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SFC Dave Hopkins Jr.

Army | Recruiter

Dates of Service: Jan 1976 - Jul 1995

RETIRED

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Military Experiences

Jan 1984 - May 1985

Platoon Sergeant

B Co, 5th Signal Battalion | Fort Johnson, LA

Platoon Sergeant for 40 soldiers. Only E-6 Platoon Sergeant in BN. Took Platoon to REFORGER 84, with more than laudable results

May 1982 - Dec 1983

Brigade Operations (S3)

7th SIG BDE HHC, 7th SIG BDE, 5th SIG Cmd, USAREUR | Coleman Barracks, Germany

In charge of Brigade HF Operations. Worked as a Brigade SYSCON Controller.

Feb 1981 - Apr 1982

Section Sergeant

7th SIG BDE HHC, 7th SIG BDE, 5th SIG Cmd, USAREUR | Coleman Barracks, Germany

Ran the daily Brigade HF Net. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 3 RATT Rigs, generators and support vehicles

Apr 1979 - Jan 1981

Section Sergeant

HHC 7th Engineer BN | Fort Johnson, LA

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Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Oct 1989 - Nov 1989

Senior Leaders Course (SLC formerly ANCOC)

Mar 1985 - May 1985

Recruiting & Retention School

Mar 1985 - Apr 1985

US Army Recruiting School

Oct 1978 - Nov 1978

Basic Leaders Course (BLC formerly WLC PLDC)

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Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jan 2005 - Feb 2005

Guidance Counselor Course

Jul 1986

Station Commander Course

Jun 1979

NBC Officer/NCO Defense Course

Additional Specialization(s)

1981

31V: Tactical Communications Systems Operator

Security Clearance

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Academic Degrees

1993 - 1995

Vincennes University

Associate Degree, Business

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Interests

Bass Fishing