o provided continuous real-time short range aerial coverage using the Sentinel Radar crew systems during Operation Lethal Eagle (OLE) IV
o led a Sentinel team to implement March order and Emplacement crew drills along with fighting positions into OLE IV to simulate war based scenarios
o completed six daylight and two night time location movements; provided the best possible aerial coverage per mission requirements
o performed 100 hours of maintenance on the Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD), the Joint Range Extension (JRE), and generators
o ensured that all personnel and sensitive items were accounted for at multiple forward operating bases across Iraq
o rescued mission and achieved 90% operational readiness after 8 hours of troubleshooting of the FAAD, JRE and the clearing of several faults
o integral member of top Sentinel Radar team during post mobilization training
o demonstrated great ability in identifying enemy combative and eliminating them, saving not only himself but his fellow soldiers as well
o participated in all aspects of daily operations and was a key part of the Sentinel Team and a 99.5% operational readiness rate during deployment
o performed above expectations in a high ops tempo environment during Exercise American Shield 2011
o served as a valued member of the Quick Reaction Force patrolling Darulaman, Afghanistan during his Camp Dubs deployment and contributed to the continued safety of the operation headquarters
o provided company SHARP representatives the guidance for standard bulletin boards, security protocols and training material
o selected from among peers to represent the JADOC FAAD EO position during the Rehearsal of Concept drill
o his expertise with communications systems ensured that the platoon was constantly able to communicate with the TOC
o led North Dakota ARNG DHHB OPS team participation in complex Stinger live fire exercise; reduced response time, increased readiness and accuracy
o completed pre-deployment MET and HEAT training for the Div HQ and HQ Bn; first unit to meet training standards
o ensured all equipment, unit and personal, was accounted for and maintained to 10/20 standard
o authored and implemented the first battle space deconfliction and Air Mission Request SOPs for 4TH BCT BAE/ADAM cell; adopted as a RC-W standard
o succesfully implemented a post redeployment C2 proficiency training program for AGI cell; greatly enhancing the cells war fighting capabilities
o continually sought out by seniors, peers and subordinates for technical and tactical expertise