SFC Benjamin Harrison

SFC Benjamin Harrison

Dates of Service: no date specified
RETIRED
77% Complete
87 Contacts
Influence Score: 54,261
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Promotions

  • PVT Dec 95
  • PV2 Dec 96
  • PFC Feb 97
  • SPC Oct 00
  • SGT May 06
  • SSG Jul 10
  • SFC Mar 16

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Bio 

I have proudly served the US Army in both the RC and currently the RA for the past 18 years. I have served in many positions that have provided me the knowledge to counsel Soldiers and their families in career progression. I am proud to be an honest broker to my Soldiers and the eyes, ears, and even at times the heart beat of my unit.

Military Experiences

Sep 2016 - Present
716th MP
Career Counselor
Serving as a Career Counselor for the 716th Military Police Battalion.
Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
626th BSB
Career Counselor
Serves as the Battalion Career Counselor. Provides career guidance to Soldiers in 4 assigned Company's and 6 detached FSCs. Responsible for the training and mentorship of 10 Reenlistment NCOs. Primary advisor the Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major on all matter related to the Retention Program.
Jun 2012 - Aug 2015
HHC
Career Counselor
Served as the Career Counselor for the Hospital. Responsible for 380 Soldiers while being geographically displaced from the Brigade. In connection with my daily duties, I served as the Master Resilience Trainer for the subordinate detachments that did not have NCO to fill this gap. Additional duties include Hospital Motorcycle Mentor, Program Manager, and Alternate MRT.
May 2010 - Jun 2012
92nd MP
Career Counselor
Served as the Battalion Career Counselor, responsible for the career guidance of approximately 600 Soldiers. Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from January 2011 through December 2011. Conducted reenlistment ceremony's, MOS reclassifications, numerous counseling's, and Retention Program Management. Trained six company Reenlistment NCOs and provided the Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major with program updates, statistics, and way ahead for continuous mission accomplishment.

Deployments

(3 years, 5 months)
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Served as the Battalion Career Counselor. Responsible for counseling, reviewing eligibility and options, for Soldiers assigned and attached the Battalion. Provided mentorship and training to the 505th Zone Afghan Uniform Police Recruiter, promoted retention over recruiting to the 505th Zone AUP Commander.
Oct 2007 - Dec 2008
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Served as the Admin Operations NCO, supported the TOC and went on various mobility missions as needed. Provided administrative support to Soldiers geographically displaced. Also served as the units Reenlistment NCO.
Jan 2004 - Feb 2005
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Served as the general construction equipment operator for a vertical engineer platoon. Participated in multiple CLPs as a driver.

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications

2018

Apr 2013

Foreign Language Skills

None

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2010 - 2014

Grantham University

Associate Degree, Multi - Disciplinary Studies

Personal Information

Interests
Church logo ChurchLearning guitar.Touring
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