MOS 11C
Indirect Fire Infantryman NCOER Bullets

Mortar

o integrated Marine Corp crew drills and weapon system familiarization into training plan; resulted in a cross-trained mortar platoon for the battalion

o operated the 120mm mortar system to deliver quick fire on enemy positions; facilitated vehicle recovery operations

o assisted the squad in ensuring fast emplacement of all weapon systems; provided overlapping coverage with limited resources

o led mortar squad through 11 live fire iterations; ensured proper maneuver and continuous communication with platoon leaders

o trained six Ukrainian soldiers on effective use of Fire Direction Control measures, tactics, and techniques; eliminated operational conflicts and confusion

o developed and taught a class to three NCOs and one officer on the effective use of the M16 plotting board; improved team readiness

o supervised 11 soldiers during the Ukrainian Independence Day Parade in Kiev; leadership played a vital role in the building of camaraderie with our Ukrainian partners

o trained other members of the section on AFATDS and helped develop internal battle drills which directly lead to the first succesful counterfire for the entire 45th BCT

Squad Leader

o ensured the well being of soldiers, in and out of squad, as well as on and off duty

o ensured soldiers were aware of benefits such as VA benefits, Roth plan, Army 401k, Federal and state employment priority for actively serving and veterans, and education benefits such as GI Bill and Post 911

o taught soldiers on how to raise personal and business credit score, how to apply and purchase items under your business name and credit.

o enforced the Unit Safety Program during all training events, ranges, and operations leading to zero injuries and 100% success

o recognized by the Regiment Commander for taking first place in the combined Regimental Mortar Squad Competition

11C Indirect Fire Infantryman

o completed month-long Infantry Mortar Leader Course with a score of 91.25% and was awarded additional skill identifier of B1

o ensured mortar section soldiers were conducting crew drills and cross-training during down time in the field which led to a more motivated and trained mortar section

o qualified section mortar team first time go during gunnery

o served as a 240B Machine Gunner providing over watch for the 10 man dismounted element conducting reconnasaince and atmospherics in the Mirabad Valley

o served with distinction on two combat tours as a member of Bravo Company and was critical to Renegade Company's success during OIF 07-09 and OEF 10-11

o earned the Combat Infantryman Bagde, the Coveted Air Assault Badge, two Army Commendation Medals and an Army Achievement Medal

o performed above his skill level when he coordinated fires and calling for and adjusting artillery rounds during the 3rd BCT JOAX

o ensured the Fires cell AFATDS was configured correctly and established comm with Bn mortars and field artillery assets during the 1-279 Infantry's rotation at the JRTC

o graduated the Infantry Mortar Leaders Course on the Commandant's List and completed the Warrior Leaders course

o as most knowledgeable member, ensured all operational graphics and ammunition count was properly entered for current situational awareness

o trained other fires cell members on AFATDS operation and helped to develop internal battle drills which led to the first succesful counterfire for the entire 45th BCT

o trained U.S. Navy and Australian military forces on the capabilities, functions, and employment of the 60mm mortar system

o as safety observer, ensured all mortar rounds were within the acceptable tolerance of target location error and were observed safely

o his supervision of the mortar firing procedures delivered all rounds to within a 150m radius of the target location

o completed the exercise with zero firing incidents and no damage to personnel or equipment which allowed the mortar section to support the platoons conducting live fire missions

o served as a driver during OEF and logged over 1,300 miles across the Mirabad, Tangay and Chora Valleys, supporting patrols, re-supply, and key leader engagements and shuras

o completed 2 Bradley Gunnery's and one rotation to NTC; when he went to NTC he was a gunner for a mortar system

o held positions throughout the FDC and accomplished all tasks handed down to him

Section Sergeant

o was selected to instruct three Iraqi Army Mortar Platoons on the capabilities and operation of 120mm mortar system

o trained over 140 Iraqi Army Mortarmen on basic mortar knowledge and FDC procedures in Support of Operation Iraqi Ftreedom