Christopher L. Halley
Hillsboro,TX
Summary
My objective is to obtain a position in your company using my military and civilian professional background.
I have excellent communication and organizational skills. I am hard-working, entrepreneurial, resourceful, flexible, open-minded, creative, a prompt learner and superb at making deadlines and working in a fast paced environment. I always present myself and my work environment in a professional manner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Military Contractor
IDS / Academi
08.2014 - 01.2021
- Operated in several leadership capacities, to include Shift Leader, Agent in Charge, and Unit Support Coordinator, as well as an administrative position as an Operations Security Specialist.
- Managed a team of 12 personnel, ensuring operational readiness and accountability during multiple mission assignments.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments to identify potential threats and develop mitigation strategies for personnel and assets.
- Executed logistical coordination for mission planning, including transportation, equipment, and personnel deployment.
- Developed and implemented new Standard Operating Procedures to adapt to evolving security environments and operational requirements.
- Maintained communication with a 24-hour Quick Reactionary Force, ensuring rapid response capabilities in the operational area.
- Implemented comprehensive training programs focused on small unit tactics and individual movement techniques.
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless communication and operational support during missions.
- Ensured mission success by coordinating with various departments, including logistics, intelligence, and communications.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes swiftly.
Private Military Contractor
Triple Canopy
05.2009 - 10.2013
- Continued Contract with Triple Canopy after Blackwater Worldwide was released from the WPPS II contract in May 2009.
- As TST/CAT Vehicle Commander, I am responsible for maintaining accountability to all sensitive items assigned to my vehicle and individual team. I am responsible for 18 personnel working under me, and am responsible for making a weekly schedule for the 18 personnel, in a total of 6 different missions.
- Additional support function not executed during the Blackwater Contract is a 24/7 12 personnel strong QRF for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In response to specific threats on the compound, we are tasked with a small counter attack force on the compound. Duties also include Search and Rescue in the event of a Mass Casualty situation, Immediate Medical Support, and MEDEVAC/CASEVAC if required.
- Operate in a Counter Assault Team function, as CAT Commander, when requested by Regional Security Officers from other DoS teams operating in the AOR. Primary duties as Counter Assault are to be first responders to any attack on the motorcade while en-route to or from venues, and maneuver our element of 5 personnel, capable of mass, accurate firepower, to dissuade attackers/potential attackers in the event of an altercation with hostile forces. CAT provides a safe stand-off distance between attack/contact and the Escort Team, essentially creating a buffer zone to allow the escorting team to safely withdraw from the contact area. After facilitating a safe withdrawal of the Principle Team, CAT is then reintegrated with the motorcade and continues movement to a safe haven. In the event of a mechanical failure with any vehicles in the Principle Team, or if a vehicle went down due to enemy contact, CAT provides immediate evacuation of wounded/Principle if possible. If not possible, CAT then is responsible for securing the area and suppressing threats until the main TST element arrives. As CAT operators, we utilize a Heavy CAT package in M1116 HMMWVs with turret gunners equipped with M240Bs, or a lower profile (discreet) Armored Suburban configuration with a mounted M249 SAW in the rear window and a dismounted M249 SAW gunner.
- Operate on a Tactical Support Team/Counter Assault Team (TST/CAT) as Vehicle Commander for the Command Vehicle. I maintain a Lenco Generation II “Bearcat” armored vehicle and conducted training for all Command (CMD) personnel on vehicle operation and individual responsibilities, to include positions; as Fire Team members, Turret Gunners, and Drivers, to ensure proficiency in all areas of our broad mission spectrum.
- Developed new Standard Operating Procedures as the situation dictated by the Department of State changed. These new SOPs included low profile operations, advanced close quarters battle operations, long range movement plans, base defense, and embassy evacuation plans.
- We train with K9 handlers and their Detection Dogs to maintain the capability of effective K9 deployment and recovery on venues and crisis sites.
- Our team conducts professional Tactical Transport (TTT) of COM personnel and OGA’s to the Baghdad International Airport, directs sites and other venues throughout Baghdad to include sites of recent attacks and meetings with Distinguished Visitors (DVs) and Congressional Delegations (CODELs).
- Qualify, as per the Department of State standards, on a variety of weapons systems, quarterly, to include; M4 Carbine, Glock 19, Remington 870, M249 SAW, and the M240B GPMG.
- As a Team, we conduct sustainment training on weapons systems which entailed shooting on the move, firing from barricades, vehicle turret gunnery, and low profile (concealed) rifle and pistol scenarios.
- For our DART/PRE missions, we train on rotary wing fire team operations in Bell 412 Medium Lift Aircraft to ensure maximum mission capability, as well as ground to air signaling and communications of aircraft. Collectively, we train in areas necessary to safely and effectively call in rotary wing aircraft support for Route Reconnaissance, MEDEVAC/CASEVAC and Direct Support Operations, as well as Helicopter Landing Zone (HLZ) identification for Bell 412s, 214s, and the MD 500 “Little Bird” aircraft.
