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Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course

JTACC teaches and qualifies service members to direct the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations from a forward position. Students also will be able to request, control, and adjust joint mortar, Field Artillery, and Naval Surface Fire Support.

Mack Boring service school

YANMAR Service Maintenance and Rebuild CourseCourse is designed to focus on 6LY series YANMAR marine diesel motors. Class work included troubleshooting, common marine engine problems, maintenance and full disassembly and rebuild of 6LY motors.

Riverine Combat Crewman Course

Basic Riverine OperationsThis course familiarizes students with the concepts and execution of various aspects of basic riverine operations. Course topics include river familiarization, navigation refresher training, formation driving, advanced maneuvers, weapons employment, layered defense, defensive maneuvers, blockade operations, patrol operations, force landing/extraction support operations and Patrol Order Briefs.Basic Small Boat/NavigationFamiliarizes students with… Show more Basic Riverine OperationsThis course familiarizes students with the concepts and execution of various aspects of basic riverine operations. Course topics include river familiarization, navigation refresher training, formation driving, advanced maneuvers, weapons employment, layered defense, defensive maneuvers, blockade operations, patrol operations, force landing/extraction support operations and Patrol Order Briefs.Basic Small Boat/NavigationFamiliarizes students with procedures to be followed for the safe and effective operation of boats less than 15 meters in length. Course topics include navigation, towing, deck seamanship, marlinespike seamanship, firefighting and engineering casualty control. Show less

Riverine Combat Skills Course

This course provides Riverine personnel with the necessary individual skills and knowledge necessary to perform basic combat first aid, radio communications, safe handling and employment of firearms, Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) operations, mission planning, and offensive/defensive operations in urban territory. The weapons portion of this course of instruction has been designated as High Risk in accordance with NPDCINST 5100.1 which involves live fire training with the M9… Show more This course provides Riverine personnel with the necessary individual skills and knowledge necessary to perform basic combat first aid, radio communications, safe handling and employment of firearms, Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) operations, mission planning, and offensive/defensive operations in urban territory. The weapons portion of this course of instruction has been designated as High Risk in accordance with NPDCINST 5100.1 which involves live fire training with the M9 service pistol, the M4 service rifle, and crew served weapons. Show less

Expeditionary Combat Skills

ECS provides basic, individual expeditionary combat training necessary to professionally and safely perform high-risk security operations when assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Organizations.Week 1 – Land Navigation and Combat First AidWeek 2 – Handgun Marksmanship and Combat ShootingWeek 3 – Rifle Marksmanship and Combat ShootingWeek 4 – Convoy / IED Fundamentals and Judgment-Based Engagement Training

Gunners Mate A School

Gunners Mate Apprentice Technical Training

McLean high school

ECPI University

Activities and Societies: Veterans Association, Electronics Club Vice President Coursework included automation and control systems, PLC Logic,computer programming/networks, testing and measurements, microcontrollers, applied mechanics and computer hardware/software.