Cameron Bohannon
Valley Grande,AL
Summary
- P>Selection as Police Officer, Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force. Announcement number AFPC-SECDHA-11170431-GS0083, Control number 618560700, or any additional announcement number or control number. Job series 0083.
- Best described as a "take the initiative" self-starter and a "grow where you're planted" team member. Results oriented with great ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome. Highly flexible and willing to learn and adjust to the needs of the mission at hand.
- Security Professional, qualified in specialized weapons, tactical casualty combat care (previously CPR qualified), highly proficient in base and area defense, critical decision making for hostile force engagement and defense.
- Proven professional in quick reaction forces (QRFs), with knowledge of the rights of detained individuals and organizational rules regarding use of force, operation of specialized weapons, defending bases, employing security, and operating equipment. Served as a main security force element or as their QRF(s) nearly four years.
- Proficient operator in the practices, methods, and techniques or TTP's (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), for preparation and response to catastrophic events, enemy attacks, and related threats to installations. Served in this capacity as an Infantry Machine Gunner directly responsible for security ops in CONUS and overseas (Japan and Australia) nearly four years.
- Proven performer in leadership and management with consistent noteworthy results.
- Successfully completed 44 semester hours, Hampden-Sydney College.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Machine Gunner
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Dispatched, directed, and controlled Marines in fire teams and Squads (from teams of 3 to 7 personnel) and their movement while responding to security threats on an installation or base(s) in Hawaii, Australia, and Japan
- Individually and as a member of a small team, conducted response to security threats both mounted in vehicle(s) and on foot
- Performed and led access control points entry (gate, vehicle, personnel, and high value security entry), listening and observation control points, while utilizing tactical and radio communications
- Detained individuals as necessary while conducting entry control to access control points, denied access when necessary, allowed access as necessary
- Performed the full range of duties for defense of personnel, gear, equipment, and government property
- Expert knowledge of offensive and defensive operations, base defense, utilization of weapon systems, rotation and shift changing forces, utilization of supporting communication systems and equipment, and reporting to higher headquarters
- Served as member and leader of hundreds of quick reaction force missions as a team member and leader in support of integrated base defense and operations of specialized weapons, security systems, and equipment
- Conducted hundreds of Entry Controller duties for secure areas, headquarters areas, and areas where stringent security is required to protect vital assets
- Ensure individuals requesting access to the installation areas had the proper identification credentials before granting them access and allowing them to enter
- Conducted hundreds of security operations garnering knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement-type security operations
- Highly proficient in the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) involved in maintaining order, security, and protecting life and property
- Performed and enforced all ranges of security duties within the military installation(s), forward operating bases, Garrison, and tactical environments
- Highly proficient and nearly four years of experience conducting and leading security operations both offensive ops and conducting defense of government personnel, property, and protection level resources
- Conducted these operations independently and in teams
- Possesses ability to operate and has experience operating communications systems, security management systems, radios, and other defense and security type equipment and information systems
- Previously certified in CPR and has copious experience in responding to security threats; oftentimes as a first responder and providing self-aid, buddy aid, and or securing the area or perimeter for a medic to provide aide, to include reporting, calling for, and establishing landing zones or conducting ground medevacs to higher echelons of medical care facilities
- Served nearly four years on active duty as an infantry marine, conducted hundreds of 'SWAT' like, small unit tactics missions involving live-fire and movement and live-fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing heavy military protective gear for extended periods of time
- Proficient in 'Active Shooter' response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team.
