Kenneth Mengel
Niceville,FL
Summary
Retired and decorated combat veteran, USMC Master Sergeant Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician / Primary Marksmanship Instructor, Government Programs Field Agent, Commando Instructor. Physically fit and well presented. Active SECRET clearance. Available now and eager to work.
Professional leader in range operations, known for high standards and achieving results. Skilled in safety protocols, training programs, and equipment maintenance. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance and seamless adjustments to changing needs. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive team success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Range Supervisor
Reliant Test and Technology
04.2025 - Current
- On site supervision of multiple range locations to ensure secure operations and upkeep of administrative protocols. Constant establishment of range communications and logs.
Commando Instructor
Rally Point Management
10.2017 - 11.2024
- Range Operations and qualifications to students across multiple weapon systems. Chief Range Officer and Range Safety Officer duty, weapons instruction; maintenance, repair, breakdown, training, and tactics. IED's/explosives, surveillance, and dynamic driving instruction on closed track areas.
- Fluent with Hurlburt and Eglin Range protocols and communication. Constant review and update of curriculum to meet standards, goals, and new development.
- Preparation and planning to ensure successful training events and student learning.
Field Service Technician
PAE
10.2011 - 10.2017
- Field Service Technician for multiple classified (TS/SCI) government programs in Afghanistan and Africa in support of Counter IED programs and JPEL target disposition. Nine tours to AFG, two in Africa. Domestic and Foreign Weapons Instructor for training to SOCOM regional elements in these areas.
Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
United States Marine Corps
08.1991 - 10.2011
- 20-year active-duty combat veteran, now retired. I have conducted live fire range and EOD range operations in the Balkans, Iraq, Norway, East and West Africa, Japan, Afghanistan, and other countries throughout my career.
- Mobile Training Unit (MTU) Instructor, range qualifications, small arms, Crew-Served Weapons, Gas Chamber training. Camp Pendleton, CA.
Education
Associate of Science - Science, English
International University
La Jolla, CA05.2013
Skills
- Master EOD Technician
- Experienced Military Instructor
- Small arms weapons and maintenance specialist
- Crew served and explosive weapons specialist
- Foreign weapons specialist
- Marksmanship Instructor
- Firearms safety training
- Experienced Range Safety Officer
- Explosive Safety Officer
- Fluent with Hurlburt/Eglin Range protocols
- Experienced range organization and planning
- Excellent verbal communication/public speaking
- Combatives Instructor
- TCCC and CPR Certified
- Problem solver
- Over 30 years experience working in the military field
- Numerous combat deployments
- Highly decorated veteran
- Active SECRET Clearance
Certification
EOD Team Leader - I have earned my Master EOD Badge certification and have strived to lead from the front in directing, mentoring, and teaching subordinate team members and students in a wide variety of operations and environments.
Timeline
Range Supervisor
Reliant Test and Technology
04.2025 - Current
Commando Instructor
Rally Point Management
10.2017 - 11.2024
Field Service Technician
PAE
10.2011 - 10.2017
Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
United States Marine Corps
08.1991 - 10.2011
Associate of Science - Science, English
International University
Training
- Military Leadership And Strategy
- USMC Formal Schools Instructor Course
- Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC: 11/2007
- USMC Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
- Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC: 05/2002
- Military Leadership
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal School
- Eglin, AFB FL: 07/1999
- USMC Non-Commissioned Officer School
- Camp Pendleton South, CA: 03/1994
- USMC Primary Marksmanship Instructor School
- Camp Pendleton South, CA: 04/1993
- USMC Combat Training School
- Camp Pendleton South, CA: 02/1992
WORK HISTORY
- EOD Instructor - Over six years of experience as an EOD Instructor at NAVSCOLEOD, Eglin AFB. Assigned to the Air Ordnance Division, Testing and Evaluation Division, Advanced IED Disposal School, IED Division (SNCOIC), Weapons of Mass Destruction Division (SNCOIC), and Demolition Division (SNCOIC). Range Safety Supervisor and High-Risk Training qualified. Master Training Specialist.
- 2nd EOD Platoon, Camp Lejeune, NC / 1999-2002
- 2nd Marine Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Direct Action Team (DAP), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit / 2002-2004 - PSD operations and deployments to Mosul, Iraq and to Monrovia, Liberia
- Marine Corps Base, New River, NC / 2004-2005 Range Control, EOD Team Leader 2
- Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD), Eglin AFB, FL / 2005-2008 EOD Instructor
- Camp Fuji, Japan, Combined Arms Training Center/ 2008-2009 EOD Chief / Range Warden
- EOD Instructor, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC), Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Eglin AFB, FL / 2009-2011