V Talamantes R2Gen r1
V Talamantes R2Gen r1
V Talamantes R2Gen r1
com OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a member of your team. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Highly decorated U.S. Army Air Assault combat veteran with more than 13 years Honorable service, including three combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq; awarded numerous times for valor, superior performance and leadership; highly effective performer individually and as team member/leader requiring minimum supervision; experienced with Fort Irwin NTC TAFF; graduate of Advanced NCO Course; possess military drivers license and Night Vision certified; proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Combat Trainer/Controller September 2009 - Present U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA Replicated and controlled simulated ground combat exercises; evaluated and critiqued unit and individual performance; provided analysis and constructive feedback to participants; improvised and evaluated tactics; operated computer systems; simulated senior HQ to maneuver unit; operated voice communications equipment. Platoon Sergeant/Fire Team Leader October 2005 - September 2009 U.S. Army, Vilseck, Germany Supervised, trained and evaluated 40 soldiers in offensive and defensive ground combat operations; operated secure voice and data communications systems; directed deployment of personnel, vehicles and equipment; coordinated actions with adjacent and supporting elements; collected and reported intelligence data; supervised maintenance and construction activities; supervised receipt, storage and distribution of food, supplies and equipment; provided oral and written reports; maintained staff journals. Squad Leader/Fire Team Leader October 2004 - October 2005 U.S. Army, Fallujah and Mosul, Iraq Led infantry squad of 12 soldiers in more than 200 patrols and close-quarter ground combat operations; while wounded, saved the lives of 11 other soldiers through decisive actions; awarded for superior performance and leadership under hostile fire; directed employment of personnel, machineguns and anti-armor weapons; conducted mounted and dismounted reconnaissance, search and seize patrols, and capture/kill patrols resulting in capture of several dozen enemy combatants, including personal capture of the #6 high-value target, and seizure of four large weapons caches.
Vincent Talamantes
562-445-6949
Infantry Squad Leader April 1999- October 2004 U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY and Fort Lewis, WA Led, trained, supervised and evaluated 12 soldiers in simulated offensive and defensive ground combat operations; supervised maintenance of weapons, equipment and vehicles; issued oral and written reports. Conducted Air Assault combat operations in Afghanistan in Operations Anaconda and Page | 2 Enduring Freedom, 2001-2002; led unit and engaged enemy Al-Qaeda and Taliban forces in intense mortal combat resulting in 100% mission success with zero friendly casualties and the killing and capture of hundreds of enemy combatants; awarded for superior performance and leadership.
Previous Work Experience June 1995 - April 1999 Basic Recruit/Trainee, U.S. Army Industrial Construction Worker, Windrow Earth Trans., Fontana, CA
EDUCATION & TRAINING Transcript, 22 credit hours, Military Sciences, AARTS/ American Council on Education, Washington, DC, 2011 Diploma, Computer Operations, International Dealers School, City of Commerce, CA, 1997 Certificate, Advanced Leadership Course, U.S. Army, Fort Benning, GA, 2010 Certificate, Observer/Controller Combat Trainer Course, U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA, 2009 Certificate, Rear Detachment Commanders Course, U.S. Army, Vilseck, Germany, 2007 Certificate, Team Leaders Course, U.S. Army, Vilseck, Germany, 2007 Certificate, Primary Leaders Development Course, U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY, 2001 Qualification, Air Assault Training Course, U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY, 1999 Qualification, M-240B Machinegunner Course, U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY, 1999 Certificate, Combat Lifesaver Course, U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY, 1999 Qualification, Infantryman and Basic Combat Training, U.S. Army, Fort Benning, GA, 1998
AWARDS Purple Heart Medal; Army Commendation Medals (3); Army Achievement Medal; Valorous Unit Awards (2); Army Good Conduct Medals (3); National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Star; Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Stars; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbons (2); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbons (3); Combat Infantry Badge; Expert Infantry Badge; Air Assault Badge.