MOS 18B
Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
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o served as Squad leader for a SFBUCC-S; qualified 55 soldiers on multiple weapon systems to include day and night M4 and M17, .50 Cal, and 240B

o was entrusted with 3rd squad but, due to his sterling performance, was selected to act as the BSC NCOIC for the GTA portion of SFBUCC-S

o overcame significant obstacles in a very short period of time to become a key contributor to the SOCEUR J39, Effects and Special Activities Division

o as an Iraqi Special Warfare Center Advisor, he made the standards for the Assessment and Selection Course more stringent, directly resulting in a more qualified graduate

o revised content and standards for the Assessment and Selection Course; pass rate in the Commando Course (CDO) rose from 20% in CDO #39 to 80% in CDO #40

o ensured Close Quarters Combat (CQC) training was held to the highest standard while simultaneously enforcing safety during training conducted in Area IV

o emphasized competence on every weapon system; his entire squad qualified expert on their assigned weapon systems

o inventoried over 1,000 small arms, small arms parts and Foreign Military Sales

o kept positive control and accountability of the unit's weapons systems during the change of command layout

o researched and identified over 3,000 weapon discrepancies

o trained 22 Soldiers on the operation of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and qualified expert with the M249 and the M9

o dedicated himself to the wall-to-wall inventory mission until it was completed

o safely led trained personnel on over 40 ranges, covering weapons systems such as the M249, M240, and M2 .50 CAL on both mounted and dismounted platforms

o demonstrated the ability to adapt to unexpected assignments and scenarios

o utilized his experience gained from previous deployments to clearly communicate and emphasize critical concepts during IED Defeat lanes

o segregated, identified, tagged and staged over 100 battle damaged weapons for demilitarization

o ran over twenty buddy and team level live fire exercises in shoot houses, with emphasis on Close Quarters Battle training

o identified compound maintenance issues; facilitated repairs to observation towers and entry control point (ECP); improved defense posture

o achieved 22 enemy combatant kills during Operation Cast Iron

o demonstrated use of PAVS-13 optic during the M240B range; expanded range cadre skills with preparing the optic for use

o multiplied the combat power provided by A CO exponentially with his advanced skill set

o enforced discipline and security posture of two battle positions vital to the security of Union III




o established the first sUAS ISR system in the history of Guatemala; improved U.S. and partner force intelligence gathering cooperation

o developed the first cadre ever for the Kaibil Balam course; expanded ambush, demolition, landmine detection, waterborne, and SERE skills

o increased Guatemalan partner force lethality due to relentless effort running over 45 ranges

o called in direct fire on enemy positions while exposed to sniper fire; saved the lives of 2nd platoon members

o served as counter-sniper for Team A, 1st SFG, ISO Operation Cast Iron in Afghanistan

o participated in a multi-agency ECP operation which included KBR, Navy Military Police, K-9, QRF, and Battle Staff

o oversaw use and issue of multi-million dollar equipment and sensitive items to include the AUVIS, Back Scatter, Hand Scanners, radios, and weapons

o defended perimeter wall and gathered targeting information and forwarded to the rear JTAC; B-1B destroyed enemy positions and brought a cease fire

o initiated communication with the TACOM item manager to ensure appropriate conditions codes were applied to condemned weapons

o served as the primary instructor during a 3-day SCAR range, instructing Polish JWK on the capabilities and use of the weapon

o recovered, identified, assessed, sorted, and tagged over 1,000 U.S. and captured weapons; saved the Army over $20,000 in temporary storage costs

o analyzed and assessed over 800 battle-damaged weapons; streamlined disposition and bolstered the Army's inventory

o conducted twenty-six small arms ranges, covering the M4, M9, and M14, and included Zero, Qualification, and both Short and Long Range Marksmanship concepts


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