Creates a positive environment, Fosters esprit de corps, Prepares Self, Develops others, Stewards the profession
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o taught his team the MDMP process during SGT training time which led to a stronger and more efficient team during Operation Cold Feet
o introduced and led innovative training initiatives that improved operational efficiency and proficiency, directly contributing to the unit’s mission success
o provided exceptional mentorship to junior soldiers, fostering their professional and personal development, leading to a more capable and confident team
o trained, mentored, and empowered NCO's to lead from the front; resulted in NCO's taking a proactive approach to leadership and tasks
o used available time effectively to mentor subordinates on mission essential tasks to develop younger, inexperienced Soldiers
o shared knowledge and experience; key to her section's 100% operational readiness
o fostered a professional climate in the mortar section and showed genuine concern for the personal and professional well being of his Soldiers
o trained and mentored Soldiers on the M240 Abrams GST tasks with every Soldier receiving 100% first time GO; excellent hands-on trainer
o seamlessly integrated new Soldiers from several units into a capable and productive team
o developed Soldier skills through daily, informal contact and counseling
o enforced strict adherence to SHARP program policies within his squad and always maintained 100% trained for each quarter
o held all Soldiers equally accountable for their actions and standards
o mentored NCOs on innovative ways to increase promotion points; resulted in two being promoted to SSG within 30 days
o emphasized mission oriented maintenance training opportunities; resulted in 22 Soldiers earning certifications
o continuously sought out self improvement; completed 18 semester hours and made the Dean's List during the rated period
o awarded the MOVSM for over 500 hours of community service with SAMC; servant leader
o helped an NCO from another unit study for the promotion board leading to the NCO obtaining his promotable status
o shared her knowledge and insight; directly contributed to preparing soldiers for future assignments
o assisted in the development of the platoon mock board SOP; resulted in two NCOs earning the rank of SSG
o enhanced the platoon's lethality by developing a deliberate M4 PMI program; resulted in 22 soldiers qualifying expert
o integrated crew drills and weapon system familiarization into PT plan; resulted in the fittest, most lethal squad in the platoon
o provided subordinates with positive feedback and appreciation; gave Soldiers the confidence needed to take on more responsibility
o mentored two Soldiers on BN movement operations; ensured mobility section excelled in Load Planning and Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
o assisted soldiers of the unit in professional development, preparation of resumes, and review of academic papers for civilian education
o sacrificed off-duty time to motivate his team and other team members to conduct PRT, resulting in all team members passing the APFT
o trained two new unit admins and created several training products to enhance unit admin effectiveness
o mentored M-Days in section resulting in a section of confident, knowledgeable and effective staff
o procured new training areas allowing for more diversity in training opportunities and a more varied training expierence
o influenced the platoon in receiving a "GO" in four platoon-level METL training tasks; ensured Soldiers became proficient in CBRN Reconnaissance tasks
o improved marksmanship skills during IWQ; increased score to 38 points
o inspired peers to reach education goals; resulted in Soldiers beginning college programs
o sought solutions to potential problems before presenting to leaders; found answers, not excuses
o included crew served weapons during field training exercise; missed only one 1500 meter target with the Browning Machine Gun
o improved her marksmanship skills during IWQ; increased her score to 27 points
o submitted six awards; recognized achievement, boosted morale and fostered the development of Soldiers
o provided constructive criticism as well as praise; built trust with subordinates and enduring loyalty
o made effort to welcome new arrivals and integrate them into recruiting; key factor in team's recruiting productivity
o demonstrated care for subordinates; discussed suicide awareness, instructed them on how to ask tough questions to those considering harming themselves
o assumed responsibility for new, unfamiliar tasks, learned them and then taught others; increased METL coverage by 40%
o motivated subordinates to reach education goals; resulted in two Soldiers beginning bachelors programs
o trained two Soldiers and one NCO for the promotion board; resulted in all earning promotable status
o worked tirelessly months in advance on his admin and training records, so his promotion packet was complete and ready for the next board
o encouraged Soldiers to attempt complex tasks; they successfully deployed four teams to JCETS USSOUTHCOM
o used 68W experience to enhance RSP First Aid classes and provided tough realistic medical training during drill weekends
o selected above 8 Soldiers to conduct RSP Blue Phase training to ensure that recruits are fully prepared to attend IADT
o taught PMI and weapons drills on crew-served heavy weapons leveraging years of experience as a gunner
o always willing to train and work with new soldiers to bring them up to date on effective ways to complete missions
o always leads with a positive attitude, showing junior soldiers how to remain positive even when faced with adversity
o coached one junior NCO to win the NCO of the month board and mentored him to earn his promotable status