Jacob Corcoran
DeRidder
Summary
Accomplished and highly disciplined military professional with 20 years of service in the U.S. Army. Proven expertise in leadership, logistics, operations, training, and security. Adept at managing personnel, equipment, and high-value assets in complex environments. Extensive experience in training and mentoring soldiers, planning and executing large-scale operations, and ensuring mission readiness. Active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2005 - 10.2025
Professional Experience
U.S. Army | Various Locations
Infantry First Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, and Operations NCO
2005 - 2025
- Led and managed teams ranging from 7 to 260 personnel in high-intensity environments, including combat and training operations.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated soldiers in weapons marksmanship, tactics, physical fitness, and leadership development.
- Managed accountability, maintenance, and security of military equipment and vehicles valued at over $100 million.
- Served as an Assistant Operations Sergeant, overseeing battalion-level training, logistics, and mission execution.
- Coordinated base defense systems, liaising with 47 units and contractors to consolidate and reorganize critical security infrastructure.
- Led the integration of advanced Air Defense Artillery systems into a Joint Operations Center, enhancing strategic response capabilities.
- Planned and executed over 63 Joint Operations Center exercises, developing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for real-world applications.
- Instructed 189 soldiers in Cold Weather Indoctrination Courses (CWIC) Levels I and II, ensuring operational readiness in extreme environments.
Drill Sergeant | U.S. Army Basic Combat Training | Fort Moore, GA
2016 - 2019
- Trained over 1,000 civilians to become U.S. Army soldiers, ensuring discipline, combat readiness, and adherence to Army Values.
- Supervised and mentored Drill Sergeants, ensuring effective training delivery and compliance with TRADOC standards.
- Designed and implemented character development programs, reinforcing professionalism and ethical conduct.
Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) | U.S. Army Training & Evaluation Command | Fort Johnson, LA
2022 - 2025
- Served as a lead planner for multinational training exercises, including CJTF-OIR Aerial Reaction Force Exercise (ARFEX).
- Provided professional development to Senior NCOs and Officers, enhancing their tactical proficiency and leadership skills.
- Instructed and assessed units in combat readiness, facilitating improvement in operational execution.
Education
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXGED -
Billings Education Center
Billings, MTSkills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Security & Risk Assessment
- Crisis Response & Conflict Resolution
- Operations Planning & Execution
- Tactical & Strategic Decision Making
- Training & Professional Development
- Equipment & Asset Management
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Certification
- Small Arms Master Gunner 2008
- Basic Leaders Course(BLC) 2009
- Advanced Leaders Course(ALC) 2012
- Cold Weather Indoctrination Course(CWIC) Instructor 2013
- Master Resilience Trainer Course(MRT) 2015
- Drill Sergeant Academy 2016
- Maneuver Senior Leaders Course(MSLC) 2019
- Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response & Prevention(SHARP) 2021
- Observer/Coach & Trainer Academy(OC/T) 2022
Timeline
Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2005 - 10.2025
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
Central Texas College
GED -
Billings Education Center
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