MSG Gene Potocki

Army | Infantry Senior Sergeant

Dates of Service: Jul 1978 - Sep 1999

RETIRED

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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

Senior Military Instructor (SMI)

USACC, TRADOC | Edinboro, PA

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

Long Range Surveillance Detachment Sergeant

1st ID, III Corps, FORSCOM | Fort Riley, KS

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

Weapons Platoon Sergeant

B Co, 3rd BN, 75th Ranger RGT, USASOC | Fort Moore, GA

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

Combat Observation Laser Team (COLT) member

3rd BN, 75th Ranger RGT, USASOC | Fort Moore, GA

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.

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