- Maintained and managed a total of 20,226 DSN lines across eight Inside Plant facilities during UFG 15, demonstrating unparalleled technical expertise and resulting in 100% communications reliability.
- Diligently coordinated the closure and remediation of 130 CAR deficiencies throughout the rating period, successfully standardizing the CAR program procedure for the entire Company.
- Provided exceptional critical mission support for the Defense Switch Network, ensuring uninterrupted services for 16,526 customers, including 17 flag officers, with minimal outages.
- Displayed unwavering dedication as a Soldier, consistently reliable and committed to the development of skills through significant time and effort invested.
- Exemplifies a no-nonsense leadership style, instilling much-needed discipline throughout the BN, never shying away from challenges and consistently completing missions.
- Cross-trained and instructed seven US Soldiers and five El Salvadorans on forming and metal reinforcement placement, pouring, and finishing concrete during Annual Training ’13.
- Skillfully planned, organized, and trained over 100 food service workers at Camp Shelby, MS, providing support for 8,000 Soldiers deployed to OIF.
- Prepared the unit for the facility’s semi-annual ARCENT inspection, achieving 100% commendable ratings in all seven areas and setting the standard in Detention Operations.
- Maintained composure and levelheadedness during times of adversity, successfully facilitating the MEDEVAC of two Soldiers from the theater, ensuring their welfare, safety, and follow-on treatment.
- Maintained 100% accountability of 402 lines of the BN’s shop stock, valued at $636,000, playing a critical role in maintaining the BN’s overall 98% readiness rate.
- Excelled as the NCOIC of the Orderly Room, handling multiple projects and taskings with utmost efficiency, resulting in 100% mission accomplishment.
- Demonstrated strong sound judgment in dealing with incidents that occurred during daily operations.
- Coordinated and supervised the transportation of a High-Risk Soldier across three states to multiple treatment and rehabilitation facilities without incident.
- Provided first aid and life-saving measures to a heat stroke casualty during the MEDCOM Best Warrior Competition.
- Successfully performed over 100 surgeries on four bone regeneration animal protocols, achieving a remarkable survival rate of over 95 percent.
- Maintains extremely high professional standards, surpassing peers in competence and expertise.
- Highly competent NCO who processed over 1000 medical transactions into MEDPROS, significantly improving the Medical Readiness Classification from 69.97% to 88.91%.
- Ensured consistent delivery of over 25,000 lines of medical supplies valued in excess of $8 million, demonstrating exceptional synchronization and organizational skills.
- Procured an Expeditionary Deployable Oxygen Concentration System, reducing oxygen resupply time from two weeks to less than 72 hours.
- Expanded the authorized stockage list from 334 to 430 lines of Class VIII supplies, enhancing support for over 40 Battalion Aid Stations.
- Recognized as Battalion Best Of the West and selected to represent the Brigade for Division Best Of the West, achieving the runner-up position.
- Recommended for the Air Medal due to calm and efficient execution of flight duties during medevac missions in support of OEF.
- Highly skilled in planning, coordinating required equipment and personnel, and conducting aircraft maintenance.
- Valuable experience and extensive expertise played a crucial role in the successful deployment of the team for OIF.
- Selected as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor over 10 other NCOs, demonstrating vast experience and competence.
- Conducted traffic control for over twenty major command ceremonies without any traffic incidents.
- Achieved Commandant’s list in BNCOC with a top academic average of 99%.
- Expertly boresighted systems, eliminating the need for live-target
- Volunteered for the position of platoon sergeant and was selected over several more senior NCOs, demonstrating dedication and leadership abilities.
- Distinguished Honor Graduate of the BNCOC course, showcasing exceptional academic performance and mastery of the material.
- Unparalleled ability to multitask and achieve outstanding results, consistently exceeding expectations.
- Named NCO Instructor of the Quarter, outperforming six other NCOs during the 1st quarter of FY06.
- Achieved positive results when confronted with major responsibilities and limited resources, demonstrating resourcefulness and problem-solving skills.
- Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Traffic Management Accident Investigation Course, excelling in the field of traffic management.
- One of two recruiters in the unit to be named “Best of the Best” in a nationwide production contest, exemplifying exceptional recruiting abilities.
- Earned Honor Graduate at the Foreign Language Training Center in Europe, showcasing language proficiency and excellence in language training.
- Ranked third out of 20 recruiters in mission accomplishment, consistently meeting and exceeding recruiting targets.
- Maintained a 100% SIDPERS (Standard Installation/Division Personnel System) rate, even under arduous conditions during Operation Desert Storm.
- Selected as the IFLS (Intermediate Forward Logistics Support) demonstrator for an international conference, chosen from all CMF 67/68 NCOs Army-wide.
- Won five gold and two silver medals at the division-level culinary arts competition, showcasing culinary expertise and creativity.
- Successfully reconstructed 19 lost promotion packets, resulting in 15 promotions, displaying exceptional attention to detail and administrative skills.
- Efficient time management enabled the completion of 12 credit hours towards a BS degree in Medical Technology with a 3.5 GPA.
