MSG Gene Potocki

MSG Gene Potocki

Dates of Service: Jul 1978 - Sep 1999
RETIRED
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Influence Score: 29,083
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Promotions

  • PVT Jul 78
  • PV2 Jul 78
  • PFC Jul 79
  • SPC May 80
  • SGT Jun 81
  • SSG Jul 87
  • SFC Dec 92
  • MSG Aug 97

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Bio 

Currently work as an Instructor for Sua Sponte Combatives teaching a Martial Blade Concepts as a Study Group Leader (Associate Instructor)

Military Experiences

May 1995 - Sep 1999
USACC
Senior Military Instructor (SMI)
Primary Instructor for all MS III (junior's) cadets to prepare them for Advanced Camp and to become commissioned officers in the US Army. As cadre operations officer advised the senior cadet staff on all battalion operations, physical training, and leadership labs. Counseled and advise all cadets on professional, academic and personal maters. Appointed duties: Cadre operations officer, MS III Instructor, Ranger Challenge Advisor, Senior Leadership Assessment Program Evaluator
Apr 1993 - Apr 1995
1st ID
Long Range Surveillance Detachment Sergeant
D Co. 101 MI BN (LRSD) Detachment Sergeant of a long range surveillance detachment consisting of 53 soldiers in a Military Intelligence Battalion with a world wide capability; responsible for the planning and execution of long range surveillance team missions and unit's individual training program. Assisted the Commander on collective training and all aspects of the unit's daily duites. Conducted several JTF-6 Counter Narcotics missions along the Southwest border region.
Apr 1991 - Apr 1993
B Co
Weapons Platoon Sergeant
Primary Supervisor and trainer for an Airborne Ranger Weapons Platoon (Snipers, Mortars, and Anti-Tank) with the mission of conducting special military operations in support of US policy and objectives. Responsible for the overall health and welfare of each soldier to include physical, technical, and tactical training; ensure maintenance of assigned TO&E equipment to ensure mission readiness for world wide no-notice deployments. Additional duties: Jumpmaster, Drop Zone Support Team Leader
Oct 1987 - Apr 1993
3rd BN
Combat Observation Laser Team (COLT) member
The Combat Observation and Lasing Team (COLT) is a high-technology, deeply inserted, spotting/reconnaissance team called on to maximize the use of GPS guided munitions.

Deployments

(6 years, 7 months)
Jan 1995 - Feb 1995
California
JTF-6 025-95 Southwest Border Region (Counter-Narcotics)
Mar 1994 - Jun 1994
Arizona
JTF-6 370-94 Southwest Border Region Counter- Narcotics)
Nov 1994 - Dec 1994
Oklahoma
Operation "Center Stage" (DOD/DARPA)
Jan 1994
Louisiana
Operation "Falcon Ranger" JRTC Rotation 94-3 101 MI BN, 1st Inf Div support to the 75th Ranger Regiment.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Jun 1985 - Sep 1985

Mar 1984

Battalion Training Management System

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jun 1995 - Aug 1995

Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) Teacher, Assessor, Coach (TAC)

Nov 1992 - Dec 1992

Aug 1992

Scout Sniper Skills Enhancement Course

Certifications

Mar 2014

National Hospitality Operations Security Techniques

Nov 2013

Associate Instructor (Level 1) Krav Maga

Sep 2006

Front Sight 4-Day Defensive Handgun

Jun 2005

Tier One (Master Level) Defensive Tactics / Combatives Instructor

Foreign Language Skills

1979

Italian (1/1)

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret

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