SFC James Cassels

Army | Special Forces Communications Sergeant

Dates of Service: Jan 2002 - Apr 2009

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As a Telecommunications expert in the private sector my job is to establish communications systems by programming voice and data telecommunications network circuits and equipment to facilitate the mission of federal law enforcement, fire, and emergency management during routine and emergency job duties.

Military Experiences

Dec 2005 - Apr 2009

Senior Special Forces Communications Sergeant ODA 526

B Co, 1st BN, 5th SFG(A), USASFC | Fort Campbell, KY

1 Endorsement

As a Senior Communications Sergeant I was responsible for planning, deploying, installing, operation, maintenance, and tear down of Ultra High Frequency, Very High Frequency, High Frequency, Line of Site (UHF, VHF, HF, LOS) and assorted single channel Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) communications systems, both in narrow and wide band ranges, providing 100% effective communications throughout the Southwestern Asian Theater of operations. Provided mobile telecommunications including trunking and conventional radio systems to support mobile operations in the war on terror. Graduate of the Special Forces Communications Sergeants Course at Ft Bragg, NC in December 2005.

Jul 2004 - Dec 2005

Student

JFKSWCS, SOCoE, USASOC | Fort Liberty, NC

Student in the six phase Special Forces Qualification Course.

Jun 2002 - Jul 2004

Squad Leader

B Co, 1-501 PIR, 4th BCT, 25th ID, USARAK | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), AK

1 Endorsement

Trained, supervised and led a ten man infantry squad in combat operations in the War on Terror. Responsible for counseling, mentoring, and Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) authority on a daily basis to ensure operational readiness. Maintained 100% accountability of $80,000 worth of weapons and communications equipment. Worked in difficult terrain and remote locations in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom IV. Improved effectiveness and efficiency of team for combat readiness.