Frank Tarlecki

CWO2 Francis T. Tarlecki, CEC, USNR 

OIF Assignment: G-8 Facilities Officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) (Fwd) 

Civilian Education: Associate Degree (Physical Science Major) 

Montgomery County Community College 

Diploma in Industrial Electricity (31 semester hours) and a 

Certificate in Industrial Electronics (16 semester hours) from Spring Garden College 

Construction Law, Construction Estimating and Electrical Grounding from Penn State (11 Continuing Education Units) 

Temple University Engineering Technology Major (113 semester hours) 

Completion of Commonwealth of PA Journeyman Electrician Apprenticeship 

Master Electrician Licenses in Lower Merion, Norristown, Radnor, West Chester, etc. 

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor 

Commonwealth of PA Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician #075040 

Commonwealth of PA Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Systems Operator C3 #S12222 

Commonwealth of PA Department of Environmental Protection Water System Operator C1&Sub: B,E,11,12,13,14 #W13940 

Class A Commercial Drivers License with Tank/Hazmat and Dbl./Tpl. trailers 

Gas Free Engineering Technician 

OSHA Confined Space Supervisor 

OSHA Construction Safety Standards 

OSHA Requirements for High and Medium Voltage Electrical Sys 

EPA Hazardous Materials First Responder 

Designated Lockout / Tagout Official 

Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification 

Military Education: DCO, Pensacola, FL Aug 2005 

CB Basic, Port Hueneme, CA Sep 2005 

CB Ops, Gulfport, MS January 2006 

CON 100 Acquisition Contracts, May 2005 

Planning And Estimating SCBT 403.1 Training 

Certified Crane Load Test Director 

Certified Crane Electrician, Crane Electrical Inspector, Crane Class 3 Safety Instructor 

Sergeant Test Equipment Repair 121-21T20, U.S. Army Missile & Munitions School 

Satellite Communication Earth Station Operation 

Capital Institute of Technology/American Satellite Company 

DC Testing of Power Apparatus, Biddle Technical School 

Basic Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 

Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems 

Using and Maintaining Transformers (control circuits) 

Reciprocating Refrigeration Systems 

Heating and Maintenance (basic, intermediate, advanced) 

Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems 

Troubleshooting Refrigeration Systems 

Naval Facilities Engineering Command 

Pneumatic Comfort Controls, Principles, Operation and Application, Honeywell 

Electrical Inspection, Northern Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command 

Basic Supervisor Training and Electronics 

EPA/OSHA Asbestos Abatement Operations & Maintenance Course 

Navy Safety Supervisor Course 

Navy Subject Matter Instructor Course 

Navy Training Petty Officer Course 

Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series (all 24 modules) 

Construction Quality Management for Contractors 

Billets/Deployments: 

10/2005 – 09/2009 NR NMCB 21 Retired 

04/2005 – 10/2005 NR NAS KEFLAVIK 0293 APWO 

06/1998 – 04/2005 NR NAS KEFLAVIK 0393 LCPO PW 

08/1990 – 06/1998 NR NAS KEFLAVIK 0293 LPO PW 

09/1973 – 09/1975 US ARMY Previous Assignment 

Foreign Language: None 

Hobbies: Karate and Golf 

In Zone: Commissioned 1 April 2005 

Married: Yes, Beth Tarlecki. 4 children: 

While serving in Iraq as the Facilities Officer for the I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward stationed at Fallujah. I had to use my knowledge and skill to keep the men in my command out of harm’s way as well as those of Iraqi Security Forces. I had to make sure the objectives were understandable to all, including Foreign Nationals. I had to supervise the overall objectives and resources available to complete the objectives, while observing the rules of engagement… I was responsible for planning and writing the scope of work for the assignments. I conducted facilities and engineering assessments for POE Waleed, POE Trebil, Joint Boarder Coordination Center Ar Rutbah, Camp Hit, Camp Ramadi, and Camp Snake Pit. I developed the scopes of work and bill of materials and cost estimates for essential life safety and life support improvement projects in direct support of RCT 7. I also supported the Iraqi Support Force mission by conducting an assessment of the Iraqi Army Camps. I kept the Chain of Command informed of progress and potentially dangerous security matters. I supervised policies that were applicable to different nationalities and stated them in general terms so that all could understand, without question. I had to use initiative to develop new methods, criteria, and propose new ways of looking at projects, while using the material available. This work involved solving critical problems and providing expertise to assist project execution. My duties required me to try many new and different processes and methods, sometimes changing by the hour. I had to balance mission security with the scope of work. The work required originating new techniques and developing new ways to quantify the information. I had contacts with Iraqi contractors, and foreign national contractors, and my purpose was to influence and motivate them to work and get the job done according to the specifications and scope of work with minimal loss of life. I had to travel by convoy and air to do site visits, this required risks and danger that required special safety precautions. I am thankful that I had the honor and privilege of serving in Iraq with so many patriots assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward. 

Frank Tarlecki 

(CWO2 US NAVY SEABEE RET)