MSG Garry Harrington

MSG Garry Harrington

Dates of Service: Nov 1981 - Sep 2006
RETIRED
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Promotions

  • PVT
  • PV2
  • PFC Nov 81
  • SPC Mar 82
  • SGT Jan 85
  • SSG Dec 86
  • SFC Nov 92
  • MSG Apr 02

Recent Activity  -

Military Experiences

Jul 2004 - Sep 2006
87th CSSB
Operations NCO
Directed the day-to-day operations of the organization’s ammunition program ensuring the receipt, storage (warehousing) and issuance of all types of ammunition (Class V items) for a unit of 800 personnel.
Dec 2001 - Jun 2004
Senior Ammunition Inspector
Conducted technical inspections demonstrating profound knowledge and insight of ammunition management. Enforced compliance with all OSHA, HAZMAT and safety regulations by inspecting and reporting safety violations promptly to senior leaders and advised on appropriate corrective actions. Monitored, assessed and reviewed the unit (Brigade) ammunition support operations
Jul 2000 - Dec 2001
2nd ID HSC
Division Ammunition Manager
Provided forecasting and an efficient tracking system to reduce ammunition delinquencies by 50% for an organization with more than 9,000 personnel. Managed over 130 different types of ammunition valued over $50 million with zero incidents/loss. Trained 50 unit ammunition managers on sub-authorization, ammunition forecasting and the functions of The Army Training Ammunition Management Program
Oct 1998 - Jun 2000
Division Ammunition NCOIC
Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing conventional ammunition, guided missiles, large rockets and other ammunition related items. Managed the operations of an organization supporting more than 10,000 of people with an ammunition load valued at more than $39.5 million. Supervised the technical proficiency of 14 employees ensuring they received required knowledge, skills and training and provided instruction on ammunition storage and demilitarizing operations, the issuance of 8,000 tons of ammunition during Operation Iraqi Freedom I.

Deployments

(6 years, 1 month)
Jan 2007 - Apr 2011
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Responsible for $22,819,934 of incoming requisitions and $16million/66 short tons of forecasted cyclic ammunition requirements.As chief operator of Material Handling Equipment (MHE): An 8,000lb/10,000lb forklift plays a key role in the daily operations of the Camp MoreHead Central Issue Facility (CIF) inbound-outbound shipments and receiving/issue
Sep 2004 - Aug 2005
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Directed the day-to-day operations of the organization’s ammunition program ensuring the receipt, storage (warehousing) and issuance of all types of ammunition (Class V items) for a unit of 800 personnel.
Jan 2003 - Sep 2003
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Conducted technical inspections demonstrating profound knowledge and insight of ammunition management. Enforced compliance with all OSHA, HAZMAT and safety regulations by inspecting and reporting safety violations promptly to senior leaders and advised on appropriate corrective actions. Monitored, assessed and reviewed the unit (Brigade) ammunition

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

Apr 1985

Nuclear,Biological,and Chemical Officer/NCO Course

Certifications

Jul 2012

Heavy Equipment Operator-BackHoe,Excavator,Front End Loader,Dozer

Apr 1991

Airlift of Hazardous Materials

Foreign Language Skills

2008

Dari (Afghan) (2+/1+)

1986

German (3+/4+)

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1977 - 1980

1975 - 1977

Clinton Jr College

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