1SG Nelson Alequin

Army | Telecommunications Operations Chief

Dates of Service: Aug 1985 - Aug 2008

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Bio

Experienced in Local Area, Wide Area, Metropolitan Area Network installation, maintenace and acceptance procedures. Network Administration, Network Engineering, Frequency Spectrum Management, IOM various Radio systems in the UHF, VHF, SHF and FM. Cisco OS, Unix, Windows, DOS, SONET, Ethernet, SS7, DMS, and Systems implementation and surveillance using WFA, TIRKS, NMA, and related access GUI apps

Military Experiences

Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

Company First Sergeant

HHC, 2nd STB, 2nd IBCT, 4th ID | Fort Carson, CO

First Sergeant responsible for the health, welfare, training, and administration of 189 Soldiers. Coordinated with customers and provided the necessary support for Military Police Operation, Chemical Reconnaisance, Detaine Holding Operations, Motor Vehicle Operations, Culinary Operations, Medical Operations, and Personnel Administration.

Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

Company First Sergeant

B Co, 122nd Signal Battlaion | Camp Red Cloud, South Korea

Responsible for the deactivation of the unit and the deployment from the Republic of South Korea to combat operations at Ramadi Iraq where logistical coordinations, administration and coordination between two distinct theaters played vital roles. Established, maintained, and coordinated telecommunications service support for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2ID while attached to the 1st and 2nd Marine Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom in the AL-Ambar Providence, Ramadi, Iraq and the battle of Fallujah. Responsible for tha health, welfare, training and adminstration of 144 Soldiers and Marines.

Mar 2003 - Jan 2004

Platoon Sergeant

D CO, 122nd Signal Batallion | Camp Red Cloud, South Korea

Platoon Sergeant responsible for the health, welfare, training and administration of 65 Soldiers tasked to provide, wireless, data, and telecommnications service support to various brigades to include Aviation, Field Artillery, Finance, and Division Main Units

Deployments

(3 years, 6 months)

Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

First Sergeant responsible for the daily administration, training, health and welfare of 189 Soldiers, Sailors, and civilians for HHC-2BST-2BCT during combat operations. Planned, coordinated, and supervised medical, culinary, military police, detainee holding area, logistical support, and administrative support inside FOB Loyalty and Rustimyah.

Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

First Sergeant responsible for the health and welfare, administration, guidance , and training of 144 Soldiers deploying from South Korea to combat Operations in Ramadi Iraq and then relocating to Fort Carson CO. Providing oversight of telecommunications infrastructure supporting the 1st and 2nd Marine Division during the Battle of Fallujah.