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MOS 21 Engineering Awards

DA Form 638 Examples and Citations

21B - Combat Engineer

Team Leader

SGT Gallardo participated in 42 logistical patrol escort and 33 dedicated route clearance operations, totaling 75 missions and clearing over 5,000 miles in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan. As Alpha Team Leader his flawless execution during pre combat checks and inspections ensured this RG31 and Maxpro with above 90% FMC at all times. His concern for his Soldiers safety was paramount thus ensuring that the six Soldiers under his command were fully equipped for combat operations.

PART III - JUSTIFICATION AND CITATION DATA (Use specific bullet examples of meritorious acts or service)
20. ACHIEVEMENTS
ACHIEVEMENT #1 Due to his experience and proven capability, SPC Smith was often selected to serve as squad leader when NCOs were in school or on details.
ACHIEVEMENT #2 He focused on qualifications and became hazmat certified and ammo handler certifed. In addition, his squad is the only squad in the Battalion certified on all equipment.
ACHIEVEMENT #3 SPC Smith successfully completed 14 missions, including 5 at Miami ECP and 3 CMP Lanes, the unit’s most challenging duty.
ACHIEVEMENT #4 SPC Smith stepped up to take on extra shifts, due to a shortage of equipment operators, and operated the 966 Bucket Loader for 36 hours to create bridge abutments and finished 12 hours ahead of schedule.
21. PROPOSED CITATION SPECIALIST JOHN A. SMITH, UNITED STATES ARMY, DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF BY MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES AS A COMBAT ENGINEER, FOWARD SUPPORT COMPANY, 724TH ENGINEER BATTALION, UNITED STATES FORCES-IRAQ, BAGHDAD, IRAQ, FROM 11 MAY 2010 TO 20 MARCH 2011 DURING OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. SPECIALIST SMITH'S ACTIONS ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT DISTINCT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE UNITED STATES FORCES-IRAQ, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
DA FORM 638, APR 2006	REPLACES DA FORM 638-1 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF DA FORM 638 ARE OBSOLETE.	Page 1 of 3

PART III - JUSTIFICATION AND CITATION DATA (Use specific bullet examples of meritorious acts or service)
20. ACHIEVEMENTS
ACHIEVEMENT #1 SSG Turner stepped up in the absence of a Senior NCO during rotation 10 and performed beyond expectations in his inherited responsibility for 4 other Soldiers
ACHIEVEMENT #2 SSG Turner helped track over 2,500 Route Clearance missions and logged over 250 significant activities as a Battle Staff team member
ACHIEVEMENT #3 He organized and delivered classes on operating the Atlas 10K forklift and the LRT wheel mounted crane on an active airfield which alleviated chronic transportation delays
ACHIEVEMENT #4 SSG Turner repaired the unit's Blue Force Tracker system on his down time, restored unit's readiness level before scheduled STX lanes training
21. PROPOSED CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE FROM 11 APRIL 2009 TO 10 APRIL 2010 AS A COMBAT ENGINEER AND PLATOON SERGEANT IN THE 328th ENGINEERING COMPANY DEPLOYED TO FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO IN SUPPORT OF ENDURING FREEDOM. AS A MEMBER OF THE BATTLE STAFF, STAFF SERGEANT TURNER COORDINATED AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 2,500 ROUTE CLEARANCE MISSIONS WHICH PROVIDED SECURITY AND FACILIATED PROSPERITY IN ONE OF THE MOST IMPOVERISHED AREAS OF AFGHANISTAN. SERGEANT TURNER'S SELFLESS SERVICE, DEDICATION TO DUTY AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE ARE MARKED BY TRUE PROFESSIONALISM AND REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE "GATOR" BATTALION AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
DA FORM 638, APR 2006	REPLACES DA FORM 638-1 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF DA FORM 638 ARE OBSOLETE.	Page 1 of 3

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