Garrett Bassham
Dallas
Summary
Proficient in demolitions and safety compliance, with strong skills in urban warfare tactics and explosive hazard identification. Prepared to enhance operational readiness through terrain analysis and precise execution of tactical operations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer
USMC Reserves
Portland
06.2025 - Current
- Cleared minefields by locating, marking, and safely detonating explosive hazards.
- Identified hazardous objects, including unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices.
- Supported construction and fortification of defensive positions, enhancing security of bridges and roads.
- Conducted terrain analysis to enhance mission planning and operational readiness.
- Operated engineering tools for demolition and construction tasks with adherence to safety protocols.
- Ensured equipment functionality during field exercises, maintaining operational readiness for combat scenarios.
- Participated in training exercises to advance combat engineering skills and techniques.
- Partnered with team members to execute tactical operations, contributing to mission success through effective coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR05-2026
Skills
- Urban warfare tactics
- Field fortification and combat construction
- Firing systems and explosives handling
- Demolitions expertise and obstacle clearing
- Survivability operations and counter-IED measures
- Situational awareness and threat identification
- Data analysis and research
- Project management and team collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Certification
- Expert Shooter
- Combat Engineer
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society
- Company high shooter
- Meritorious PFC
- Meritorious Lance Corporal
- Platoon Highest Physical performer
Timeline
Combat Engineer
USMC Reserves
06.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Western Oregon University