John Noble
Minot,ND
Summary
Dynamic United States Air Force Combat Arms Instructor with over a decade of experience orchestrating comprehensive training schedules, communications, and operational logistics. Proven track record in managing personnel responsible for arms, explosives, weapons maintenance and repair, ammunition storage, program management, and cross-service operational support. Adept at enhancing daily performance through strategic task execution and process improvement initiatives. Committed to innovation and leadership, consistently driving forward-thinking solutions to optimize training effectiveness and operational readiness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Arms Instructor
5th Security Forces Squadron
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted live-fire exercises to enhance operational readiness and skills proficiency.
- Developed and implemented tactical training programs for diverse military personnel.
- Mentored junior instructors on effective classroom teaching techniques, training methods, and communication skills
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
- Manage mission critical programs to facilitate the safeguarding of 2/3 legs of the nuclear triad
Combat Weapons Team
724 Special Tactics Group
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed TTPs for new weapon systems and equipment
- Maintained/repaired 25 non standard DOD weapons platforms
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts (1 hour response time alert requirement)
- Oversaw transportation and logistical support on training trips to 18 states/9 countries in support of local validations, presidential directives, and NATO missions
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions with little notice, directives, or oversight in a team environment or alone.
- Selected (17%) to man USAFs only Tier 1 unit
Combat Arms Instructor
97th Security Forces Squadron
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Train United States Air Force personnel on 11 distinct weapons systems to support stateside mission and deployed location contingencies/abilities and instructed students how to employ these weapons in manner and position
- Oversaw $2.1M worth of arms room weapons, assets, & equipment
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all firearms and support equipment issues
- Reorganized and managed on-base personnel weapons registration, storage, and tracking systems
- Work with other agencies and units to ensure deployment timelines are filled without errors
- Provided armory operation, logistical, vehicle, and weapons expertise while deployed to Sub-Saharan/West Africa in support of Operation Juniper Shield to counter ISIS Greater Sahara/Boko Harom
- Instructed personnel on tactical operations, enhancing individual and team performance in diverse environments.
Response Force Leader
97th Security Forces Squadron
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Responded to 911 calls with 97% Non-violent resolutions
- Provided internal/external security for military equipment, $2.6B in United Sates Government resources, and 6K civilian/military personnel
- Oversaw execution of security protocols, ensuring compliance with military regulations and best practices.
- Assisted with security measures designed to deter extremist perimeter breaches and conducted randomized checks deterring unauthorized activity
- Supervised base access control points and vehicle search area
- Trained Security Forces members on operational tactics, techniques, and procedures for performing law enforcement actions in professional and appropriate levels of force
Builder/Stockroom/Cashier/Janitor
Toys R Us
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Managed inventory levels in stockroom, ensuring product availability for sales floor operations.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to maintain compliance and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory audits, verifying stock accuracy and identifying discrepancies for resolution.
- Constructed and assembled toy displays to enhance visual merchandising and customer engagement.
- Performed daily cleaning, including vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting of facility
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in all areas of operations
- Unloaded trucks, moved containers to staging area, and determined correct storage locations Stocked and reorganized shelves
- Operated cash register, processing transactions accurately and efficiently during peak hours.
Education
The Associate of Science - Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Interactive learning facilitation
- Comprehensive firearms training
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Solution development
- Team supervision
Certification
- Controlled Force F.O.R.C.E. (First Officer Response in Critical environments) Operator Response Course
- OKlahoma Highway Patrol Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- USAF Advanced Designated Marksman Course/Instructor
- TASER X26P Conducted Electrical Weapon
- US Army MP school Special Reaction Team Course
- Defenders Challenge - High Risk Building entry, First Place team
- United States Navy J.M.A.P. (Joint Medical Augmentation Program)
- T.C.C.C Tier 2 (Tactical Combat Casualty Care)
- 3rd Degree black belt - Kuk Sul Do
- USAF Enemy Conduct After Capture
- JSOC SERE 101
- FN MK46/MK48/M249/M240L Armorers Course
- Sig Sauer P320 Armorers Course
- Sig Sauer MCX/Rattler Armorers Course
- Saab M3E1 (Carl Gustov) Armorers Course
- Glock Armorers Course
- Barrett MRAD/M107A1/M107 Armorers Course
- HK 416 Armorers Course
Timeline
Combat Arms Instructor
5th Security Forces Squadron
07.2024 - Current
Combat Weapons Team
724 Special Tactics Group
03.2022 - 07.2024
Combat Arms Instructor
97th Security Forces Squadron
09.2018 - 03.2022
Response Force Leader
97th Security Forces Squadron
06.2015 - 09.2018
Builder/Stockroom/Cashier/Janitor
Toys R Us
09.2013 - 02.2015
The Associate of Science - Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute