Objective
I desire meaningful maritime work. Can perform
Local, Regional or International security work and responsible oversight. Comfortable working with international local and federal law enforcement.
Experience
I hold a permanent Top Secret security clearance (SBI)
33+ years of active duty, US Marine Corps. Was the Fleet Marine Officer (senior Marine afloat) for US 7th Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan from 2000 - 2003. Directly responsible for the integrated/coordinated security of the largest Fleet in the world. Commanded the FAST (Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team) aboard the flagship, USS BLUE RIDGE.
Education
BSE: State College of Arkansas, 1972
MS: University of Central Arkanasa 1973
Amphibious War School, Quantico, VA. 1984
Command and Staff College, Quantico, VA 1988
Taught at The Basic School (newly commissioned USMC lieutenants), 1991-1994
Certification
J-34, Anti-terrorism Course, Washington D.C. 1998
J-34, Senior AT/FP Course, Washington, D.C. 2000
J-34, Senior AT/FP Course, Washington, D.C. 2002
High Risk Personnel Shooting Course, MCCDC, FBI Quantico, VA
Military Free-Fall Course (HALO), Ft. Bragg, NC and Yuma, AZ, 2000.
Skils
Port Vulnerability Security Assement specialist
Platoon Commander (twice) (in combat, once)
Company Commander
Battalion Commander (twice) (in combat, once)
Special Task Group Commander (JTF 71.34, US 7th Fleet)
Close Combat Skills graduate
Rifle expert
Pistol expert
Marine Corps Martial Arts Tan Belt
Overview: I retired (for the 2nd time, the 1st was after Vietnam from wounds received in combat) from the US Marine Corps on 1 August 2005, with over 33 years of active duty. I came to Hawaii following active duty where I am currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Although I'm in a most historical place and still have daily interface with the military, I miss doing the "real" things in life, as I was charged with doing while on active duty.
I have nearly thirteen years of Counter-Terrorism, Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection experience. From 2000 to 2003 I was the Fleet Marine Officer for 7th Fleet, out of Yokuska, Japan, where I was the senior Marine aboard the USS BLUE RIDGE. My last duty was as the Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations and Training, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
If you have any "operational" type positions, particularly dealing with Homeland Defense, I would desire to talk with you. I have a special skill set of working Port Vulnerability Security Assessments, which I have done all over Asia, Australia and the USA.
Please reply if you have interest in my future service to our Country.
For more; Google: Col John R. Bates USMC.
Semper Fidelis, Colonel John R. Bates USMC, (ret)
Chief Operating Officer
7 Arizona Memorial Way
Honolulu, Hawaii 96818
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