FOR EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE ASSIGNED AS A DISMOUNTED ELEMENT FOR WHITE PLATOON. HIS DEDICATION TO DUTY, SELFLESS SERVICE, AND OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ABILITY CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT. SPECIALIST HOLT'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND DEDICATION TO DUTY RESULTED IN MISSION SUCCESS UNDER THE MOST AUSTERE CONDITIONS. SPECIALIST HOLT'S OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IS IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT DISTINCT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, APACHE TROOP, 10th CAVALRY REGIMENT, 3rd ARMORED BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
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o selected and served competently as a rifleman for Eagle Troop, 2d Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment
o kept chain of command informed on changing terrain during evolving operations; maintained unit integrity
o responsible Soldier; thorough preparation and attention to detail during daily operations ensured support requirements were met for all training exercises
o coordinated with mission commander consistently; dismounted units reached the objective in time to complete assigned tasks
o ensured all equipment was FMC before every training exercise; exceptional organizational skills resulted in effective communication and freedom of maneuver for the team
o attended J2 pre-operation brief; gained knowledge of enemy composition and strength; conducted night movements prepared for enemy tactics
o assisted in training Soldiers on how to shoot, move, and communicate; his efforts were vital to 2nd squad completing their part of the platoon LFX
o distinguished himself as an extremely talented Ammo Bearer and Assistant Gunner while assigned to Hatchet Headquarters Company, 2-4 IN Battalion
o set the example for all other Soldiers to emulate at the Soldier of the Month Board and Brigade Soldier of the Quarter; won the board over peers and other units
o assisted in setting up the communication support for CTX operations; facilitated command and control
o took part in over 100 mounted and dismounted patrols, provided 8 hours of CLS, IV therapy and other first-aid training to both Marines and their Afghan counterparts
o adapted to changing circumstances; become a dismount after driving for gunnery and assisted in training Soldiers on how to shoot, move, and communicate to standard
o led a squad of combat engineers as dismounted route clearance operations team leader; provided freedom of maneuver for coalition forces
o accepted responsibility for the Arms Room; his technical knowledge and determination were key to exceeding standards during three Arms Room inspections
o signed for over $2,000,000 worth of high-value equipment as the HQ Troop's armorer for 13 months; maintained accountability and serviceability
o helped the unit prepare for 9-month deployment to the ARCENT AOR in support of Operation Spartan Shield; reduced after-action items by 50%
o planned dismount and remount points along the designated route; avoided detection and direct fire when the dismounted element had to remount
