- Maintained situational awareness, playing a crucial role in day-to-day battle tracking operations and tracking the positions of friendly indirect artillery assets.
- Involved in operations and became the de facto Subject Matter Expert for all Air Defense Operations, providing valuable expertise in over 100 simulated missions.
- Served as a backup Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) operator, which is typically a responsibility of a 13F Fire Support Specialist.
- Volunteered to learn another Military Occupational Specialty’s (MOS) system, AFATDS, and not only excelled in its use but became essential to daily operations.
- Demonstrated initiative and motivation in establishing the AN-MPQ A3 Sentinel Radar and the Tactical Operations Center, contributing to operational readiness.
- Remained vigilant and alert, consistently on station and ready to respond to and counter enemy contact with indirect artillery assets in accordance with FM 3-90.2 Command Post Operations and FM 6-30 Observed Fires.
- Trained the team on the proper way to lay in the tactical site, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in operations.
- Displayed in-depth knowledge when the radar set experienced technical difficulties, successfully diagnosing and repairing the issue in less than an hour.
- Demonstrated exceptional ability as the Air Defense Battle Management System Operator during an exercise, providing critical support to the Air National Guard.
MOS 14J AIR DEFENSE TOC OPERATOR/MAINTAINER
Sentinel Radar Operator Dedicated 100 hours to the maintenance of the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD), Joint…