GySgt Todd Diers

Marine Corps | Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Specialist

Dates of Service: Sep 1983 - Sep 2005

RETIRED

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Has been a CBRNE Protection Officer for over 8 years. Was a CBRN Defense Specialist in the U.S. Marine Corps for 22 years. Has developed, implemented, exercised, and instructed CBRN reconnaissance & survey, chemical detection & identification, biological agent collection & sampling, decontamination of personnel & equipment, and in individual protective measures & first aid.

Military Experiences

Aug 2002 - Sep 2005

CBRN Chief

III MHG, III MEF | Camp Hansen, Japan

Managed the inventory, storage, maintenance, and operation of CBRN Defense equipment totally over $2 million. Established CBRN protection standards by integrating CBRNE defense principles and concept of operations to sense, shape, shield and sustain the unit during a CBRN event. Developed and conducted field and staff training, as well as CBRN exercises for 1850 personnel annually. Supervised and evaluated the performance of five personnel in daily warehouse operations. Also functioned in Combat Operations Centers (COC) capable of maintaining operation journals, message folders, and provided input for implementation into combat operation plans/orders. Provided CBRN technical advice and assistance to the commander and staff in the event of a CBRN incident.

Nov 1999 - Aug 2002

CBRN Control Center & Inspections Chief

H&S Bn, 3rd MLG, III MEF | Camp Kinser, Japan

Supervised and conducted the CG's annual inspections of seven battalion level CBRN defense sections' warehoused equipment. Developed and implemented the CG’s inspection checklist for the CBRN inspection program. Instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of two personnel in daily warehouse operations. Also functioned in (COC) capable of maintaining operation journals, message folders, and provided input for implementation into combat operation plans and orders. Provided CBRN technical advice and assistance to the commander and staff in developing a response strategy or course of action to mitigate the consequences of a CBRNE event.

Jan 1997 - Nov 1999

CBRN Chief

7th ESB, 1st MLG, I MEF | Camp Pendleton, CA

Managed the inventory, storage, maintenance, serviceability, and operation of CBRN Defense equipment and supplies totaling over $1 million. Coordinated, assisted, conducted, and supervised training in CBRN reconnaissance and survey, chemical detection and identification, biological agent collection and sampling, decontamination of personnel and equipment, and in individual protective measures and first aid for 1280 Marines and Sailors annually. Planned, instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of 2 personnel in daily operations. Also functioned in combat operations centers capable of maintaining operation journals, message folders, and provided input for implementation into combat operation plans/orders. Provided CBRN technical advice and assistance to the commander and staff.

Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

CBRN Chief

H&S Bn, 3rd MLG, III MEF | Camp Kinser, Japan

Managed the inventory, storage, maintenance/serviceability, and operation of CBRN Defense equipment and supplies totally over $800,000. Coordinated, assisted, conducted, and supervised training in CBRN reconnaissance and survey, chemical detection and identification, biological agent collection and sampling, decontamination of personnel and equipment, and in individual protective measures and first aid for 700 Marines and Sailors annually. Planned, instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of one employee in daily warehouse operations. Also functioned in combat operations centers capable of maintaining operation journals, message folders, and provided input for implementation into combat operation plans/orders. Provided CBRN technical advice and assistance to the commander.

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