Professional Documents
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Provo, UT 84604 abravoco@yahoo.com
(760) 638-3554
Objective Seeking a career providing training in Iraqi Arabic and cultural training
for Security Company or Agency preferably as a member of a Personal
Security Detachment. My intention is to provide the maximum amount of
combat relevant training for personal entering combat zones. I am
technically and tactically proficient in this area having served with US
forces in Iraq for six years and receiving many commendations during
this service. I am also available for a position as an English-Arabic
Interpreter.
Experience
September 2009 – Present
• Working and studying English language and writing book on my
experiences as an Iraqi national interpreter with US forces.
March 2007 – April 2007 C 1-18 IN, 2 BDE, 1 ID, FOB Falcon, Iraq
US Army Interpreter and Advisor
• Translated significant documents for US forces on numerous
occasions.
• Trained US combat teams in Iraqi customs and weapons.
• Advised US forces on present situation upon arrival of new unit.
• Participated in joint operations with US and Iraqi National Police
forces; conducting joint combat patrols, raids, and Traffic Control
Points.
• Assisted to negotiate multiple international contracts worth over
two million dollars
March 2006 – February 2007 3/1-6 MiTT IAG, Camp Justice, Iraq
US Military Transitional Team Interpreter and Advisor
• Introduced US combat teams in Iraqi customs and weapons.
• Advised US forces on present situation upon arrival to new unit.
• Gathered intelligence within the battalion area of operation on
terrorist cells and activities of anti-coalition forces.
• Participated in joint operations with U.S. and Iraqi Army forces;
conducting presence patrols, Traffic Control Point (TCP) security
and numerous raids.
• Influenced local businesses to donate much needed supplies for
the people of the displacement camps during joint operations
“Sandman Cares”.
April 2005 – June 2005 256 BCT PSYOPS, Camp Liberty, Iraq
US Army Interpreter
• Assisted Psychological Operations Specialists in developing
PSYOP material by portraying the mood of the local populace in order
for them to develop an operational focus.
• Assisted PSYOPS by using Public Address systems in order to
deliver the PSYOP message.