INFANTRY SQUAD LEADER/ INFANTRY UNIT LEADER
United States Marine Corps Reserve
New Orleans, LA
08.1998 - 10.2005
- Assisted commanders and operations officers in the training, deployment and tactical employment of rifle, weapons, LAR, and antitank platoons/companies and infantry, and LAR battalions, are proficient in all the infantry weapons systems
- Supervised and coordinated the preparation of personnel, weapons and equipment for movement and combat, the establishment and operation of unit command posts, the fire and movement between tactical units, the fire of supporting arms, and the unit resupply and casualty evacuation effort
- As a platoon sergeant or section leader in the rifle, scout sniper, weapons, heavy machinegun, LAR, and anti-armor platoons, advised the platoon commander on all issues of discipline, morale and welfare
- Directly supervised staff assigned to the platoon; mentored and provided leadership, technical advice and administrative guidance and instructions regarding programs, objectives, policies, procedures, mission analysis, and course of action, problem solving and coordination of administrative activities
- Identified training and development needs, established long and short range training plans, and provided formal and informal training as required
- Initiated various requests for personnel actions such as promotions, reassignments, training, performance-based awards, counseling, disciplinary, etc
- Approved sick and annual leave and use of compensatory time earned
- Established performance standards and evaluated nine subordinates
- Receive and attempted to resolve complaints and grievances on an informal basis; effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands; and recommends disciplinary actions in more serious cases.