CHAD GARRETT
Ragland,AL
Summary
Seasoned active duty Infantrymen Sergeant and private security contractor with 11 months experience with Triple Canopy and eight years of progressive responsibility in the U.S. Army. Dedicated professional with specific focus on deliberate and clear communication, Coordinated Project Management and Conflict Resolution. Conscientious tactical mission executor designing expedited missions with team and civilian safety at forefront.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fixed/Mobile Gaurd
Triple Canopy
Camp Arifjan,Kuwait, AE
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated radio communication systems for coordination with co-workers and supervisors.
- Assisted in controlling access to restricted areas.
- Conducted training sessions for new guards on company policies and procedures.
- Trained and received certification as a M240 bravo medium machine gunner and performed overwatch operations.
- Monitored surveillance equipment for suspicious activities or persons.
- Observed behavior patterns in order to identify potential criminal activity or threats.
- Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing assistance as needed.
- Participated in drills designed to test safety protocols in case of an emergency situation.
- Performed searches of people, vehicles, and buildings as required by law or policy.
- Prepared written documentation related to incident reports.
- Maintained daily logs of activities with detailed reports when necessary.
- Reported any violations of policy and law to management immediately.
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Confronted unapproved individuals for questioning to determine course of action.
- Attended training sessions to maintain knowledge of updated company policies and procedures.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
11B Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Polk, USA
09.2014 - 07.2023
- Performed foot and vehicle patrols to ensure security of assigned area.
- Conducted reconnaissance operations in order to gather intelligence on enemy forces.
- Maintained weapons systems including rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers, and mortars.
- Assisted in the training of new recruits in basic infantry tactics and techniques.
- Assessed terrain features to determine optimal routes for patrol movements.
- Controlled access points at forward operating bases by inspecting vehicles and personnel entering the base perimeter.
- Inspected equipment before use to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
- Organized supplies, ammunition, rations, fuel, water, medical supplies and other items necessary for successful completion of missions.
- Transported personnel using ground transportation methods such as Humvees or 5-ton trucks.
- Directly supervised junior enlisted soldiers while providing guidance on mission objectives.
- Developed strategies with squad leaders for responding to threats encountered in the field.
- Utilized night vision devices in order to maximize visibility during low light conditions.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- 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.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
- Kept vehicles and critical equipment in peak operating condition with consistent upkeep.
- Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ragland High School
Ragland, AL05.2014
Some College -
School of Infantry
Fort Benning, GASkills
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Tactical Operations
- Reviewing Records
- Radio Communications
- Physical Fitness
- Team Leadership
- Automatic Weapons
- Anti-Armor Weaponry
- Personnel Mentoring
- Small Arms Weaponry
- Combat Operations Planning
- Managing Safety Gear
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Coordinating Training
- Weapons Systems
- Report Writing
- Squad Leadership
- Sound Decision Making
Tours Of Duty
- Fort Drum, NY, 01/2014, 12/2017
- Taji, Iraq, 09/2015, 05/2016
- Vilseck, Germany, 01/2017, 12/2020
- Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, 01/2021, 06/2021
- Lithuania, 01/2019, 12/2019
- Fort Polk, LA, 12/2021, 07/2023
- Kuwait, 02/2022, 04/2022
Timeline
Fixed/Mobile Gaurd
Triple Canopy
05.2024 - 05.2025
11B Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2014 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Ragland High School
Some College -
School of Infantry