Embassy Security Evals
As a Marine Security Guard Assistant Detachment Commander, my responsibilities include overseeing the training and deployment of security personnel to protect diplomatic missions. I ensure the readiness and effectiveness of the detachment, implementing strategic security measures to safeguard embassy personnel and property in accordance with established protocols and directives. My role involves leadership, coordination, and meticulous planning to maintain a high standard of security in diverse and dynamic international environments.
Assistant Detachment Commander, Reactionary Noncommissioned Officer, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Noncommissioned Officer for the Marine Security Guard Detachment, United States Embassy in London, England. Was essential in the procurement of new special protective equipment, increasing the lethality of Marines. Developed a more efficient method of accounting for the weapons and ammunition in the inventory system. Revised the detachment's operational plan and generated a more unified standard operating procedure. Volunteered over 2,500 hours of community service dedicated to setting a positive example for his peers.
Seabee Technical Security Technician, Embassy Moscow, provided 25 man-hours of technical security assistance and system support to Consulate Cold AF, Antarctica after the Electronic Control Room caught fire causing almost $300,000 of damage and crippling the Consulate's technical and physical security systems. Responded to the emergency within hours and established a temporary security network, setting up 20 cameras and 3 monitors. Improvised a door access control system to allow Agents to monitor and control access to the compound and sensitive spaces throughout the consulate ensuring that operations could move forward as normal as possible and safeguard sensitive material. After a temporary system was in place, over the next few weeks, assisted a special team from D.C. to rebuild the infrastructure and security systems that were damaged.
- Provided 1,650 hours of armed internal security to American Embassy Manila, Philippines, writing 22 Incident Reports, and participating in 36 Embassy response drills that improved the operational readiness of the local detachment.
- Provided 66 hours of armed security in support of the U.S. Presidential VIP visit to the 2015 APEX held in Manila, Philippines.
Four MSGs responded to an incident in which an American family needed help after a home invasion which left the husband and father, a U.S. AID doctor assigned to the embassy, incapacitated and in desperate need of medical assistance. A few Cameroonians broke into the doctor's house and attacked him and struck him in the head with a crow bar which left him with a 5 inch open wound and was bleeding profusely when we arrived. Dr. Henn was married and had two small children who were all traumatized and in shock.
SGT Loehwing was on duty that night at Post 1 at the embassy and after being unable to contact the NCOIC, called the Marine House and advised the four off duty MSGs of the situation. The MSGs drove to the Henn residence and secured the house and perimeter and then transported Dr. Henn to a medical clinic where we knew two American missionaries (a husband and wife team) worked and operated a maternity clinic.
We carried Dr. Henn into the emergency room and kept him stable on the operating table while the doctors worked on him to clean and close the wound. I remember watching them as they placed their fingers into the skull area looking for bone fragments or other foreign material before stitching up his wound.
SEABEE TECHNICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST, onboard Baghdad Embassy Compound, Iraq. His contribution in a high threat region was exceptional during repairs, maintenance, and installation of technical security systems at the Baghdad Embassy Compound and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center. Additionally, he successfully planned and lead an upgrade to the imminent danger notification system installed at the Marine Security Guard barracks at the diplomatic support center in Erbil, Iraq.
Voluntarily requested orders to a special duty assignment at the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard school. While on this assignment, acted as a Mess NCO, Morale, Welfare, and Recreations NCO, Vehicle NCO, Ball NCO, Training NCO, and Assistant Detachment Commander for the past three consecutive years. These assignments were carried out flawlessly even though his Military Occupational Specialty is Military Police.
As Marine Security Guard watch stander at detachment Botswana and Detachment Beirut, Marine Corps Embassy Security Group. As a watch stander, Mess NCO, and Supply NCO, performed over 90 reaction drills totaling over 100 training hours, managed over 10,000 dollars for mess, received three letters of continuity, and received zero hits on all semi-annual inspections.
On September 13, 2011, members of the Taliban launched a 20-hour attack on the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. During the attack, which included several close hitting RPGs, mortar rounds, and small arms fire, supported the ESO by ensuring the Emergency Notification System, Closed-Circuit Television, and other technical life safety devices were fully operational. Furthermore, he assisted the Regional Security Officers (RSO) by providing a calming presence to more than 200 American and Local National staff seeking refuge in his building. He and his team were formally recognized by both the Senior Regional Security Officer and the Ambassador to Afghanistan for their actions.