MOS 15J OH-58D Armament/ Electrical/ Avionics Systems Repairer
In 2014, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior was replaced by the AH-64 Apache and MOS 15J combined with the existing MOS 15Y, AH-64 Systems Repairer.
o proficiency enabled his section to maintain the highest level of aircraft readiness
o his enthusiasm for his MOS set him apart from his peers
o volunteered to transfer to 1-10 Task Force Tigershark to fill a vacant slot that was vital to the upcoming deployment
o trains and leads peers and higher ranking Soldiers with much more experience
o his training produced competent, tough and aggressive Soldiers on the Squadrons 24 OH-58D(R) Kiowa Warriors
o accomplished any task given him to the fullest and with the greatest of ease
o possessed a genuine example of military bearing with confidence and straightforwardness
o set the example by leading from the front and never settled for just enough from anyone
o maintained 100% accountabiliy on all tools and equipment
o assumed responsibility for aerial gunnery pad, trained Soldiers of equal and higher rank
o qualified expert with assigned weapon and scored first time GOs on all common Soldier training tasks
o performed over 1400 accident-free hours of aircraft armament maintenance and over 4000 integrated combat loads on squadron aircraft
o served as Section Sergeant in his absense, preserved ops tempo while maintaining 100% operational readiness of assigned aircraft
Aircraft Life Support Equipment Repairer
o assisted the Battalion Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) NCO with preparation the deployment to Iraq
o attended Program Manager Course; honed management skills; enhanced overall shop and mission readiness
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 top technician; maintained appropriate flight gear for 12 A-10 pilots; facilitated 300 sorties
o outfitted CSAR aircrew; prepared 110 CSEL, NVG, survival vests, and helmets; supported 123 flight hours for Exercise BALIKATAN
o her selfless service and dedication was instrumental in the Battalion's successful preparation for deployment
o led Combat Survival Evader Locator (CSEL) evaluation program; tested 48 radios, enhanced secure communication capabilities and improved readiness
o trained and certified three techs on JHMCS/CSEL loading; increased certification numbers 100%, expanded combat mission capability by 50%
o he was solely responsible for both the Aircraft Life Support program and the modified refueling and egress safety certification for the Bn
o trained 75 Soldiers in basic Life Support Equipment use and readiness
o trained Soldiers and NCOs on how to build and sustain a successful scheduled maintenance program
o piloted AFE Quality Control program; oversaw five inspectors and 1.4K equipment inspections; equipment 100% ready
o filled NCOIC role for 2 weeks; supervised 11 Soldiers, 2 sections, and managed 55 sorties/120 flying hours; unit combat capability maintained
o oversaw six IFE after-action inspections; quarantined pilot's flight gear, recorded findings, authored mishap report; contributed to flight safety
o completed 700 pre/post-flight equipment inspection; prepared $2,000,000 in equipment assets for squadron, supported 123 sorties with zero ALSE delays
