Alex Daniel DeGracia
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly skilled and mission-focused military professional with over 11 years of experience weapons accountability, security coordination, and operational leadership. Demonstrated expertise in high-risk environments including force protection, risk mitigation, and combat readiness training. Proven track record of effectively managing multimillion-dollar weapons and equipment inventories, ensuring strict adherence to security protocols. Extensive experience in training and mentoring personnel in firearms proficiency, tactical engagement, and operational strategy. Seeking to leverage combat-proven experience and leadership skills in a private military contracting role specializing in security, force protection, armory management, and mission-critical operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Command Maintenance & Compliance Manager
United States Navy
10.2021 - Current
- Managed maintenance operations for 15 work centers, ensuring equipment and systems remained fully operational and in compliance with strict regulatory guidelines
- Conducted performance evaluations, analyzing over 720 quality control inspections and 360 maintenance reports to identify trends, enhance efficiency, and minimize equipment downtime
- Supervised scheduling and execution of preventive maintenance programs, ensuring that all maintenance activities were conducted according to industry standards and operational requirements
- Provided troubleshooting support for maintenance tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and data integrity for operational planning and readiness assessments
Air Deployable Detachment Training Officer
United States Navy
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Directed tactical training for 86 personnel, implementing firearms instruction, entry control point and inspection operations, urban combat and convoy security procedures
- Supervised training exercises for 280 personnel, including scenario-based live-fire drills, weapon familiarization and proficiency, and defensive operations
- Enforced standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to improve operational security, weapons maintenance, and mission preparedness, minimizing risk factors and enhancing overall team performance
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Battalion Armorer
United States Navy
12.2016 - 10.2021
- Managed and maintained accountability of over $7.7 million in weapons, optics, and tactical gear across multiple TOAs, ensuring operational readiness in high-threat environments
- Conducted 1,521 routine and emergency inspections, preventive maintenance, and rapid field repairs of small arms and crew-served weapons to maintain peak combat effectiveness
- Oversaw arms room operations, issuing and receiving 907 weapons and ammunition under strict security measures, preventing loss or compromise of critical assets
- Conducted high-level security audits and quarterly physical security inspections, identifying and correcting vulnerabilities to maintain compliance with NECC and DoD regulations
Battalion Range Coach
United States Navy
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Conducted marksmanship qualification courses, ensuring all personnel met or exceeded standards in rifle and pistol proficiency successfully aiding in qualifying 580 personnel in Category 1 basic marksmanship and 360 personnel in Category 3 advanced marksmanship and tactics
- Evaluated shooter performance, diagnosing deficiencies and providing targeted coaching to improve accuracy, reaction speed, and battlefield awareness
- Enforced range safety protocols, conducted pre- and post-fire inspections, and ensured range compliance with DoD and NECC standards
Education
CONTACTS
Skills
- High-Risk Security Operations & Tactical Response
- Weapons & Armory Management
- Threat & Risk Assessment
- Force Protection & Counter-Surveillance
- Logistics Coordination & Equipment Maintenance
- Firearms Instruction & Marksmanship
- Range Operations & Live-Fire Training
- Personnel Leadership & Training Development
Certification
- Security Clearance: Secret [Active]
- NECC Armorer Certification
- Range Coach Qualification
- Small Arms & Crew-Served Weapons Maintenance
- Fire Team Leader Qualification
- Hazardous Material Control and Management (HMC&M) Technician Course (NEC 830A)
- Safety Programs Afloat (SPA) Course (NEC 825A)
- 3M 304 LCPO/DIVO
- 3M 305 Departmental Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) Assistant
Training & Additional Skills
- Expertise in handling and maintaining various firearm systems, including M4 rifles, M203 grenade launchers, M9 pistols, M240 machine guns, M2 heavy machine guns, MK19 grenade launchers, M500 shotguns, and advanced optics. Familiar with MK44 Miniguns, M107 .50 Sniper rifles, MK14 Enhanced Battle Rifle, MK48 machine gun, and MP5-N.
- Adept at coordinating logistics, equipment maintenance, and operational readiness assessments to ensure mission success in dynamic environments.
- Extensive experience in electronic security systems, access control, and defensive facility planning.
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish; capable of effective communication in diverse operational environments, including multinational teams and foreign deployments.
Timeline
Command Maintenance & Compliance Manager
United States Navy
10.2021 - Current
Air Deployable Detachment Training Officer
United States Navy
03.2019 - 10.2021
Battalion Range Coach
United States Navy
09.2017 - 07.2020
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Battalion Armorer
United States Navy
12.2016 - 10.2021
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