Jonathan Garcia Torres
San Bernardino
Summary
Dynamic Infantry Fire Team Leader with the United States Marine Corps, skilled in tactical leadership and combat operations planning. Proven track record in enhancing team efficiency and operational readiness through effective training and mentorship. Adept at first aid application and fostering teamwork, ensuring mission success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
08.2020 - 10.2026
- Led tactical operations, ensuring mission success through effective planning and execution.
- Coordinated team movements during live-fire exercises to enhance operational readiness.
- Trained and mentored junior Marines in combat tactics and safety protocols.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and inventory management, ensuring availability for missions.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to improve team efficiency and effectiveness in the field.
- Facilitated after-action reviews to identify lessons learned and enhance future performance.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Demonstrated proficiency in telecommunications equipment to foster critical contact during team missions.
- Managed emergency medical situations by administering first aid treatments and coordinating evacuation efforts when necessary.
- Implemented risk management procedures to mitigate injuries and casualties during combat situations.
- Demonstrated adaptability under changing conditions while maintaining focus on accomplishing assigned mission objectives.
- Coordinated and enforces team member placement and distribution of fire.
- Built strong rapport with allied forces through collaborative training events and joint exercises.
- Maintained physical fitness standards within the fire team by organizing group workouts and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Served as a subject matter expert on weapons systems, providing guidance for effective employment in various scenarios.
- Developed leadership skills within the team through mentorship and regular feedback sessions.
- Maintained high levels of discipline, resulting in a cohesive and efficient fire team.
- Established defensive positions with attention to detail, ensuring maximum protection for the fire team during engagements.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
- Executed directives from command center with necessary timeliness and efficiency.
- Instructed squad members on proper use of weapons and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Senior High School
Miami, FL06.2020
Skills
- First aid application
- Combat lifesaver
- Defensive strategy
- Field training
- Tactical leadership
- Weapons handling
- Physical fitness
- Small unit tactics
- Land navigation
- Vehicle operation
- Team discipline
- Marksmanship instruction
- Sound decision making
- Maintaining equipment
- Safety protocols
- Report writing
- Managing safety gear
- Combat operations planning
- Personnel mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reviewing records
Certification
Tactical Vehicle Licence
Combat Life Saver(CLS)
ISSA Certified Physical Trainer
Infantry Rifleman.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Infantry Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - 10.2026
High School Diploma -
Miami Senior High School