I enlisted in the Marine Corps in May 2002 and served until May 2006 when I was honorably discharged. I served in Okinawa, Japan, Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, and in Iraq.
Achievements while in service
USMC Deployment
Jan. 2005 – Jan. 2006 Lead JOPES Action Officer / Plans Chief Al Taqqadum, Iraq
USMC; 2nd Force Service Support Group (2 FSSG)
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2005 Lead JOPES Action Officer/ Assistant Plans Chief in G-3 Plans Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Jan. 2003 – Dec. 2003 JOPES Action Officer / Plans Clerk Okinawa, Japan
USMC Deployment
Jan. 2005 – Jan. 2006 Lead JOPES Action Officer / Plans Chief Al Taqqadum, Iraq
- Resident expert in Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) feeder system, and Joint Force Requirement Generator II (JFRG II) for the command
- Represented command at deployment planning conferences, during which command decisions were made on the deployment and employment of unit forces
- Briefed senior officers daily on progress / issues associated with real world deployment of forces into combat operation
- Developed plans for Force Protection Program, which included the security measures, processes, and procedures
- Served as the G3 action officer regarding the JOPES, a system of policy, procedures, directives, communications, and support that directly supports DoD-wide time-sensitive planning for developing operation and contingency plans
- Participated with joint forces and federal agencies to execute assigned missions, exercises, and operations
- Participated in periodic exercises and training events
USMC; 2nd Force Service Support Group (2 FSSG)
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2005 Lead JOPES Action Officer/ Assistant Plans Chief in G-3 Plans Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Responsible for over $395K in assets maintained by my section. Was the resident expert in JOPES feeder system, JFRG II for the command and 8 subordinate battalions.
- Was sought out regularly to ensure data being submit was accurate, and that processes and procedures were followed in accordance with joint military doctrine.
- Deployed over 5000 people and 330 TONs of equipment for OIF I in a two week time span.
- Ensured every person was accounted for as they boarded airplanes, and that all the equipment was accounted for as it was loaded onto ships ready for deployment
- Utilized Global Command and Control Systems (GCCS, JOPES, C2PC) and Automated Information Systems to generate and produce reports, and various documents needed to support the daily functions of my section
Jan. 2003 – Dec. 2003 JOPES Action Officer / Plans Clerk Okinawa, Japan
- Briefed senior officers daily on progress / issues associated with real world deployment of forces into combat operation
- Researched and compiled data for briefs and reports to the Commander and other staff agencies on the status and readiness of assigned or support forces
- Performed as a member of Operation Planning Groups (OPGs) supporting crisis operations and staff planning
- Prepared and maintained detailed functional area instructions in systems documentation and command publications
- Reviewed work in progress or upon completion to ascertain problems in accuracy, adequacy, and adherence to procedures Manage accurate billing for all application projects
- Prepared, staffed, and presented the position for issues regarding contingency operations and deployment of forces