- Our unit maintains a 24 hour Quick Reactionary Force for all Department of State PSD teams, and we track these teams as they operate in the Baghdad AOR via radio communication and Blue Force Tracker systems located in our Tactical Operations Center (TOC).
- We provide a 4 personnel strong element to safely escort COM personnel on transport busses within the International Zone, to and from living quarters and work areas.
- Operated as the Tactical Commander for my most current team, a Long Range, Provincial Movement Escort team operating in the more distant locations of Iraq, and not specifically Baghdad. As Tactical Commander, I performed all route planning, communications and signal planning, as well as was responsible for the tactical movement and safe return of all equipment, personnel and protectees. In addition to these duties, I conducted training on small unit tactics, individual movement techniques, and communications. Additionally, as the Tactical Commander I was charged with all communication with military units in our area of operations, supporting teams, and other local Iraqi Government assets as well as other US Government assets in our region.
Private Military Contractor
Blackwater Worldwide
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Trained in advanced Personal Security Operations at the Moyock, North Carolina based training center operated by Blackwater Worldwide. Training included advanced weapons training, evasive and defensive driving, PIT maneuvers, High Speed driving in Non Tactical Vehicles (NTVs) and Fully Armored Vehicles (FAVs). Other training included Emergency Medical Techniques, Escort formations, Advance Team Operations, and basic Survival, Escape, Resistance and Evasion (SERE) training.
- Operated on a Tactical Support Team (TST) as Vehicle Commander for the Command Vehicle. Maintained a Lenco Generation II “Bearcat” armored vehicle and conducted training for all Command (CMD) personnel on vehicle operation and individual responsibilities, to include positions; as Fire Team members, Turret Gunners, and Drivers, to ensure proficiency in all areas of our broad mission spectrum.
- Trained with K9 handlers and their Detection Dogs to maintain the capability of effective K9 deployment and recovery on venues and crisis sites.
- Conducted professional Tactical Transport (TTT) of COM personnel and OGA’s to the Baghdad International Airport, crisis sites and other venues throughout Baghdad to include sites of recent attacks and meetings with Distinguished Visitors (DVs) and Congressional Delegations (CODELs).
- Qualified, as per the Department of State standards, on a variety of weapons systems, quarterly, to include; M4 Carbine, Glock 19, Remington 870, M249 SAW, and the M240B GPMG.
- Conducted sustainment training on weapons systems which entailed shooting on the move, firing from barricades, vehicle turret gunnery, and low profile (concealed) rifle and pistol scenarios.
- Trained on rotary wing fire team operations in Bell 412 Medium Lift Aircraft for DART/PRE mission capability, as well as ground to air signaling and communications of aircraft. Trained in areas necessary for safely and effectively calling in rotary wing aircraft support for Route Reconnaissance, MEDEVAC/CASEVAC and Direct Support, as well as Helicopter Landing Zone (HLZ) identification for Bell 412s, 214s, and the MD 500 “Little Bird” aircraft.
- Maintained a 24 hour Quick Reactionary Force for all Department of State PSD teams, and tracked these teams as they operated in the Baghdad AOR.
Main source and first alert of security for United States Camps in Kuwait
Combat Support Associates (CSA) Security Kuwait
02.2007 - 05.2008
- Conduct thorough and routine vehicle searches using Colour Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (CUVSS), mirrors, and hands on inspections for IED, other inappropriate contraband, weapons and invalid identification cards.
- Proficient in suspect apprehension, hand to hand combat, aware of CFLCC use of force/escalation of force policies and ROE, and various weapons to include; M249, M16 series rifles, M240B, MK19, M2HB .50 Cal, 9mm, M60.
- Superb in giving and attending after action reviews (AAR). Very thorough, clear, brief and precise with the information that I give when conducting them.
- Carried out countless Roving and Static patrols on foot and vehicular in Field and urban environments.
- Great with maintaining, observing and physical control, (loss prevention) of items within and around the work area.
- Very knowledgeable with laws, rules and regulations according to the UCMJ and most state laws that deal with crime, probable cause, and the use of deadly force.
- Remarkable in preventing any damage to or with the companies or governments property to include, theft, vandalism, arson, etc.
- Excellent in responding to incidents and reports of incidents in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate great professionalism, judgment, unselflessness, initiative, bearing, tact, and many more leadership traits to be able to deal with various customers and ranks to resolve problem and keep a smooth operating work area.
- Trained countless personnel on loading, unloading, clearing, proper weapons safety, use and wear of all equipment.
Non-Commissioned Officer Ghazni Province, Afghanistan
03.2005 - 05.2006
- Conducted personal security operations in Ghazni, Wardak, Paktia and Paktika provinces for PRT Ghazni Command and Staff, as well as representatives of USAID, USDA, DoS, and NGOs affiliated with the Ghazni Province reconstruction efforts. My teams and I were responsible for safely escorting personnel and equipment to ongoing reconstruction projects within all districts of the Ghazni and Wardak Provinces, as well as maintaining a 24 hour Quick Reactionary Force for the City of Ghazni. Conducted normal combat operations, including convoy escort and force protection, throughout the Ghazni province.
