- Forecasted and briefed weather conditions impacting U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), enabling sustained operations during the most unpredictable weather patterns encountered in 30 years.
- Coordinated with and provided accurate and timely weather data to units outside USAREUR, ensuring effective operational planning and execution.
- Provided precision weather reports to the Commanding General and the G2, facilitating safe and structured military operations for over 6,000 joint personnel.
- Assisted the MET Forecaster for HQ RC(S) (Regional Command South), resulting in a 200% increase in weather notification and improved operational coordination.
- Managed the creation of over 5,000 weather products in support of 1,500 Army missions across two nations, delivering the best weather support in over 5 years.
- Enabled 20,000 flight hours across rotary, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets, leading to the destruction of 11 vehicles and 32 enemy combatants killed in action.
- Supported 38 unit training rotations into the Joint Readiness Training Center, facilitating over a thousand red air sorties and providing effective training for over 100,000 soldiers.
- Accurately forecasted and briefed weather conditions impacting Regional Command South, resulting in the prevention of exercise false starts and saving over $1,000,000 in unnecessary expenses.
- Liaised with units outside RC(S) to ensure accurate and timely weather data, optimizing training opportunities and enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Capitalized on civilian partner technology, improving forecast accuracy by 25% and extending the range of forecasts by 200 miles and 24 hours.
- Oversaw weather operations for the 3/10 Brigade Combat Team, the Joint Readiness Training Center, and Fort Polk, ensuring accurate and reliable weather support for training and operations.
- Maximized joint training opportunities and reduced fiscal costs, resulting in savings of over $20,000 on the annual weather budget for the Air Force and the Army.
- Established standardized procedures for weather support in both garrison and training operations, consolidating 3/10 BCT support documentation and improving efficiency.
GUNNERY NCOER BULLET COMMENTS
He achieved a score of 902 and qualified all 10 engagements during the annual training period for tank gunnery…