Jacob Wightman
Clarksville
Summary
As a non-commissioned officer I am an adept Combat Engineer from the United States Army, specializing in logistics management and urban warfare tactics. Demonstrated excellence in leading complex construction projects and route clearance operations, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Proven ability to train teams, ensuring combat readiness and strategic success. Skilled in tactical communications and demolitions, with a strong focus on achieving mission objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer (12B)
United States Army
Clarksville
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Led teams of engineers in constructing temporary shelters for troops in hostile environments.
- Participated in route clearance operations to detect and neutralize mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
- Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
- Trained in the use and maintenance of various firearms and explosive devices for combat readiness.
- Collaborated with other military units to coordinate engineering support and share intelligence.
- Prepared detailed reports and briefings on engineering project status and mission outcomes.
- Inspected and maintained combat engineering equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, cranes, graders, and dump trucks.
- Used visual methods and mine detectors to identify and locate mines, effectively detonating enemy threats.
- Constructed defensive positions such as mine fields and barbed wire entanglements.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of breaching operations against fortified positions.
- Acted as a liaison between military leadership and civilian authorities in operational areas.
- Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
- Constructed floating or fixed bridges to facilitate troop and equipment movement across water obstacles.
- Maintained records of all equipment used during missions including serial numbers and maintenance logs.
- Performed basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks for the maintenance of military facilities.
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units in combat training.
- Coordinated logistics for the transport of materials, equipment, and personnel in operational areas.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence and assess terrain for military operations.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08-2025
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Prince Frederick, MD05-2020
Skills
- Logistics management
- Urban warfare tactics
- Combat construction
- First aid administration
- Bridge construction
- Electrical systems maintenance
- Construction planning
- Field fortifications
- Intelligence gathering
- Demolitions expertise
- Minefield breaching
- Defensive structures
- Landmine detection
- Explosive ordnance disposal
- Route clearance operations
- Assault engineering
- Counter-iED techniques
- Tactical communications
Affiliations
- Routinely high Army Combat Fitness Test score (top 1% of the Army).
- 2023 Fort Campbell Heavyweight Champion in Boxing.
- Multi-winner of the 21st Brigade Engineer Battalion Hammer Event.
Accomplishments
- President and Dean's List at Southern New Hampshire University.
- 2 Army Achievement Awards.
- Army Accommodation Medal.
- Basic Leader Course at Fort Campbell, KY.
- I attended the Team Leader Academy in Europe.
- Promoted to Sergeant by the Army Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Picked among peers to attend the Sapper Leader Course in Fort Leonard Wood, MS.
- I graduated from Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, KY.
Certification
- U.S. Army Vehicle Operator's Identification.
- Pintle trailer qualified.
- Europe Drivers' Training
- DOD Security Clearance (Secret)
- Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025.
- Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training.
- Survive, Evade, Resist, and Escape Level A Qualified.
Employers Gain
- An adaptable engineer who has mastered engineering tasks while under high amounts of stress.
- An Engineer who has experience managing personnel based on talent and skill set.
- An engineer who learns the mission and makes the mission his responsibility until it is finished.
- A critical thinker that has the competencies needed to tackle any objective.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Combat Engineer (12B)
United States Army
08.2022 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
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