CSM Mark Grumbach

CSM Mark Grumbach

Dates of Service: Nov 1983 - Nov 2015
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Promotions

  • PV2 Nov 83
  • PFC Dec 84
  • SPC Apr 85
  • SGT Jun 87
  • SSG Jul 91
  • SFC Oct 97
  • MSG Jul 02
  • CSM Nov 06

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Bio 

Mark W. Grumbach joined the US Army in November 1983 in Las Vegas Nevada. After completing Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC, he attended the Avionic Mechanics Course at Fort Gordon, GA where he was awarded the MOS of 35K (15N). CSM Grumbach has also been awarded the MOS’s of Aircraft Electrician (15F) and Aircraft Structural Repairer (15G) during his career. He has served multiple tours with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea; the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, KY.; the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Polk, LA.; the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii; US Army Recruiting Command w/ duty Las Vegas, NV.; the CDC and MTC for the ALSE, UH-1 and OH-58 Courses at Fort Rucker, AL.; the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, TX; and 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, TX.

Military Experiences

May 2014 - Nov 2015
127th ASB
Support Operations Sergeant Major
Support Operations Sergeant Major in a Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB); provided advice and counsel regarding potential situations, procedures, and practices affecting the health, welfare, morale, training, and conduct of over 650 Soldiers; provided oversight of combat service support operations and synchronized the execution of aviation and ground maintenance operations; manages logistical requirements in support of the CAB’s 3700 personnel, 110 aircraft, and over 500 wheeled vehicles and associated ground support equipment sets; monitors and enforces standards of discipline within the unit.
Sep 2011 - May 2014
2-501 GSAB
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major of a General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) consisting of 14 CH-47F, 13 UH-60L, and 12 HH-60L aircraft and 211 ground vehicles; serves as the principle advisor to the Battalion Commander on all aspects of enlisted matters pertaining to the health, welfare, morale, training, combat readiness and administrative actions of 620 Soldiers with 40 different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS’s); 496 Enlisted personnel, 79 Warrant Officers, and 45 Officers; assists the Battalion Commander in planning and evaluating the unit training to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and field manuals
Jul 2007 - Sep 2011
4-4 AV
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major of an AH-64D Apache Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB) and an Aviation Task Force consisting of AH-64D, CH-47F, HH-60L, and UH-60L aircraft and comprised of elements from 9 separate Battalions and 3 different CAB’s; principle advisor to the TF Commander on all aspects pertaining to the health, welfare, morale, training, combat readiness and administrative actions for 650 Soldiers with 40 Military Occupational Specialties (MOS’s); responsible for the professional development for 151 Non-Commissioned Officers and advises the TF Commander on professional developmental opportunities for 89 Warrant and 39 Commissioned Officers; assists the TF Commander in planning and evaluating the unit training to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and field manuals.
Mar 2007 - Jul 2007
404th ASB
Support Operations Sergeant Major
Operations Sergeant Major in a Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB); provided advice and counsel regarding potential situations, procedures, and practices affecting the health, welfare, morale, training, and conduct of over 800 Soldiers; provides oversight of combat service support operations and synchronizes the execution of aviation and ground maintenance operations; manages logistical requirements in support of the CAB’s 4000 personnel, 125 aircraft, and over 500 wheeled vehicles and associated ground support equipment sets; monitors and enforces standards of discipline within the unit.

Deployments

(4 years, 6 months)
Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Task Force Command Sergeant Major consisting of 622 Soldiers from 10 Companies; UH-60L Assault, HH-60L MEDEVAC, UH-60L Command/VIP, and CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopters. Redeployed 350 Soldiers and 17 Helicopters after mandated reduction in force. Remaining Soldiers and Equipment placed under 1-104th Attack/Reconnaissance Battalion.
Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Task Force Command Sergeant Major consisting of 750 Soldiers in 14 Companies from 9 separate Battalions and 3 different CAB’s, 85 Civilians, and 90 personnel from Air Force, Marine, and Navy contingents; consisting of AH-64D, CH-47D, CH-47F, CH-53E, HH-60L, and UH-60L aircraft; principle advisor to the TF Commander on all military issues.
Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Command Sergeant Major of an AH-64D Apache Attack Reconnaissance Battalion; advised Commander on all enlisted matters; responsible for the standards, discipline, readiness, training, morale, health, family welfare and administrative support for 455 Soldiers; responsible for professional development opportunities to develop future leaders.
Nov 2005 - Nov 2006
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Forward deployed First Sergeant for Command Aviation Company in the General Support Aviation Battalion consisting of 10 UH-60's and 5 wheeled vehicles; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, combat readiness and administrative actions for 45 Soldiers.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Ended in 2007

USAF Senior Leader Course (USASMA Credit)

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Ended in 1998

Ended in 1997

Ended in 1993

Army Recruiters Course

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

Ended in 1999

Adam Smith University

Bachelor's Degree, Aeronautical Electrical Engineering

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