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SGT Russell Colburn

Army | Indirect Fire Infantryman (Mortarman)

Dates of Service: Jun 1974 - Jun 1978

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Military Experiences

Nov 2003 - Oct 2005

FIST Chief

1-185 AR BN, 81st BCT, Washington ARNG, MILPAC Region VI | Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA

FIST Chief for Alpha CO. A Provisional Infantry Unit at the time

Nov 1985 - Nov 1986

Mortar Instructor

104Th DIV TNG. | Fort Lawton

Mortar Instruction to new Soldiers in Infantry AIT.

Nov 1982 - Dec 1983

81 MM Fire Direction Center Chief (FDC)

A Co, 4-6 IN, BBDE | Berlin, Germany

Jun 1981 - Nov 1982

Squad Leader

A Co, 4-6 IN, BBDE | Berlin, Germany

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Deployments

(1 year, 1 month)

Mar 2004 - Mar 2005

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

FIST Chief for a Provisional Infantry Company first deployed at FOB Kalsu, and later at ASA Anaconda

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Oct 1982 - Nov 1983

Senior Leaders Course (SLC formerly ANCOC)

Jul 1982 - Aug 1982

Advanced Leaders Course (ALC formerly BNCOC)

Aug 1976 - Sep 1976

Basic Leaders Course (BLC formerly WLC PLDC)

Aug 1974 - Oct 1974

Infantry AIT (11C)

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Aug 1986

Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC)

Jun 1974 - Aug 1974

BCT

Additional Specialization(s)

1986

11B: Infantryman

1978

13F: Fire Support Specialist

1974

11C: Indirect Fire Infantryman

Security Clearance

Secret

Academic Degrees

1984 - 1986

Shoreline Community College

Associate Degree, Criminal Justice