Michael Oswalt

Military Service:

• Rank: Corporal

  Branch/Position: Marine Corps

  Occupation: 0331 - Machine Gunner

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  • Supervised and trained a weapons platoon team in mounted and dismounted infantry tactics, with emphasis on heavy weapons systems, convoy operations, and mission rehearsal protocols
  • Led tactical vehicle operations during field exercises, ensuring safe movement, equipment accountability, and coordination with dismounted units under simulated combat conditions
  • Executed operational planning for training exercises, including route reconnaissance, force protection strategies, and communication protocols in support of platoon objectives
  • Made split-second decisions during mounted maneuver drills, responding to simulated threats, route changes, or equipment failures to safeguard personnel and ensure continuity in dynamic environments
  • Enforced safety protocols during live-fire ranges, simulated combat drills, and movement operations—minimizing risk while enhancing unit preparedness
  • Coordinated with platoon leadership to implement training schedules, field exercises, and readiness checks—ensuring alignment with unit objectives
  • Exercised decisive judgment in time-sensitive training scenarios, making rapid adjustments to maneuver plans, fire team spacing, or casualty simulations to maintain safety and achieve training objectives under pressure
    

Education:

• Hayfield Secondary

  High School

  Period: October 2026

• Northern Virginia Community College

  Associate's Degree – Politcal Science

  Period: October 2026 - present