Nicholas Hancock has over 6 years of experience in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a Scout Sniper and achieving the rank of Infantry Assault Man. He has extensive experience in security management, team leadership, and safety supervision in stressful environments. Currently, he works in the oil industry in North Dakota, utilizing his skills in safety compliance, equipment operation, and team coordination.
Three thousand troops are not sufficient to keep even a single U.S. military base in Afghanistan after 2014. This report, released jointly with the Institute for the Study of War, describes how to calculate the force requirements for keeping one single base in Afghanistan after 2014, concluding that it is not possible to do so with fewer than about 6,000 troops. The report identifies many (but not all) of the specific tasks and specialties required to keep an airbase capable of handling large cargo aircraft running and to protect it against known, current enemy capabilities. It also finds that a base manned at such a level would have virtually no ability to advise and assist the Afghan National Security Forces or even to conduct meaningful counter-terrorism operations. The notion of keeping only 3,000 troops in Afghanistan is militarily infeasible.
Three thousand troops are not sufficient to keep even a single U.S. military base in Afghanistan after 2014. This report, released jointly with the Institute for the Study of War, describes how to calculate the force requirements for keeping one single base in Afghanistan after 2014, concluding that it is not possible to do so with fewer than about 6,000 troops. The report identifies many (but not all) of the specific tasks and specialties required to keep an airbase capable of handling large cargo aircraft running and to protect it against known, current enemy capabilities. It also finds that a base manned at such a level would have virtually no ability to advise and assist the Afghan National Security Forces or even to conduct meaningful counter-terrorism operations. The notion of keeping only 3,000 troops in Afghanistan is militarily infeasible.
Three thousand troops are not sufficient to keep even a single U.S. military base in Afghanistan after 2014. This report, released jointly with the Institute for the Study of War, describes how to calculate the force requirements for keeping one single base in Afghanistan after 2014, concluding that it is not possible to do so with fewer than about 6,000 troops. The report identifies many (but not all) of the specific tasks and specialties required to keep an airbase capable of handling large cargo aircraft running and to protect it against known, current enemy capabilities. It also finds that a base manned at such a level would have virtually no ability to advise and assist the Afghan National Security Forces or even to conduct meaningful counter-terrorism operations. The notion of keeping only 3,000 troops in Afghanistan is militarily infeasible.
Three thousand troops are not sufficient to keep even a single U.S. military base in Afghanistan after 2014. This report, released jointly with the Institute for the Study of War, describes how to calculate the force requirements for keeping one single base in Afghanistan after 2014, concluding that it is not possible to do so with fewer than about 6,000 troops. The report identifies many (but not all) of the specific tasks and specialties required to keep an airbase capable of handling large cargo aircraft running and to protect it against known, current enemy capabilities. It also finds that a base manned at such a level would have virtually no ability to advise and assist the Afghan National Security Forces or even to conduct meaningful counter-terrorism operations. The notion of keeping only 3,000 troops in Afghanistan is militarily infeasible.
1. NICHOLAS R. HANCOCK
Minot, ND | (248) 259-7277 | NRHK91@yahoo.com
SECURITY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL WITH MILITARY TRAINING
Leverage an Impressive 6 year career with the United States Marine Corps
Scout Sniper Fire Team Leader Infantry Assault Man
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished leader boasting a commended military career; achieved top-tier manager and knowledge level positions
Operated in a variety of stressed environments, maintaining constant surveillance and oversight of personnel and
critical resources necessary for mission accomplishment
“Point Man” during operation in Iraq; team oriented, consistently working with lateral managers and outside
agencies to facilitate working groups that tackled pressing quality, and safety issues
Emergency Preparedness Full Perimeter Surveillance Property Risk Management
Threat & Vulnerability Assessment Contracts/Cost Control Disaster Prevention
Vehicle Born Patrols Team Leadership/Supervision/Discipline Regulations/Compliance/Laws
Formal Reporting Procedures Expert Communication Techniques Firearms Operations & Safety
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps 2006 – 2013
Served as an infantry Assault Man 0351, eventually earning the title of Scout Sniper. While on deployment for OF 2006-
2007, participated in various roles, such as point man and static security; also participated in training with foreign
military forces, such as the Philippine Marines, Malaysian Royal Army Rangers, Thai Marines, Indonesian Army, and the
Singapore Army and Navy during the LF CARAT 2009.
