SATCOM Maintainer
Meritorious service in support of Alpha Company, 53rd Brigade Support Battalion during the period of XXXXXXXX through XXXXXXXX. "Always Ready, Always There", his selfless service and devotion to duty have contributed significantly to the successful accomplishment of the Joint Battle Command-Platform fielding mission. His efforts ensured operators and maintainers were trained and qualified and resulted in faster and more reliable networks, secure communications and expanded information capabilities. His distinguished record of service throughout this period are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 53rd Infantry Brigade, the Florida Army National Guard and the United States Army.
SATCOM Operator/Maintainer
Meritorious service as Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer for the 70th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXX. While assigned to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Sergeant John A. Chapman served as the senior Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer. In this position, he maintained the Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) for the Main Brigade Joint Network Node (JNN), the 70th Brigade Engineer Battalion Joint Network Node, and also the Battalion Command Post Node (CPN). He supervised and monitored the constant flow of data in the network and ensured the Satellite Transportable Terminal was maintained and ready for deployment at a moment's notice. Sergeant Chapman's vigilance and loyal devotion to duty reflect great credit upon him, the 70th Brigade Engineer Battalion and the United States Army.
STT Team Chief
SSG _____demonstrated outstanding technical expertise during OIF 06-08 in the Joint Network Node and KU Band trailer Theatre testing. During this phase he created and published the KU Band trailer Technical Inspection Checklist on the SIPRNET Portal for the entire 1st Cavalry Division Signal Community to utilize as reference on the proper PMCS procedures for the KU Band trailer.
Satellite Communications Operator
As a 128th Signal Company satellite communications operator, SPC Chapelpost participated in 23 high visibility, no-fail, Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) Emergency Action Message (EAM) Readiness Exercises conducted by USAFE, US European Command (EUCOM), and US Strategic Command (STRATCOM). These exercises are vital to the United States Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) mission and his diligent efforts ensured that the Commander's EUCOM Liaison Cell (CLC) maintained a 100% mission success rate.
SPC Chapelpost displayed a level of technical expertise unrivaled by his peers while executing the receiving and transmitting of messages over multiple (NC2) systems. SPC Chapelpost was instrumental in maintaining continuous traffic on NC2 communication systems by ensuring all mission required satellite communication systems remained above standards in accordance with EUCOM and United States Air Force, Europe (USAFE) guidelines.
SPC Chapelpost displayed a superior ability to troubleshoot satellite terminals. His work ethic helped ensure that the satellite links maintained an efficient readiness rate and minimized downtime. SPC Chapelpost took advantage of available time and trained his peers, which increased team cohesion, functionality, and individual competence levels. SPC Chapelpost was an outstanding example for his peers to emulate.
SPC Chapelpost has consistently displayed a high level of motivation while being challenged by the demanding duty hours required in maintaining a 24/7 communications site with no down time. He has shown a willingness to go beyond the expected standard to ensure the success and excellence of his team and his section by committing a countless number of off-duty hours to assist the section.
