PFC Bustamante voluntarily assumed a supervisor role on the vessel, taking full responsibility of the inventory. PFC Bustamante consistently showed great professionalism by maintaining attention to detail, ensuring all engine side vessel equipment was accounted for and serviceable. PFC Bustamante displayed outstanding work ethic by spearheading vessel layouts for shipyard pack-out despite operating in an undermanned environment. PFC Bustamante demonstrated resilience by maintaining mission readiness and completing all assigned tasks during a high-tempo work week.
FOR EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS WATERCRAFT ENGINEER ABOARD THE LSV-2 FROM 10 MARCH 2021 TO 19 AUGUST 2022. YOUR ARDUOUS EFFORTS AND DRIVE TO EXCEL LED TO THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT COMPLETION OF ALL MITD OPERATIONS FOR THE 489TH TRANSPORTATION DETACHMENT. SERGEANT YOUNG'S DEVOTION TO DUTY AND EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF WATERCRAFT OPERATIONS AND NAUTICAL PLANNING INCREASED EFFICIENCY IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE 489TH'S MISSION, INCREASING MORALE AND THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF EVERY MISSION. SERGEANT YOUNG'S PERFORMANCE UPHOLDS THE FINEST TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE 489TH TRANSPORTATION DETACHMENT, THE 45TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
o openly shares his knowledge of watercraft maintance with peers and subordinates
o technically proficient, he is an asset to any crew he serves with
o responsibile for operating and maintaining three unit vessels worth over $5.3 million
o maintained LCU 2026 and two LCMs at a 100% FMC status for the duration of the rating period
o showed leadership during preparation for training mission to Tampa Fl. by insuring that LCU 2026 had all the proper equipment for a safe mission
o key trainer in licensing 10 Soldiers on the LCU 2000 as well as LCM-8s
o maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of all assigned equipment worth $250,000 aboard LCU 2000
o accountable and responsible for the transfer of over 100,000 gallons of fuel and over 400 gallons of lube oil with out safety incidents of spills
