NEIL C. BAILEY RC-South CIAT, Kandahar Airfield

DSN: 318-421-9171 Neilc.Bailey84@gmail.com

Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI based on SSBI

SUMMARY

Neil Bailey is a military expert and proven problem solver with over 9 years of professional experience, including extensive time as unit leader and a professional contractor in Afghanistan. Experience also includes time as a Marine Scout Sniper Platoon Team Leader, Personal Security Detail Leader (PSD), Squad leader and Project Operations Officer/ HUB Support for RC-SOUTH CIAT program Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

Leadership experience in mission planning and execution in high-threat areas Well-versed in working with Local Nationals, military units, and contracting organizations Proven professional with experience bringing teams together and delivering results Currently serving as Project Operations Officer/ Hub Support RC-South, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Superior strength in leadership and technical proficiency Proven ability to operate in a dynamic high stress environment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CIAT Program Project Operations Officer/ HUB Support August 2014- Present RC-SOUTH Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan

Works directly for the Regional Project Manager in RC-South Manages all inbound and outbound personnel logistical support Assists the Regional Project Manager with the management of 46 intelligence analysts conducting

analysis directly supporting the military customer Coordinates with the lead Project Management Cell in Bagram to facilitate logistical support

for employees across all regions of Afghanistan In the absence of the Regional Project Manager takes control of all roles and responsibilities

pertaining to the CIAT programs southern region Communicates directly with all military units that CIAT members support to provide a

professional and timely response to any issues or friction that arise in the mission

Marine Warfighting Instructor, The Basic School May 2012 – May 2014 The Basic School, Quantico, Virginia

Performs all tactical tasks required of a Rifle Squad Leader Instructor in support of The Basic Officer Course, Warrant Officer Course, and Infantry Officer Course in the execution of field evolutions, live fire ranges, and classroom instruction of advanced tactics and weapons employment.

Primary Instructor for the Convoy Operations Package, ensuring all logistical requirements are met. Instructs students on the use, capabilities, and employments of advanced infantry tactics and convoy security operations. Expert and advisor regarding the employment of infantry weapon systems.

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Team Leader, Scout Sniper Platoon July 2011 – Jan 2012 3rd Battalion 9th Marines Scout Sniper Platoon, Camp Lejuene, NC

Developed training plans for the employment of a Scout Sniper Team. Preformed the duties of a Scout Sniper and Observer. Led a Scout Sniper Team through Battalion-level exercises including land navigation, patrolling,

urban operations, stalking, and live fire exercises. Tactically- and technically-proficient in precision fire weapon systems.

PSD Counter Ambush Element Leader/Assistant PSD Convoy Commander Jan 2011 – July 2011 3rd Battalion 9th Marines PSD Platoon, Marjah, Afghanistan

Assisted with the planning of over 150 successful PSD missions, including vehicle mounted missions and foot mobile missions.

Developed SOPs and instruction for the PSD platoon on machine gun gunnery, foot patrols, mounted patrols, Immediate Action drills, and MEDEVAC operations

Acted as the security manager and tactical advisor for high-level PSD missions ranging from 1 Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Commanding General, congressional delegates, and U.S. Senators.

Assisted with the medical care and air evacuations of friendly forces and local nationals in highly-kinetic areas.

Lead the assault element of the PSD team in support of the battalion commander in named clearing operations with heavy insurgent contact and resistance.

Infantry Rifle Squad Leader/ Machine Gun Section Leader Sept 2008 – Dec 2010 3rd Battalion 9th Marines, Camp Lejuene, NC; Ubayti, Iraq; and Marjah, Afghanistan

Lead three squads of machine gunners on deployment to OIF on vehicle mounted patrols in Ubaydi, Iraq. Missions included security, reconnaissance, and convoy security spanning over 100 miles of area of operations (AO).

Responsible for the analysis of past hostile actions and aerial recon photos to conduct route and mission planning for equipment retrograde operations.

Lead a 12-man light infantry squad in combat operations in Marjah, Afghanistan. Missions included planning and execution of reconnaissance and surveillance missions, vehicle checkpoints, security patrols, key leader engagements with local national leaders, and direct action clearing and raids.

Responsible for the collection of information which was used and disseminated into intelligence for the Intel section of the battalion.

PSD/ Route Reconnaissance Vehicle Commander Jan 2007 – Feb 2008 Route Recon Section II MEF, Fallujah, Iraq

Led a vehicle team in support of a PSD and Route Reconnaissance section in support of combat operations in OIF on over 225 missions. Missions included Route Reconnaissance and PSD support of II MEF commanding officer staff.

In charge of the employment of the team’s vehicle, weapons, and communication equipment during combat operations.

Managed all aspects of relaying and reporting information of all radio and blue force tracker reports to higher command.

Marine Infantry assignments of increasing scope and responsibility Oct 2005 – Jan 2007

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EDUCATION

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence Management from Henley-Putnam University, with an estimated graduation date of October 2016 Infantry Anti-tank Assaultman School (Demolitions and Rockets), 2006: MOS 0351 Infantry Rifleman School, 2006: MOS 0311 Combat Life Saver Course, 2009 Enhanced Combat Hunter Leaders Course (Observation, Combat Profiling, Critical Thinking, and

Flash Recognition), 2010 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Tactical Debriefer Course, 2010: MOS 0282 Basic Combat Trauma Training, 2011 Second Marine Division Pre-Sniper School, 2011 Raven Bravo Course (Unmanned Remote Control UAV), 2011 Marine Corps Martial Arts Black Belt Instructor, 2013: MOS 0916