Andrew Veal

Special Operators Transition Foundation Fellow || Green Beret || Marine Officer || University of Tennessee Alumni

Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

About

Experience

  • 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - US Army (5 yrs 7 mos)
    • Special Forces Detachment Communications Sergeant
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Special Forces Qualification Course Student
      Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

  • Special Forces Candidate at North Carolina National Guard
    Jun 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Analyst, TLS Program at Quantico Tactical
    Dec 2019 - Sep 2020 · 10 mos

  • United States Marine Corps (Full-time · 4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Battalion Operations Planner
      Feb 2019 - May 2019 · 4 mos

      Coordinated and managed seven training operations for an organization of 1,000 Marines- certifying the battalion in mandatory tasks directed by headquarters prior to overseas work. Compiled data from ten functional support shops and subordinate executing agencies to develop comprehensive information briefs for the Battalion Commander. Received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for excellence in leadership.

    • Company Executive Officer
      Aug 2018 - Feb 2019 · 7 mos

      Planned and supervised the administrative and logistical requirements for a Company of 200 Marines through eight deployment-certifying training exercises across three different states, increasing the effectiveness of the organization through 2,500 hours of measurable, realistic training. Responsible for the daily operations, resourcing, and representation of the company. Accountable for $7 million dollars of equipment and its allocation to each section. Officer in Charge of the company’s support team- directing and managing the administrative, intelligence, operations, logistics, communications, medical, and external agency support functions which enabled the company’s success.

    • Infantry Platoon Commander
      May 2015 - Aug 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      Led and trained a team of 72 Marines, providing six critical and unique skill sets vital to the successful operation of the company. Responsible for the well-being and career progression of those under my charge. Accountable for $3 million dollars of equipment. Proven success as a leader with two overseas rotations and adaptive managerial experience.