TYLER M. CARMONA
Oceanside
Summary
Professional with strong background in branch operations and team leadership. Skilled in managing daily activities, ensuring compliance, and driving performance improvements. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering reliable results. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Branch Head, Special Training Branch
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
04.2022 - Current
- Lead four teams consisting of 45 Marines, Sailors, and Contractors trained in intelligence operations, communications, limited-scale raids, maritime interdiction operations, advanced and aerial sniping, close-quarter tactics, and rappelling and fast roping
- Spearhead the planning and execution of 12 high-risk training courses and four large-scale exercises, conducting multiple iterations each year for deploying Reconnaissance and Infantry Marines on the Western Pacific Marine Expeditionary Units, ensuring operational readiness and tactical proficiency for Commanders
- Manage Maritime Interdiction Operations and small unit enforcement training programs, equipping Reconnaissance Marines with tactics and procedures to conduct tactical site exploitation of weapons, drugs, equipment and tactical questioning of personnel on site
- Coordinate and facilitate planning conferences, in person and virtually, with units stationed on Camp Pendleton, local Law Enforcement, and supporting entities to ensure all logistics, equipment, and safety requirements have been coordinated
- Serve as the Assistant High-Risk Training Safety Officer for Special Training Branch, facilitating annual and biannual course inspections to ensure current teaching methods and content are relevant to current operations and adhere to evolving safety standards
- Appointed as the liaison for the Philippine Marine Corps and Indonesian Marine Corps for EOTG, leading to enhanced joint training exercises and interoperability to strengthen regional security collaboration; initiated and implemented an evaluation system to track training progress and ensure the successful completion of assigned tasks on an annual basis
- Maintain an active Top Secret - Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance in order to stay abreast with current and relevant events around the world
Weapons Company Executive Officer, 2d Battalion 4th Marines
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Hand-selected to be the Combined Anti-Armor Team Platoon Commander, a senior leadership role for Lieutenants in the Battalion who demonstrate the maturity, leadership, and tactical prowess required to lead senior Marines equipped with Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and advanced weapon systems
- Successfully managed equipment totaling over $15M during two years of complex military exercises and multiple Battalion relocations at Camp Pendleton; coordinated with internal and external agencies to perform quarterly inspections of equipment logs and carried out necessary maintenance on defective gear
- Planned and executed a two-month field operation leading 95 Marines over multiday operations and conducting joint planning operations with adjacent units; coordinated the transportation of vehicles and weapons valued over $20M totaling 2,900 miles across California
- Appointed to Executive Officer for my ability to multitask and effectively communicate across echelons, managing 250 Marine's administrative and training requirements, ensuring proper tracking and execution of forecasted training and exercises up to 6 months in advance
- Led four Battalion in-depth investigations into suspected violations against the Uniform Code of Military Justice; conducted 35 hours of in-person interviews to gather intelligence and assess credibility; generated detailed fact-finding documentation, providing recommendations to support informed decision-making and further enforcement actions to the Battalion Commander
- Initiated, organized, and planned two live-fire training exercises for the Battalions' Riflemen, Snipers, Missilemen, and Machine gunners, training a total of 500 Marines over the course of 10 training days
Infantry Platoon Commander, 2d Battalion 4th Marines
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Ranked first among peer Infantry Officers in the unit by the Reporting Officer using the metrics of maturity, adaptability, initiative, problem-solving, work ethic, and physical performance
- Led 55 Marines in large-scale military training consisting of live fire and movement; required extensive planning and coordination with adjacent units over the course of 28 days operating in the field
- Developed training for 55 marines encompassing 9 months of operations to include field exercises, live-fire, and administrative requirements to certify the platoon to deployment standards for the battalion's upcoming seven-month deployment to the South China Sea
- Directed the deployment of 55 Marines to Japan while managing $450K in equipment
- Designed and led a two-week live-fire exercise for 800 Marines, training Marines and Sailors on Infantry fundamentals and enhancing the Battalion's lethality in combat scenarios
- Led a remedial physical training program for six Marines, incorporating nutrition and wellness education
Education
Platoon Commander -
MARINE CORPS THE BASIC SCHOOL
Quantico, VA10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Economics
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Annapolis, MD05.2018
Skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Initiative
- Interpersonal Ability
- Leadership
- Organizing and Planning
- Problem Solving and Judgment
- Team management and Leadership
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Assessing risks
Fitness Instructor
Lagree & Versa Fit, Oceanside, CA, 01/01/23 - Present, Lead 30 and 45-minute workouts on the Versa Climber for 16 individuals weekly resulting in 163 classes taught; incorporate music and choreograph to provide an intense cardio workout.
Hobbies and Interests
Outdoors: Hiking and camping trips with my wife and our two dogs
Schools And Training
- Graduate, United States Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School, Blended Seminar, Camp Pendleton, CA, 2024
- Graduate, United States Marine Corps Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Course, Camp Pendleton, CA, 2024
- Graduate, United States Marine Corps Multi-Mission Parachute Course, Casa Grande, AZ, 2024
- Graduate, United States Marine Corps Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, San Diego, CA, 2024
- Graduate, United States Army Basic Airborne Course, Fort Benning, GA, 2023
- Graduate, United States Marine Corps Ground Mishap Investigation Course, Camp Pendleton, CA, 2022
- Graduate, United States Army Scout Leader Course, Fort Benning, GA, 2021
- Graduate, United States Marine Corps Scout Swimmer, Coronado, CA, 2020
- Graduate, United States Marine Corps Infantry Officer Course, Quantico, VA, 2019
Timeline
Assistant Branch Head, Special Training Branch
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
04.2022 - Current
Weapons Company Executive Officer, 2d Battalion 4th Marines
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
11.2020 - 04.2022
Infantry Platoon Commander, 2d Battalion 4th Marines
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
10.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Economics
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Platoon Commander -
MARINE CORPS THE BASIC SCHOOL