1. John W. Sury
609 WoodlandCourt, Troy, IL 62294
Phone: 618-910-4416 Email: johnsury@yahoo.com
Summary
Experienced, results-orientedleader of teams in foreign countries, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates
and professional support to both superiors and subordinates. Leadership experience working in a multi-national andmulti-
service environment providing training support andcombat advisement to coordinate combat operations in support of local
national forces. Extensive site, route, and principal security experience. Experienced trainer of military andpolice skills.
Twenty years of civilian police experience in the Metro-East St. Louis area conducting patrol, investigations, andinterviews.
Experience
Village of Swansea Police Department 1996-Present
Patrolman
Provide police services to the residents of Swansea, Illinois.
 Investigate misdemeanor andfelony offenses.
 Investigate trafficaccidents.
 Specializedtraining: Defensive Driving Instructor, Tactical Team, FieldTraining Officer, Crisis Intervention
Team
United States Army National Guard, First Sergeant 1989-2012
Bridge Crewmember (1989-1992)
Infantryman (1992-2012)
Providedmaximum versatility in chaoticand uncertain conditions. Employeda variety of methods to support team members,
including communications links. Developedinto a qualifiedleader who trainedand directedteams and sections, while
coordinating with higher andsupporting units. Trained in core competencies of operations and awareness.
 Directly supervisedan Infantry heavy weapons company of 80 personnel in the employment of multiple heavy
weapons systems.
 Counseled, developed, and trainedjunior non-commissionedofficers andofficers in their duties and
responsibilities.
 Developedshort and long term training plans.
 Extensive experience training individuals, teams, and large groups in a variety of tasks from weapons to mental
health education.
 Platoon Sergeant assignedto the Vice President of Iraq responsible for the safe escort, security, and training of
the Iraqi security component.
 Senior Non-CommissionedOfficer of an 18 man embedded training team assignedto an Afghan Army infantry
unit of 800 soldiers. Conducted leadershipdevelopment, weapons, and combat training.
 Deployedin support of Operation Desert Storm, 1991. Tier 1 security experience in Iraq, 2005. Combat Advisor
to Afghan National Army Counter Narcotics Infantry Kandak, 2009.

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Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Science Political Science
Minor Geography
Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL
Associates Administration of Justice
Military Education
First Sergeant Academy
This fast-paced course prepares sergeants first class and master sergeants for the position of first sergeant of a company,
battery or troop. Subjects of study include training management, unit administration, communicativeskills, disciplineand
morale, logistics andmaintenance, tactical operations, and physical fitness training.
Senior Leader Course
The Senior Leader Course is a branch-specific course that provides an opportunity for soldiers selectedfor promotion to
sergeant first class to acquire the leadership, technical and tactical skills, knowledge andexperience neededto leadplatoo n-
and company-size units.
Basic Non-CommissionedOfficer Course
The Basic Non-CommissionedOfficer Course prepares sergeants for promotion to staff sergeant. The course involves training
in counseling, training development, and MOS (job) specific tasks.
Warrior Leader Course
The Warrior Leader Course is a monthlong course that teaches specialists and corporals the basic skills to lead small groups of
soldiers. This hard-hitting and intensive course emphasizes leadershipskills and prepares soldiers to advance to the rank of
sergeant.
Embedded Training Team (ETT)
The ETT training program consistedof three months of immersion training to developleaders into effective militaryadvisors
to train and advise foreign soldiers. Content of the course included how to effectively interact with foreign soldiers, cultural
training, and development of training programs specific to foreign soldiers.
Awards & Honors
Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces
Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq
Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Overseas Service
Ribbon, Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon.
Volunteer Opportunities
Illinois Hunter Safety Instructor assisting in the instruction of firearms, hunting, and survival training.
Personal Skills
CPR, Stress management, Personnel management, Communication, Capable problem solver, Detail oriented, Resource
management, Logistics, Windows proficiency, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Leadership, First aid.