MOS 15R
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
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o taught 8 Soldiers how to properly use an SKL to load radios; enabled and ensured secure and effective communications

o demonstrated exceptional ability to manage 125 maintainers to maintain 17 AH-64E supporting a robust 4,530 hr flight program

o created a tracker that became the Squadron standard for the commander to track and forecast phase flow of 17 Helicopters

o considered third-order effects of decisions impacting Phase Flow and Maintenance support during two Aerial Gunneries

o provided Romeo and Yankee support to 1-82 during their deployment preparation in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

o oversaw collective and individual training of 149 Troopers; enabling the troop to improve on eighteen METL tasks

o coordinated with the BAMO shop to forecast aviation logistics materiel in excess of $2,000,000 dollars during 4 500-hour phases

o consistently demonstrated loyalty to the Army Values and the profession of arms regardless of the situation

o strongly supported the Army EO and SHARP programs, and ensured the fair, respectful treatment of assigned personnel

o always presented an outstanding demeanor and military appearance, projecting a professional image of authority

o displayed constant motivation; encouraged 168 Troopers to put forth maximum effort during 19 training events

o resilient leader who demonstrated mental poise; shouldered additional requirements despite a vigorous OPTEMPO

o trained and mentored Soldiers and NCOs daily on proper maintenance practices; empowered Soldiers to learn their trade

o certified 38 Soldiers in UMARK application; flawlessly executed one ground DART during Ariel Gunnery 20-01

o prepared three Soldiers to attend the SGT promotion board; resulting in all three earning their promotable status

o enabled the Squadron to maintain an operational readiness rate of 82%, seven above Army Standard, for nine straight months

o flawless maintenance training records keeping; achieved a 93% rating the FORSCOM FY21 ARMS inspection

o critical asset in the production of combat power; worked with tech supply to acquire aviation logistic assets in excess of $30 million

o without question a top tier multi-functional Mentor and NCO; willingly welcomed challenges daily driven by the determination to overcome, succeed and influence future leaders of the Army

o self-motivator determined to be one of the best 15R and leader of Soldiers I've worked with in my 17 years in Army Aviation, a highly effective and most knowledgeable NCO




o superior MOS competence by QC section directly supported 103 AH-64D maintainers to complete 6,600 work orders and 210,833 man-hours of skilled labor

o exhibited resourcefulness and motivation as a junior 15Y AH-64D Longbow Apache Repairman

o maintained 11 aircraft during the 1-101 and 10th Mountain turn over, with only 4 maintenance personnel, 1 QC and 3 Armament troops

o inventoried, organized, and cataloged benchstock, on his own initiative, after Outlaw troop received a new trycon container

o enthusiastic in the execution of assigned tasks and strove to increase experience on a complex airframe

o outstanding knowledge, experience and skills in aircraft repair contributed to the success of the pre-deployment training during Mission Readiness Exercise at Fort Hood and throughout the deployment

o key to the successful preparation and execution of a real-time Downed Aircraft Recovery Team operation

o assisted radio tower control operator in oversight of AH-64 Longbow safe landing on the Forward Arming and Refueling Point

o prevented maintenance delays by diligent management of the powertrain benchstock of primary, secondary and DART kits for AH-64, UH-60 and CH-47s

o exceeded standards during thirty 250-hour phase inspections and ten 500-hour phase inspctions on the aircraft

o technical expertise and knowledge is invaluable to the team

o qualified 11 crew chiefs on the M240H on tables 1-4, 6-8 and 10 during the company's day and NVG aerial gunnery range during PTA deployment

o ensured all of his area of responsibility was up to standard, set the example for his peers

o reassembled 14 AH-64D helicopters in less than a week with minimum manning and delivered 100% defence readiness

o selected from among peers to serve as primary Production Control and Quality Control NCO at a remote site in Western Iraq

o maintained meticulous records of all maintenance in the absence of a Production Control NCO resulting in six successful emergency medical evacuation missions

o performed over 400 hours of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance including two servo cylinder replacements and three complete engine riggings


Soldier working on Apache helicopter in hangar




o leveraged the best performance from his Soldiers; an indispensable force multiplier who has demonstrated the confidence and mental toughness to achieve results

o increased the efficiency of the Troop maintenance program; his dedication to mission excellence will be an asset to any unit

o managed to help qualify 65% of the Squadron's crews during CTE by ensuring maintenance was held to the highest standard

o selected as the first PSG to inspect and receive the first AH-64Es; while supporting the first 200 hours of Echo flights

o implemented maintenance planning and tracking systems when hand picked to assist Charlie's maintenance program

o successfully trained 9 Soldiers and 5 NCOs to RL1 to standard by guiding them through the Crew Chief Progression Program

o led his crew chiefs to obtain 6 AAMs and 1 ARCOM to be rewarded for superior performance within the squadron

o successfully helped qualify 90% of the Squadron's aviators during gunnery because of outstanding maintenance practices

o managed aircraft to fly over 1300 hours, 4500 maintenance man hours, over 200 technical inspection hours

o demonstrated the ability and confidence to support Squadron with the highest average OR rate of 79%


ALSE Repairer

o trained and certified three techs on JHMCS/CSEL loading; increased certification numbers 100%, expanded combat mission capability by 50%

o he was solely responsible for both the Aircraft Life Support program and the modified refueling and egress safety certification for the Bn

o trained 75 Soldiers in basic Life Support Equipment use and readiness

o trained Soldiers and NCOs on how to build and sustain a successful scheduled maintenance program

o piloted ALSE Quality Control program; oversaw five inspectors and 1.4K equipment inspections; equipment 100% ready

o filled NCOIC role for 2 weeks; supervised 11 Soldiers, 2 sections, and managed 55 sorties/120 flying hours; unit combat capability maintained

o oversaw six IFE after-action inspections; quarantined pilot flight gear, recorded findings, authored mishap report; contributed to flight safety

o completed 700 pre/post-flight equipment inspection; prepared $2,000,000 in equipment assets for squadron, supported 123 sorties with zero ALSE delays

o assisted the Battalion Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) NCO with preparation the deployment to Iraq

o ensured the delivery of crucial life support equipment improvements needed for the war fighter's continued success in the Global War on Terrorism

o top technician; maintained appropriate flight gear for 12 A-10 pilots; facilitated 300 sorties

o outfitted CSAR aircrew; prepared 110 CSEL, NVG, survival vests, and helmets; supported 123 flight hours for Exercise BALIKATAN

o her selfless service and dedication was instrumental in the Battalion's successful preparation for deployment

o led Combat Survival Evader Locator (CSEL) evaluation program; tested 48 radios, enhanced secure communication capabilities and improved readiness


Platoon Sergeant

o maintained military and professional bearing regardless of high operational demands and stress; remains calm under pressure

o fosters a professional environment by ensuring Soldiers complied with Army Regulations for personal appearance

o regularly sought after for maintenance advice by Squadron; assigned to 4 Squadron level DART exercises

o hand-selected to support 3-82 live fire exercise at Cherry Point with 7 AH-64D's for a Culminating Training Exercise

o selected to inspect, inventory, and receive Squadron's first AH- 64E for fielding

o managed Troop Crew Chief Progression Program; trained and mentored 9 crew chiefs to successfully finish the program

o improved Troop OR rate by 8% from 68% to 76% after becoming Troop Platoon Sergeant; exceeded DA Standard


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