Alister Craig
Summary
I have worked in the Ministry of Defence for over 9 years, including service in the United Kingdom Special Forces Support Group as an operator in a strike company. During my time with the Ministry of Defence. I have gained a diverse range of experiences through multiple rotations focused on UK and global counter-terrorism efforts, as well as several deployments in hostile environments. I have experience teaching and mentoring partner forces overseas in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and within the UK. I have collaborated with multiple foreign agencies, developing strong professional relationships. I have also had the opportunity to step up and serve as a TL and 2IC on operations in hostile environments. As well as working the Ops rooms monitoring drone feeds both on operations and training speaking to the pilots and back briefing senior members of the team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
MAB7
British Army
St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan
2018.08 - Current
- Deployed on multiple operations around the globe in hostile environments
- Five rotations of UK and Maritime Counter Terrorism held at immediate notice to move
- Deployed on short-term training teams to enhance partner force skills in hostile environments
- Five rotations of Global Readiness Quick Reaction Force
- Coordinated and planned vehicle moves in hostile environments
- Risk Management and Planning main events list for partner forces
- Smoked-filled environment specialist
- Rope Rescue Operator (helix)
- US Ranger Master Breacher
- Maintained foreign relations
- Instructor for partner forces
- Counter Surveillance
The Second Battalion The Parachute Regiment
British Army
Colchester, Essex
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Maintained readiness for Op Temperer
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Maths
Lochaber High School
Fort William, Highland 2015.04 - 2015.04
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
Lochaber High School
Fort William, Highland 2015.04 - 2015.04
GCSEs - ICT
Army Foundation College
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 2016.03 - 2016.03
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - construction
university of the highlands of islands
Fort William, Highland 2015.04 - 2015.04
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Tactical communication
- Problem solving
- Operational reporting
- Team building
- Working in Ops room
Accomplishments
honorary us army parachutist wings
us army 75th ranger regiment master breacher
Certification
- Breathing apparatus (SFE)
- HUET
- SIA level 2 door supervisor
- Helix rope rescue operator level 1
- Remote weapons operator
- Armoured vehicle driver
- Army parachutist
Timeline
MAB7
British Army
2018.08 - Current
The Second Battalion The Parachute Regiment
British Army
2017.08 - 2018.08
GCSEs - ICT
Army Foundation College
2016.03 - 2016.03
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Maths
Lochaber High School
2015.04 - 2015.04
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
Lochaber High School
2015.04 - 2015.04
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - construction
university of the highlands of islands
2015.04 - 2015.04