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MOS 19K
M1 Armor Crewman
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Armor Crewman
o assisted in training the new driver and the new Gunner even though he is the loader; vital to gun operations
o moved around positions to meet the needs of the tank; increased operational readiness exponentially
o integrated terrain analysis, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield and training to seize the advantage during NTC
o ensured loaders' and driver's station tasks were complete; ensured safety and readiness
o demonstrated a positive attitude and exceptional technical knowledge, enabling his crew to perform at the highest standards during tank gunnery
o led a forward patrol that immobilized one team and destroyed two others during a CMTC rotation
o aided immeasurably in the preparation for and execution of field training and breach operations LPD
o his motivation and experience was a strong contributing factor to the successful completion of the ODA's training mission
o conducted the safe and effective calls for fire resulting in over 6,000 rounds fired with zero loss to equipment or personnel
o ensured all crews were trained in gunnery skills and tasks
o engineered a system for securing a lane marking kit to the M113A3 which enabled his squad to complete initial lane marking through a mine field faster than any other squad
o worked outside of his primary MOS as a 19K (M1 Armorer Crewman) to complete the Warhorse Crucible
o key to the qualification of four out of five crews
o earned "Superior" qualification ratings on each of three tank gunnery qualifications
o led his crew to excel in the recent NTC rotation and a live-fire demonstrated for the Secretary of the Army
o provided feedback to the Fort Sill Fires Center of Excellence for future course development
o completed the 1,500 Meter Engagement Course Class 03-12
o his section was rated the best in the battery and received the title of Battery "Top Gun"
o provided outstanding support as the RTO for 2nd Platoon Delta Company 3-8 CAV on a rotational deployment to Korea
o chosen by BN leadership to serve as the BN Battle NCO due to his attention to detail, individual experience, and technical and tactical competence
o as a BTL CPT, ensured the timely and accurate tracking of over 300 patrols moving in and through the Battalion's OE, providing support and current operational updates
Tank Commander
o served with distinction in Bosnia, Iraq, and Africa; accomplishments include gun truck commander, TOC NCOIC, ECP Shift Leader, and NBC Instructor
o led reconnaissance teams on over 20 missions into enemy territory to locate high value, non-mission capable equipment requiring retrograding; recovered over $1,000,000 in armor
o analyzed the damage to 3 tracked vehicles after an enemy attack and coordinated the delivery of repair parts and a depot maintenance team which restored operations in 6 days
o supervised the howitzer sections' safe, regular, and accurate firing of over 200 rounds of illumination in support of area-denial operations in Maysan Province
Loader
o mastered the round loading skills on the M1 Abrams tank
o selected for the Delta Company Platoon Leader's tank
o demonstrated superior skill and proficiency in the Modern Army Combative Program (MACP) king of the pit event
o performed above standards as loader on D 2-3 and was crucial to Delta Company 3-8 CAV's efficiency during Alerts and overall deployment
Driver
o ensured all crew members were trained in gunnery skills and tasks
o as driver, met or exceeded all PMCS and operator maintenance requirements for the M-1; tank always operational
o his advanced knowledge of the training area aided his success on route selection, tactical operations, and layouts of multiple objectives
o integrated into operations; key factor in competition win
o kept tank maintained, always performed driver checks before operation; zero maintenance problems in the field
o contributed greatly to the success of Crew 1, 2PLT's success on Gunnery Tables VI and VII
o SPC Parker's actions enabled his crew to achieve scores above 950/1000 for both gunnery tables, earn the top rating of "Distinguished"
o integral to the qualifying of three out of four crews
o assisted in the progression of drivers, developing them for the next position
Gunner
o assisted with preparation for tank gunnery to include PMCS, AACs, boresighting, and MRS updates
o instructed and supervised crew on powder burns and time fuse procedures
o as assistant gunner for both the M120 and the M253 mortar systems, always produced timely and acurate indirect fire
o qualified expert in both assigned weapons and marksman on crew-serviced weapons
o demonstrated exceptional competence on his assigned weapon system and knowledge of his responsibilities inherent in his role as a crewman
