Motor Control Sergeant (MCS)
SFC Ortiz wore two hats, the Motor Control Sergeant (MCS) and the Battalion Maintenance Tech. SFC Ortiz was instrumental in keeping the Brigade's Operational Readiness above 80% by maintaining an over 90% average throughout the entire KRF Rotation. He is the only MCS to have all rolling stock drive to and from all field exercises.
SFC Ortiz provided Subject Matter Expertise, oversight, and supervision of 2 other battalions within 1st Brigade on managing recoverables and conducting ISSL inventories. This oversight ensured that Battalions were able to properly research recoverable parts, resulting in over $2,000,000 in expected credit going back to 2nd ID.
SFC Ortiz was instrumental to the development and implementation of a combatives and Jiu Jitsu program on Camp Hovey. A unique training program gave an opportunity to 4th ID, 2 ID and the ROKA a chance to learn how to defend themselves if attacked by the enemy. SFC Ortiz assisted in the Certification of over 100 Soldiers for Level 1 and 2 combatives for Camp Hovey and Camp Casey.
SFC Ortiz technical and tactical expertise extended beyond His Brigade and assisted the 502nd Maintenance Detachment. His knowledge was able to assist in providing NSN's for special tools and all requirements of signature cards needed to be successful in maintenance. This knowledge was able to help their maintenance team be prepared for Lancer Brigade as the Raider Brigade is getting ready to finish their KRF Mission.
90A S-3 OIC
LTC Wilson served as the senior AGR Soldier in the Battalion, was the standard bearer for all Full Time Unit Support (FTUS) personnel. He directly supervised and was accountable for an FTUS of 21 personnel at BN HQ, 29 personnel within downtrace elements, and all ADOS positions filled across echelons. He spearheaded readiness requirements, ensuring all FTUS MEDPROs were within standard, enforcing policy against non-compliant FTUS privileges. His leadership permeated throughout his downtraces and influenced leaders outside of his chain-of-command.
92Y Group Supply Sergeant
Staff Sergeant Hamze K. Wahid distinguished himself throughout his two years within 5th SFG (A). He fielded items across all battalions, including communication equipment, small arms equipment, and medical supplies totaling to approximately two million dollars. Additionally, he managed a property book of over 300 pages totaling over two hundred and fifty million dollars while simultaneously assisting in the management of other battalions' hand receipts through transfers and issuing new property.
12Y40 Senior Geospatial Engineer Sergeant
End of Tour Award - Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Achievement #1
SFC XXXX served as the Geospatial Engineer Team (GET) Senior Geospatial Engineer NCOIC & S2 Section NCOIC for the Theater Engineer Brigade (TEB) from an E6 position functioning as E8. Responsible for the training, welfare, morale, professional development, and quality of life of five Soldiers. Planned, gathered, evaluated, and supervised the creation of geospatial products, maintenance, and accountability of geospatial equipment. Provided geospatial Tactical Decision Aids to staff, planners, and commanders at all echelons.
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Achievement #2
SFC XXXX went above and beyond his job description by field-validating 54 Force Protection Points (FPP) for Base Defense in Tower 22, 200+ at Camp Buehring, 600+ at Erbil AirBase, and 650+ at Al Asad AirBase. His efforts directly supported ARCENT Priority 1: Support Forces in Contact (OIR/OSS) & Task Force Spartan Priority 3: Force Protection, effectively bridging a geospatial gap to accurately analyze and provide relevant terrain analysis, allowing support to over 2,000 warfighters. SFC XXXX's FPP data schema set the standard for ASG-K.
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Achievement #3
SFC XXXX committed 160 working hours to the TEB geodatabase design and creation, exemplifying remarkable dedication to enhancing the military installations' digitizing process. His efforts extended beyond his designated job responsibilities, highlighted by his profound understanding of ARCENT mission requirements. SFC XXXX's contributions significantly streamlined operations by improving the process and optimizing warfighter support by identifying and addressing a critical geospatial gap across the Theater geodatabase infrastructure.
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Achievement #4
SFC XXXX' rapid development of the Camp Buehring Land Navigation map for Task Force Commando's E2B, attended by 294 participants from 12 units across the CENTCOM Area of Operations, yielded remarkable results. His instrumental work directly contributed to successfully certifying 60 EIB and 23 ESB candidates, reducing 70% of the attrition ratio and increasing mastery. SFC XXXX' attention to detail and subject matter expertise elevated training effectiveness and significantly contributed to individual Soldier proficiency.
