Paul Wason
Ann Arbor,USA
Summary
Defense professional with extensive experience in weapons systems development, machine gun gunnery, and tactical operations. Proven expertise in training, evaluating, and leading teams in high-pressure environments, as well as providing technical insights for the improvement of weapons systems. Seeking to leverage a background in consulting and defense operations to contribute to the development of innovative, mission-critical solutions for defense contractors and the U.S. military.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator with DEVCOM on Weapons Development
DEVCOM
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with DEVCOM on weapons development, providing feedback and recommending system improvements
Cooperation with United States Marine Corps CD&I on Machine Gun Weapons Development and Systems
United States Marine Corps CD&I
03.2024 - Current
- Worked with CD&I to provide technical insights and improve machine gun systems
- Contributed to system evaluations, design recommendations, and development of technical documentation
Medium Machine Gun Section/Squad Leader
Aztec Company
10.2023 - Current
- Led tactical operations and ensured optimal machine gun use in various scenarios
- Provided guidance on weapons operation and tactics to improve squad efficiency
Lead Instructor of Advanced Machine Gun Gunnery and Employment
24 MEU
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and delivered training on advanced machine gun operations and gunnery techniques
Education
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Ann Arbor, MI01.2021
Lead Instructor of Heavy/Advanced Machine Gun Gunnery -
12.2024
Advanced Machine Gun Course -
01.2021
Skills
- Weapons Development Testing
- Leadership and Team Management
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Proactive
- Self-Motivated
- Adaptability
- Detail Oriented
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Awarded for personally training and evaluating eight students in basic and advanced machine gun employment, leading 50 hours of live-fire exercises with the safe expenditure of over 10,500 rounds of munitions.
- Certificates of Commendation, 2, Awarded for exceptional performance and leadership in various roles.
Military Training Certifications
- Advanced Machine Gun Course, 01/01/21, Specialized training in machine gun operation, maintenance, and tactical employment. Leadership and tactical training for overseeing machine gun sections and squads.
- Lead Instructor of Heavy/Advanced Machine Gun Gunnery, 12/31/24, Certified instructor for advanced and heavy machine gun operation and gunnery techniques.
Timeline
Coordinator with DEVCOM on Weapons Development
DEVCOM
03.2024 - Current
Cooperation with United States Marine Corps CD&I on Machine Gun Weapons Development and Systems
United States Marine Corps CD&I
03.2024 - Current
Lead Instructor of Advanced Machine Gun Gunnery and Employment
24 MEU
03.2024 - 12.2024
Medium Machine Gun Section/Squad Leader
Aztec Company
10.2023 - Current
Lead Instructor of Heavy/Advanced Machine Gun Gunnery -
Advanced Machine Gun Course -
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
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