Sgt Ian Richmond

Marine Corps | Ammunition Technician

Dates of Service: Aug 2004 - Feb 2013

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Bio

Marine Corps veteran currently working and living in New Jersey. Assisint veterans in finding meaningful and fulfilling employment. I spend time with my family as much as possible and enjoy attending special events.

Military Experiences

Jul 2009 - Feb 2013

Ammunition Chief

H&HS, MCAS Miramar, MCIWEST, MCICOM | MCAS Miramar, CA

• Coordination for all range functionality including supply acquisition, ammunition acquisition, and base-wide training coordination. • Range facility liaison between range staff and all training staff members for 8 squadrons. • Developed and instituted range policies, procedures, and guidelines per regulations and standards via Marine Corps orders and documents. • Maintained, acquired, and recorded all information regarding the use, distribution, transportation, and accountability of small arms ammunition of various calibers. • Training Coordinator for all range personnel. • Established support networks at various Marine Facilities to effectively enhance training of other Marine Corps units and their staff.

Mar 2005 - Jul 2009

Ammunition Technician

CLR 15, 1st MLG, I MEF | Camp Pendleton, CA

● Trained and instructed Marines. ● Supported units on rifle/pistol marksmanship. ● Budget Coordinator of fiscal allotment from Headquarters Marine Corps; only authorized personnel to expend operational funds for rifle range functionality. ● Patrolled areas and allowed restricted area access for authorized personnel. ● Maintained rifles, machine guns, and hand grenade inventory. ● Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments. Reviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature. ● Logged and filed classified documents. ● Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.

Deployments

(1 year, 3 months)

Mar 2008 - Sep 2008

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Provide Ammunition support and logistics to all units stationed at Al Assad, Irag and the surrounding bases. Provide convoy supplies and support for the transportation of any and all small arms ammunition. Assist Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the detonation of enemy munitions.

Aug 2006 - Mar 2007

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Provide Ammunition support and logistics to all units stationed at Al Taqqadum, Irag and the surrounding bases. Provide convoy supplies and support for the transportation of any and all small arms ammunition. Assist Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the detonation of enemy munitions.