MOS 12B
Combat Engineer
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o supervised the construction of multiple light and heavy breaching charges; adhered to all safety measures resulting in zero injuries down range or at the charge construction area

o identified a suspected IED during FTX and interrogated the IED with a PSS-14 mine detector; confirmed and reported to the dismount team leader


Squad Leader

o demonstrated unparalleled skill and dedication to the Tactical Operations Command (TOC) refit and construction; reduced vehicle foot print while enhancing mobility and storage

o taught other Soldiers assigned to the TOC refit and construction project the proper way to use power tools; facilitated the swift and accurate construction of Dino 4-5 and HHC5

o independently lead his squad to emplace several large mine fields, and wire obstacles to disrupt enemy movement during Deceive Action Rotation 13-02 at NTC

o led squad in all events during Sapper Stakes; his leadership skills resulted in his squad placing first out of 13 squads that participated throughout the entire division


Team Leader

o volunteered to troubleshoot the unit's Blue Force Tracker system on his down time, brought unit to a 100% readiness level before scheduled STX lanes training

o volunteered for duties outside his primary MOS; his motivation, interest, and attention to detail guaranteed success in all his efforts

o organized and delivered classes on operating the Atlas 10K forklift and the LRT wheel mounted crane on an active airfield

o qualified expert in both rifle marksmanship and hand grenades, a role model for his peers

o demonstrated operational flexibility as Team Leader, Tactical Commander, and lead IED interrogator arm operator

o stepped up in the absence of an NCO during rotation 10 and performed admirably in his inherited responsibility for 4 other Soldiers

o successfully completed 14 missions, including 5 at Miami ECP and 3 CMP Lanes, the unit's most challenging duty

o participated in 11 Combat Logistic Patrols in support of 179th EN CO risking his welfare to help sister company complete their mission

o demonstrated initiative outside normal duties; learned to operate and troubleshoot the AN/PRC-145 (MBITR) radio, enhancing safe movement

o trained United Arab Emirates forces; equipped partner forces with the ability to execute movement and maneuver and survive while winning the Global War on Terrorism


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o served as a gunner, dismount, and driver during 388th Engineer Company field training exercise; improved overall unit effectiveness

o trained the UAE Land Forces on route clearance vehicles and operations in support of Operation Spartan Shield resulting in the successful training of 30 UAE soldiers

o used his experience to repair radio and restored tractor/trailer communications with the convoy

o served as weapons checks NCO on all crew serve weapons, including five M2 50 caliber machine guns, five 240B's and five 249s

o inspected weapons before and after each mission, a duty one level above his grade/rank

o dedicated himself to training during the day while performing his duties on mid-shift hours to increase his tactical skills

o helped track over 2,500 Route Clearance missions and logged over 250 significant activities as a Battle Staff team member during OEF 2010-2011

o received the US Army Honor Award and was recognized for Honor and Loyalty during Combat Engineer OSUT training

o helped the platoon leadership train and mentor soldiers for future combat deployments

o provided exceptional service while attached to the XX Engineer Company; helped train soldiers on route clearance tactics and procedures

o provided security and killed 2 enemy combatants during the Company FTX

o trained and supervised his Team on demolitions; resulting in his Team being 100% qualified on Engineer Qualification Tables during the Company's demolition range

o was selected as opposing force (OPFOR) over his peers due to his combat engineer skills; supported bravo company line platoons during EDRE practices

o maintained accurate inventory of all of the Company's sensitive items in the vault; facilitated deployed communications readiness


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