reporting accurately and in detail on each member of the troop to ensure their own personal development and promotion; training in multiple austere and adverse environments, including jungle, desert and temperate climates.