- Supervised clerical and human resources operations for an entire Battalion of over 16,000 soldiers, achieving 100% compliance with Directorate Of Information Management (DOIM) for the first time in Battalion history.
- Worked to enrich others and shared technical and tactical knowledge with subordinates and peers, resulting in improvements in all tangible readiness metrics.
- Served as Acting Commander for HHC 103rd Brigade Engineer Battalion for six months, maintaining standards, enforcing discipline, and sustaining readiness.
- Demonstrated self-development and set an example for all soldiers, NCOs, and officers, earning the respect of soldiers and leaders at all levels.
- Led the battalion through successful disaster responses to Hurricanes Matthew, Irma, and Michael, and reinstated a warfighter focus through rigorous field training.
- Collaborated with the BDE S3 shop to develop HHD’s 5-year training plan, incorporating changes that reduced reliance on outside agencies and saved over $100,000 per year.
- Provided the necessary experience to ensure the unit met the timeline to complete the operation, achieving mission success while sustaining regular scheduled training.
- Created the required documentation, processed, and turned in over $2 million worth of excess Brigade equipment without any losses, recovering over $233,000 in unit funds.
- Led a senior Brigade staff through a challenging Annual Training period with elements scattered throughout Fort Indiantown Gap, guiding participating units to success.
- Implemented the most effective company-level training program within the Battalion, surpassing all benchmarks of strength management during tenure as Company Commander.
- Supported two unscheduled and unexpected Distinguished Visitor missions, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land Forces leadership, restoring joint operations.
- Delegated effectively, reducing the workload in the HQ section while simultaneously empowering team leaders across the unit.
- Oversaw two state mobilizations and multiple training events during TY 2020, employing a mission-first approach that increased unit proficiency in less than 12 months.
- Led a headquarters company command through significant pre-mobilization challenges, overcoming various obstacles to achieve 94% readiness.
- Leveraged the talents of a diverse team of civilians and soldiers, increasing integration of effort and productivity by 30%.
- Led a company of engineers through a difficult post-deployment period, successfully integrating deployed and stay-behind soldiers upon their return.
- Demonstrated a strong leadership presence among the Family Readiness Group, establishing and maintaining a sense of stability and calmness throughout tenure as Commander.
- Led soldiers with extraordinary integrity and never shied away from a challenge, grooming them for success.
- Implemented an effective physical fitness program, achieving a 100% pass rate for the unit in both the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and Army Height/Weight standards.
- Embodied professionalism and commitment to the mission by ensuring soldiers under supervision were accounted for, fit for duty, and met Army standards.
- Collaborated with USARCENT G37 and the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade, facilitating the arrival and integration of over 150 participating Coalition troops.
RIFLEMAN NCOER BULLETS
Demonstrated exceptional leadership as the fire team leader during the attack on the radio jammer in OP Signal…