MOS 25H was established in October 2022 and consists of former occupational specialties 25L, 25N, and 25Q.
- Assigned as the wire team NCOIC for the USF-I Command relocation to Al Asad, completing all tasks five days ahead of schedule and receiving excellent commendations.
- Cross-trained during the FTX phase of AT, contributing to the overall success of the signal mission and the CPN team’s mission.
- Displayed a strong commitment to self-development by mentoring four troop-level signal Soldiers in both field and garrison environments, advancing their MOS tasks and STT/WIN-T operations.
- Established both STT and CPN networks for TOCEX, ensuring 95% continuous upper tactical internet communications for over 20 users.
- Implemented critical field maintenance on 1 STT, 2 CPN servers, and 1 M577 tactical command post track, resulting in an 80% increase in communications proficiency.
- Installed four network systems across two buildings, playing a crucial role in the beddown of Operation Inherent Resolve and facilitating the Syrian Train and Equip mission.
- Installed routine and ad hoc Defense Switched Network (DSN) and Voice over Secure Internet Protocol (VOSIP) telephone connections, ensuring reliable communication for the reins of command.
- Conducted inventory and testing of signal equipment and ancillary support equipment, ensuring that DSC and HHBN equipment was fully mission-ready.
- Managed a highly complex network and demonstrated outstanding troubleshooting skills, resolving all 656 Signal Co. communication issues within the first day of arrival.
- Provided reliable connectivity to over 130 terminals throughout the Regional Command South area of operations, enabling UHN 6703 to maintain a 98% efficiency rating.
- Ran and buried 2,500 feet of network cable throughout the base camp during CSTX, laying the foundation for successful network connectivity on Base Camp Liberty.
- Removed and reran all NIPR and SIPR cables to standard, updated circuit cards, improving documentation and reducing troubleshooting efforts.
- Restored corrupted virtual machines (VMs) and NIPR/SIPR systems, resolving issues such as a SIPR router stuck in a boot-up loop, ensuring sustained secure communications.
- Served as an Operator-Maintainer in the Unit Hub Node (UHN) during OEF, providing service to over 130 communication terminals across the Regional Command South area of operations.
- Collaborated with the hub to troubleshoot and fix issues with the SIPR call manager and DHCP voice pool within the SIPR router, ensuring proper functionality of SIPR voice communication.