- Demonstrated technical and tactical expertise as the NCOIC of the company-level Quality Control section, ensuring high-quality standards were maintained.
- Orchestrated an efficient maintenance plan that successfully recovered 15 UH60A aircraft upon redeployment from OEF and OIF, displaying effective organizational and logistical skills.
- Pursued self-improvement through correspondence courses while deployed during OIF II, displaying a commitment to professional growth.
- Selected for promotion to Sergeant First Class from the secondary zone, recognized for exceptional performance and potential for further leadership roles.
- Successfully completed 24 semester hours while maintaining a 3.4 GPA, demonstrating academic dedication and a commitment to personal development.
- Achieved 100% SIDPERS timeliness for 12 consecutive months, resulting in the award of the Army Achievement Medal.
- Maintained an 85% solve rate on investigative actions, surpassing USACIDC’s goal and showcasing exceptional investigative skills.
- Scored a perfect score of 1000 points on Tank Table VIII as Tank Commander, demonstrating exceptional proficiency and accuracy in tank operations.
- Reduced the Qualified Not Enlisted rate from 10 percent to an all-time low of 2.8 percent, showcasing effective recruiting and qualification processes.
- Designed, contracted, and installed computer systems for 2 APODs (Aerial Port of Debarkation) and ASP Headquarters, ensuring efficient and secure data management.
- Technically and tactically proficient Master Gunner, overseeing and supervising over 200 ranges and qualifications across the brigade.
- Spearheaded renovations for over twenty B-HUTs (Barracks Hut) with limited time and resources, addressing living area shortages for brigade personnel in OEF.
- Successfully established and managed Class IV supplies necessary for repair operations in the BDE LSA (Brigade Logistics Support Area) footprint at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.
- Demonstrates constant focus, superb organizational skills, and always operates with clear direction.
- Consistently performs at an invaluable level, contributing significantly to daily operations of
- Demonstrates consistent performance that is invaluable to the daily operations of the company.
- Recognized as the Brigade NCO of the Quarter on two occasions, highlighting exceptional performance and dedication.
- Knowledgeable NCO who efficiently manages numerous tasks simultaneously, showcasing strong organizational and time management skills.
- Technically and tactically proficient, possessing expertise and abilities that are equal to or greater than peers and superiors.
- Demonstrates competence and ability that is unparalleled, standing out among peers in terms of knowledge and skills.
- Possesses the ability to make sound decisions with precision and accuracy, consistently displaying excellent judgment.
- Accepted all obstacles as challenges and never settles for anything less than total success, showcasing determination and a proactive mindset.
- Received the Brigade Disciplinary Award twice for unit excellence, demonstrating outstanding commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Commended by the Battalion Commander for flawlessly executing Physical Training, showcasing exceptional dedication and performance.
- Conducted an air insertion mission and cleared an entire village to prevent insurgents from conducting future operations in the Battalion AO (Area of Operations).
- Displays exceptional focus and superb organizational skills, always operating with clear direction and purpose.
- Consistently performs at an invaluable level, contributing significantly to the daily operations of the company.
- Recognized as the Brigade NCO of the Quarter on two occasions, highlighting exceptional performance and dedication.
- Knowledgeable NCO who efficiently manages numerous tasks simultaneously, showcasing strong organizational and time management skills.
- Technically and tactically proficient, possessing expertise and abilities that are equal to or greater than peers and superiors.
- Demonstrates competence and ability that is unparalleled, standing out among peers in terms of knowledge and skills.
- Possesses the ability to make sound decisions with precision and accuracy, consistently displaying excellent judgment.
- Accepted all obstacles as challenges and never settles for anything less than total success, showcasing determination and a proactive mindset.
- Received the Brigade Disciplinary Award twice for unit excellence, demonstrating outstanding commitment to maintaining high standards.
- Commended by the Battalion Commander for flawlessly executing Physical Training, showcasing exceptional dedication and performance.
- Conducted an air insertion mission and cleared an entire village to prevent insurgents from conducting future operations in the Battalion AO (Area of Operations).
- Trained members of the Japanese Self Defense Force during Operation Rising Warrior.
- Maintained enrollment in the Army Correspondence Course Program and completed 60 credit hours during this rating period.
- Assisted the Tobyhanna Army Depot maintenance team by replacing the azimuth motor electric brake assembly, which solved a satellite autotrack failure.
- Demonstrated absolute quality performance in MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) tasks.
- Accepted all obstacles as challenges and strived for nothing less than total success.
- Accomplished 120 out of 145 upgrade/qualification tasks, with 75% completed on three airframes, ahead of peers.
- Completed all assigned tasks with total accuracy.
- Achieved 100% SIDPERS (Standard Installation/Division Personnel System) timeliness for 12 consecutive months and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.
- Received an outstanding rating on three out of four command inspections, the best in the battalion.
- Achieved a commendable rating as a unit security manager on the Battalion Command Inspection Program.
- Achieved positive results when faced with major responsibilities and limited resources.
- Achieved the Senior Instructor level at the USAOC&S (U.S. Army Ordnance Corps and School) ahead of peers.
- Achieved superior results when faced with major responsibilities and limited resources.
