SFC Michael Peterson

Army | Indirect Fire Infantryman (Mortarman)

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Bio

I got a GED and joined the Air Force at age 17, in 1977, as a Missile Facility Specialist, 541X0G. It was an "electronics" field that later changed to a mechanical field, 44X0G. It was basically an electrician and air conditioning mechanic on Minuteman missile silos. I got out after four years and joined the Army as an Airborne Infantryman. It's more fun to break stuff than to fix it.

Military Experiences

Dec 2004 - Dec 2007

Platoon Sergeant

A Trp, 8-10 CAV, 4 BDE, 4ID | Fort Cavazos, TX

Arrived during the forming of a new BDE for deployment to OIF. After a year of manning and training, we deployed to Baghdad. Our Platoon, "MFH" (Mortars, Fist, and Headquarters) went on patrols six days a week with maintenance on day seven. Our patrols consisted of Recon/Security, Escort, Raids, and "SKT" (Small Kill Team)which is basically an ambush patrol. We encountered numerous IEDs and a few instances of small arms fire with NO injuries. My advice to anyone deploying to any country in the region: "look like you want to fight and they'll leave you alone". They're cowards.

Dec 2002 - Dec 2004

Mortar Instructor

D Co., 2/29 INF | Fort Moore, GA

Attended TAITC (Total Army Instructor Training Course) and was assigned to train students of Infantry OSUT how to operate and maintain the 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortar systems.

Nov 2000 - Dec 2002

Section Sergeant

E Troop, 2nd SQDRN, 3rd CR, III Corps | Fort Carson, CO

Section Sergeant of a 120mm Mortar Section in a heavy CAV Troop consisting of two M1064 Mortar Carriers and nine personnel.

Nov 1997 - Nov 2000

Section Sergeant

A Trp., 1-1 CAV, 1AD | Büdingen

Section Sergeant for a Mortar Section in a heavy CAV Squadron in 1AD. consisting of two M106A2 Mortar Carriers with the 4.2" Mortar, initially. In May of 1998, we received the newer M1064 Mortar Carriers with the 120mm Mortar Systems and received NETT training just prior to a deployment to Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Guard.

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