- Demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of Early Warning Systems beyond the operator level, significantly contributing to the effectiveness and success of the 1-7 Air Defense Artillery’s missile defense mission.
- Deployed to Israel in support of the 357th AMD-D (Forward) mission, effectively mitigating threats and enhancing defensive capabilities.
- Shared expertise and instructed peers in his section on the EPLRS system and radios during Army Warrior Tasks (AWTs), resulting in increased capabilities and resiliency by 50%.
- Volunteered personal time and experience during weapons and mask draw to ensure effective and accurate dissemination of required equipment for ranges and Army Warrior Tasks (AWTs).
- Conducted diligent and consistent maintenance and inspections, maintaining a launcher with a 100% operational readiness rate.
- Demonstrated uncompromising attention to detail and maintenance, ensuring error-free operation during the Battery Table VIII certification.
- Cross-trained crew in all tasks, enabling all three crews to receive first-time GOs (passing grades) on all Crew Certification Verifications (CCV) and Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE).
- Trained and certified two equipment crews for march order and emplacement, both receiving superior ratings.
- Supported the 32nd Army Air Missile Defense Command update, maintaining the most up-to-date aerial data on forward-deployed assets in Afghanistan.
- Ensured accurate documentation of every Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) Forward Operating Base (FOB), providing the most accurate operating picture to the 32nd AAMDC command team.
- Operated the GMT (Guided Missile Transporter) crane flawlessly, with no points deducted, during the best reload crew competition for crane and missile movement.
- Made significant contributions to the operational success of the 1-56 ADA Battalion.
14M MAN PORTABLE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM CREW MEMBER
Maintained 100% accountability of all sensitive items and each soldier within his squad during night live fire…