MOS 12N
Horizontal Construction Engineer
NCOER Bullets

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o provided 15 straight hours of stick time in unfamiliar equipment and provided selfless knowledge to ensure mission success of a sister platoon

o knowledgeable on all vehicles; completes tasks with little to no supervision; will work until the task is completed

o teaches and delegates as necessary without being told; proved time and time again his knowledge of all trades

o deployed for training in support of the USARPAC mission to increase aircraft parking; expanded qualifications and unit capabilities by 50%

o led training of the front end load for 8 other engineers; ensured Soldiers were proficient and confident in operating the equipment

o supervised and supported 33 soldiers on gate guard on a daily basis from 0400 to 2100 during the month of January 2022

o hauled 224 tons of ditch debris over 4 days to meet EPA requirements for Camp Blanding Swale Project

o supervised the deconstruction of 22 structures and 370 linear feet of hesco barriers

o spread over 5,000 tons of lime rock in less than 6 days to support Operation Holder/Sapp Road; aided troop mobility

o completed the FOB Orgun-E project six weeks ahead of schedule by planning ahead and arranging required resources

o received and distributed more than 3,000 tons of lime rock in a 3-day period to aid troop movement during operation Grove Road

o dependable! accomplished daily PMCS, services, and road tests to ensure equipment readiness

o major contributor during the clearing phase to build the forward operating base for the 509th infantry

o conducted D7 operations and successfully cleared over 20 acres 48 hours ahead of schedule

o planned and supervised squad lanes with second platoon, C CO. during the company field training exercise

o conducted a complex breach and a mechanical breach during FTX

o completed over 160 hours on various equipment including grader, dozer, scraper, hyex, BHL and BOMAG during Ft.riley Airfield project

o aided the 837th En Co in route clearance operations by prioritizing tasks and keeping his truck mission ready

o executed his oversight duties with speed, precision and accuracy

o identified Improvised Explosive Devices during OIF and Operation New Dawn; saved 12 lives

o supported a project which involved upgrading bunkers from sandbags to Hescos; poured a total of 611 cubic yards in 9 days

o trained and qualified 12 Soldiers on the RG-31 up-armored tactical vehicle, RG-33 up-armored tactical vehicle and the Panther up-armored tactical vehicle

o takes initiative in the absence of orders and is capable of supervising a job site

o maintains a professional appearance and is respected by seniors, peers, and subordinates

o very knowledgeable in construction within and outside his MOS; is effective in and outside his MOS

o develops innovative solutions; his creativity and ingenuity impact the mission and job site for high mission sucess


Horizontal Engineers at work




Equipment Operator

o supported another unit in loading and hauling military equipment for deployment

o deployed to one JRTC OPFOR rotation and assisted GMO in establishing multiple fighting positions

o stretched over 1,000 HESCO bastions and moved over 3,000 cubic yards of dirt to fill them within the first 2 months of arrival at FOB Wolverine

o trained and qualified on the RG-31 up-armored Tactical Vehicle, RG-33 up-armored Tactical Vehicle, and the Panther up-armored Tactical Vehicle

o at FTX, marked the lanes for a complex breach and a mechanical breach

o united a joint team to ensure mission accomplishment, completed site clearing ahead of schedule

o performed outstanding work on grader during final grade that contributed to 50% completion of the project

o stood up Camp Dodge and established and secured barracks, inventoried and assigned vehicles, conducted range reconnaisance and set up Force Protection

o helped clear and grub over 300 meters of trees and shrubs along with laying and emplacing over 300 meters of Constantine wire and pickets

o advised HQ on physical security requirements; increased project and operation security

o assumed responsibility for all facility construction oversight and repair management

o supervised facility services for over 900,000 sq ft of JTF property

o performed inventories during change of command that were 100% complete and accurate

o supervised ARTEP, CPX, and an eleven month construction project


12N38/12N48 Instructor

o Soldier used personal time to mentor two Instructors for Board Certification resulting in success

o remained flexible during unexpected rain delays during courses; was able to deliver adequate training to students

o displayed exceptional knowledge of course material and operations on 3 different pieces of equipment; a true SME

o prepared 12N course material for upcoming classes on his own time, provided clear instruction for incoming instructors

o polished his skills constantly on instruction and equipment knowledge; always shared his experiences for the good of the team


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