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Enlisted in the USAR as a 12B in 2004. Enlisted as RA in 2006 as a 13R. Duty stations: Korea, Ft Bragg, Ft Carson, and Ft Campbell. I have been deployed 5 times; once as a Combat Engineer, and three as a Radar Operator with the most recent being to Kuwait. In 2012, I was chosen to participate in an FSAT SAV in RC-S AFG to assess sensor assests. I left service in 2017.
Military Experiences
May 2015 - Feb 2017
Rear Detachment NCOIC
Served as a platoon Sergeant and Rear Detachment NCOIC. Served as the Battalion SME for CTA Radars.
Dec 2012 - May 2015
Platoon Sergeant
The TA platoon sergeant is the senior enlisted advisor to the platoon leader and must be prepared to assume the duties and responsibilities of the platoon leader in his absence. The platoon sergeant ensures that radar personnel are trained to perform all procedures used during combat operations. The platoon sergeant is responsible for the maintenance, logistics, and discipline of the platoon. The platoon sergeant works in close coordination with the platoon leader to ensure unity of effort. Other responsibilities consist of the following: Mentors and evaluates each radar senior FA NCO and section chief. Coordinates survey support for the platoon. Coordinates and recommends general position areas and search areas in accordance with the commander’s guidance and intent. Supervises maintenance and training of the WLR sections. Participates in the development of RDO. Maintains the target acquisition capabilities chart. Manages all administrative actions for the radar platoon in conjunction with the senior FA targeting NCO and section chief. Reconnoiters and selects the site for the radars. Prepares and maintains accountability charts for all essential repair parts stockage list. Coordinates higher level maintenance for unserviceable equipment
Sep 2007 - Nov 2012
Senior Radar Operator
The senior radar operator performs the duties of the section chief when he is absent and also performs these additional duties: Operates and supervises the operation of the radar set. Assists in the emplacement and concealment of the radar position. Assists the section chief in all of his duties. Provides technical guidance to radar operators. Troubleshoots, adjusts, aligns, and repairs using built-in-test routines, measurement, and diagnostic equipment authorized by the maintenance allocation chart. Uses fault-isolation-test, replaces cards, modules, components, and selected parts.
Sep 2006 - Sep 2007
Senior Radar Operator
The senior radar operator performs the duties of the section chief when he is absent and also performs these additional duties: Operates and supervises the operation of the radar set. Assists in the emplacement and concealment of the radar position. Assists the section chief in all of his duties. Provides technical guidance to radar operators. Troubleshoots, adjusts, aligns, and repairs using built-in-test routines, measurement, and diagnostic equipment authorized by the maintenance allocation chart. Uses fault-isolation-test, replaces cards, modules, components, and selected parts. This was one of my most rewarding duty stations. The training environment and OPTEMPO was paramount to my knowledge base as a radar operator. Big shout out to Warrant Officer Ted Dimone, he taught me a lot during our training and garrison time about target acquisition and mentored me to become a better leader.
Deployments
(4 years)Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Kuwait
During this deployment I served as a Senior Radar Operator and a Radar Section Chief.
May 2012 - Jun 2012
2010 - 2011
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
During this deployment I served as a Senior Radar Operator.
2008 - 2009
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
During this deployment I served as a Radar Operator, force protection team member, and base defense QRF.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Certifications
2015
AN/TPQ-50
2014
Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System
Security Clearance
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Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
American Military University, Higher Education
General Studies