BLADE A. SUCH
Marine Corps veteran and experienced leader with 9 years of progressive experience in leadership, technical training, curriculum development, personnel development, and operational support. Experienced instructing and mentoring personnel from entry-level Marines through Staff Non-Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, and Commissioned Officers. Proven record of developing training programs, improving instructional materials, managing high-value resources, maintaining operational readiness, and leading teams in demanding environments.
Work History
Formal Schools Instructor / Curriculum Developer
4 Years 4 Months- Trained, instructed, mentored, and evaluated personnel across multiple experience levels, including entry-level Marines, Staff Non-Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, and Commissioned Officers.
- Delivered more than 2,400 student contact hours across multiple formal courses while achieving a 98.3% graduation rate for students under his guidance.
- Developed and built curriculum for an entire instructor onboarding course, creating structured learning materials and training processes to prepare instructors for their roles.
- Developed, revised, and modernized instructional materials to keep training aligned with evolving requirements and improve the effectiveness of formal training programs.
- Served as a technical subject matter expert for artillery acoustic sensors, survey equipment, and meteorological systems.
- Provided mobile training teams to Fleet and Reserve Forces, adapting instruction to operational requirements and different learning environments.
- Maintained accountability and readiness of more than $1 million in equipment.
- Evaluated personnel performance, identified training deficiencies, and provided coaching and corrective instruction to improve individual and team performance.
Sensor Support Team Leader
3 Years 8 Months- Led and mentored personnel while advising senior leadership on team capabilities, limitations, equipment, and personnel requirements.
- Managed and maintained more than $700,000 in personal and serialized equipment, ensuring accountability and operational readiness.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high operational and safety standards during demanding live-fire operations.
- Supported operations involving more than 20,000 high-explosive projectiles while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and mission readiness.
- Maintained 100% readiness for assigned vehicles and supported equipment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal — February 2026
-Recognized for exceptional performance and dedication as a Master Instructor and subject matter expert supporting the Marine Artillery Sensors Support Course and Target Acquisition Branch., Accumulated more than 2,400 student contact hours across multiple courses and achieved a 98.3% graduation rate for students under his guidance., Contributed to course modernization, curriculum development, instructor certification, and technical training supporting the Marine Corps School of Artillery.
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal — January 2026
-Recognized for professional achievement while serving as a Marine Artillery Sensor Support Marine Course Chief., Created and built an instructor onboarding course and curriculum that incorporated best practices and technical expertise to improve instructor readiness and student outcomes.
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal — May 2020
-Recognized for professional achievement and superior performance while serving as a Battalion Sensor Team Chief., Contributed to the safe and accurate employment of more than 20,000 high-explosive rounds and supported battalion readiness.