Gage Trevino has over 4 years of experience as a Field Radio Operator and Platoon Radio Operator in the USMC, serving in locations including Norfolk, VA, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Bahrain, and Kuwait. He designed and implemented training programs to ensure combat readiness, maintained vital communications, and accounted for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment and weapons with 100% accuracy. Trevino attained the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt in Marine Corps Martial Arts and received various awards and commendations for his service.

1. Gage A. Trevino
8600 Glen Myrtle Ave. Apt. 914, Norfolk, VA 23505 | gtrevn09@yahoo.com (713)614-5929
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
USMC July 2012 to July 2016
Field Radio Operator / FAST Headquarters, Norfolk, VA.
June 2014 to July 2016
 Designed, developed and implemented training programs on a daily basis to ensure combat
readiness of the unit to includebut not limited to; physical fitness, communication techniques,
combat patrolling, ECP/VCP, CQB tactics, proper radio etiquette and procedures, and land navigation.
Platoon Radio Operator/ FAST Platoon, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
March 2015 to July 2015
 Platoon Radio Operator of fifty Marines mentoring in; proper radio etiquette and procedures, varied
communications techniques, proper handling of gear, and successful training of equipment to ensure
mission readiness.
 Maintained communications forthe Marines stationed on Guantanamo Bay to ensure mission success.
 Repaired unserviceable equipment on posts on a day to day basis to ensure communication was
always present.
 Led and participated in over 30 quick reaction force drills to ensure mission readiness.
 Attended Non-Lethal Weapons course for the second time focusing on; riot control, OC employment,
Non-Lethal munitions and capabilities.
Key Accomplishments:
 Led and participated in a Bi-lateral training exercise with the Coast Guard ensuring QRF was prepared
for any given situation.
Platoon Radio Operator / FAST Platoon, NSA Bahrain
November 2013 to June 2014
 Designed, developed and instructed a one month course as lead instructor with 3 junior Marines as
instructors for fifty Navy Personnel. Course included basic CQB tactics, non-lethal tactics, detainee
handling, and site security as well as an evaluation upon completion of the course. Which resulted in
senior Navy leadership commending the team about the skills and abilities their personnel had
acquired.

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 Led and participated in ECP/VCP operations as well as 2 week foreign relations mission with Kuwait
National Guard. Sharing Standard Operating Procedures for Riot control, Non-Lethal tactics, ECP/VCP
operations and CQB tactics.
 Maintained vital information obtained from security patrols and observation. Completed daily log
entries with no discrepancies over 7-month period.
 Platoon Radio Operator of sixty Marines mentoring in; proper radio etiquette and procedures, varied
communications techniques, proper handling of gear, and successful training of equipment to ensure
mission readiness.
Key Accomplishments:
 Accounted for $200,000 in weapons and optics being shipped from Bahrain to Norfolk, Virginia with
100% accuracy.
 Maintained and was responsible for over $600,000 dollars worth of communications equipment.
 Completed Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and successfully earned 1st Degree Black Belt. Assisted
in conducting Martial Arts training for 45 Marines with no failures or injuries over a 3 month time
span.
Platoon Radio Operator / FAST Platoon, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
June 2013 to July 2013
 Participated in defensive site security operations in order to secure entry points at military
installations.
 Participated in Convoy Security Operations as the sole communications expert. Aided in vehicle
preparations, vehicle security and route recon.
Key Accomplishments:
 Successfully maintained communications forall of Security Forces for the entirety of the deployment.
 Accounted for $350,000 of communications equipment with 100% accuracy.
Field Radio Operator / FAST Headquarters, Norfolk, VA
March 2012 to June 2013
 Attended Field Radio Operator School and passed number 2 in the class.
 Attended Advanced Urban Combat course focusing on; close quarters battle tactics, room clearing,
breaching, target identification, threat analysis, detainee handling.
 Attended Non-Lethal Weapons course focusing on; riot control, OC employment, Non-Lethal
munitions and capabilities.

3.  Participated in ECP/VCP training in constructing and conducting operations in accordance with
Standard Operation Procedures.
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 Participated in Convoy Security Operations training to include; route recon, route selection, mobile
security tactics, capabilities and employments.
 Participated in multiple advanced communication classes that include but are not limited to; VRC-110,
VRC-111, PRC-150, DAGR, MRC-145, SATCOM, and PRC-117G.
Key Accomplishments:
 Training in employment and tactical use of; M4/M16, M9 Beretta, Mossberg 500, M1014, M110 SASS,
and non-lethal weapons.
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
2012-2016 Firearms safety (completed annually)
2012-2022 Secret Security Clearance
2014 1st Degree Black Belt
2014 Expert Marksman Rifle 4th Award
2014 Sharpshooter Pistol Award
2013 Advanced Urban Combat
2012 Field Radio Operator School
2012/2015 Non Lethal Weapons and Tactics
EDUCATION:
2008-2012 High School Diploma- Nacogdoches HS Nacogdoches, TX
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2); Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal; Navy Unit Commendation; Joint
Meritorious Unit Award; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal(2);
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Certificate of Commendation.