Joseph Mckenna

• Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
• Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
• Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence.
• Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
• Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.

2nd Battalion 2nd Marines 81mm Mortar platoon

Responsible for the safe and accurate operations of the mortar squad while handling highly explosive ammunition.

Kept weapons such as rifles and machine guns in top condition for effective combat use.

Created tactical operations that utilized mission success while minimizing risk.

Worked with senior leadership to discuss and create thorough plans that uses the platoon to its full advantage.

Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.