SGT Bradley Haldeman

Army | Cannon Crewmember

Dates of Service: 1982 - 1999

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BMT, Lackland AFB, Sq. 3707,Flight 630, Jul ‘82 Security Specialist Course, Lackland AFB.Sep.’82,Machine Gunner Specialist Course,Oct. ‘82, ABGD Course,Lackland AFB Nov.’82. 86th Security Police Squadron,Ramstein AB,GE,Dec.'82-Dec.‘84,Malmstrom AFB,MT,Jan.‘85 – Jan.‘86,Dover AFB,DE,Jan.‘86 – March‘88,US Army NG,1/108th FA, Btry.C,Columbia,PA 89-‘90,US Army NG,1/108th FA,Det. 1, Columbia, PA '91/99

Military Experiences

1991 - 1999

Howitzer Gunner

1/108th FA, Btry. A, Det. 1 | Columbia, PA

Integral member of a crew that operates high technology cannon artillery weapon systems. Loads and fires howitzers. Sets fuse and charge on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles. Uses computer generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing. Employs rifles, machine guns, and grenade and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations. Drives and operates heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles. Transports and manages artillery ammunition. Participates in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation. Operates in reduced visibility environments with infrared and starlight enhanc ing night vision devices and other equipment. Coordinates move ment into position. Camouflages position area. Communicates using voice and digital wire and radio equipment. Uses critical combat survival skills to operate in a hostile environment. Maintains opera tional readiness of vehicles and equipment. Supervises handling, transportation, accountability, and distribution of ammunition. Assists section chief in supervision of howitzer operations, maintenance, and training. Lays weapon for direction, conducts bore sighting and basic periodic tests. Supervises the operation, loading, and maintenance of the Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle.

1988 - 1989

Prime Mover Driver

1/108th FA, Btry. C | US Army National Guard, (Black Sheep), Columbia, PA

Transported 105MM howitzers, assistant gunner.

Jan 1986 - Mar 1988