SGT Jimmy Carpenter

Army | Infantryman (Airborne)

Dates of Service: Feb 1993 - Jul 2004

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2003 - 2004

Fire Team Leader

C Co, 1-22 IN, 1st SBCT, 4th ID | Tikrit, Iraq

2003

Squad Leader

C Co, 1-22 IN, 1st SBCT, 4th ID | Tikrit, Iraq

I was acting squad leader for several months until we got a new SSG

2000 - 2003

Fire Team Leader

C Co, 1-22 IN, 1st SBCT, 4th ID | Fort Cavazos, TX

1998 - 1999

Fire Team Leader

B Co, 1-9 IN, 2nd BCT, 2nd ID | Camp Hovey, South Korea

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Deployments

(1 year, 5 months)

Apr 2003 - Mar 2004

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Fire team leader, acting squad leader. Carried out combat patrols, missions, and raids. Captured several of Saddam Hussein's inner circle and gathered intel that resulted in the capture of Saddam Hussein.

Aug 2002 - Dec 2002

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Man guard towers and conduct roving patrols around Camp delta and Camp X-ray

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

1993

United States Army Airborne School

Basic Leaders Course (BLC formerly WLC PLDC)

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Airborne School

Certifications

Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)

Combat Lifesaver (CLS)

Security Clearance

None / Expired