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Robert Medley

Redford,MI

Summary

Dynamic Combat Engineer with the United States Army, skilled in demolition support and IED neutralization. Proven track record in conducting route clearance operations and delivering precise reconnaissance reports. Adept at tactical planning and team leadership, ensuring mission success under pressure while maintaining equipment accountability and situational awareness. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2009.

Overview

2012
2012
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

I have helped several from my old unit navigate veteran afffairs for their benefits, i am resourceful and dedicated.

Combat Engineer

United States Army
03.2007 - 05.2011
  • Delivered precise demolition support during military operations.
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $[500,000].
  • Assured mission success with accurate reconnaissance reports on enemy positions, terrain features, and obstacles.
  • Conducted vital demolition operations to neutralize enemy assets while minimizing collateral damage.
  • Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
  • Reduced risks to personnel and equipment by identifying and neutralizing mines and improvised explosive devices.
  • Conducted route clearance operations to enhance safety of military and civilian personnel.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
  • Operated advanced engineering equipment to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
  • Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards and risks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute strategic mission objectives. (coaching infantry counterparts to reduce IEDS)
  • Conducted route clearance in Afghanistan

Education

Associate of Arts - Ethics

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
05-2026

Skills

  • Demolition support
  • Explosive placement
  • Mine-sweeping operations
  • Equipment accountability
  • Ordnance training
  • Reconnaissance reporting
  • Route clearance
  • IED neutralization
  • Risk assessment
  • Tactical planning
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Team leadership
  • Terrain analysis
  • Mission execution
  • Emergency response
  • Demolitions expertise
  • Physical fitness
  • First aid proficiency
  • Situational awareness
  • Counter-iED measures
  • Breaching techniques
  • Route clearance operations
  • Mine detections
  • Explosives detonation
  • IEDs
  • Teamwork and loyalty

Timeline

Combat Engineer

United States Army
03.2007 - 05.2011

Volunteer

Associate of Arts - Ethics

Schoolcraft College
Robert Medley