MOS 15C
MQ-1 Unmanned Aircraft Operator
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o achieved over 25 IO hours while instructing new UAS Operators in a combat theater

o acted as LNO for USARPAC while attached to JUSMAG-PHL in his deployment to the Philippines; enhanced 25ID's overall UAS capabilities, efficiency, and lethality

o oversaw the TUAS maintenance program and ensured three air vehicles were FMC at all times during the recent deployment, resulting in a 95% operational rate for the BDE's only class II Tactical Unmanned Aerial System

o completed 200 fight hours, IAW AR 600-8-22 and DA PAM 385-90, without incident in less than 60 days

o consistently drew upon past combat experiences to prepare Soldiers for deployment in support of OND

o contributed to the success of the Company's 4,000 accident free combat flight hours

o dedicated his efforts to the Shadow TUAS evaluation which led to the complete success of the Limited User Test for the Shadow TUAS

o demonstrated the Reaper's ability to operate within an austere environment; validated unparalleled versatility of armed remotely piloted aircraft operations

o developed three combat Warriors by training them on Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD) preparing them for deployment in support of OND

o exercised rigorous attention to detail and enforced safety practices during all training, resulting in no injuries or equipment damage

o facilitated the successful operation of the MQ-1C UAS aircraft while deployed with QRC1-R5 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

o flew 50 hours as an Aircraft Operator during New Equipment Training (NET) in support of E Co. 501st AVN Regiment, 1AD

o flew over 120 UAS combat flight hours in support of OND with no incidents or accidents

o forged newly realized capabilities for the MQ-9 reaper to resupply combatants at a moments notice; optimized aviation resources

o identified key deficiencies in the UAV's programming and in the loading procedures in the IADS Program; restored stalled operations

o instructed new Soldiers on the Grey Eagle UAS, resulting in two Operators obtaining Readiness Level (RL1)

o maintained accountability of an UAS valued at over $7 million without loss or any damages while acting as Aircraft Commander during numerous missions




o planned, coordinated, and executed first MQ-9 reaper unimproved landing utilizing the newly tested revolutionary satellite launch and recovery method of landing and takeoff

o prepared and supervised over 15 Full Motion Video (FMV) and Signal Intelligence (SIGNINT) missions contributing to the success of TF 6-30 in support of OND

o recommended an unorthodox flight profile during attempts to save an unresponsive RQ-7; safely recovered UAV and prevented damage

o recorded and distributed intel video that produced the first substantial military advance against hidden Taliban bases

o revived the Platoon's operational SOP and streamlined operations without sacrificing safety.

o served as Aircraft Commander for the MQ-1C while conducting over 40 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions for 25th ID during OND

o set the standard for work ethic; heeded the call of excellence by working long hours to ensure accomplishment of all tasks during deployment operations

o spotted 13 INS armed with RPGs heading toward a convoy and directed the Scout Weapons Team to the location; resulted in 3 enemies KIA and 3 enemies detained

o took control of and safely landed an RQ-7B Shadow that was not processing Ground Control Center landing instructions correctly; situational awareness and quick action saved a $1M aircraft

o motivated his subordinates by demonstrating genuine concern for their well being by assisting them with solid solutions for personal problems

o obtained Readiness Level One (RL1) during his RL progression, supporting the Commanders intent to fly 500 hours during NET


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