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Ethan Dickson

Summary

United States Navy Veteran. Experienced with gun weapon systems, small arms, and ammunition. Additional experience with the Navy 3-M and OMMS programs to include part ordering, job closeouts, and maintenance management .

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Weapon System Instructor

U.S Navy
04.2020 - Current
  • Weapon System instructor for the MK46/MK50 30mm Gun weapon system, qualified approximately 300 sailors how to operate, maintain, and fire the weapon system using the 3-M program.

Work Center Supervisor

U.S Navy USS San Antonio
03.2015 - 05.2020


  • CG-03 Work Center Supervisor- Oversaw and managed maintenance using the Navy 3-M program and OMMS on 6 .50 Browning machine guns, 8 M240 machine guns, 75 Beretta 9mm pistols, 50 M4 rifles, 6 M500 shotguns, 2 pyrotechnic pistols, and other equipment on board.
  • CG-04 Work Center Supervisor: Oversaw and managed maintenance using the Navy 3-M program and OMMS on 8 magazine sprinkler systems to include the pneumatic release pilot valves, All sizes of magazine sprinkler valves, piping, gauges, and 12 Ready service lockers to ensure ammunition was stored safely.
  • MK46 Gun Captain: Oversaw the safe handling of two MK46 30mm GWS to include loading, firing, and maintenance using CSOSS and 3-M for the mechanical and electrical PMS.
  • Range Safety Officer and Small Arms Instructor: Qualified approx. 750 sailors in pistol, rifle, and shotgun courses of fire. Loaded and unloaded approx. 20 tons of ammunition while on board
  • Departmental Gauge Calibration Technician: Oversaw calibration, recalibration, or replacement of all magazine sprinkler gauges.

Education

MK50 GWS Certification -

U.S. Navy MK50 30mm Gun Weapon System “C” School
Dam Neck Naval Base
11.2022

U.S. Navy MK110 57mm Gun Weapon System “C” School
Dam Neck Naval Base
06.2020

Naval Instructor Certification -

Naval Instructor Training Command School
Dam Neck Naval Base
05.2020

U.S. Navy Ammunition Sentencing
Norfolk, VA
05.2018

U.S. Navy MK46 30mm Gun Weapon System “C” School
Dam Neck Naval Base
02.2018

SAMI Certification -

USN Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor School
Chesapeake, VA
08.2017

U.S. Navy Magazine Sprinkler System Course
Norfolk, VA
05.2017

Gunners Mate Certification -

U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate “A” School
Great Lakes, IL
10.2015

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
Jacksonville, FL
06.2014

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of Naval ships layout
  • Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, and Adobe programs
  • Knowledge of Navy EOSS, CSOSS, OMMS, AND 3-M programs
  • Work center management and Navy Maintenance Database experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Navy Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and Electrical systems
  • Able to read and understand ship diagrams/schematics

Awards

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal awarded 18-JAN-19 for saving a shipmate from choking.

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal awarded 22-SEP-21 for outstanding performance as workcenter supervisor while serving aboard USS SAN ANTONIO.

Combat Action Ribbon awarded 12-OCT-16

Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded 13-OCT-22

Navy “E” Ribbon awarded 14-MAR-17

Navy Good Conduct Medal awarded 03-MAR-18

Navy Good Conduct Medal awarded 03-MAR-21

National Defense Service Medal awarded 01-MAR-15

Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal awarded 03-JAN-17

Global War On Terrorism Service Medal awarded 03-JAN-17

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon awarded 03-JAN-17

Navy Rifle Expert Ribbon awarded 20-APR-15

Navy Pistol Expert Ribbon awarded 20-APR-15

Timeline

Weapon System Instructor

U.S Navy
04.2020 - Current

Work Center Supervisor

U.S Navy USS San Antonio
03.2015 - 05.2020

MK50 GWS Certification -

U.S. Navy MK50 30mm Gun Weapon System “C” School

U.S. Navy MK110 57mm Gun Weapon System “C” School

Naval Instructor Certification -

Naval Instructor Training Command School

U.S. Navy Ammunition Sentencing

U.S. Navy MK46 30mm Gun Weapon System “C” School

SAMI Certification -

USN Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor School

U.S. Navy Magazine Sprinkler System Course

Gunners Mate Certification -

U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate “A” School

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
Ethan Dickson