SELECT ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Team Leadership & Training:
Ensured junior Marines maintained proficiency in subject areas to include: adjusting supporting arms, field craft
skills, stalking, concealment and camouflage, land navigation and use of all necessary communications.
LF Carat Training: Participated in Landing Forces Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (LF CARAT 2009),
series of bi-lateral exercises designed to increase US Marines understanding of Southeast Asian cultures in the
event that the area called upon to work together in real world operations.
Directed assault team in the employment of Shoulder launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) rocket
system as well as Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS).
Security & Safety Supervision:
Entrusted to be point man during operation in Al Fallujah, Iraq.
Manned security post keeping watch on strategic routes from Ops within the city.
Charged with security operations and transportation of key personnel, interpreters, and city officials.
Participated in joint operations with Iraqi police forces and the Iraqi Army.
Ensured and maintained a safe environment during SMAW rocket systems and demolitions training; security
escort to field grade and flag level officers.
Malaysia: conducted force on force clandestine operation in conjunction with the Malaysian royal rangers; with
the aid of tracking K-9 units conducted manhunts in the Malaysian rainforest; appointed security escort to field
grade and flag level officers.
Operated in quick reaction force in support of other mobile strike platoon and responded in time sensitive
intelligence regarding individuals on the Battalions BOLO list.
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2. NICHOLAS R. HANCOCK RESUME PAGE TWO
Military Career Progression:
Scout Sniper, 1st
BN 24th
Marines Selfridge, ANGB 2011 - 2013
Fire Team Lead, 1st
BN 24th
C co Weapon’s Platoon, Lansing, MI 2007 - 2010
Infantry Assault Man, WPNS Co 1/24 3rd
Platoon, Perrysburg, OH 2006 - 2007
Infantry Assault Man Camp, Laljun, NC 2006 - 2006
Awards: Combat Action Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism, Service Member, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2)
Navy Unit Commendation, Select Marine Corps, Reserve Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (2), National Defense Service
Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2)
CIVILIAN WORK HISTORY
Quantum LLC, Lead Hand, Minot, ND 2015-2016
Open oil well for oil company; Maintain control of all fluid returns; Coordinated with truck companies to remove
products; Kept books on levels return and math on gas vs. oil vs. water vs. sand; Rig in and out of job sites; Maintain a
safe work environment and maintain safe work habits; Operate and Run state of the art oilfield systems.
Unit Drilling, Chain Hand-Oil Rig 122, Minot, ND 2014-2015
Drill for oil; Maintain rig under pressure from time and weather; Trip in and out of borehole; Change top-drive tools;
Maintain Safe work habits and environment, keep eye out for other crew members' safety.
Cameron Surface Systems, Shop Lead/Bucking Machine Operator, Minot, ND 2013-2014
Held safely meetings to keep employees up to date on safety precautions; Built orders from company's specs; Ensured
timely completion of products and coordinated with field hands so completed products could be installed and who
would be installing them.
Redi Service LLC, Driver & Swamper, Minot, ND 2011-2013
Cleaned oil rigs, maintain H-vac truck, drive class C truck when needed
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Formal:
School of Infantry-Basic Infantry Training
School of Infantry-Basic Assault Man School
School of Infantry-Scout Sniper Course
Informal:
Infantry Squad Leaders Course
Jungle Survival Course-Okinawa Japan
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program-Earned Green Belt
Corporals Non Commissioned Officers Course
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