Jim Bacevich

 

Firearms / Sniper Instructor

Jim served five years with the United States Army. Jim served as an operator in the Special Forces assigned as a 18C, Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, with the 7th Special Forces Group.

While serving with the 7th Special Forces Group he was deployed to Afghanistan where he conducted numerous real world operations. During his combat tour, he conducted training for the Special Forces of the United Arab Emirates in Urban Combat, Special Forces for the Army of Suriname, National Arrest Team, and the National Anti-Terror team, and the Surinamese Special Force Sniper Teams. His tour of duty ended and he left the United States Army with the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Awards and Recognition

Honorable Discharge
Bronze Star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2nd Award)
Army Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
Special Forces Tab
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Rifle and Pistol Badge
Parachutist Badge
Chilean Parachutist Badge
Letter of Appreciation from the Commander of the Armed Forces of Suriname
Letter of Appreciation from the US Ambassador to Suriname

Education:

Troy University B.S. Criminal Justice

Specialized Training:

Special Forces Qualification Course
Special Operations Target Interdiction Course
Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course
Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape
Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course
Warrior Leader Course
Basic Airborne Course
Basic Infantry Course