Mark Boyer

Mark Boyer

US Army Special Forces Operations / Weapons / WMD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Security Manager - Force Protection - Detailed Threat Assessment - Advance Recce & Prep at Fluor Mission Solutions

  • Education

    • Gryphon Group Security Solutions

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      Mobile Force Protection Course Counter Terrorism Vehicular Operations
    • American Bureau of Shipping

      2011 -
      ISPS Code Security Officer Maritime Vessel and Port Security / Force Protection Certified as International Vessel and Port Security Officer

      Activities and Societies: Maritime Security

    • US Department of Defense

      2005 -
      Force Protection / Counter Terrorism Level II Counter Terrorism Certified
    • US Army Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Class-C

      2001 -
    • US Army Special Forces

      2000 - 2009
      Unconventional Warfare Special Reconnaisance - Counter Insurgency - Direct Action - Counter Narcotics

      Activities and Societies: US Special Forces Association 1st Special Service Force Association Operating Alone or as a Team Member, we execute sensitive missions with minimum assets while accomplishing maximum success.

    • American Heart Association

      2013 - 2021
      Health Care Provider / Basic Life Support / AED / CPR Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    • Temple College

      2016 - 2016
      EMT-Basic Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Experience

    • 1st & 19th Special Forces Groups / Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT)

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2009
      US Army Special Forces Operations / Weapons / WMD

      *Special Operations Planning NCO - SOCCENT - Horn Of Africa / US Embassy- Baghdad, Iraq*Detachment Sergeant - 190th Chem Recon Detachment (Compromising WMD Operations)*Embedded Training Team Special Reconnaissance NCOIC - Afghanistan*Senior Weapons NCO - Afghanistan*JSOTF Base Defense NCOIC / Tagalog Translator - Southern Mindanao, Philippines *Static Line Jump Master*Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Instructor*Rappel Master*Over all Hard Charger with a Great Attitude and a Rucksack of Motivation.Special Annex Inserted Below:I learned more from my Team Mates and Leadership than I could have ever realized at the time.Thanks to their patience and professionalism, I'm still around for the next rodeo.I really miss you guys and wish Many Cheers & even more Beers your way! Show less

    • CQB Institute

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2016
      CQB Board Advisor for Military Special Operations

      Close Quarters Battle (CQB) is a tactical philosophy which originated on the bloody back streets of Shanghai, China, at the turn of the 20th century. The founding fathers, William Fairbairn and E. A. Sykes, saw law enforcement’s need for tactics to win unpredictable and violent encounters at close range. Today, statistics confirm what the founding fathers knew then, that most violent encounters occur at distances less than ten (10) yards. Over the past one hundred years CQB masters such as Rex Applegate, Grant Taylor, Bill Donovan, A.J. Biddle and our founder Michael Taylor have proven CQB is the most viable tactical philosophy for law enforcement.I'm very proud to play a very small part in such a dynamic and critical organization as the CQB Institute Officer Safety Solutions. Our Training and Techniques have been proven and documented in saving officers lives! We pride ourselves in the fact that not a single participant of our training has been shot after graduating this intense and grueling operators course designed to protect those who protect and serve.This training is for the serious professional who can give 110% Intensity - 100% of the time.It will be demanded of you. Show less

    • Corporate Training Unlimited - CTU

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Personal Protection / Security Manager

      Provided Protection and Security Management for Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, and LA Times staff while located in the International Green Zone, Baghdad. Coordinated movement around the IZ and into the Red Zone with an 8 man Iraqi Personnel Security Detail consisting of Kurd, Shiite, and Sunni agents, often coming under direct and indirect fire while supporting our client without any injury or loss of life. Working closely with several agencies and embassy departments, I facilitated several high level meetings that required high risk movements and special access for the client.A great friend, "Mike Hastings", who was tragically killed in a supposed vehicle accident in California, will always be remembered as an amazingly truthful and hard-line reporter, author,and enthusiastic team player who always played an active supporting roll in all of our security movements and planning. Mike may not have always been politically correct and he really didn't mind stepping on toes... but I really miss him and love him all the more for it and being true to who he was.. Show less

    • International Recon & Recovery - FUTURE

      May 2006 - Jun 2006
      Personal Protection / Security Manager

      Conducted Advance and Operational Planning and Execution for her Excellency Azhar Abdul Karen Al-Shakly and the Royal Iraqi Women's delegation participation in the "Sharing the World Sisterhood Conference. This required detailed planning, acquisition of resources and coordination with several state law enforcement agencies, transportation, and lines of communication assets. Her excellency's visit with several US Senators, Charitable Religious Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, and Celebrities were executed with acclaimed success. Show less

    • Fluor Mission Solutions

      Sept 2009 - now
      Security Manager - Detailed Threat Assessment - Advance Recce/Prep