Infantry Machine Gunner
United States Marine Corps
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
- Dispatched, directed, and controlled Marines in fire teams and Squads (from teams of 3 to 7 personnel) and their movement while responding to security threats on an installation or base(s) in Hawaii, Australia, and Japan
- Individually and as a member of a small team, conducted response to security threats both mounted in vehicle(s) and on foot
- Performed and led access control points entry (gate, vehicle, personnel, and high value security entry), listening and observation control points, while utilizing tactical and radio communications
- Detained individuals as necessary while conducting entry control to access control points, denied access when necessary, allowed access as necessary
- Performed the full range of duties for defense of personnel, gear, equipment, and government property
- Expert knowledge of offensive and defensive operations, base defense, utilization of weapon systems, rotation and shift changing forces, utilization of supporting communication systems and equipment, and reporting to higher headquarters
- Served as member and leader of hundreds of quick reaction force missions as a team member and leader in support of integrated base defense and operations of specialized weapons, security systems, and equipment
- Conducted hundreds of Entry Controller duties for secure areas, headquarters areas, and areas where stringent security is required to protect vital assets
- Ensure individuals requesting access to the installation areas had the proper identification credentials before granting them access and allowing them to enter
- Conducted hundreds of security operations garnering knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement-type security operations
- Highly proficient in the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) involved in maintaining order, security, and protecting life and property
- Performed and enforced all ranges of security duties within the military installation(s), forward operating bases, Garrison, and tactical environments
- Highly proficient and nearly four years of experience conducting and leading security operations both offensive ops and conducting defense of government personnel, property, and protection level resources
- Conducted these operations independently and in teams
- Possesses ability to operate and has experience operating communications systems, security management systems, radios, and other defense and security type equipment and information systems
- Previously certified in CPR and has copious experience in responding to security threats; oftentimes as a first responder and providing self-aid, buddy aid, and or securing the area or perimeter for a medic to provide aide, to include reporting, calling for, and establishing landing zones or conducting ground medevacs to higher echelons of medical care facilities
- Served nearly four years on active duty as an infantry marine, conducted hundreds of 'SWAT' like, small unit tactics missions involving live-fire and movement and live-fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing heavy military protective gear for extended periods of time
- Proficient in 'Active Shooter' response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Classics
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden Sydney, VASkills
- Physical Fitness
- Radio Communications
- Managing Safety Gear
- Automatic Weapons
- Small Arms Weaponry
- Combat Operations Planning
- Reviewing Records
- Weapons Systems
- Communications Equipment
- Team Leadership
- Coordinating Training
- Personnel Mentoring
- Safety Protocols
- Anti-Armor Weaponry
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Tactical Operations
- Wilderness Survival
- Offensive and Defensive Combat Operations
- Event Sequencing
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Safety Guidelines
- Warrior Ethos
- Troop Development
- Reconnaissance
- Storage Procedures
- Squad Leadership
- Report Writing
- Key Tactics and Techniques
- INFOSEC Management
- Sound Decision Making
- Maintaining Equipment
- Technical Guidance
- Training Leadership
- Training Expertise
Supervisors References
- Staff Sergeant (E-6) Joshua Vasquez, (361) 779-1230, joshuavasquez617@yahoo.com, India Company Weapons Platoon
- Staff Sergeant (E-6) Hank Young, (512) 367-3869, henry.a.young@usmc.mil, Weapons Company, CAAT 1 Platoon Sergeant
- 1stLt (O-2) William Mathis, (803) 847-2646, willmathis25@yahoo.com, India Company Platoon Commander
Previous Employment Activities
- Intern, Alabama State Senate, Senator Garlan Gudger, 01/2019, 05/2019, Alabama
- Full-Time Student, Hampden-Sydney College, 08/2017, 12/2018, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia
- Full-Time Student, John T. Morgan Academy, 08/2013, 05/2017, Selma, Alabama
Additional References
Additional personal and supervisor references, and additional supporting documents are readily available as needed.
Major Accomplishments
- Nearing 4 years honorable service, US Marine Corps, protecting and serving, Good Conduct Medal recipient.
- Expert Rifle Qualification, M-4 Service Rifle and most weapon systems, to include machine-guns and grenade launchers.
- Held the billet of team leader and squad leader over peers of higher rank (sergeant billet) and length of service for most of Marine Corps Career.
- Completed Lance Corporal Seminar Leadership Course.
Current Position And Experience
- Infantry Machine Gunner, United States Marine Corps, Lance Corporal, E-3, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Department of Defense, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Job Series 0331, True, at least 40, 06/24/20, 02/01/22, $39,010.08
- Infantry Machine Gunner, United States Marine Corps, Lance Corporal, E-3, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Department of Defense, Camp Pendleton, California, Job Series 0331, True, at least 40, 02/01/22, 01/05/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infantry Machine Gunner
United States Marine Corps
02.2022 - 01.2024
Infantry Machine Gunner
United States Marine Corps
Some College (No Degree) - Classics
Hampden-Sydney College