Samuel Podolsky

Combat Engineer

United States Navy, USN

01.2018 - Current

Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1,000,000.
Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
Trained in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Combat Trauma Emergencies, Mass Casualty Incidents, and CBRNE drills.
Performed and excelled at multiple stress inoculation trainings to include SERE Level C course in Rangeley, ME, and 20 Field Training Exercises.
Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
Supported infrastructure development projects, contributing to the stability of local communities in conflict zones.
Assured mission success with accurate reconnaissance reports on enemy positions, terrain features, and obstacles.
Expedited troop mobility with well-executed breaching techniques for natural or man-made obstacles during missions.
Improved safety measures by conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
Established secure perimeters around base camps to enhance force protection measures against potential threats.
Supported military intelligence operations through the construction of observation posts and surveillance platforms for enhanced situational awareness.
Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory.
Contributed to overall mission effectiveness through seamless collaboration with other military units and supporting elements.
Conducted ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
Repaired damaged runways, flight lines and airfield infrastructure under combat conditions to rapidly return to flight operations.
Provided critical expertise in the design of temporary structures such as shelters, storage facilities, and defensive barriers in remote locations or austere environments.
Ensured optimal performance of communication systems during operations, enabling effective command and control processes.
Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing tactical plans for combat engineering tasks.
Played a key role in disaster response efforts through rapid establishment of emergency infrastructure components like temporary bridges or water supply systems.
Minimized environmental impact during operations by incorporating sustainable practices into construction activities where feasible.
Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.

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Combat Engineer

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Pending B.S. - Animal Health And Behavior

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Combat Engineer

Pending B.S. - Animal Health And Behavior

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