Patrick G Boren
Fredericksburg
Summary
EOD Triage Technician with a robust background in EOD operations, training, and intelligence management. Adept at developing EOD training programs that improve team performance and safety compliance. Extensive experience conducting high-risk operations and supporting security initiatives for sensitive locations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
EOD Triage Technician
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Corporation
Indian Head, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained technical equipment and systems to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Utilized X-ray, XRF, and Gemini tools to collect raw data from captured foreign materials for analysis.
- Verified all materials received to lab for explosive and chemical safety compliance.
- Conducted training sessions for over 400 students, totaling more than 1,000 hours, on critical operational instruction.
- Provided training and support to new staff on technical operations and safety protocols.
- Actively built curriculum and taught EOD/Exploitation courses to partners.
EOD Team Leader
U.S. Army, 53d Ordnance (OD) Company (CO) EOD
Yakima, USA
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated and executed response missions in Burkina Faso and Afghanistan focusing on IEDs, evidence gathering, personnel recovery, embassy support, and security, enhancing mission effectiveness.
- While in Burkina Faso identified and collected valuable evidence from an IED that directly influenced NATO intel and reports.
- Developed and implemented CIED training programs for Burkinabe personnel, establishing a partner force EOD school that trained over 100 personnel on current enemy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and conducted After Action Reviews (AARs) to optimize training outcomes.
- Trained Burkinabe EOD on gear sets, ECM, hand-held metal detectors, incident response, demolition procedures, and render-safe techniques, improving local operational readiness.
- Trained incoming EOD teams on changes and layout of the AO and their area of responsibility and what it would entail.
- Participated in and completed SST and Sage Eagle to prepare for SOF support.
- Supervised security checkpoints to search vehicles, X-ray packages, and clear personnel for entry to highly sensitive areas for the United States Secret Service.
- Oversaw a weekly work schedule exceeding 40 hours to ensure operational coverage.
- Left the service as a Staff Sergeant (E-6)
Education
Post Blast/HME -
FBI
09-2024
Document and Media Exploitation Course -
Florida International University
Miami, FL08-2024
M4, M9, M17, Glock 17, Glock 19 Weapon Qualification -
JBLM, WA01-2023
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Responder Course; Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER); FirstDefender RM/RMX and TruDefender FT/FTX Chemical Identification Systems
JBLM, WA01-2023
Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) -
YAKIMA, WA01-2021
EOD Tactical Training (ATS 110) -
JBLM, WA01-2020
Tactical Past Blast Analysis -
YAKIMA, WA01-2020
Basic Leader Course (BLC) -
JBLM, WA01-2020
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (MOS 89D) (Phase 2) (Class 18-170S) -
NAVSCOLEOD
EGLIN AFB, FL01-2020
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist (Phase 1) (Class 027-17) -
US Army Training Command
FORT LEE, VA01-2018
Skills
- EOD expertise
- EOD and counter-IED operations
- Counter-IED advisory
- EOD team leadership
- Explosive safety
- Training development and facilitation
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Technical training
- Intelligence operations management
- Intelligence analysis techniques
- Data collection
Timeline
EOD Triage Technician
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Corporation
07.2024 - Current
EOD Team Leader
U.S. Army, 53d Ordnance (OD) Company (CO) EOD
11.2021 - 10.2023
Document and Media Exploitation Course -
Florida International University
M4, M9, M17, Glock 17, Glock 19 Weapon Qualification -
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Responder Course; Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER); FirstDefender RM/RMX and TruDefender FT/FTX Chemical Identification Systems
Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) -
EOD Tactical Training (ATS 110) -
Tactical Past Blast Analysis -
Basic Leader Course (BLC) -
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (MOS 89D) (Phase 2) (Class 18-170S) -
NAVSCOLEOD
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist (Phase 1) (Class 027-17) -
US Army Training Command
Post Blast/HME -
FBI
Locations
- JBLM, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
- Yakima, Yakima, WA
- Eglin AFB, Eglin Air Force Base, FL
- Fort Lee, Fort Lee, VA
- Burkina Faso
- Niger
- Afghanistan
- Philippines
Security Clearance
TS/SCI
Tools And Equipment
- Qinetiq Talon Remotely Operated Vehicle
- Endeavor Robotics iRobot 510 Packbot, SUGV, and FIRSTLOOK, Multi-Mission Robot Systems
- Med-Eng EOD-9 Bomb Suit
- Percussion-Actuated Neutralizer (PAN) Disruptor
- ScanX Scout Digital Imaging System-ICOR Technology X-Ray System
- HAL Vehicle Access Kit-Med-Eng
- Remote Hook and Line Kit
- Novo Systems Goldie Wire Detector
- Vallon, Minehound VMR2 Dual Sensor Mine Detector
- Vallon VMC1 Compact Metal Detector
- AN/PSS-14 Mine Detector
- Multiple Firing Devices Including HB-SBS Blasting Machine and Non-Electric Initiator
- Joint EOD Rapid Response Vehicle (JERRV), Multiple HMMWV Variant with Trailer, Multiple FMV Variant with Trailer, Multiple Forklift/RTFL Variants
- Electronics and Diagnostics Equipment
- Smart Ray Vision (SRV) X-ray system
- CEIA mine detector
- Novo X-ray systems
Education
High School Diploma