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    1959 North 1450 EastProvo, UT 84604

    [email protected]@yahoo.com(760) 638-3554

    Firas Ali Aneed AL Ebadi

    Objective Seeking a career providing training in Iraqi Arabic and cultural trainingfor Security Company or Agency preferably as a member of a PersonalSecurity Detachment. My intention is to provide the maximum amount ofcombat relevant training for personal entering combat zones. I amtechnically and tactically proficient in this area having served with USforces in Iraq for six years and receiving many commendations duringthis service. I am also available for a position as an English-ArabicInterpreter.

    Experience

    September 2009 Present

    Working and studying English language and writing book on myexperiences as an Iraqi national interpreter with US forces.

    April 2009 August 2009

    Interpreter training at Ft. Jackson, SC. Obtained proficiency scoreof 86 on Army ECL.

    December 2008 April 2009

    Working and studying English language and writing book on myexperiences as an Iraqi national interpreter with US forces.

    November 2007 November 2008 4-64, FOB Falcon, Iraq

    US Army Interpreterand Advisor Provided Iraqi Arabic Language and cultural training for soldiers.

    4-64 MiTT team translator working with the Iraqi Security Forcessharing the Area of Operation of the 4-64 Armor.

    4-64 Bravo Company played an integral part in helping CoalitionForces incorporate Iraqi Army into their combat patrols in Saydiyah

    Iraq. Helped Coalition Forces work with city council members, IraqiArmy Officers, and Iraqi National Police to integrate Shiite and Sunniinto a local volunteer security force.

    Help head the screening, processing, and training of more than300 local security volunteers.

    Aided the commander and Platoon leaders in working with the citycouncil to secure contracts necessary to restore electricity, sewage,and clean-up trash in vital areas of Baghdad.

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    Provided nutritional and fitness advice to more than 100 soldiersduring intense combat patrol cycles.

    October 2007 November 2007 C 1-18 IN, 2 BDE, 1 ID, FOBFalcon, Iraq

    US Army Interpreterand Advisor Advised US forces on present situation upon arrival to new unit.

    Introduced US forces to Iraqi customs and weapons.

    Participated in joint operations with US and Iraqi National Policeforces; conducting joint combat patrols, raids, and Traffic ControlPoints.

    Translated significant documents for US forces on numerousoccasions.

    July 2007 October 2007 TMG, Baghdad, Iraq

    Assistant Team Leader and Interpreter

    Interpreter and Driver in all American camps in Iraq.

    April 2007 July 2007 10th group special forces

    FLE team support battalion Interpreter and advisor & operator

    Duties in over all Iraq against terrorists (Al Qaeda) and militia ofAlmehdi army.

    Trained on all kinds of weapons including pistols, rifles..etc

    March 2007 April 2007 C 1-18 IN, 2 BDE, 1 ID, FOB Falcon, Iraq

    US Army Interpreterand Advisor Translated significant documents for US forces on numerousoccasions.

    Trained US combat teams in Iraqi customs and weapons.

    Advised US forces on present situation upon arrival of new unit.

    Participated in joint operations with US and Iraqi National Policeforces; conducting joint combat patrols, raids, and Traffic ControlPoints.

    Assisted to negotiate multiple international contracts worth overtwo million dollars

    March 2006 February 2007 3/1-6 MiTT IAG, Camp Justice, Iraq

    US Military Transitional Team Interpreter and Advisor

    Introduced US combat teams in Iraqi customs and weapons.

    Advised US forces on present situation upon arrival to new unit.

    Gathered intelligence within the battalion area of operation onterrorist cells and activities of anti-coalition forces.

    Participated in joint operations with U.S. and Iraqi Army forces;conducting presence patrols, Traffic Control Point (TCP) security

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    and numerous raids.

    Influenced local businesses to donate much needed supplies forthe people of the displacement camps during joint operationsSandman Cares.

    September 2005 March 2006 1-71 CAV(RSTA), Camp Justice, Iraq

    US Military Transitional Team Interpreter and Advisor

    Trained US forces in Iraqi customs and weapons.

    Advised US forces on present situation upon arrival to new unit.

    Consultant for the placement of barriers during the IraqiConstitutional Referendum.

    June 2005 September 2005 2-156 IN (M), Camp Justice, Iraq

    US Military Transitional Team Interpreter

    Aided US forces in training the Iraqi Army.

    Gained extensive knowledge in Iraqi Security Forces organization.

    Facilitated the acquisition of Intelligence between both US and IAforces.

    April 2005 June 2005 256 BCT PSYOPS, Camp Liberty, Iraq

    US Army Interpreter

    Assisted Psychological Operations Specialists in developingPSYOP material by portraying the mood of the local populace in orderfor them to develop an operational focus.

    Assisted PSYOPS by using Public Address systems in order todeliver the PSYOP message.

    February 2005 March 2005 1-11 ACR, Camp Taji, IraqUS Army Interpreter

    Actively participated in full combat operations including raids,combat presence patrols both mounted and dismounted. Gainedcontact with terrorists on multiple occasions.

    February 2004 February 2005 3-153 IN, FOB Gunslinger, Iraq

    US Army Interpreter

    Provided Iraqi Arabic Language and cultural training for soldiers.

    Actively participated in full combat operations including raids,combat presence patrols both mounted and dismounted. Gained

    contact with terrorists on multiple occasions. Worked with ODA team and was trained with assault weapons,crew served weapons, indirect fire weapons, pistols, knives, firediscipline, swimming, camouflaging, sniper operations, and demolitiontechniques.

    Conducted reconnaissance in civilian clothing using GPS anddigital cameras.

    Weight Trainer for Unit soldiers

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    April 2003 January 2004 2-3 FA, Adhamiya Palace, Iraq

    Actively participated in full combat operations including raids,combat presence patrols both mounted and dismounted. Gainedcontact with terrorists on multiple occasions.

    Conducted reconnaissance in civilian clothing using GPS and

    digital cameras.

    Weight Trainer for Unit soldiers

    19982002 Hassan Alwan Al Zoubaydi, Baghdad, Iraq

    Personal Body Guard

    Provided personal protection and transportation.

    Provided protection for his family and dwelling.

    Education 2009 US Army ESL Training, Ft Jackson, SC

    ESL Certificate with score of 86

    1998-2002 Al Rafidain University, Baghdad, Iraq

    Studied Operations Research for 3 years.

    Wish to continue in order to obtain degree once peace is restored,on a part time basis if need be.

    1994-1998 Al Mansour High School, Baghdad, Iraq

    Attained High School Diploma

    Electronics technician training program certificate

    Interests Body building, Judo, poetry, swimming, computers and internet