SSgt Joshua Kirkman

SSgt Joshua Kirkman

Dates of Service: Jun 2003 - Jun 2012
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Promotions

  • Pvt Jun 03
  • PFC Sep 03
  • LCpl Feb 04
  • Cpl Feb 05
  • Sgt Aug 06
  • SSgt Mar 10

Recent Activity  -

Military Experiences

Nov 2007 - Jun 2012
4th Tanks
Communications Chief (S6)
•Served as the Inspector Instructor (I-I) Staff & Company Information Systems Coordinator, Ground Safety Manager, and Substance Abuse Control Officer •Served as the Toys for Tots Coordinator and team leader for I-I Staff Funeral Teams •Participated in all community events that the I-I/Company took part in •Advised senior leaders on matters related to the development of communication plans for both training and combat operations •Arranged and supervised various training exercises for hundreds of personnel to reach and maintain peak performance levels •Supervised and trained Reserve Marines on the proper maintenance and operation of all communication equipment
Apr 2005 - Oct 2007
2/6
Platoon Sergeant
•Provided detailed instruction for performance improvements and proper equipment utilization resulting in a 15% increase in equipment readiness •Verified work performance by comparing maintenance schedules to records of work actually performed •Directed daily operations for electronic repair/communication department •Provided technical assistance to resolve complicated problems of $10 million of highly sensitive equipment •Directed the design, installation, and testing of electronic equipment of approximately 170 communication assets •Ensured satisfactory and timely completion of assigned tasks •Inspected all electronics system installations and maintained over 95% gear readiness
Mar 2004 - Apr 2005
7th Comm
Section Leader
•Supervised the Cable & Fiber Optic repair sections daily activities

Deployments

(1 year, 8 months)
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Morocco
• Oversee all communication activities for Echo Company, 4th Tank Battalion during the training evolution • Set-up and facilitate the pistol range to qualify 98 reserve and 11 active duty Marines in their annual pistol range qualification • Deploy as part of the advanced and rear party for the training evolution to ensure a smooth and seamless depl
Mar 2007 - Oct 2007
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
•Streamlined the maintenance management procedures and tracking capabilities of the maintenance section •Tracked over 1,000 equipment repair orders for communications and electronic counter-measure assets •Maintained a readiness rating in excess of 98% •Lead the biometric automated toolset (BATS) section in producing 2,340 identification badges
Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
•Accountable for all administrative and supply support for the4 communication maintenance section •Managed the intricate details of the daily process report and submitted over 800 equipment repair orders into the marine corps integrated maintenance management system. •Managed the ordering of over $1 million dollars of communication assets
Jul 2004 - Sep 2004
South korea
South Korea
• Set-up and maintain the fiber optic & cable communication assets for Exercise Ulchi Focus Lens (UFL) 2004 in the Republic of South Korea

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Security Clearance
Secret

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