SSG Paul Forel

SSG Paul Forel

Dates of Service: Jun 1969 - Nov 1972
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I am in the executive search business. I recruit executives for a variety of companies in a variety of industries. My LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-forel/

Military Experiences

Aug 1990 - Dec 1991
Medical Platoon Sergeant
Medical Platoon Sergeant for this mechanized infantry battalion. Federalized while participating in the 'Rodney King' civil disturbance in Los Angeles. Due to its location in close proximity to the burning and looting, our unit was considered to be operating in the FEBA. While Federalized, identified and averted an environmental health hazard that could have impaired C Company's ability to execute its mission of protecting civilian property and lives.
Mar 1990 - Jul 1990
Flight Medic
Flight medic on H models. Received Level 1 Hoist Training
Sep 1987 - Feb 1990
Evac Section Sergeant, Medical Platoon
Started off as a Cavalry medic and later became Evac Section Sergeant. Awarded Army Achievement Medal following my first AT. Instituted two new safety measures for use during night gunnery practice that last I had heard -one year later- were still being employed.
Apr 1972 - Dec 1972
Emergency Room Medic
Spent my spare time while not on the flight schedule with the 507th Med Det (AA) working in the Emergency Room, mostly performing minor surgical procedures. Lots of suturing!

Deployments

(1 year, 6 months)
Jul 1970 - Dec 1971
Vietnam ribbon
Vietnam War
I served as a groundie medic, a convoy medic (Hai Van Pass) and lastly as a flight medic with Eagle Dustoff, 101st Abn Div, Camp Eagle, I CORPS. July '70 - Dec '70 with the 25th ID Jan '71 - Dec '71 with the 101st. I extended my tour by six months. My A & D's: Combat Medical Badge, Aircraft Crewman Badge BSM w/V, PH, 7 Air Medals, AAM, CACM

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Mar 1990

ACLS, NAVAL AIR STN, PT MUGU, CA

Feb 1987

ATLS, CAMP PARKS, CA

Foreign Language Skills

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