- Served competently as a rifleman for Eagle Troop, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, demonstrating proficiency in combat operations.
- Kept the chain of command informed on changing terrain during evolving operations, ensuring unit integrity and effective decision-making.
- Demonstrated responsibility as a soldier, thoroughly preparing and paying attention to detail during daily operations, ensuring support requirements were met for all training exercises.
- Coordinated consistently with the mission commander, ensuring dismounted units reached the objective in a timely manner to complete assigned tasks.
- Ensured all equipment was fully mission capable (FMC) before every training exercise, showcasing exceptional organizational skills that resulted in effective communication and freedom of maneuver for the team.
- Attended the J2 (Intelligence) pre-operation brief, gaining knowledge of enemy composition and strength, and conducted night movements prepared for enemy tactics.
- Assisted in training soldiers on shooting, moving, and communicating, playing a vital role in the successful completion of 2nd squad’s part in the platoon Live Fire Exercise (LFX).
- Distinguished himself as an extremely talented Ammo Bearer and Assistant Gunner while assigned to Hatchet Headquarters Company, 2-4 IN Battalion.
- Set the example for all other soldiers to emulate at the Soldier of the Month Board and Brigade Soldier of the Quarter, winning the board over peers and other units.
- Assisted in setting up communication support for CTX (Command Post Exercise) operations, facilitating effective command and control.
- Participated in over 100 mounted and dismounted patrols, providing 8 hours of Combat Lifesaver (CLS), intravenous (IV) therapy, and other first-aid training to both Marines and their Afghan counterparts.
- Adapted to changing circumstances, transitioning to a dismounted role after serving as a driver for gunnery, and assisted in training soldiers on shooting, moving, and communicating to standard.
- Led a squad of combat engineers as a dismounted route clearance operations team leader, providing freedom of maneuver for coalition forces.
- Accepted responsibility for the Arms Room, demonstrating technical knowledge and determination that exceeded standards during three Arms Room inspections.
- Accountable for over $2,000,000 worth of high-value equipment as the HQ Troop’s armorer for 13 months, ensuring its proper maintenance and serviceability.
- Helped the unit prepare for a 9-month deployment to the ARCENT (U.S. Army Central) AOR (Area of Responsibility) in support of Operation Spartan Shield, reducing after-action items by 50%.
- Planned dismount and remount points along the designated route, successfully avoiding detection and direct fire when the dismounted element had to remount.
PROTOCOL NCOER BULLETS
Successfully organized and oversaw 45 Change of Command, retirements, and promotion ceremonies. Meticulously…