David Kenealy

Highly experienced and adaptable ex-British Army soldier with a proven operational track record in hostile environments including Mali, Kenya, and Afghanistan. Skilled in mounted and dismounted patrols, long-range reconnaissance, fire mission coordination, and mentoring foreign forces. Adept at working with multinational coalitions under UN and UK mandates.

Strong leadership background as a PNCO-qualified JNCO, with additional construction and security experience in Afghanistan as a Combat Engineer and PSD operator also experience with high profile clients as a PSD operator in Iraq. Ready to contribute to demanding security operations worldwide.

Light Cavalry Crewman at British Army – The Light Dragoons (2019-07 – 2025-05) Operational Deployments & Exercises:

• Op NEWCOMBE, Mali (Nov 2020 – Jul 2021): Long Range Reconnaissance Group (LRRG) 28-day field ops, trained Malian Army & Police, conducted dismounted patrols, VCPs, shuras with local leaders, and multinational operations with French, German, and Swedish units • Op HARAKA SPEAR / STORM, Kenya (Oct–Dec 2023 / Feb–Apr 2024): Forward recce with Grenadier Guards, Vehicle Commander conducting combat patrols, SERE, fire missions & CCA coordination, intelligence gathering and long-duration OPs (4–8 days) • Op INTERFLEX, UK (May–Nov 2024): Trained Ukrainian military personnel in soldiering fundamentals, fieldcraft, urban warfare, and trench construction • PNCO Course (Apr–May 2023): Leadership training – Top third of 45 personnel • RAC Tech (May–Jul 2023): Skill at Arms qualification, range management (B, E, H & K), signals training, vehicle platform setup • Op WESSEX STORM / GALLOPING DRAGOON (2022): Open warfare & forest combat training, integrated arms coordination, medical serials, CBRN • Op WARFIGHTER (2021): Equipment testing (weapons, radios, vehicles) under realistic combat conditions Construction Superintendent / Combat Engineer at Dyncorp International (2009-05 – 2010-06) Oversaw security infrastructure construction for DOD & Afghan Police/Army • Managed subcontractors; conducted site assessments with PSD and personal armoured vehicle • Coordinated movement via road (PSD convoys) and air assets • Carried out perimeter construction, towers, and fortified buildings outside wire • Liaised with base commanders and wrote detailed operational reports Deputy Team Leader at Olive Group (2025-07 – 2026-03) Armed protection team deputy team leader of teams consisting of expats and Iraqi nationals • Multiple B6 armoured vehicle moves over a wide area of operations • Wide range of clients ranging from engineers to high profile persons • All routes planned by expats through different sources • Recce's and full reports from locations completed • Journey management forms and briefs to the clients • Multi scenario training planned and executed with the team Civil Engineer at J.K. Guest (2008-05 – 2009-04) Wastewater treatment projects; site supervision, structural works, substation builds Supervisor at Down To Earth Ltd (2006-01 – 2008-03) Domestic/residential groundwork and builds; managed small teams and met deadlines/KPIs Bricklayer / Site Supervisor at Wainhomes Ltd (2000-09 – 2005-12) Residential builds (2–6 bed); structural blockwork, foundation setting, blueprint reading

BTEC Close protection level 3

Emergency care first responder level 3