- Escorted LTG Eikenberry, CFC-A Commanding General, and his staff through Ghazni and Wardak Provinces, as well as Ambassador Neumann during site surveys of the Ghazni PRT.
- Responsible for the Force Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2).
- Provided detailed and accurate navigational and operational visual aids for the PRT Command through knowledge of Arc View and Falcon View mapping software, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Was responsible for supervising an indigenous Guard Force comprised of 21 locally hired Afghani security specialists. These guards were former military and were invaluable in securing our compound, providing their own interpreters and a working knowledge of normal and abnormal conditions within the area, allowing us to more accurately assess threat levels as they were presented. I also coordinated with Human Intelligence Teams (HUMINT) to properly clear these individuals for work within our compound.
- Gained valuable weapons proficiency and confidence in my weapons and equipment through constant training and combat operations.
- As a Sergeant, assigned to the PRT element, I was responsible for training and supervising the PRT elements Personal Security Detachment (PSD) consisting of 12 personnel, 3 M1114 HMMWVs, 2 Toyota Hilux pickups, and 4 Toyota Landcruisers. As Squad Leader of this element, myself and my team were charged with protecting our Commander, COL Robert Meiers, other government officials and personnel from various agencies affiliated with PRT Ghazni.
- Experience in a variety of leadership, supervisory and management positions, consistently achieved excellent results in the following areas:
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Decision Making
- Public Relations
- Training
- Safety
- Conflict Resolution
- Personnel Supervision
- Time and Resource Management
- Project Execution
Non-Commissioned Officer
M1114/M1117 ASV Gunner, Camp Ashraf, Iraq
03.2004 - 02.2005
- I conducted numerous combat missions as a gunner, while assigned to the 89th Military Police Brigade in the Diyala Province. My Unit, A-TRP, 1/124 CAV, was charged with providing convoy escorts to locations all over Iraq, to include Al Anbar Province (Fallujah) and Sadr City, as well as routine Escort Operations to Kirkuk, Tikrit, and throughout Baghdad. We conducted a variety of combat missions including, Cordon and Search operations, routine Area Security Ops, Route Clearance, Quick Reactionary Force and Force Protection of Camp Ashraf. My crew and I were responsible for the maintenance and operation of an M1117 ASV, valued at approximately 800,000 USD. I trained and had limited combat hours on the Common, Remote Operated Weapons platform (CROW).
- Trained on FBCB2, and numerous communication media, including the SINCGARS, MBTR and TACSAT.
- Gained valuable weapons proficiency and confidence in my weapons and equipment through constant training and combat operations.
- Rated to drive all of the M1 Abrams type tanks, M998, M1025 and M1026, M1114 and the M1117 ASV.
- As a Corporal assigned to 4th Platoon, 3rd Squad, I ensured my subordinates were properly trained on, and maintained all weapon systems and equipment necessary for mission success.
- Maintained accountability of squads sensitive items.
- Was responsible for setting up and conducting Range Operations for 4th Platoon to ensure comprehensive training on all assigned weapon systems, and vehicle fire-and-maneuver scenarios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fahaheel Dive Center
Fahaheel, KuwaitTraining certificate - undefined
ESRI GIS
San Antonio, Texas03.2005
High School - undefined
Mildred High School
Mildred, Texas01.2003
Skills
- Computer skills
- Employee supervision
- Weapons handling
- Physical fitness
- First aid proficiency
- Tactical planning
- Vehicle operations
- Security management
- Regulatory compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Private Military Contractor
IDS / Academi
08.2014 - 01.2021
Private Military Contractor
Triple Canopy
05.2009 - 10.2013
Private Military Contractor
Blackwater Worldwide
07.2008 - 05.2009
Main source and first alert of security for United States Camps in Kuwait
Combat Support Associates (CSA) Security Kuwait
02.2007 - 05.2008
Non-Commissioned Officer Ghazni Province, Afghanistan
03.2005 - 05.2006
Non-Commissioned Officer
M1114/M1117 ASV Gunner, Camp Ashraf, Iraq
03.2004 - 02.2005
Training certificate - undefined
ESRI GIS
High School - undefined
Mildred High School
High School Diploma -
Fahaheel Dive Center
TRAINING:
- UNITED STATES ARMY, BASIC TRAINING
- AWARDED MOS 19K FROM AIT AT USA ARMOR SCHOOL
- AWARDED MOS 11B FROM MOSQ AT FORT BENNING, GA
- COMBAT LIFE SAVERS COURSE
- WHEELED DRIVERS SAFETY COURSE
- CSA POP 80.1 SAFETY PROGRAM, EH AND S
- TERRORISM AWARENESS
- PERSONAL FINANCE
- ADVANCED SCUBA DIVER, SCUBA DIVING INTERNATIONAL (SDI)
- ARABIC LEVEL I & II, UNIVERSITY OF KUWAIT
- ALLWPPS II CURRICULUM at BLACKWATER TRAINING CENTER
- WPS RECERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TRIPLE CANOPY TRAINING CENTER