Brian Thompson

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jul 1999 - May 2011

  As an infantry unit leader, I assisted commanders and operations officers in the training, deployment and tactical employment of rifle, weapons, Light Armored Reconnaissance, and anti-tank platoons/companies and infantry, and LAR battalions, and am proficient in all of the infantry weapons systems. I supervised and coordinated the preparation of personnel, weapons and equipment for movement for combat, the establishment and operation of unit command posts, the fire and movement between tactical units, the fire of supporting arms, and the unit resupply and casualty evacuation effort. As a sergeant or section leader in the rifle, scout sniper, weapons, heavy machine gun, LAR, and anti-armor platoons, I advised the platoon commander on all issues of discipline, moral and welfare. I also did temporary assignments as directed, working in law enforcement aboard the base and receiving valuable training and experience. Show less I was meritoriously promoted to Corporal in 2/5, after completing one year temporarily assigned to Military Police Company aboard MCB Camp Pendleton, Ca. I later deployed to Iraq in 2003 with 2nd Bn/5th Marines, and then went to assist in training recruits in marksmanship at Edson Range. I returned to 2/5, where I was billeted as the Platoon Guide until I volunteered for Recruiting Duty. I returned to the Fleet Marine Force in 2009, becoming the Chief Scout for Echo Company at 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, where I moved to other companies, and later became the Team Leader for the PMT (Police Mentoring Team) in our deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. Show less

  • Sergeant/Infantry Unit Leader

    Feb 2005 - May 2011

  • Corporal -Sergeant

    Dec 2001 - Feb 2005

  • Private-Lance Corporal

    Jul 1999 - Dec 2001
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  Dynamic Concepts

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

  Lead Marksmanship Instructor

  Performing in a class and practical application, the dynamics of basic to advanced and tactical marksmanship, supervising beginners and advanced marksman on both carbine and pistol instilling the innate skill of superior marksmanship. Students range from first time/beginners to advanced, to include law enforcement personnel.

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  Lewis Machine & Tool

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Assembly Technician

  • As an assemblyman for LMT, I build, repair, and test fire all rifles that we produce. I ensure the highest quality by means of using extreme attention to detail, and dedication to my work. I utilize excellent communication skills and teamwork to assist in accomplishing our monthly and quarterly goals.

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  Triple Canopy

  Mar 2016 - now

  U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Contractor-Protective Security Specialist

  Personnel Security Specialist, Firearms Instructor (PSS/FI) working security operations in locations throughout the Middle East