Garrett Darts
Tawas City,MI
Summary
Dynamic Combat Engineer with the United States Army, skilled in operational planning and team leadership. Successfully enhanced unit readiness through effective training and mentoring, ensuring safety compliance and equipment maintenance. Demonstrated adaptability in high-pressure environments, leading tactical operations and achieving mission objectives with precision and efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer
United States Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
- Evaluated unit readiness based on established criteria and standards.
- Led small teams in tactical operations under stressful conditions.
- Maintained accountability of personnel, equipment, and supplies during deployments.
- Maintained and serviced personal and unit weaponry to ensure operational readiness.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all field exercises.
- Conducted pre-combat checks and inspections of personnel equipment prior to mission execution.
- Executed patrol operations in diverse terrains to maintain area security.
- Coordinated with other units to execute large scale military operations.
- Conducted daily physical fitness training to maintain combat readiness.
- Trained squad members in the use of small arms, crew served weapons, and demolitions.
- Led squad in reconnaissance and surveillance operations.
- Developed operational plans for assigned missions.
- Requisitioned, received and properly stored unit equipment and supplies.
- Supervised maintenance of weapons, equipment, and vehicles.
- Engaged targets in low-light conditions by properly using night vision equipment.
- Led and managed combat engineer teams in constructing defensive positions and fortifications.
- Successfully guided and supervised mine-clearing line charge loading team with no injuries or accidents.
- Erected barbed wire fences around bases for security purposes.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of breaching operations against fortified positions.
- Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Supervised minefield installation and removal, notifying supervisors with consistent updated information.
- Inspected and maintained combat engineer equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Highschool
06-2016
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Operational planning
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Unit readiness
- Supply requisition
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Stress management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Training and development
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Assessing risks
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Personnel mentoring
- Written communication
- Physical fitness training
Accomplishments
- 4 Army Achievement Medals
- 1 Army Commendation Medal w/ C device
- 1 Army Commendation Medal
- 1 Certificate of Achievement
- 2 Good Conduct Medals
Certification
Engineer Explosive Clearance Agent July 2021
Timeline
Combat Engineer
United States Army
02.2023 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower Highschool