Robert Dietrich

Military Service:

• Rank: Seaman

  Branch/Position: Navy

  Period: August 2017 - June 2019

  Security Clearance: Confidential Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Ship Handling & Navigation Support

  Drive and steer ships (helmsman duties).

  Handle small boats and assist in mooring, anchoring, and towing operations.

  Deck Operations

  Oversee the raising/lowering of anchors.

  Operate cranes, winches, and other deck equipment.

  Handle lines, cables, and rigging.

  Seamanship & Maintenance

  Keep the ship in good shape (painting, cleaning, repairing).

  Maintain deck equipment and small arms.

  Handle cargo loading/unloading.

  Supervision & Training

  Lead work crews, especially junior Sailors.

  Train others in seamanship, survival, and damage control.

  Special Duties

  Operate underway replenishment (UNREP) rigs.

  Conduct search-and-rescue swimmer ops (if qualified).

  Serve as lookout, messenger, or master-at-arms (shipboard law enforcement).

Work history:

• Job Title: US Navy

  Company: US Navy

  Period: August 2019 - June 2019

  Role Description:

  Sea Control – Making sure the U.S. and its allies can move freely across the oceans, while denying that freedom to adversaries.

  Power Projection – Using ships, aircraft, submarines, and Marines to strike targets, deploy forces, and influence events on land from the sea.

  Deterrence – Operating ballistic missile submarines (part of America’s nuclear triad) to deter nuclear threats.

  Maritime Security – Fighting piracy, trafficking, terrorism, and protecting trade routes.

  Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief – Delivering aid, evacuating civilians, and providing medical support after natural disasters.

Education:

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor's Degree

  Period: January 2020 - January 2024