Nathaniel Penfield
Rifleman 0311
Niantic,CT
Summary
Experienced Lance Corporal Infantryman offering 4+ years of experience with United States Marine Corps. Solid communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
0311 Infantry Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
09.2007 - 09.2011
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Achieved 100% on physical fitness evaluations and agility testing.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Provided current weapons systems training to incoming soldiers to maintain combat readiness.
- Rendered zones safer for troops by sweeping for and removing mines.
- Helped restore war-torn areas by contributing to reconstruction operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southington High School
Southington, CT 05.2001 -
Skills
Patrolling areas
Briefing leadership
Managing PPE
Maintaining equipment
Safety guidelines
Active Listening
Teamwork and Collaboration
Teambuilding
Multitasking Abilities
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Received Expert shooting badge
- Taught other Marines how to properly shoot their weapons
- Successfully completed two combat tours to Afghanistan
Additional Information
Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized:
1. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
2. Combat Action Ribbon (Afghanistan)
3. Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/ 1 bronze star
4. Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
5. Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 1 bronze star
6. Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
7. National Defense Service Medal
8. NATO Medal ISAF Afghanistan
9. Rifle Expert Badge
10. 1st Class Physical Fitness Score
Timeline
0311 Infantry Rifleman
United States Marine Corps
09.2007 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Southington High School
05.2001 -