SSG Jay OConnor

SSG Jay OConnor

Dates of Service: Jan 1988 - Apr 2015
RETIRED
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  • PVT Jan 99
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  • SGT Feb 00
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Bio 

I retired in 2014 with 20 years in service. I Spent 12 yrs in Communications but never really cared for it. I changed my MOS to 88M, got stationed at Bragg and went Airborne at age 40. Loved it! I have 5 deployments (to combat zones) I think I know the roads in Iraq almost as well as the states. Retired here at Ft. Bliss and stayed here.

Military Experiences

Dec 2012 - Jan 2015
A Co
Master Driver Trainer
BN Master Driver, BN Tac rep, BN Schools NCO (former), S3 operations Responsible for generating and validating all ITT-GMASS drivers' license requests. Ensures that the Master Drivers/Trainers are all qualified and have up to date information to instruct soldiers in the safe operation of vehicles and equipment. The Master driver's responsibilities include recommending disciplinary actions for drivers and operators found at fault while operating vehicles and motorized equipment.
Nov 2012 - Feb 2014
Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
A Co
Assistant Truckmaster
Served as an Assistant Truck Master in a Medium/Heavy Truck Company. Responsible for the safe transport of all classes of supply. Responsible for tracking and cordinating the company's Convoys. Responsible for the daily accountability and equipment reports. Primary advisor to the Truck Master on all operational missions within the command.
Oct 2007 - Nov 2011
A Co
Squad Leader
Assigned to a forward deployed company of a Brigade Support Battalion executing support combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all squad equipment and one MRAP deployed to Iraq with all organic BII valued in excess of $250,000.00 dollars; responsible for the health, welfare, morale and professional development of eleven soldiers; assists the platoon leader in planning and preparing for combat missions.

Deployments

(5 years, 7 months)
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Squad Leader, Convoy Commander and ACC in CET Platoon, running the roads in iraq, supplying COP's and FOB's everywhere.
Jun 2007 - 2008
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
BN Retention NCO, BN Safety inspector, Squad Leader on a CET platoon
Jun 2004 - Jun 2005
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Was team Chief of multiple types of communications shelters, providing commo for Iraqi training posts, 2nd ACR and 3rd ID.
Mar 2002 - Mar 2003
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Team Chief for communications shelter, providing commo for 3rd ACR

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications

Oct 2010

Master Driver Trainer

Foreign Language Skills

1985

Spanish (2+/2+)

Security Clearance
Other

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2015 - 2017

Western Technical College

HVAC technologies

2007 - 2011

Troy University

Criminal Justice (incomplete)

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