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United States & Afghanistan

Coordinates and controls artillery and airstrikes in support of ground troops. Advises ground commander on proper employment of all fire support assets. Additionally, as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller-Evaluator (JTAC-E), ensures that fellow JTAC's are current on all qualifications, follow doctrinal close air support procedures, and evaluates their.

Led, taught, and trained anywhere from 8-12 Marines in their day to day activities which included providing fire support to ground troops, maintaining and keeping accountability of unit equipment, advising ground commander on employment of available assets, conducting monthly mentorship counseling, and evaluating job proficiency.

Okiniawa, Japan & Iraq

Assisted supervisor in responsibilities that required the ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, constant attention to detail, and a high level of job proficiency. Maintained unit equipment that was critical to mission success.

Conducted classroom instruction and operates simulation devices to ensure the proper training, readiness, and certification of Joint Fires Observers.Trained fire support personnel in the execution of close air support (CAS), naval surface fire support, artillery, and mortar missions.

Conducted basic automotive repair tasks, cleaned and organized workspace, and assisted in daily operations of the company