This document provides a summary of the military experience and training of Brittney Gearheard, including her roles and duties in the Navy Reserve and Active Navy from 2008 to 2016. It details her occupations as a Hospital Corpsman, Information Systems Technician, and Seaman. For each occupation, it provides descriptions of duties, credit recommendations from the American Council on Education, and related civilian occupations. It also lists military training courses completed in basic security force techniques and as a security reaction force team member.
1. OCCUPATION: HM, Hospital Corpsman
PRIMARY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, RESERVE:
MAR 2014 - JAN 2016 (1 Year 10 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
SEP 2011 - FEB 2014 (2 Years 5 Months)
DUTY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, RESERVE:
JAN 2015 - JAN 2016 (1 Year)
OCT 2014 - DEC 2014 (2 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
JUL 2011 - FEB 2014 (2 Years 7 Months)
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: HM
(NER-HM-004, Exhibit dates OCT 2005 - JAN 2016)
Assists hospital corpsman officers in the treatment of patients and performs clinical and administrative duties.
PAY GRADES UP TO E-5 (HM2): Assists hospital corpsman officers with administrative procedures; emergency
treatment; equipment maintenance; infection control; laboratory test procedures; material management; medication
administration; patient assessment care, and transport; recording and documenting; routine medical care; and wound
and incision care. Specific tasks include creating medical or dental records; monitoring patient vital signs; cleaning
treatment rooms and equipment; inventorying and organizing medical department equipment and supplies;
administering intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; assessing medical conditions, diseases, and
injuries; obtaining vital signs; assisting health care providers with treatment and medical procedures; counseling patients
regarding treatment plans; monitoring fluid intake and output; performing urinary catheterization; performing first aid;
transcribing medical information; and operating medical equipment including EKG, AED, BP, cuff, suction devices, and
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1. LAST NAME - FIRST NAME - MIDDLE NAME 2. PAY GRADE 3. YEAR(S) IN
SERVICE
GEARHEARD BRITTNEY DANIELLE E-5 7
4. MILITARY SERVICE COMPONENT 5. DATE OF
INFORMATION
NAVY, RESERVE 2016 JAN 01
6. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING HISTORY (In reverse chronological order) AND RELATED INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE HISTORY:
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2. O2 tanks.
Assists in command medical readiness, health and safety inspection, relationship building, and staff management.
Specific tasks include screening active duty medical records and data for overseas and sea duty assignment suitability;
updating medical and dental readiness reports; determining medical workspace problems to prevent adverse results;
ordering medical supplies and equipment; advising medical or dental facilities of requirements for appointments
including specialty consults, x-rays, and laboratory work; coordinating training for medical personnel and first responder
crew; conducting trauma training to match field or fleet requirements; and operating shipboard battle dressing or
battalion aid stations.
CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: HM
(NER-HM-004, Exhibit dates OCT 2005 - JAN 2016)
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in nursing fundamentals, 3 in physical
assessment, 3 in health information management, 3 in military science, 3 in pharmacology, 3 in medical office
administration, and 3 in introduction to supervision or introduction to healthcare management. In the upper-division
baccalaureate category, 3 semester hours in medical surgical nursing (practicum) and 3 in advanced physical
assessment (10/06)(10/06).
RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: HM
Hospital-Admitting Clerk (DOT 205.362-018)
Interviewing Clerks, Except Personnel And Social Welfare (OES 55332)
Medical Assistant (DOT 079.362-010)
Medical Assistants (OES 66005)
Medical Assistants (ONET 31-9092.00)
Medical Record Technician (DOT 079.362-014)
Medical Records Technicians (OES 32911)
Medical-Record Clerk (DOT 245.362-010)
Nurse Assistant (DOT 355.674-014)
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, And Attendants (OES 66008)
Statistical Clerks (OES 55328)
OCCUPATION: IT, Information Systems Technician
PRIMARY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, ACTIVE:
DEC 2010 - SEP 2011 (9 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
SEP 2009 - DEC 2010 (1 Year 3 Months)
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3. NAVY, ACTIVE:
JUL 2008 - SEP 2009 (1 Year 2 Months)
DUTY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, ACTIVE:
DEC 2010 - JUL 2011 (7 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
SEP 2009 - DEC 2010 (1 Year 3 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
JUL 2008 - SEP 2009 (1 Year 2 Months)
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: IT
(NER-IT-002, Exhibit dates JAN 2007 - JUL 2012)
The IT Technician is comprised of personnel who perform core and specialty functions of Network Administration,
Communications Operations and Message Processing. In the area of Network Administration, IT Technicians provide
technical assistance to computer system users. They answer questions and/or resolve computer problems for clients. IT
Technicians provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation,
word-processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. They conduct help desk functions and repair fiber optics and a
variety of cables. Additionally, IT Technicians conduct day-to-day operations such as system backups and restores, and
add, modify, or delete user accounts. They install operating systems, applications and peripherals, troubleshoot user
problems, debug command language scripts, and assist the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in access
control security (i.e., passwords, access and control lists, etc). They may also perform advanced Network operations,
administration, maintenance and training. IT Technicians analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, Internet,
Intranet, and other data communications systems. They perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. They
research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software solutions. In the area of
Communications Operations, IT Technicians establish, monitor, and maintain radio frequency (RF) communications
systems both ashore and afloat. Specifically, they plan, coordinate establishment, monitor, troubleshoot, and restore
classified and unclassified RF communication systems that support exchange of voice, data, video and imagery using
terrestrial or satellite VLF, LF, MF, HF, VHF, UHF, SHF and EHF frequency spectrums afloat and ashore. Additionally,
specialists in this area may perform spectrum management - coordinate and generate frequency assignments for use
within area of responsibility, assess the impact of new frequency requirements upon the existing radio frequency
environment, maintain a history of interference incidents and frequency employment files, initiate action as appropriate
to prevent and/or correct harmful interference, and resolve joint and space interference In the area of Message
Processing, IT Technicians provide message handling, storage, and retrieval of incoming and outgoing messages afloat
and ashore. They maintain connectivity between shipboard LAN and message delivery systems ashore. They
administer user profiles, and maintain directory information tree. IT Technicians operate the Defense Messaging
Systems, NAVMACS, and other automated message processing systems.