      Security Manager - LOGCAP IV/TO-14 AFRICOM SOCAF - Flintlock-23Accra, Tamale, and Duboya, GhanaSecurity Manager - Operation Allies Welcome. Holloman AFB, New Mexico Security Manager - LOGCAP lV/TO-15 SOUTHCOM JTF-BRAVOSoto Cano Air Base, Honduras. Security Manager - LOGCAP IV/TO-14 AFRICOM SOCAF - Flintlock-19Atar, Mauritania.Security Manager - LOGCAP IV/TO-14 AFRICOM AB-201 Agadez, Niger. Security Manager - LOGCAP IV/TO-14 AFRICOM SOCAF - Flintlock-18 Niamey, Ouallam, Niger.Security Manager - LOGCAP IV/TO-14 AFRICOM SOCAF - Flintlock-17 Ndjamena, Mousorro, Chad.Security Manager - LOGCAP IV/TO-14 AFRICOM AB-201 Agadez, Niger.Security Manager - LOGCAP IV/TO13 Operation Observant Compass Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and South Sudan.Security Manager - LOGCAP IV/TO13 Operation United Assistance Senegal - GhanaForward Assessment / Security - Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.Security Manager - LOGCAP- IV TO13 - Operation Observant CompassUganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, and South SudanSecurity Manager - CRC mission - Mumbai, India Security Manager - CRC mission - Kuwait City, KuwaitSecurity Manager - LOGCAP- IV TO13 - Operation Iraqi Freedom Mosul, Kirkuk, Tikrit, Balaad, and Erbil, IraqSecurity Manager - LOGCAP- IV - Operation Enduring Freedom - AfghanistanFlour’s "Safety and Security First and Foremost" ethos, not only Minimized Liabilities in the harshest of environments, but also Maximized Mission Success, bringing everyone home at end of mission. Show less

    • Praetorian Group

      Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
      Personal Protection / Security Manager / Consultant

      Conducted the Operational Security Advance / Assessment / Preparations / Rehearsals / and Managed the Personal Protection Detail for entertainer "Sean Paul" concert in Praia Cape Verde. This operation included coordination and interactivity with emergency services, law enforcement agencies, transportation, and several public relations venues.

    • Cape Verde Africa - Fast Ferry

      Aug 2011 - Sept 2011
      Port Assessor

      In support of "Cabo Verde Fast Ferry", I conducted a detailed assessment and inspection of the international port and harbor in the capital city of Praia. The assessment was conducted with the generous support and cooperation of the Cape Verde Port Authority (Portos de Cabo Verde, Enapor), Attache of Naval Affairs, and several shipping and transportation companies.Mr. Nelson Gregor is the Operations Manager for CVFF and also a highly distinguished and decorated American veteran who is on the constant edge of development in beautiful Cabo Verde.His entrepreneurial spirit motivates others to invest in ventures that not only benefit the economy of Cabo Verde but more importantly the wonderful people of Cabo. Mr. Gregor's drive in the assessment was possibly the push that initiated the major ongoing expansion to the harbor. Show less

    • Cameron Volunteer Fire Department

      May 2019 - Aug 2023
      Fire Fighter

      I'm just a guy trying to serve the great community of Cameron, TX along side some true heroes who give everything they got, every time they get called.It's truly an honor that they would even let me join their team.I'm for sure looking forward to my next near heart attack, running beside them in full kit and oxygen bottle when I get back from my current mission. Cheers to all.... and oh yes... Fire Extinguishers people..P - Pull the Pin A - Aim at the base of the flameS - Squeeze the Lever in short 2-3 second burstsS - Sweep back and forth Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Combat Knife Fighting Fundamentals

      Triangle Combatives - Kali - Jared Wihongi
    • International Shipping and Port Facilities Security Officer - ABS

      American Bureau of Shipping
    • Mobile Force Protection Course

      Gryphon Group Security Solutions LLC
    • Recovery Operators Course - Distinguished Graduate

      CQB Institute - Mike "Pappa Bear" Taylor
    • Tactical Oleo Capsicum Spray

      Gryphon Group Security Solutions LLC
    • X-26 TASER

      Gryphon Group Security Solutions LLC
    • Health Care Provider / BLS / CPR / AED

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
      Jun 2022
    • Advanced Open Water / Rescue / Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

      PADI
      Jul 2016
    • USCG Boating Skills and Seamanship Course

      US Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Afghanistan Campaign Medal w Star device x 2 -
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Air Assault Badge US Army
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Army Achiev x 6 US Army
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Army Commend x 6 US Army
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Army Good Conduct Medal x 5 -
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Army Reserve Component Medal x 8 -
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Bronze Star US Army
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Canadian Parachutists Badge Canadian Paras
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Combat Infantry Mans Badge US Army
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Expert Infantry Mans Badge US Army
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal -
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Global War on Terrorism Service Medal -
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Joint Special Operations Command Commendation Medal US Special Forces Command
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Korean Ranger Badge (Long Course) Republic Of South Korea
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Master Parachutists Badge US Special Forces
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Meritorious Service Medal US Army
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Multinational Force and Observers Medal -
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      National Defense Service Medal w Bronze Service Star -
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Southwest Asia Service Medal w 2 Bronze Service Stars -
    • Awarded to Mark Boyer
      Special Forces Tab US Army
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Veterans Administration Hospital

      Issued by Veterans Hospital
      Veterans HospitalAssociated with Mark Boyer
    • Event Organizer

      Issued by Wounded Warrior Project
      Wounded Warrior ProjectAssociated with Mark Boyer
    • Event Promoter

      Issued by COUSTEAU SOCIETY
      COUSTEAU SOCIETYAssociated with Mark Boyer
    • Bar Tender

      Issued by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) on Aug 2013
      Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)Associated with Mark Boyer