Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Ryan Pipes

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Ordinance/Weapon Technician

Navy- NAVSPECWAR ATC Breacher Cell
09.2023 - Current
  • Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostics on malfunctioning weapon systems and coordinate necessary corrective actions.
  • Lead and supervise ordnance personnel in daily operations, training, and task execution.
  • Conduct training for personnel working with weapons or ammunition.
  • Train operators on weapons handling, maintenance, and safety procedures.


Navy Special Warfare Armorer

Navy- NAVSPECWAR LOGSU
08.2020 - 09.2023
  • Maintain and repair weapons Inspect, clean, and perform routine and corrective maintenance on firearms and other weapons systems.
  • Issue and receive weapons log, distribute, and secure weapons and ammunition to authorized personnel for training, duty, or operations.
  • Support training exercises provide weapons and ammunition for drills or qualifications, and ensure weapons are safe and operational.
  • Train personnel Instruct sailors on weapon safety, handling, and basic maintenance procedures.

Gunner's Mate

Navy- USS Germantown
03.2017 - 07.2020

Gunners Mate:

  • Maintain and repair small arms and crew-served weapons
  • Conduct classroom and live-fire training on a variety of small arms

Visit board Search and Seizure Team:

  • A specialized unit who is trained to board vessels at sea

Anti-Terrorism Training Team:

  • Ensure the command is ready to detect, deter, defend against, and recover from terrorist attacks.
  • Train personnel in watch standing duties, including Security Reaction Force, Backup Reaction Force, and Reserve Force.

Security Reaction Force:

  • Respond to security breaches and hostile threats (e.g., unauthorized access, active shooter, small boat attacks, or sabotage).
  • Search and detain suspects, clear compartments, and establish perimeter control.

Education

High School Diploma -

Virtual Community School of Ohio
Columbus, OH
08-2014

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Physical fitness and endurance
  • Weapons handling and marksmanship
  • Watch standing and security awareness
  • Quick decision-making under pressure
  • Hazardous materials handling

Accomplishments

  • Commendation Letter Commander Expeditionary Strike Group Seven Task Force 76- June 2019
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal- May 2020.
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal- November 2022.


Certification

  • Navy Security Reaction Force - Basic- July 2017
  • Navy Security Force Sentry - July 2017
  • Swim Qualification - September 2018
  • Marine Corps Martial Arts Program - Tan Belt- September 2019
  • Navy Security Reaction Force - Advanced Course- April 2019
  • Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist - December 2019
  • Category IV Weapon Performance and Qualification - March 2020
  • Administrative Laser Systems Safety Officer Course - August 2020
  • Naval Special Warfare Enhanced Organizational Level Maintenance Course - August- September 2020
  • Expeditionary Combat Skills Course - October 2020
  • Material Handling Equipment - August 2021
  • Certificate Of Weapons Qualification - M4, M18, M9, Mk18, M2HB, M240B

Timeline

Lead Ordinance/Weapon Technician

Navy- NAVSPECWAR ATC Breacher Cell
09.2023 - Current

Navy Special Warfare Armorer

Navy- NAVSPECWAR LOGSU
08.2020 - 09.2023

Gunner's Mate

Navy- USS Germantown
03.2017 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Virtual Community School of Ohio
Ryan Pipes