AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SENIOR SERGEANT NCOER BULLETS

First Sergeant

• Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to upholding and enforcing the Army Core Values, always willing to put himself in harm’s way for the sake of his Soldiers and the mission.
• Devoted time and allocated resources to provide classes and promote programs on Equal Opportunity (EO), Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP), and resiliency. Resultantly, the company had zero incidents related to EO or SHARP.
• Instilled resilience in his Soldiers through a challenging and versatile physical training plan, leading to an average APFT score of 246 for the company.
• Demanded high standards of military bearing and personal appearance, ensuring that these standards were upheld by his NCOs and Soldiers.
• Demonstrated unwavering confidence and thrived under pressure during JRTC (Joint Readiness Training Center) exercises.
• Meticulously managed personnel readiness, resulting in an outstanding Human Resources efficiency rating of 98.43%, making the company the top performer in the battalion.
• Utilized all available resources and developed a comprehensive training plan to enhance the skills of eight Crew Chiefs, addressing critical mission shortfalls.
• Planned and coordinated an innovative and realistic Personnel Recovery training exercise involving 43 aircrew members.
• Exhibited natural leadership skills during JRTC exercises, effectively directing Soldiers and controlling operations, resulting in great success.
• Led from the front during all formation runs, setting the example for all Soldiers and NCOs with a top APFT score of 291.
• Set an example by actively participating in the most complex Air Assault missions while serving as a door gunner.
• Mentored NCOs to improve their skills as aviation maintenance managers, leading to an Operational Readiness rate of 82%.
• Prioritized Soldier proficiency in essential skills, overseeing the qualification of 14 Crew Chiefs during two Aerial Gunneries.
• Played an active role in guiding Soldiers in making informed career decisions by providing them with necessary knowledge.
• Managed the Defense Training Management System (DTMS) and ranked twice as a top 5 aviation company for the Gavin Cup, a division initiative that measures readiness.
• Enabled the company to fly 1554 incident-free flight hours and fulfill 43 Air Mission Requests in support of the 82nd Division.
• Ensured the company’s readiness for deployment by coordinating the shipment of equipment, vehicles, and aircraft via vessel to JRTC.
• Embodied mutual respect and dignity, reinforcing a positive and constructive unit climate.
• Emphasized the importance of SHARP and EO programs through personal participation and involvement.
• Demonstrated a steadfast commitment to caring for the individual needs of Soldiers.
• Exemplified the Army standards for appearance, courtesies, and military bearing, firmly establishing expectations for all Soldiers.
• Personally led daily company Physical Readiness Training (PRT) formations, setting the example for all Soldiers.
• Displayed an unwavering drive to improve physically and promote a culture of fitness, resulting in a company APFT average of 255.
• Effectively managed over 75 enlisted personnel, skillfully anticipating manning requirements and assigning Soldiers accordingly.
• Completed 10 semester hours towards a Bachelor’s in Resource and Technology Management with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
• Fostered positive relationships with other installation units to creatively resource tactical training in a challenging environment.
• Selected to serve as the Battalion Command Sergeant Major (CSM) on four separate occasions, totaling over six weeks, seamlessly meeting all demands of the position.
• Rapidly implemented standards for the Enlisted Evaluation System (EES) and Select, Train, Educate, Promote (STEP) directive, assertively setting expectations for the company’s 32 NCOs.
• Expertly managed training, medical, and administrative requirements, ensuring mission readiness for over 90 Soldiers.
• Ensured 100% completion of required Professional Military Education (PME) within the company, with eight Soldiers on the Commandant’s List and one Distinguished Honor Graduate (DHG).
• Conducted 58 professional development training sessions for NCOs and junior Soldiers, broadening their perspectives.
• Coached two NCOs and six Soldiers to win quarterly boards at Battalion and Brigade levels, investing heavily in their potential.
• Completed and processed personnel actions for 163 personnel accurately and on time, including 62 awards and 36 Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOERs).
• Received a commendable rating in 10 out of 13 areas inspected during the Inspection and Command Inspection (ICI), with 0 unsatisfactory areas, achieving the best results in the Battalion.
• Balanced progressions, training flights, and taskings to maintain an Operational Readiness (OR) rate of 90% for the company.
• Continuously provided guidance and advice to all ranks on aerial operations, procedures, and technical standards.
• Accumulated over 60 flight hours as a crew member while fulfilling duties as the Platoon Sergeant.
• Selected to serve as the First Sergeant (1SG) on four separate occasions, totaling over four weeks, flawlessly meeting all demands of the position.
• Managed training, medical, and administrative requirements for all subordinates, ensuring mission readiness for over 20 Soldiers.
• Conducted mock boards and provided individual study guides for 15 junior Troopers, resulting in one promotion to Sergeant.
• Volunteered as a Range Safety Officer (RSO) for a Battalion M9 small arms range, facilitating the safe qualification of 78 Soldiers.
• Implemented a battalion-level aerial gunnery program for assigned crewmembers, achieving a 100% qualification rate through Table 12.
• Directed the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of over 15,000 aircraft maintenance hours without any accidents or incidents.
• Guided five NCOs on networking, coordination, and assignment of specialized work by utilizing support assets and civilian contractors.
• Maintained 100% accountability of 10 UH-60M helicopters, associated equipment, and 21 toolboxes, valued at over $40,000,000.
• Consistently and justly enforced standards of discipline, conduct, and courtesy, ensuring leaders and Soldiers met expectations.
• Emphasized the importance of training events through personal participation, sharing the hardships of his Soldiers.
• Possessed an unmistakable command presence beyond his rank, instilling confidence in those around him to accomplish the mission.
• Fostered technical and tactical expertise, resulting in an overall rating of 84% for the Army Readiness Management System (ARMS) inspection.
• Assisted in the mission planning and execution of a company-level Field Training Exercise (FTX), successfully meeting all annual Army Warrior Tasks (AWT) requirements.
• Flawlessly managed manning levels and iteratively reallocated personnel to meet anticipated operational and personnel needs.
• Led and managed 16 NCOs, skillfully balancing mission accomplishment with their personal and professional growth.
• Executed progressive quarterly AWT training to ensure Soldiers sustained tactical skills, actively investing in future readiness.
• Expertly managed training, medical, and administrative requirements, sustaining mission readiness for 94% of the unit.
• Achieved 100% enrollment of 15 Soldiers into Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development System (NCOPDS), PME, and local troop schools, ensuring their professional development.

• Established an NCOPD program that fostered an environment committed to learning and mentoring future leaders.
• Maintained a zero accident rate due to Soldier error by continually stressing the importance of safety and risk management.
• Developed tracking and processing systems that reduced personnel actions time by 60%, streamlining administrative processes.