SSgt Bill Harris

SSgt Bill Harris

Dates of Service: Dec 1968 - Feb 1976
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Promotions

  • Pvt Dec 68
  • PFC Apr 69
  • LCpl Aug 69
  • Cpl Feb 70
  • Sgt Mar 72
  • SSgt Apr 75

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Bio 

Since leaving the Corps I have been involved in the computer industry as a technician and manager. I am nearing retirement and looking forward to that day!

Military Experiences

May 1974 - Feb 1976
MCCES
Instructor
Instructor at Air Defense warfare school. Trained enlisted operators and officer controller in air defense control. I was promoted to Staff Sergeant (E-6) during this period. Accepted a medical discharge due to a football injury.
Apr 1973 - May 1974
MACS-4
Air Defense Operator
Air defense operator and unit training NCO. Went on two deployments to the Philippines during this period.
Sep 1971 - Mar 1973
I & I Staff
Unit training NCO for Marine reserve training squadron. Was very involved with Toys for Tots. I appeared at many schools and public events on behalf of USMCR and Toys for Tots. I was promoted to Sergeant (E-5) while in Denver,
Sep 1969 - Sep 1971
Air Defense Operator
Air Defense operator, NBC tech and unit S2 clerk. Promoted to Corporal (E-4) while at MCAS-7

Deployments

(1 year, 2 months)
Apr 1973 - May 1974
Japan
Japan
Participated in two joint exercises with US Navy and Philippine units. Served as unit Training NCO in addition to primary job as Air defense control operator.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Aug 1972

Chemical Biological Radio-logical Course

Jan 1970

MTDS Operator Course

Jun 1969 - Aug 1969

AC/AAWEOC

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Apr 1975 - May 1975

Unit Discussion Leader

Security Clearance
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