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4. PAY GRADES UP TO E-5 (IT2): Operates network equipment; maintains and inventories media and technical library;
documents customer trouble calls; safeguards Communication Security materials; handles classified materials;
initializes computer workstations and installs external peripherals and internal core workstation components;
communicates network and system problems to appropriate personnel; and supervises technical personnel.
Interprets and tracks customer trouble calls and ensures resolution; destroys cryptographic materials; sanitizes
communications center to protect sensitive information; identifies system security risks and issues of protection,
aggregation, and interconnectivity; detects vulnerability threats; scans network media for viruses; performs Electronic
Key Management System watch-to-watch inventory, receives and transmits electronic keying and physical
Communication Security material, and submits reports; installs network media and software components, primary
storage devices, operating system software, remote access server, and Intrusion Detection System equipment and
software; configures network auditing logs, computer application and operating system software, computer and network
system equipment, external peripherals, network connectivity, print services, system policy for domains, and virus
scanner; troubleshoots network hardware, system software, and core workstation components; diagnoses network
equipment connectivity problems and identifies causes; maintains and analyzes audit logs and documents errors;
maintains and monitors security and systems logs for errors and compliance; monitors network equipment and software;
performs remote administration, printer administration, recovery procedures, computer software testing, and trend
analysis of hardware, software, and network problems; coordinates and schedules system backups and events for
system recovery; initializes network servers; inspects information system, network, and hardware components; and
administers user accounts.
CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: IT
(NER-IT-002, Exhibit dates JAN 2007 - JUL 2012)
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in computer applications, 1 in IT
customer service, 2 in network security, 2 in PC repair and maintenance, 2 in computer networks, 1 in navigation, 2 in
systems maintenance, 1 in introduction to operating systems, 1 in telecommunications, 1 in network hardware
installation, 2 in introduction to supervision, 1 in database applications, and 3 in business communications. In the upper-
division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in data communication technology integration, 3 in network
systems administration, 3 in network security management, and 2 in project management (1/07)(1/07).
RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATION FOR: IT
Network and Computer Systems Administrators (ONET 15-1142.00)
OCCUPATION: SN, Seaman
PRIMARY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, ACTIVE:
MAY 2008 - JUL 2008 (2 Months)
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5. DUTY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, ACTIVE:
MAY 2008 - JUL 2008 (2 Months)
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: SN
(NER-SN-002, Exhibit dates JAN 1990 - OCT 2009)
Performs all basic seamanship functions aboard ship that involve line or wire and rigging used to secure the ship to a
pier, mooring, or anchor; is able to identify functions of navigation and shipboard equipment; lowers, raises, and
launches lifesaving equipment; handles small boats; navigates by using several different types of compasses; keeps
records by degrees or points; knows navigational aids, nautical rules of the road, and the buoys of inland waters of the
US; knows the nomenclature of decks, superstructures, and parts of the hull; knows the purpose and limitations of first
aid and the first aid treatments for electrical shock, simple and compound fractures, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and
burns; must be qualified as a swimmer, fourth class; knows how to determine the classes of fire hoses and how to use
carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and water portable fire extinguishers; knows the function of the typical fire main system,
fixed carbon dioxide system, water washdown system, and magazine sprinkling system; knows the difference between
flooding and progressive flooding and the danger involved.
CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: SN
(NER-SN-002, Exhibit dates JAN 1990 - OCT 2009)
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in nautical science (seamanship) and
3 in nautical science (navigation); if qualified as a swimmer, first class, 1 semester hour in swimming and additional
credit in swimming on the basis of institutional evaluation (10/99)(10/99).
RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: SN
Able Seaman (DOT 911.364-010)
Able Seamen (OES 97514)
Deckhand (DOT 911.687-022)
Ordinary Seaman (DOT 911.687-030)
Ordinary Seamen And Marine Oilers (OES 97517)
Sailors and Marine Oilers (ONET 53-5011.00)
NAVY:
NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION:
000 - Title not available
DEC 2014 - JAN 2016
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6. ** Note: Experience history data not available prior to FY 75 **
** Note: Description, Length, or Credit Recommendation will not be displayed for a course if that information is not available.
MILITARY TRAINING:APR 2009 - APR 2009
NAVY COURSE: A-830-2216, NSFS
LENGTH: 3 Weeks, 1 Day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates MAY 2005 - JAN 2016)
Topics addressed in this course include the fundamentals of watch standing and use of weapons. Watch standing
includes authority and jurisdiction; equipment and logs; detecting surveillance, watch responsibilities and the
nomenclature of Baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) canister. Use of OC (pepper spray) and the intermediate weapon
(baton) includes safety, use of deadly force, baton characteristics and operation, OC canister nomenclature, spray
patterns, and first aid characteristics. Students will traverse through five (5) separate engagement stations and perform
the proper techniques of baton strikes after being exposed to OC (full Level I exposure). Use ofweapons includes safety,
use of deadly force, weapons characteristics and operation. Students will fire courses of fire outlined in OPNAVINST
3591.1 (series) for the 9mm pistol, shotgun, and M16. / This course is designed to provide the necessary knowledge
and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Navy security force sentry for controlling access to US
Navy assets. Trainees will learn to implement immediate actions to identify, assess, track, and deter potential threats
utilizing and demonstrating the proper tactics, techniques, and procedures of the Use of Force Continuum along with
proper implementation of Force Protection procedures and watch standing techniques. / NLW training consists of basic
subject communication skills, confrontation management, Use of Force Continuum, Unarmed Individual Self-Defense
Skills, and Close Range Subject Control Skills (CRSC) involving Mechanical Advantage Control Holds (MACH); along
with training on the nomenclature, characteristics, and fundamentals for the safe handling and employment of both the
expandable baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). Training on OC (pepper-spray) will include; carry methods, spray
patterns and general first aid (decontamination) considerations. All NLW training will culminate with students receiving
direct OC contamination (Level-1 exposure) and traversing through five (5) separate engagement stations,
demonstrating competency in CRSC techniques and employment of the baton. / Force Protection (FP) training will
include basic watch stander duties and responsibilities, authority and jurisdiction of a sentry, equipment and logs, guard
mount procedures, controlling access points, surveillance detection, immediate actions, guidelines for employment of
warning shots, personnel and vehicle inspections, familiarization training on Vapor Tracer and G911 concussion
grenade, and watch-standing practical application scenarios for effectively performing the duties of an armed sentry. /
Firearms training will include safe handling and employment of the M-9 service pistol, M-16 service rifle and M500
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7. service shotgun; along with the nomenclature, characteristics and operation of each weapon, range safety precautions,
weapons handling commands, field stripping, clearing barrel procedures, and the fundamentals of marksmanship.
Students will be required to demonstrate competency by shooting the courses of fire outlined OPNAVINST 3591.1
(series).
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-830-2216)
MILITARY TRAINING:APR 2009 - APR 2009
NAVY COURSE: A-830-2217, SRFTM-B
LENGTH: 4 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates MAY 2005 - JAN 2016)
This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of a security
reaction force basic team member for responding to a breach in security and controlling access to U.S. Navy assets.
Students will be taught how to implement immediate actions to deter potential threats and utilize the proper tactics,
techniques and procedures of the Use of Force Continuum along with proper implementation of Force Protection
procedures, security force techniques, and be capable of interacting with the commands watch team as a security
reaction force basic team member. / This course is taught and delivered at unit-level commands in support of fleet
requirements by a qualified Antiterrorism Training Supervisor graduate (A-830-0034, NEC: 9501). Instruction involves
classroom and hands-on training in the use of force, force protection, related duties and responsibilities of reaction force
team members, as well as basic reaction force tactics, techniques, and procedures. Training will consist of basic
security fundamentals, basic tactical communication involving verbal, non-verbal, and radio communications, and basic
tactical team movements that would be required for moving to a threat objective and establishing a security perimeter for
containing a threat situation. Students will be placed in reaction force decision-making scenarios that culminate in a
comprehensive practical application exercise where students will interact with one another as members of a force
protection watch team and a security reaction force team.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-830-2217)
MILITARY TRAINING:JAN 2009 - JAN 2009
NAVY COURSE: A-495-0416, GEN SHBD FF TRN SCBA
LENGTH: 1 Day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
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8. (Description dates SEP 1998 - JAN 2016)
To provide instruction to Officers and Enlisted personnel in fire fighting equipment, procedures, and to prepare them for
qualification as members of a Shipboard Damage Control Organization. This course satisfies the five year live fire
fighting requirement. Accession (Boot Camp) live fire fighting also fulfills this five year requirement. / This course
includes proper techniques and procedures for combating various classes of fires. Instruction on personnel protective
equipment, chemistry of fire, portable fire extinguishers, and the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).This
course satisfies Level II of Shipboard Survivability Training Level Requirements IAW OPNAVINST 3541.1(series).