- Received three honor platoon awards during the rating period.
- Consistently achieved exceptional results in mission accomplishment.
- Advanced through duty positions as a Survey Team Member, Survey Team Chief, Reconnaissance NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer), and ultimately Operations NCO during the assignment with the 3rd CST (WMD) (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Consequence Management Response Force).
- Advised a multi-agency foreign material exploitation team and received accolades from the national intelligence community.
- Alerted, assembled, and deployed the company to support Operation Just Endeavor during the Commander’s absence.
- Had all areas inspected during the last battalion command inspection rated as the best in the battalion.
- Consistently displayed a high level of initiative.
- Always focused and superbly well organized, never without direction.
- Always prepared to take on any given task.
- Always strives for self-improvement.
- Analyzed and identified enemy point-of-origin sites, assisting in the elimination of enemy attack zones and support, resulting in a 50% reduction in IDF (Indirect Fire) attacks.
- Analyzed and tracked enemy historical point-of-origin sites, assisting in effective targeting of enemy attack zones, resulting in a 40% reduction in IDF attacks.
- Analyzed and tracked enemy historical point-of-origin sites, with the input assisting in the lethal targeting of enemy attack zones, reducing IDF attacks by 40%.
- As acting First Sergeant, corrected numerous problems and set a good foundation for the new 1SG (First Sergeant).
- As acting First Sergeant, demonstrated extreme competence by leading the unit through turbulent times.
- Assisted in the medical evacuation of over 2,000 U.S. and Multi-National Coalition soldiers from MNC-I (Multi-National Corps – Iraq) Forward Operating Bases.
- Authored the NeuSchwabish Community Physical Security Plan.
- Awarded an Army Achievement Medal by the Department of the Army for outstanding administration of the unit’s NCO-ER (Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Report) program.
- Awarded the Bronze Badge of Excellence in the CG’s (Commanding General’s) marksmanship competition.
- Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM III.
- Awarded the TRADOC (U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command) Certificate of Achievement for the First Quarter of 2003 reenlistment.
Redeployment Problems
- Struggles to express himself and assist other Soldiers with pre-deployment training due to a nervous condition.
- Compliance with training requirements is observed, but progress after returning from deployment is slow, requiring counseling.
- Dedication to the well-being of Soldiers is commendable, but neglecting personal health to the point of jeopardizing the mission.
- Previously exemplified as a total Soldier, but has increasingly shown impatience for training since redeployment.
- Performance has declined noticeably since redeployment, with efforts requiring more exertion and yielding diminished results.
- Demonstrated rare aptitude for operations planning, but unable to collaborate with peers or participate in group planning, requiring counseling.
- Formerly a first-rate vehicle maintainer, the turn-around time has decreased to half of what it was before the Afghan rotation.
- Techniques and procedures contributed to unit success, but family life has deteriorated, and the NCO is frequently late for work.
- Displays alternating keen motivation and distrust, showing reluctance to follow orders, warranting a medical evaluation.
Regarding NCOs with PTSD, it is crucial to accurately document their symptoms and the impact on their performance in NCOERs sent to the Medical Board. Failure to do so may hinder their ability to receive appropriate care and support.
Needs Improvement
- Struggles to follow up on tasks assigned by their first-line leader.
- Unable to qualify in key tasks, compromising the readiness of the entire team.
- Failed to report on time for company movement to annual training.
- Fully capable of accomplishing simple tasks with proper supervision and coaching.
- Committed to the unit but lacks the drive to utilize knowledge and experience for success.
- Requires constant supervision and lacks independent problem-solving abilities for mission accomplishment.
- Fails to learn from previous mistakes, leading to inefficiency in performing duties as a Staff Sergeant.
- Underperformed during the rating period, resulting in mission failure.
- Accomplished only 66.6% of the assigned mission, falling short of the required target.
- Committed to the unit but lacks the necessary knowledge and experience for success at this time.
- Disregarded better judgment by negotiating an impassable mountain road, resulting in damage to a non-tactical vehicle.
- Showed poor judgment by attempting to navigate a riverbed with a non-tactical vehicle, resulting in inoperability due to undercarriage damage.
- Failed to dispatch a truck and missed the scheduled start point by forty minutes while assigned as a convoy commander after taking the wrong platoon’s truck.
- Inefficiently processed sixteen Soldiers’ APFT results, wasting valuable training time.
- Requires substantial assistance from multiple individuals to complete routine administrative tasks such as NCOERs, memorandums, and awards.
- Unable to multitask effectively in high OPTEMPO areas due to inadequate knowledge of additional duty as the Company Training NCOIC.
- Decertified as a Howitzer Chief of Section for flagrantly violating instructions by allowing a non-certified Gunner to fire a live round during Battery Certifications.
- Failed to assume duties and responsibilities as the senior NCO in the absence of the NCOIC.
- Continuously struggles with following up on tasks assigned by the first-line leader.
- Unable to qualify in key tasks, hindering the readiness of the entire team.
- Performs admirably in most duties but needs to concentrate on improvement.
- Frequent failure to use technical manuals (TM) poses a risk to equipment and personnel.