8 years overseas duty in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Central America, and the Far East
4 years USMC scout/sniper conducted training/operations in Europe,Central America, Africa, and the Far East
Distinguished Marksman
Distinguished Pistol Shot
5 time member of the USMC shooting team
Inventor LINE System of close combat
9 years USMC close combat SME
6 years advisor to the Armed Forces Medical Examiner on homicides
Author of FMFM 0-7 Marine manual on close combat
Designed and implemented all Marine Corps entry level close combat training courseware
Lectured on close combat at various institutes of learning to include: the Amphibious Warfare School, the Command and Staff College, the FBI Academy, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and West Point
Conducted VIP briefs for over 100 General Officers and foreign dignitaries
Awarded 1st ever Black Belt “Emeritus” by Director of the USMC Martial Arts System
Chief Instructor for all SF entry-level close combat training 1998-2007