Jon Derhammer

Background

About Jon Derhammer

Served four years of Honorable service in the United States Marine Corps. As a Marine infantryman Served two combat tours in Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Participated in numerous combat patrols and ambushes, IED detection sweeps, convoy operations, stabilization operations and was directly responsible for guard force security at Forward Operational Bases. During these tours I gained valuable firsthand experience in Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) and Close Quarters battle (CQB). Also experienced in all facets of High Threat Protective Security Detail Operations, Client Close Protection and Emergency Response Team operations. Assists the Shift Leader and Tactical Commander with all aspects of mission planning, logistical support, Intelligence Briefings, Technical Site Surveys (TSS) and contributes to the Protective Security Detail (PSD) in a variety of positions. Also conducted countless PSD missions in Basrah and advance mission in support. Was on a Emergency Response Team and is responsible for Internal Base Threat Response to include Access Denial, Active Shooter, Individual and Group disturbances/riots, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) response in support of EOD, Indirect Fire (IDF) response and first responder medical care, and numerous other contingencies in support of the regional Security Office (RSO). Also certified as an EMT. I have been attending helicopter pilot school where I received my rotorcraft helicopter private pilot license.