United States Marine Corps Work Values

Daily Duties at United States Marine Corps:

Commanding Officer (Major) USMC, 4th Tank Bn, Company Command, Miramar, CA 2009 – 2014 Responsible for the command, training, planning and administrative supervision of a 200+ person military combat arms organization and the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SUAS) program manager and operator for the 4th Tank Battalion and advisor to the 4th Marine Division commander. • Planned, coordinated and lead all operational, combat, training and logistic objectives to achieve 237% increase in readiness and retention • Enhanced the management, maintenance and accountability of over $200,000,000 in weapons, vehicles and equipment by creating and implementing an operational system that promoted cross unit communication and integrated training plans • Developed hyper-efficient battalion training plans and schedules that enhanced results and accomplish long-term performance objectives • Responsible for the tactical & technical employment, accountability and maintenance of a fleet of over 37 combat logistic vehicles • Instituted and developed the SUAS program for the battalion and wrote the standard operating procedures for SUAS into tank and infantry integration tactics, techniques and procedures and Risk Management policies • Conducted reviews, evaluations, missions, and plans to ensure understanding and intent of DoD combat and training requirements • Identified technical, intellectual, and methodological gaps in current DoD plans, programs, and policies and analyze project proposals that address deficiencies and areas of analysis Commanding Officer USMC, 4th Tank Bn, Combat Command, US and Iraq, 2005 – 2009 Responsible for the command, training and administrative supervision of a 57- 123 person US Marine Corps combat organization. Commanded the 1st Combat Tank Platoon of Company D in support of 3/23 Marine Regiment in the Haditha Triad, Iraq. • Successfully implemented U.S. national policy as an ambassador and liaison to several host nation cities and tribal leaders • Trained and led the Search and Destroy, Team-Mech unit in over 130 missions that reduced area enemy activity over 137% • Responsible for the tactical & technical employment of four M-1A Abrams tanks, seven mine resistant combat vehicles, and 57 Marines • Oversaw the maintenance and accountability of over $300,000,000 in weapons and equipment by implementing an accountability/reporting system that promoted complete visibility and allowed for the identification and improvement of improper maintenance trends during combat and pre-deployment training and operations • Developed innovative and advanced patrol presence tactics that resulted in a substantial decrease in enemy activity Commanding Officer USMC, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, US and Iraq, 2003 – 2005 Responsible for the command, training and administrative supervision of a 48 US Marine Corps combat engineer platoon. Duties included the tactical, technical and logistical employment of the platoon, its weapons and equipment during training and combat operations in support of Operation Iraq Freedom. This position covered two tours and the pre-combat training “work-up” periods prior to the deployments. • Assured the safe passage and maintained 100% accountability of all personnel and $377,000,000 of weapons, and equipment while covering over 17,000 miles through a combat zone • Created innovative training programs that enhanced the combat knowledge and MOS proficiency of the Marines which resulted in mission accomplishment and a zero percent mishap rate during combat and training operations • Led troops through multiple combat, construction, demolition, assault and civil planning missions during crucial strategic operations including the initial invasion of Iraq; cantonment of Babylon and Al Kut and the siege of Al Fallujah • Organized, trained and lead an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) search & destroy team that neutralized over 300 IEDs which allowed for the safe passage of US forces and civilian traffic. This action was a significant factor in the success of the Operation Iraqi Freedom

What they like about United States Marine Corps:

You give high priority to hiring firms with prestige. Market reputation and prestige of a firm may be determined through on-line research, and conversations with individuals working in your target industry. Note that firms "in the public eye" receive a great deal more critical publicity and attention than those operating with more anonymity. So as you assess your employment opportunities, be sure to seek out the positive aspects of the firm's reputation in addition to noting negative publicity the company may have received.

Tags

Leader, Manager, Subject Matter Expert, Combat, Marketing, Director, Instructor, Planner, Coordintation, Secret Clearance, Command

Skills

Computer Skills: Expert on Macintosh OS and Adobe Creative Suite programs; Literate on PC operating systems and all Microsoft programs; Familiar with Google drive and other cloud based systems and software

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with United States Marine Corps: