Travis Edward BarnesP.O. Box 3675 Quincy, CA 95971 Cell: (818) 585-7957 Barnes.travis.e@gmail.com

SUMMARY

I am a highly qualified instructor, supervisor, and manager with 9 years of experience in the application of small unit leadership & tactics, critical decision making, mission planning, troop management and mentorship, enforcement of rules and regulations, and physical fitness training. Capable of delivering Platform Instruction, Field Instruction, and Reporting Evaluations. I am able to succeed consistently in the performance of my duties in high-stress environments including hostile areas and natural disasters.

WORK EXPERIENCESecurity Services Specialist, Bagram, Afghanistan 11/2016 – PresentTriple Canopy

Qualified on primary U.S. military weapons and crew-served weapons, including M4 and Glock 17, M240, M249.

Performed screening duties by searching visitors, their vehicles, and their belongings. Proficient at utilizing hand-held metal detectors, a walk-through metal detector, and high throughput personnel inspection systems.

Able to perform internal security guard services, at any potential internal security posting for up to 12 hours, often in austere conditions to include extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain or snow, while donning all required personal protective gear.

Monitored and managed personnel access to restricted and sensitive areas at airfield access points and compounds.

Performed escort duties to 3rd country and local nationals throughout sensitive areas.

Conducted active and passive security measures in accordance with current Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.

Platoon Sergeant/Enlisted Warfare Instructor, Quantico, Virginia 8/2014 – 8/2016The Basic School, United States Marine Corps (E5-E6)

Coordinated and designed training schedules, courses and periods of instruction on tactics, weapons employment, mission planning, critical decision making and job specific skills utilized to increase the proficiency and leadership of Platoon Commanders.

Served as Operations Chief in coordination, planning and support of the training of Basic Officers Course companies, Infantry Officers Course, Warrant Officer Basic Course, Infantry Weapons Officer Course, Martial Arts Center of Excellence, Naval Academy and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.

Range Safety Officer- Supervised training events to maintain a safe training environment in both Live and Non-Live Fire Training. Implemented the Operational Risk Management Matrix, oversaw that all safety backstops were in place, and supervised the safe operation of the range.

Instructed 315 student officers throughout 438 hours of instruction on land navigation, small unit tactics, weapons exams, physical fitness and tactical decision games.

Travis Edward BarnesP.O. Box 3675 Quincy, CA 95971 Cell: (818) 585-7957 Barnes.travis.e@gmail.com

Platoon Sergeant/Infantry Squad Leader, Camp Pendleton, California 7/2010 - 7/20142nd Battalion, 5th Marines, United States Marine Corps (E4-E5)

While deployed to Helmand province in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (12.1) I planned and executed 21 mounted and 53 dismounted combat patrols, raids and interdiction operations consisting of 16-25 personnel while responsible for $1.9 million dollars of assets including detainee handling processing, and reporting of 13 enemy prisoners of war as a squad leader.

Employed and tasked numerous enablers in combat operations including: Psychological Operations Team, Law Enforcement Professionals, Joint Expeditionary Team, Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams, Close Air Support platforms, Tanks, Engineers, Professional Linguists and partnered with Afghanistan National Army/Police in order to foster relationships with local government officials and local nationals.

Analyzed intelligence for mission planning utilizing the Military’s Non secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIX) and Persistent Ground Surveillance Systems for mission planning and disseminated to subordinate units resulting in the effective and efficient actions of troops.

Cross-trained elements of Royal Thai Marine Corps, Indonesian Marine Corps, Japanese Defense Forces, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps in multi-national Live-fire exercises, beach assaults, Non-combatant evacuation operations, Community Relations, and Military Operations in Urban Terrain in support of Operation Tomadachi, Japan 2011, Operation Cobra Gold, Thailand 2011, and Operation Ssang Yong, Korea 2014 resulting in improved international relations.

Ensured the overall deployment readiness of 32 Marines through day-to-day counseling, enforcing training standards and planning physical fitness events, weapons handling & employment ensuring occupational proficiency.

Guard Force Supervisor, Bangor, Washington 3/2008 - 6/2010Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion, United States Marine Corps (E3-E4)

Implemented and refined anti-terrorism & force protection security measures that facilitated continuous security and safety for over one hundred guard force personnel and nuclear assets.

Coordinated and executed active and passive security measures including monitoring and report CCTV cameras, area alarm systems, and building and fence sectors, convoy operations, immediate action drills, and proficiency training in support of national strategic assets while controlling 7 mobile teams.

Ensured overall readiness and preparation for the defense of national strategic assets by managing and coordinating training and operations scheduling while supervising a nuclear weapons facility guard force of 90 Marines and 60 Sailors with weapons, serialized gear, and tactical vehicles.

Conducted and supervised security operations, emergency response measures, and delay and denial patrols with Navy Master at Arms and Coast Guard units in both Limited and Restricted Areas.

Travis Edward BarnesP.O. Box 3675 Quincy, CA 95971 Cell: (818) 585-7957 Barnes.travis.e@gmail.com

EDUCATION & JOB RELATED TRAINING

2007 Graduate, Quincy Jr-Sr High School, Quincy, California Security Clearance, Secret (Active) USMC School of Infantry, November, 2007 Attended Close Quarters Battle School: Naval Support Activity, Chesapeake, VA, 2008 Basic Security Guard Course: Embassy/Asset Protection, Naval Support Activity, Chesapeake, VA, 2008 Infantry Squad Leaders Course: Squad Tactics, Camp Pendleton, CA, 2009 Tactical Site Exploitation: Evidence Collection & Exploitation, Camp Pendleton, CA 2010 Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Master: Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques, 2010 Corporals Course 518-11, Honor Graduate: Professional Development : Okinawa Japan, 2011 Marine Combat Instructor School 3-15, Honor Graduate, Directors Honor List: Training Entry-level

Marines on Infantry tactics, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 2015 Instructor Education Program: Platform instructor education & training, Quantico, Virginia 2015 M-Gator A1: Operators Course, Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, 2015

VOLUNTEER Community Relations Engagement: Thailand, Indonesia (2011) Marshall Elementary School Community Relations Engagement (San Diego) Refurbished playground equipment sent to South America, 2013 Veterans Expeditionary Team: Veterans Outreach Workout, War House Gym, Reading , Pennsylvania

December, 2015; Spartan Race on NBC Sports, September, 2015

AWARDS (3) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (1 with Combat Distinguishing Device) Combat Action Ribbon (3) Good Conduct Medal (3) Certificate of Commendation (2) Letter of Appreciation (2) Physical Fitness Achievement 5th Marine Regiment: Marine Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, July, 2011 Rife & Pistol Expert Qualification x3