Contributions without identifying MOS will be listed below:
Specialist Smith successfully managed and kept positive accountability of 19,000 rounds of 5.56 ammunition during annual training, turning in all ammo initially drawn without loss. He meet with 3 companies issuing ammo to each without fail ensuring that each company had the ammunition they needed in order to conduct training. Specialist Smith using his vast knowledge and experience was able to fix mechanical deficiencies enabling Echo company 199th to meet time hacks with the Fort Polk ASP. Specialist Smith was insturmental in the training and road testing of 4 new drivers which helped to increased the readiness and capability of the platoon. He used his knowledge and expertise to instruct new drivers in cargo securing and effective throughout the training period.
Specialist Smith was crucial in the management and distribution of ammunition in support of qualification and familiarization range training. Specialist Smith accounted for over 15,000 rounds of .50 cal ammunition, 17,800 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 43,180 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, 3,100 rounds of 9mm ammunition, over 80 smoke grenades of various types, booby traps and artillery simulators. Specialist Smith qualified expert with his primary weapon with the highest score in the company during individual weapons qualification during Annual Training 2015.
During AT14, SSG Katt was given the task of providing bus transportation to and from the federal side to the state side of CRJMTC. SSG Katt took the lead to develop the appropriate schedule for the transportation of troops. He adapted to changes flawlessly and ensured his mission continued without any interruptions to the existing schedule, avoiding late arrivals or deliveries altogether. SSG Katt took it upon himself to incorporate drivers training in conjunction with his other tasks. He meticulously laid out a standard route for all student drivers, in accordance with the Army standard, and his 12 students achieved a 100% pass rate due to his leadership and skill as an instructor. SSG Katt transported more than 1000 Soldiers for training and drove over 1100 miles with no safety incidents over a 14-day Annual Training period.
During Annual Training and the DRX, SPC Dexter continuously volunteered to work above and beyond his peers during his down time to ensure the 1086th vehicles were fully mission capable. He continuously took the initiative to ensure the M915A3 he was assigned to was fully mission capable with little to no guidance. SPC Dexter contributed to the 1086th Transportation Company's succes. SPC Dexter, while still performing all his duties as an M915A3 Driver, still found the time to also complete a 40 hour Combat Lifesaver Course. SPC Dexter never complained about missions assigned to him, and always completed every task to the best of his ability.
SGT Thomas has been instrumental in correcting the command Table of Distribution Allowance (TDA) to ensure the 836th Transportation Battalion meets its manning requirements to complete the mission. Through his personal initiative and professionalism, he was able track and monitor updates within the 599th Transportation Surface Brigade and the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, ensuring all the 836th Transportation Battalion were correctly identified after being overlooked for 25 years.
SSG Haynes was sought out for his logistical expertise in support of the inaugural International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX 12) in the Navy's Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility. His flexibility, dedication and coordination of ground transportation contributed to the successful movement of all personnel and equipment from 33 European nations and throughout three geographically disparate operating areas. SSG Haynes's familiarization with the unique requirements of intra-service transportation contracting assisted with overcoming the challenges of increasingly short notice transportation changes due to the dynamic nature of the exercise and competing real world requirements.
Specialist Rue performed the duties of Detachment 13 Movement Representative and Vehicle Dispatcher, flawlessly organizing and prioritizing the movements of five Soldiers and one United States Navy Sailor, ensuring they were kept on schedule to over 40 medical, 8 dental, and 50 training evolutions, enabling Det 13 to mobilize with zero repeats of evolutions. In addition, Specialist Rue was the Primary Marksmanship Instructor for M9 Pistol qualifications, leading 11 personnel from Det 13 and several other mobilizing detachments through PMCS, training, and ultimately through Range Qualifications with all personnel qualifying. His instruction and leadership qualified several United States Navy first time participants with no need for scheduling remedial training. Specialist Rue performed the daunting task of tracking all 414th and 352nd CA soldiers' training while at Fort Dix during the Post Mobilization phase of RTC Training. He meticulously updated 70 individual training records and all 14 Detachment records for Post Mobilization training, ensuring the timely processing and deployment of these personnel. Further, he processed the Information Assurance and Fort Dix computer access requests for Det 13 Soldiers and Sailors. Finally, he used his civilian skill set as a photographer to graphically document unit training exercises and awards ceremonies.
Staff Sergeant Eilson distinguished himself by meritorious service as Transportation NCO, 1st Battalion, 295th Infantry Battalion, Puerto Rico Army National Guard, from 21 October 2005 to 12 August 2009. During this period, Staff Sergeant Eilson's outstanding professionalism, technical expertise, and dedication to duty contributed greatly to the overall mission accomplishment of this highly diversified Battalion. He excelled at convoy preparation and provided commanders with exceptional guidance and experience. In addition, his efforts in tracking and maintaining Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services up to date contributed significantly to preventing the unit vehicle from failing. Staff Sergeant Eilson's performance brings great credit upon himself, the 1-295th Infantry Battalion, and the United States Army.
SGT Calvo was an essential member of a highly trained, well motivated, and efficient White HET Escort team while attached to the 180th Transportation Battalion. His technical knowledge and dedication to duty directly contributed to the successful receipt, transport and delivery of over 2,790 pieces of tactical and non-tactical equipment throughout the Kuwait theater of operations. SGT Calvo's conscientious manner and attention to detail helped ensure accurate accountability.
As the 68th TC Motor Sergeant, SFC Early performed beyond expectations throughout OPERATION NEW DAWN and exhibited outstanding leadership and knowledge. Upon arriving in theater, he discovered that none of the 68th TC DODAC was activated. Dedicated to his job, he took matters into his own hands to complete the supply function for all DODAC belonging to 68th TC. His action allowed the unit to start ordering over $103,000 worth of deadline parts to help raise the unit OR rating from 62% to 87% within a matter of two weeks.
