SGT Keith Payton

 Trained subordinates in multiple welding processes such as SMAW/GMAW/GTAW.
 Supervised, welded, inspected, installed, modified, and performed maintenance on metal body components, radiators, fuel tanks, hulls, and accessories of Army watercraft and amphibians.
 Created and implemented standard operating procedures that resulted in a maintenance flow that was easy to understand as well as productive.
 Designated as the HAZMAT Supervisor and coordinated the storage and disposal of all HAZMAT items.

 Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, materiel control, accounting and supply reports, while maintaining a 98% percent overall readiness.
 Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents.
 Responsible for the Dispatching of 100 vehicles.
 Emphasized safety awareness resulted in zero accidents within my section during the Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08 deployment.
 Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in a combat zone.

I was in an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Maintenance plt, as an 0411