Mitchell Albers
Gerber,CA
Summary
Dynamic firearms instructor with extensive experience with the United States Marine Corps, excelling in small arms proficiency and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing trainees' marksmanship skills and mentoring junior coaches.
Adept at problem-solving and conflict de-escalation, ensuring safety and performance excellence in high-pressure environments as USMC Military Police Officer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Marksmanship Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, California
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided instruction on proper use of weapons and safety procedures.
- Evaluated performance of trainees using established criteria and provided feedback accordingly.
- Instructed students on the Fundamentals of Marksmanship, to include aiming, stability of hold, breathe control, trigger control, and follow-through.
- Supervised live fire exercises while providing corrective guidance as needed.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to individual students who required additional assistance with marksmanship skills.
Combat Marksmanship Coach
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, California
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Identified potential problems arising from improper technique or incorrect use of weapons systems.
- Assessed individual performance levels and provided corrective feedback on shooting techniques.
- Mentored junior coaches on effective teaching methods and strategies.
- Evaluated individual shooting performance during training exercises.
- Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
Military Police Officer
United States Marine Corps
Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Dispatched police units via radio communications system when necessary.
- Collaborated with ROK military and local LE agencies during joint training operations.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious activities and threats.
- Provided physical security and law enforcement services to military personnel, facilities, and resources.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain order in military installations.
- Managed access control at entry points to secure sensitive areas.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fisheries Biology
Shasta College
Redding, CASkills
- Firearms instruction
- Small arms proficiency
- Effective communication
- Conflict de-escalation
- Surveillance monitoring
- Military training coordination
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
- Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Course
- Military Police Basic Course
- Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course
- Combat Marksmanship Trainer Course
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for Superior Performance as a Combat Marksmanship Coach and Primary Marksmanship Instructor in achieving a 100 percent, and safe qualification of over 2,000 recruits by end of tour.
- 2 Certificates of Commendation from the Brigadier General J.A. Ryans II USMC for outstanding performance as a Primary Marksmanship Instructor, for weapons and field training battalion, in 2024 and 2025. My platoon received the company's highest average rifle qualification score.
- Certificate of Commendation from Colonel C.P. McGuire USMC for scholarly achievement as class honor graduate during Combat Marksmanship Trainers Course.
Timeline
Primary Marksmanship Instructor
United States Marine Corps
08.2023 - 08.2025
Combat Marksmanship Coach
United States Marine Corps
03.2022 - 08.2023
Military Police Officer
United States Marine Corps
12.2020 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Fisheries Biology
Shasta College