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Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE)
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o led the turn-around of the ALSE workcenter and increased production readiness by 33 percent; completed 600 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions
o led 11 technicians in the completion of 556 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions; contributed to a 95 percent Ready-for-Issue rate supporting three Squadrons
o attacked an endless Phase Inspection backlog; provided a steady flow of Mission Capable aircraft that were essential in meeting high tempo operations and 300 accident free flight hours
o served as the only ALSE tech while simultaneously operating as the company helicopter maintainer; aided immeasurably in the passing performance of ALSE during the ARMS inspection
o assisted the Battalion Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) NCO with preparation the deployment to Iraq
o completed 700 pre/post-flight equipment inspection; prepared $2,000,000 in equipment assets for squadron, supported 123 sorties with zero ALSE delays
o ensured the delivery of crucial life support equipment improvements needed for the war fighter's continued success in the Global War on Terrorism
o filled NCOIC role for 2 weeks; supervised 11 Soldiers, 2 sections, and managed 55 sorties/120 flying hours; unit combat capability maintained
o he was solely responsible for both the Aircraft Life Support program and the modified refueling and egress safety certification for the Bn
o her selfless service and dedication was instrumental in the Battalion's successful preparation for deployment
o introduced, evaluated, and implemented new equipment for special operations flight crewmembers; key member of the 160th ALSE team
o led Combat Survival Evader Locator (CSEL) evaluation program; tested 48 radios, enhanced secure communication capabilities and improved readiness
o outfitted CSAR aircrew; prepared 110 CSEL, NVG, survival vests, and helmets; supported 123 flight hours for Exercise BALIKATAN
o procured, tracked, and issued 336 pieces of flight clothing and foul weather gear valued at $70K in support of two forward deployed detachments, increasing overall command readiness
o streamlined the custody card record process for all maintenance personnel; increased issue productivity and record accuracy of the supply department
o oversaw six IFE after-action inspections; quarantined pilot flight gear, recorded findings, authored mishap report; contributed to flight safety
o piloted ALSE Quality Control program; oversaw five inspectors and 1.4K equipment inspections; equipment 100% ready
o selected from among peers to provide ALSE instruction to new technicians in HHC 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Airborne
o top technician; maintained appropriate flight gear for seven AH-64 pilots; facilitated 300 sorties
o trained 75 Soldiers in basic Life Support Equipment use and readiness
o trained and certified three techs on JHMCS/CSEL loading; increased certification numbers 100%, expanded combat mission capability by 50%
o trained and qualified in every ALSE shop position; became subject matter expert on every aspect of ALSE
o trained Soldiers and NCOs on how to build and sustain a successful scheduled maintenance program
