Steven Pfeffer

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  Provisional Machinegunner

  Responsible for the tactical employment of the 7.62mm medium machine-gun, the 50 cal., and 40mm heavy machine-gun, and their support vehicle. Machine gunners provide direct fire in support of the rifle squads/platoons/companies.

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  U.S. Department of State

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2010

  Marine Security Gaurd

  Protection of classified information and equipment vital to the national security of the United States at American diplomatic posts.Provide security for visiting American dignitaries and assist the Regional Security Officer in supervising host country and/or locally employed security forces which provide additional security for the exterior of embassies.The secondary mission of Marine Security Guards is to provide protection for U.S. citizens and U.S. Government property located within designated U.S. Diplomatic and Consular premises during exigent circumstances, which require immediate aid or action. Show less

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  United States Marine Corps

  Oct 2010 - now

  -Responsible for the welfare, training, discipline, and proficiency of Marines in the Platoon-Mentor, evaluate, and counsel Marines in the Platoon-Ensure the Marines in the Platoon meet all training requirements per individual training standards/training and readiness manual.-Supervise the qualification and certification process of all Marines chosen to teach assigned Program of Instruction (POI) classes.-Ensure that all personnel are properly qualified and trained to handle explosives and other munitions related to training and the support of the POI.-Assume the duties as NonCommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) for all assigned ranges or training evolutions as required.-Provide and implement updates to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) with regard to the conduct and execution of ranges, training, and various incidental collateral duties assigned to Marines.-Plan, coordinate, and execute training events in support of the company's mission of training student lieutenants. -Project future manpower needs and deficiencies and advise senior leadership on the utilization of manpower assets-Provide a direct link between external agencies and the Platoon's operations in order to execute a wide spectrum of tasks and missions related to the training of lieutenants. -Assume the role as Platoon Sergeant when he/she is absent. Show less Responsible for the welfare, training, discipline, and proficiency of Marines in my section. Mentor, evaluate, and counsel Marines in the Section.Ensure the Marines in the section meet all training requirements per individual training standards/training and readiness manual.Supervise the qualification and certification process of all Marines chosen to teach assigned Program of Instruction (POI) classes.Ensure that all personnel are properly qualified and trained to handle materials related to training and the support of the POI.Assume the duties as NonCommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) for all assigned ranges or training evolutions as required.Provide and implement updates to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) with regard to the conduct and execution of ranges, training, and various incidental collateral duties assigned to Marines.Assume the role as Platoon Sergeant as required. Show less

  • Platoon Sergeant

    Feb 2016 - now

  • Scheduling Supervisor

    Apr 2015 - now

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Platoon Guide

    Dec 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Section Leader

    Sept 2012 - May 2014

  • Range Scheduling NCOIC

    Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
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  The Basic School

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2014

  Combat Instructor

  Trained and mentored over 600 student lieutenants annually on topics including but not limited to: Mobility, Counter Mobility, Field Fortifications, Assault Breaching, Demolitions, Employment of Engineer assets, Defensive and Offensive operations.

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  Marine Corps Engineer School

  Apr 2021 - now

  Course Instructor