Technical Writer at Action Target

February 2013 – September 2013

Project Contractor: Technical Writer
Action Target: Provo, UT

Served as lead technical writer for military installation and operation of stationary and rail-based mechanical shooting range equipment, from hand carry to tank-sized devices. These guides were accurate for use on base or in field staged situations.

Ensured compliance with complex government documentation guidelines.
Managed all device setup, installation, and operation manuals. Included custom graphics using edited CAD images, edited photographs, or screen shots.
Interviewed engineers and installers regarding known issues of devices. Created standardized troubleshooting methods for common problems in a flow chart layout.
Researched and developed an operation manual and a user guide for a new Range Control Software. These described all features, functions, installation, and standard use instructions.

Samples:

Excerpts from the Moving Infantry Target – Portable (MITP)
Installation and Operations Manual

Table of Contents and Troubleshooting