Brent Muil
Larkhall, Stonehouse,South Lanarkshire
Summary
Key Responsibilities and Experience: Additional Skills:
- Planned and coordinated all kit and stores for overseas deployments, including Estonia, Germany, Cyprus, Kenya, Kosovo, and Iraq.
- Made sure every soldier was properly equipped and packed, and that they were ready for deployment on time.
- Kept track of standards and training, ensuring everyone was up to date and ready for operations.
- Completed and maintained reports and admin for 22 soldiers under my command.
- Checked and prepared all platoon vehicles, making sure they were roadworthy and repaired when needed.
- Ensured all radio communications equipment and generators were serviced and working properly before use.
- Maintained discipline and high standards of appearance, making sure the platoon presented a professional image at all times.
- Ensured all timings were met – from training schedules to deployment deadlines.
- Dealt with G1 (personnel) issues, helping soldiers with problems around welfare, leave, and administration.
- Supported and enforced the expected military standards in all areas – from dress and turnout to operational readiness.
- Category C + E Driving License.
- Clean driving record – no points on my license.
- Confident and experienced driving a wide range of military and civilian vehicles.
- Driving experience of 22 years.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Platoon sergeant
British Army
Glencorse
05.2013 - Current
- Promoted safety protocols, reducing risk of injury during training.
- Delivered lectures on military history for broader understanding.
- Oversaw weapons handling courses, ensuring proper and safe use of firearms.
- Managed conflict resolution within the squad efficiently, resulting in a harmonious work environment.
- Fostered teamwork in challenging environments, thereby improving overall unit cohesion.
- Provided tactical advice to superior officers during mission planning stages.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills during crisis situations, maintaining order and discipline among troops.
- Ensured prompt response to orders by fostering respect and adherence to command structure.
- Planned strategic operations while considering potential impacts on soldier morale and welfare.
- Upheld ethical standards under pressure whilst conducting operations in hostile territories.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments prior to missions, ensuring safety for all personnel involved.
- Enhanced operational readiness with regular equipment checks and maintenance routines.
- Encouraged professional development among subordinates through regular mentoring sessions.
- Facilitated communication between different ranks for smooth operation.
- Motivated soldiers during arduous field exercises leading to enhanced endurance capabilities.
- Coordinated logistics for field exercises, ensuring timely delivery of essential supplies and equipment.
- Established strong relationships with local communities during overseas deployments, promoting positive perceptions of British military presence abroad.
- Inspected staff uniforms and equipment and initiated disciplinary action for breaches or non-compliance.
- Applied policies and procedures to maintain high standards of security and safety.
- Safely and securely handled intelligence to minimise unnecessary disclosure.
- Coordinated physical searches to remove contraband and weapons from suspects.
Anti Poaching
Russ Broom Safaris Zimbabwe
Harare, Mashonaland, Zimbabwe
01.2006 - 02.2011
- Responsibilities.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Planned and executed regular foot patrols while armed.
- Response unit for poaching threats, this included but not limited to snares, wounded ani9mals and poachers.
- Maintained command and control of Anti poaching unit, in the field and at home.
- Co-ordinated checkpoints and follow up checks on areas of known poaching.
- Worked remotely in bushland in northern Zimbabwe.
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics, Geography, Design and Technology, English, Science.
Falcon College
Bulawayo 01.2003 - 11.2005
Skills
- Tactical planning
- Weapons handling
- Risk assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Operational logistics
- Safety protocols
- Team building
- Crisis management
- Mentoring
- Communication facilitation
- Leadership under pressure
- Motivational techniques
- Ethical decision making
- Equipment maintenance
- Tactical communication
- Physical fitness and conditioning
- Field survival techniques
- Map reading and navigation
- Advanced warfare tactics
- Morale management
- Firearms safety regulations
- Firearm handling
- Resilience building
- Decision-Making proficiency
- Ethical standards upholding
- Ambush execution
- Military software usage
- Night operations
- Field exercises coordination
- Weapons expertise
- Operational briefings
- Ammunition and explosives handling
- Military training
- Helicopter landing zone set-up
- Rules of engagement understanding
- Military aircraft familiarity
- Night vision equipment operation
- Wound treatment
- Cross-Cultural understanding
- CBRN defence
- First aid proficiency
- Navigation expertise
- First aid training
- Vehicle maintenance
- Radio communication operation
- Defensive driving
- Physical fitness training
- Personnel Management
- Radio operation
- Team Leadership
Certification
- CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management.
- Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Public Service Sector
- Level 2 NVQ DIPLOMA in Public Services - Operational Delivery.
- Level 3 Award in Management.
- BTEC Level 2 in ICT Systems and Principles.
Accomplishments
- Colours in Infantry Sniping.
- Medals awarded in service.
Affiliations
- Golf.
- Cricket.
- Rugby.
- Clay Pigeon Shooting.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Platoon sergeant
British Army
05.2013 - Current
Anti Poaching
Russ Broom Safaris Zimbabwe
01.2006 - 02.2011
GCSEs - Mathematics, Geography, Design and Technology, English, Science.
Falcon College
01.2003 - 11.2005
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