1. AWS2 (NAC/AW) Richard Joseph Coury
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Professional Experience
1. Aviation Rescue Swimmer Instructor (January 2015–Present);
Assistant Team Leader/ Instructor/ Motivator
Pensacola, Florida
a. Team Leader for 5 Instructors (January 2016-Present);
i. Hand selected normally assigned to 1st class leadership. Conducted over 2,200
classroom and high-risk laboratory training hours with zero major incidents or
mishaps. Observed an unprecedented attrition rate of 25% below norms.
ii. Primary objective is to reduce attrition rate in the Search and Rescue Pipeline
by instilling a solid value system of Honor, Courage and Commitment that they
will use for their patients, team and self.
iii. Once candidates leave the schoolhouse I gain feedback through critiques on
how to improve the Search and Rescue candidates training to continue
improving the attrition rate.
b. High Risk Instructor Evaluator and Master Training Specialist (January 2016-
Present);
i. As an Instructor Evaluator, conducted 50+ mandatory annual and quarterly
Instructor Evaluations for staff and high risk training instructors. As a Master
Training Specialist, qualified 5 Master Training Specialists.
c. Command MWR Treasurer (October 2015-Present);
i. Managed the $16,000 budget assuring 100% accountability and accuracy.
Contributed over 200 off-duty man-hours coordinating several fundraisers and
command functions

2. AWS2 (NAC/AW) Richard Joseph Coury
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2. HS-15/HSC-15 Red Lions (September 2009–December 2014)
Crewchief
San Diego, CA
a. Crew Chief;
i. Played a key role in the squadron’s mission success by over flying 1,200
training and operational flight hours in the H-60 platform. His commitment to
high quality training directly contributed to 25 Aircrew Training Continuum
mission qualification upgrades, making a significantly positive impact on
command readiness.
b. Assistant SAR Petty Officer;
i. Managed NATOPS records and SAR training for 32 Aircrewmen. Led them
through a rigorous qualification standard and training program, including 40
pool training evolutions and 20 lectures resulting in 100% command SAR
readiness and overall improved performance during individual SAR fitness
evaluations.
c. Command Assessment Team Member;
i. Devoted over 30 hours of planning that led four focus groups for the team to
evaluate the Command Climate providing guidance to the Commanding
Officer, maintaining the commands high functional effectiveness and positive
Equal Opportunity environment.
Navy Enlisted Codes and Warfare devices
Navy Enlisted Codes
1. NEC 9502: Instructor: 1-MAR-2015
2. NEC 7805: MH-60S Multi-Mission Helicopter Aircrewman: 1-OCT-2012
3. NEC 7876: SH-60F/HH-60H Multi-Sensor Operator: 1-JUN-2009
4. NEC 7815: Helicopter Search and Rescue Aircrew Swimmer: 1-MAR-2008
Warfare Devices
1. Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (AW): 2011
2. Naval Air Warfare Specialist (NAC): 2009

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Awards
1. Navy Achievement Medal (NASC, Pensacola, FL) 2016
2. Good Conduct Medal 2016
3. Navy “E” Ribbon (HSC-15, San Diego, CA) 2015
4. Navy Achievement Medal (EOT from HSC-15, San Diego, CA) 2014
5. Good Conduct Medal 2013
6. Marksman M16/M4 Rifle 2013
7. Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (HS-15, San Diego, CA) 2012
8. Meritorious Unit Commendation (HSC-15, San Diego, CA) 2012
9. Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (HS-15, San Diego, CA) 2011
10. Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary (HS-15, San Diego, CA) 2011
11. Sharpshooter 9mm Pistol (HS-15, San Diego, CA) 2011
12. Good Conduct Medal 2010
13. Humanitarian Service Medal (Operation Unified Response, Haiti) 2010
14. Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (HS-15, San Diego, CA) 2010
15. Navy “E” Ribbon (HSC-15, San Diego, CA) 2009
16. Meritorious Unit Commendation (HS-10, San Diego, CA) 2012
17. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2009
18. National Defense Service Medal 2007
Military Education
1. Rescue Swimmer Instructor (Pensacola, FL) (2 Weeks) 2015
2. Navy Instructional Theory (Pensacola, FL) (1 Day) 2015
3. IDC Journeyman Instructor Training (Pensacola, FL) (2 Weeks) 2015
4. Rotary Wing Naval Aviation Survival Training Refresher (Miramar, CA) (1 Week) 2014
5. Shipboard Aircraft Firefighting (San Diego, CA) (1 Day) 2013
6. MH-60S FRAC CAT V (San Diego, CA) (15 Weeks) 2012
7. Rotary Wing Naval Aviation Survival Training Refresher (Miramar, CA) (1 Week) 2010
8. Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School (Coronado, CA) (2 Weeks) 2009
9. Shipboard Aircraft Firefighting (San Diego, CA) (1 Day) 2009
10. SH-60F FRAC CAT I (San Diego, CA) (27 Weeks) 2009
11. Rotary Wing Naval Aviation Survival Training (Pensacola, FL) (1 Week) 2008
12. AW A1 (Source Rating) (16 Weeks) 2008
13. Aviation Rescue Swimmer School (Pensacola, FL) (5 Weeks) 2008
14. Naval Aircrew Candidate School Pensacola, FL) (4 Weeks) 2008
15. Recruit Training Command (Great Lakes, IL) (9 Weeks) 2007

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College Education
American Military University Grade Year
American History Since 1877 B 2016
American History To 1877 B 2016
American Literature From the Civil War To Present B 2016
Introduction To Environmental Science With Lab B 2016
College Algebra B 2016
Human Sexuality B 2016
Introduction to Geography A 2016
Foundations to Online Learning A 2015
Central TexasCollege Grade Year
American Government I B 2012
English Composition II B 2011
English Composition I B 2011
Texas A&M University Grade Year
Principles of Management C 2012
Other Education
US Maps Computer Operator (US Department of Labor License 558020) 2017
Master Training Specialist 2016
Volunteer Events
1. Annual Mullet Man Triathlon-Lifeguard: Selflessly volunteer seven hours of grueling in water support
contributing to the overall safety of 200 participants in the event. While doing so personally swam two
members to shore that experienced severe distress and needed support from medical personnel.
2. Gulf Coast Paddleboard Championship-Lifeguard: Selflessly volunteer seven hours of grueling in
water support contributing to the overall safety of 150 participants in the event. While doing so
personally swam one members to shore that experienced severe distress and needed support from
medical personnel.
Special Abilities
1. Flight status since 2009. Qualified in SH-60F, HH-60H, and MH-60S. Logged 1200 flight hours.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
3. Extra medical qualifications are to include;
a. Emergency Medical Response certified
b. CPR/AED For Professional Rescuers Instructor certified
c. Administering Emergency Oxygen certified
d. Blood Borne Pathogens certified