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Skills
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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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