Calvin Colclough USMC Veteran

-Completed 5 Combat Deployments, 2 Iraq, 2 Afghanistan, 1 Spain/Africa totaling over 35 months overseas. -Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement with Valor distinguishing device for actions during combat operations overseas -Provided leadership as a Squad Leader/Platoon Sergeant for 4/5 deployments, squad leader for 5 1/2 years, and platoon sergeant for 2 years. -Responsible for the discipline, appearance, training, control, conduct, and welfare of Marines for 8 years, improving the effectiveness of Marines -Supervised the security of over $500,000.00 of weapons and optics. -Responsible to maintain the condition, care, and economical use of squads, weapons, optics, and serialized equipment. -Carried out the orders issued by the Platoon Commander and Company Commander completing any task at hand with no supervision. -Responsible for the tactical employment, fire discipline, fire control, and maneuver of squad and platoon for over 400 patrols in combat zones. -Performed all tasks required of a rifleman, assistant automatic rifleman, automatic rifleman, and fire team leader in combat operations. -Wrote and issued over 50 combat orders at the squad and platoon level in accordance with tactical tasks assigned by the Platoon Commander or Company Commander in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. -Integrated supporting fires in accomplishment of an assigned mission to include: requesting close air support and calling for and adjusting indirect fires to destroy the enemy overseas in combat operations. -Successfully executed 4 bilateral training exercises with the Spanish Army and Spanish Marines; further enhancing military relations with Spain. -Developed a pre-sniper training exercise for 20 Marines, dedicating over 250 hours of instruction. -Served as a position safety officer for over 75 live fire ranges, ensuring safety and proper weapons handling during fire. -Maintained a SECRET clearance for over 7 years. -Developed over 400 documents establishing counter intelligence on enemy combatants leading to the safety and success of 200 Marines.