EOD, IMAS Level 4
by John Panchalk
(Al Asad, Iraq)
John Austin Panchalk
Parsons/Tetra Tech
Camp Wolf, Iraq
APO, AE, 09334
E-mail: john.panchalk@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
* International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) Level 4 qualified.
* NAVSCOLEOD graduate (including nuclear weapons division).
* Current OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
* Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance (expires 03 SEP 08).
* Five years experience planning and conducting explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and improvised explosive device (IED) missions.
* Multiple combat tours in Iraq, and peace keeping operations in Israel and Kuwait; can work comfortably in a high-stress environment, learn new skills and concepts fast and put them to immediate use.
* Exceptional computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and most web-based applications.
Proficient in German, written and verbal.
EXPERIENCE
Unexploded Ordnance Technician II
Tetra Tech EC, Inc.
Camp Wolf, Iraq
OCT 2007 – Present
* Conduct surface and subsurface sweeps of a former Iraqi Army ordnance depot for unexploded ordnance, fuses and other explosive hazards.
* Recognize, identify, and determine condition of ordnance, fuses, bulk explosives, and other explosive devices and hazards.
* Destroy all ordnance and other explosive hazards via detonation on a daily basis.
Company Commander
U.S. Army – 760th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company
Fort Dix, NJ and Mosul, Iraq
JUN 2004 – NOV 2006
* Lead and trained a 23-man EOD company; maintained care and accountability of $2.7 million in EOD tools, robots, vehicles, and computer systems.
* Completed 374 EOD missions including 78 IEDs, 2 VBIEDs, and 27 post-blast investigations; safely disposed of 190,787 ordnance items during combat operations.
* Investigated 27 post-blast scenes, collected critical evidence; assisted Weapons Intelligence Teams with interpretation and exploitation of forensics.
* Supported and trained Department of Defense forces and state & local law enforcement authorities in four states. Provided support to the U.S. Secret Service and Department of State for protection of the President, Vice-President, and other dignitaries.
EOD Battalion Logistics Officer
U.S. Army – 63rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Battalion
Fort Dix, NJ and Baghdad, Iraq
JUN 2003 – JUN 2004
* Planned and executed logistical support for seven EOD companies in U.S. and Iraq.
* Maximized $500,000 budget for all units deploying. Developed procurement plans and contracts for U.S. and foreign nation support to provide all units with mission-essential equipment.
* Coordinated inter-service support with Naval EOD Technology Division, Defense Threat Reduction Agency and IED Task Force for testing, evaluation and procurement of additional robotics, thermal imaging systems, and electronic countermeasures.
* Prepared budget justification materials and Operational Need Statements for M998 armor, additional robotic accessories, remote control “Bombots”, and other experimental EOD technologies and resources.
Support Operations Officer
U.S. Army – 2nd Forward Support Battalion
Camp Casey, South Korea
JUN 2001 – JUN 2002
* Coordinated logistical, maintenance, and medical support for the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division; managed seven subject matter experts in five areas of expertise to ensure a synchronized effort and uninterrupted support to combat units.
* Provided information, analysis, and recommended action to the Battalion Commander in all aspects of Brigade support, enabling him to make informed tactical decisions.
* Developed and authored the combat support plan for all major exercises and evaluations within the Brigade.
Support Operations Officer/Platoon Leader
U.S. Army – Headquarters, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
Giebelstadt Army Airfield, Germany
JAN 1997 – SEP 2000
* Maintained the combat-readiness of $400 million in anti-aircraft and missile defense weapons; planned and coordinated maintenance support and technical guidance for three Air Defense Artillery Battalions.
* Planned and executed all logistical support for subordinate units while deployed to Israel and Kuwait.
* Saved Army Central Command $125,000 on the preparation of a new Patriot missile defense site by reviewing and revising inter-service and foreign contracts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts – Criminal Justice
Norwich University, Northfield, VT, 1996
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations 8 Hour Annual Refresher
Fort Dix, NJ, 2007
OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations 40 Hour Certification
Fort Dix, NJ, 2006
Post-Blast Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Fort Dix, NJ 2005, 2006, 2007
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Camden, NJ, 2003
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist Course
U.S. Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Eglin Air Force Base, FL, 2003
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist Course – Phase 1
U.S. Army Ordnance Missile and Munitions Center and School, Redstone Arsenal, AL, 2002
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators
