Tactical Control Assistant
For outstanding achievement as a Patriot Engagement Control Station Operator. Private First Class Johnson's outstanding professional skill, knowledge and leadership aided immeasurably in training his own crew and the battery's second crew to be tactically proficient at their jobs inside the Engagement Control Station. Private First Class Johnson has successfully completed numerous RAL 11 air battles, Table VIII-certified on multiple occasions and successfully passed 2 of the Battalion's 4 SPEAR certifications. Due to Private First Class Johnson's dedication and hard work, Charlie Battery has been able to hold the high ground in both tactics and maintenance. The distinctive achievements of Private First Class Johnson reflect great credit upon himself, the 43d ADA Battalion and the United States Army.
In preparation for Battalion Field Exercise, SGT Hanes took it upon himself to identify areas within Okinawa that are relevant training locations and ordered large scale geographical representations to be printed during his training holiday in order to facilitate and enhance the operations of HHB command Post.
Assistant Operations
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
