Chris Forncrook Resume
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Chris Forncrook Resume

Christopher Michael Forncrook

Objective:

Seeking a position in Emergency Medical Services / Security

Summary of Qualifications:

� California EMT (# E143107) / Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT # E3380342)
� High Threat Security Specialist (Industrial Contractor � Afghanistan & Iraq)
� 4 Years of Deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF); Afghanistan - 2012-2016
� 2 Years of Deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF); Iraq - 2008; 2018
� United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance Marine, Staff Sergeant (E-6 / 0321)
� Special Operations Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Qualified & Urban Reconnaissance and Surveillance Qualified
� Parachute (DBSL) & Combatant Diver Qualified (MK25) / Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) Qualified
� Security Clearance (Secret): Department of State (DOS) Exp � 05/24/2028

Additional Training / Experience includes:
� Formal Schools Instructor Course (FSIC) � Airborne Operations (HAHO / DBSL)
� Personal Security Specialist (PSS) � Advanced Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
� Intelligence & Information Gathering
� Special Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) � Marine Combat Dive (MK25 + Scuba)
� Amphibious Boat Operations / Water Survival Instructor
� M249 / M203 / M4 / Glock17 Qualified � Long-Range Land Navigation + Jungle Patrolling
� Clandestine Entry Techniques � Radio Operator / Communications Operations

Combat Deployment & Security Work Highlights:

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) � Afghanistan

� As a High Threat Security Specialist I provided surveillance detection, route surveillance, armed protection and defensive tactics capabilities in protection of government sponsored personnel and designees.
� Provided threat detection, minimized protectee�s exposure to hostile individuals and incidents, provided static surveillance, counter surveillance, and other non-traditional protective counter measures.
� Initiated or assisted with emergency cover and evacuation procedures of personnel from situations of imminent threat and provided emergency medical care and medevac procedures in trauma situations.
� Provided medical assistance in mass casualty events, conducted trauma assessments, provided triage care, and preformed basic and advanced combat care in Afghanistan.

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) � Iraq

� Supervise and manage guard personnel as a Senior Guard Shift Supervisor (SGSS) under Department of State contracts. Provide firearms instruction as a Basic Firearms Instructor for all Department of State personnel and contract support staff. Participate as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) in all emergency situations � to include training events, trauma & combat casualty care (TCCC), mass casualty events and triage.
� Employed critical skills as a Reconnaissance Team Leader in the United States Marine Corps.
� Participated in executive/close protection, close quarters battle (CQB), structure penetration, small unit tactics, force protection, quick reaction force (QRF), convoy operations, vehicle checkpoints, radio operations and communications, and urban reconnaissance and surveillance operations. Participated in peacekeeping and counter-insurgency operations.
� Lead or support in over 100 security patrols to include: day and night mounted and dismounted patrols, desert hides, sniper hides, reconnaissance and surveillance of roads & villages, counter insurgency operations (COIN) and tracking operations on the Syrian border.
� Convoy Vehicle Commander, conducting combat navigation, advance work, route planning to include extensive experience with Advanced Communication Equipment and Night Vision / Thermal Devices.

Leadership & Reconnaissance Experience:

Leadership �

� Leader and mentor in the training, deployment and planning of reconnaissance missions and small unit team members. Immediate supervisor on issues of discipline, morale and welfare for service members and dependents. Trained Reconnaissance Marines in combat operations, reconnaissance and surveillance skills; as well as amphibious operations and combat operations, to including calling for and adjusting naval gunfire, artillery and close air support (fixed wing + rotary). Supervised and coordinated the preparation of personnel and equipment for movement, supply logistics and combat operations.

Reconnaissance & Surveillance �

� Participated in reconnaissance activities to gain information about high value targets and terrain. Skilled in observing objectives, planning missions and leading a team in a Force Reconnaissance Company. Responsible for highly refined scouting and patrolling skills. Specialized in communications, photography, threat weapons and equipment recognition. Employed parachute insertion as the means of entry or, when appropriate, combatant diver to insert/extract. Utilized diving and parachuting expertise to help complete missions. Provided long-range, small-unit ground reconnaissance and raid skills in non-friendly environments. Often performed with Special Operations.

Employment History:

� Triple Canopy: 2018 � Present � 40hr per week / Full Time
Senior Guard Shift Supervisor (SGSS)
Personal Security Specialist (PSS)
Emergency Medical Technician (CA EMT # E143107 / NREMT # E3380342)
Firearms Instructor (FI) � Department of State (DOS) Certified

� Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): 2017 � 2018 � 40hr per week / Full Time
Protective Operations Officer
Mobile Security Detail Member
Executive Protection Detail Member
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)

� SOC, LLC.: 2012 � 2016 - 40hr per week / Full Time (Special Programs / IC)
High Threat Security Specialist � Special Programs
Mobile Security Team Lead / Driver
Communications Specialist / Armory Representative
Personal Security Specialist (PSS)
Intelligence / Information Manager

� United States Marine Corps: October, 2004 � November, 2012 - 40hr per week / Full Time
Force Reconnaissance Marine � MOS: 0321 / Staff Sargent (E-6)
Marine Combat Instructor (FSIC) / Reconnaissance Tactical Instructor / Water Survival Instructor (MCIWS)
Team Leader of a Reconnaissance Team / Infantry Unit Leader (Staff Non-Commissioned Officer)
Marine Combatant Diver (Scuba + MK25) / Airborne Qualified (DBSL)
Range Safety Officer (RSO) / Safe-Boat Operator / Coxswain (combat rubber raiding craft)
Reconnaissance Field Radio Operator (HF, UHF, SATCOM)

Education:

� Johns Hopkins University: Advanced Academic Program - MA in Government Student

� Arizona State University: Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Minor: Criminal Justice / Certificate: International Relations
GPA: 3.75 / Honors: Magna Cum Laude