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-495-0416)
MILITARY TRAINING:AUG 2008 - OCT 2008
NAVY COURSE: A-202-1800, Information Systems Technician Class "A"
LENGTH: 11 weeks (440 hours)
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION:
(NV-1715-2245, Exhibit dates AUG 2008 - MAR 2011)
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to manage and provide support of LANs, WANs and
telecommunications systems. Installation, configuration and management of Windows XP installation, maintenance and
configuration of desktop applications in network environments, planning and implementation of windows networking
concepts including architecture and tools, and application of electronic system theory in the maintenance and diagnosis
of radio frequency.
Computer-based training. General course topics include windows based hardware and peripherals, windows based
networks and workstations, user and email administration, network topology and tools, Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, and Outlook applications, workplace safety, radio frequency propagation, velocity and signaling, and
SATCOM systems and operations.
CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION
(NV-1715-2245, Exhibit dates AUG 2008 - MAR 2011)
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 5 semester hours in introduction to information systems,
3 in introduction to networking, 3 in Windows desktop operating systems administration, 3 in radio frequency systems
and operations, and 1 in workplace safety (2/09)(2/09).
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-202-1800)
MILITARY TRAINING:JUL 2008 - JUL 2008
NAVY COURSE: A-500-1000, NMT
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9. LENGTH: 2 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates NOV 2004 - JAN 2016)
The purpose of Navy Military Training (NMT) is to ensure the continued professional and personal development of junior
enlisted Sailors during the initial phase of Naval Service utilizing LIBERTY CALL which allows students to practice
applying the decision-making model and implement Navy Core Values in various situations. / Covers such topics as:
Decision MakingEqual opportunityDiversityDiscriminationHazingSubstance abuseBlue on BlueSexual
ResponsibilitySexual HarassmentSexual assaultSuicide awareness and preventionFraternizationPlanning and Time
ManagementStress ManagementAnger Management
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-500-1000)
MILITARY TRAINING:JUL 2008 - JUL 2008
NAVY COURSE: A-950-0080, PFM
LENGTH: 2 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates MAR 2001 - JAN 2016)
This course will train all new boot camp graduates on the principles of sound financial management prior to attending A-
school. The course will provide new Sailors with the basic skills, tools and values to keep them financially sound and out
of harms way. The course combines knowledge, skills and values to assist Sailors with starting their navy careers off on
a sound financial base. / This course is 16 hours of classroom instruction on a variety of basic skills and values from
understanding their pay and allowances; building a budget; selecting a proper bank and reconciling a checking account;
buying a car; the understanding; and proper use of credit.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-950-0080)
MILITARY TRAINING:JUL 2008 - JUL 2008
NAVY COURSE: X-444-4446, STUDENT INDOC CID
LENGTH: 2 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates OCT 2007 - JAN 2016)
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10. This course will train all new bootcamp graduates on the rules and regulations pertaining to the command. / The course
is 16 hours of classroom instruction on a vriety of rules, policies, and regulations pertaining to newly stationed
personnel.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: X-444-4446)
MILITARY TRAINING:MAY 2008 - JUL 2008
NAVY COURSE: A-950-0001, Recruit Training
LENGTH: 8 weeks (157 hours)
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION:
(NV-2202-0165, Exhibit dates AUG 2002 - JAN 2016)
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of general military and Navy protocol,
first aid, personal health, safety, basic swimming, water survival skills, physical fitness, and fire fighting.
Audiovisual materials, practical exercises, classroom exercises, laboratory, and lecture. Topics include military protocol,
seamanship, fire fighting, first aid, safety, health, and physical conditioning.
CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION
(NV-2202-0165, Exhibit dates AUG 2002 - JAN 2016)
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in personal conditioning and 1 in
personal community health (10/06)(10/06).
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-950-0001)
** Note: Limited training history is available prior to FY 84 (ARMY); FY 78 (NAVY); FY 70 (AIR FORCE); FY 67 (MARINE CORPS)
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DOT: Dictionary of Occupational Titles published by the Department of Labor
OES: Occupational Employment Statistics published by the Office of Personnel Management
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