Matthew Pond

Background

About Matthew Pond

I am an experienced technician with a very strong mechanical background. I have over several years of Leadership and supervisory experience. I am also qualified as a Master Training Specialist through the Navy. I have a large technical background and have lead more that 25 personnel throughout my division. I have a high success rate of personnel getting advanced as well as high qualifications. I am well versed in how the Combat Systems Department operates qualifying in Combat Systems Officer of the Watch along with Combat Systems Coordinator. I oversaw the daily operations of all internal and external communications, various naval Radar Systems, and all weapons systems to include Close-in Weapons System(CIWS), MK160 5" Gun system, Optical Sighting System(OSS). I have been qualified as a Anti-terrorism Training Team Member and evaluator grading multiple evolutions involving the safety and protection of Naval assets. I have qualified expert on my M9 pistol and M4 rifle. I have conducted multiple trainings on various programs in the Navy to include suicide prevention, sexual harassments intervention, and all basic knowledge of the Navy's internal and external communications, RADAR systems, and navigation systems. Recently I have completed my Post Secondary Instructor certificate.