Aidan Smith

USMC Infantryman

USMC

Twentynine Palms, CA

07.2019 - 06.2023

Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
Assisted with the maintenance of weapons, equipment and vehicles.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
Supervised junior enlisted personnel in their duties and responsibilities.
Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives.
Assessed terrain features to determine optimal routes for movement of personnel and equipment.
Inspected ammunition supplies to verify serviceability prior to use in field exercises or combat situations.
Maintained accountability of assigned personnel, weapons, equipment and supplies.
Utilized night vision devices to monitor activity at night.
Constructed fortifications such as foxholes, trenches, bunkers and fighting positions.
Operated various types of military vehicles including tanks, Humvees and armored personnel carriers.
Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
Instructed personnel on environmental hazard reduction and PPE use, driving standardized procedures and supporting team health and performance.
Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
Trained diligently on gym equipment and exercise courses to achieve combat resilience and advance in both rank and skill level.
Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
Moved quickly on foot carrying as much as 200 pounds to reinforce formations and carry out attacks.