SGT Eric von Wald

SGT Eric von Wald

Dates of Service: no date specified
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Promotions

  • PVT Sep 05
  • PV2 Mar 06
  • PFC Sep 06
  • SPC Aug 07
  • SGT May 08

Recent Activity  -

Military Experiences

Jan 2008 - May 2010
C Co
Platoon Forward Observer
Trained and accounted for 11 soldiers under my direct supervision. Performed airborne operational training with the exit of a high performance aircraft. Performed Joint Fires Observer training and certification. Deployed with my subordinates in which I a position as a truck commander and helped document and coordinate Public relations with the Iraqi Police. Coordinated maneuvers and fires with attack aviation, mortars, and artillery.
Mar 2006 - Jan 2008
D Co
Radio Telephone Operator
performed maintenance on and crewed available platoon HMMWV's, maintained and operated multiple secure radio platforms including SATCOM, and served as a gunner and dismount on the infantry line.

Deployments

(2 years, 4 months)
Dec 2008 - Nov 2009
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Operated as 3rd platoon forward observer/joint fires observer, TC, and interim platoon sergeant in the absence of the assigned platoon sergeant. Participated in hundreds of ground assault convoys, foot patrols, training of the Iraqi police, and maintenance of vehicles including Counter Counter Electronic Warfare (Duke, Warlock..etc).
Aug 2006 - Nov 2007
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Operated as HQ radio telephone operator. Participated in numerous ground patrol assaults, air assaults, and foot patrols. Conducted crater analysis, and conducted call for fire missions.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

Mar 2008 - Apr 2008

Feb 2006 - Mar 2006

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

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