1SG M. Shane Lawson

1SG M. Shane Lawson

Dates of Service: Jul 1987 - Nov 2012
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Promotions

  • PVT 1987
  • PV2 1987
  • PFC 1988
  • SPC 1989
  • SGT 1996
  • SSG 1998
  • SFC 2000
  • 1SG 2005

Recent Activity  -

Bio 

I am currently working in Australia as a civilian contractor supporting the U.S. Government as a Security Duty Officer. I retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years as an Infantry Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. I plan to continue to work overseas for the foreseeable future or until it stops being fun.

Military Experiences

Apr 2012 - Nov 2012
162nd IN BDE
Operations Sergeant Major
Operations Sergeant Major of the only Foreign Security Forces-Combat Advisor Training Brigade in the Army. Managed and supervised a 42-Soldier brigade operations staff consisting of 17 officers and 25 noncommissioned officers. Synchronized the efforts of three brigade level sections, including plans, training, and current operations. Assured the individual training and readiness of all assigned soldiers.
May 2009 - Mar 2012
4-353 IN
Senior Operations Sergeant
Operations Sergeant for an armor battalion with the mission to train foreign security forces and combat advisor teams for world-wide deployment in support of US objectives. Supervised all aspects of preparation, certification, and training of both local and distant advisory team training for Active and Reserve Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel. Prepared orders and managed battalion school allocations. Had accountability of over 2.5 million dollars of equipment
Oct 2005 - Apr 2008
C Troop
Company First Sergeant
First Sergeant in a rapid deployment dismounted reconnaissance Infantry Company of a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition Squadron. Managed and supervised the safety, development, morale and discipline of 22 noncommissioned officers, 54 soldiers and their families. Served as the principle advisor to the company commander. Assisted the company executive officer with supervising maintenance of 23 vehicles and all company equipment. Organized resupply and casualty evacuation operations. Supervised all administration operations.

Deployments

(4 years, 5 months)
Oct 2009
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Operations Sergeant, HHC, 4-353, 162nd Infantry BDE
Nov 2007 - Jan 2009
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
First Sergeant, C Co, 3/89 CAV, 4th BCT, 10th Mountain Division First Sergeant, HHC, 4th BCT, 10th Mountain Division
Mar 2007 - May 2007
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
First Sergeant, C Co, 3/89 CAV, 4th BCT, 10th Mountain Division
Aug 2003 - Sep 2004
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Scout Platoon Sergeant, HHC, 1-32 Infantry, 10th Mountain Division

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Mar 2002 - May 2002

Nov 1987

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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