Mental Ability, Sound Judgement, Innovation, Interpersonal Tact, and Expertise
o demonstrated the ability to perform at a level of greater responsibility in the absense of supervision
o technical knowledge, skill, and demonstrated expertise in IT and Cyber tasks resulted in his selection to attend the Cyber Digital Master Gunner course
o developed a comprehensive telecommunications plan which ensured operational continuity during the relocation of 114 Soldiers and Civilians
o experience has led to expertise in his job
o stellar performer; consistently demonstrated superior knowledge of CBRN tactics and procedures while displaying tremendous initiative to accomplish assigned tasks
o quickly mastered all facets of PACOM's largest distribution element; increased section output and accuracy
o set the standard within the Brigade for Range certification
o made decisions based upon his and his personnel's experience; always made the right choices for the team as a whole
o outstanding judgment; always gives sound advice and guidance
o always in focus and is superbly well organized; never without direction
o relentlessly pursued professional and personal development; graduated college with honors earning an associates degree with a GPA of 3.49
o developed intelligence reports that were an integral part of all company Combat patrol mission planning and CONOPs
o the company's most knowledgeable "Command Post of the Future" systems operator and "TigerNet" battlefield imagery administrator
o commended for her outstanding performance and dedication to the civilians and Soldiers affected by the Ft. Hood tragedy
o AAR skills are among the best
o demonstrated high levels of competence; personally selected by the company 1SG to lead in his absence
o did not waiver from responsibility for himself; learned from his mistakes and sought self-improvement
o cleared over 2000 miles during route clearance missions during three months of combat operations resulting in the safely discovery of two IED's and zero casualties
o completed 18 semester hours of college towards a associate degree maintaining a 3.8 grade point average despite a demanding work schedule during his rating period
o demonstrated excellent technical and tactical knowledge as a squad leader ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner and exceeding all standards
o created the unit NCO Battle Book which was adopted by the entire 614th FA Artillery Group
o earned a Commendable rating for TRANSEC key control during Battalion Command Inspection Program
o Physical Security NCO program received no deficiencies on last Command inspection
o has an extensive knowledgebase from previous deployments and does not hesitate to highlight lessons learned
o selected over 22 SFCs to be the Senior Instructor of Jumpmaster Branch
o considered to be the best First Sergeant by all outside organizations we deal with
o his intelligence reports cited by Pentagon analysts as the most relevant in 10 years
o selected for induction into the Sergeant Morales Club
o honor graduate from the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course
o continually improved technical and Cyber skills knowledge, completing over 200 hours of classroom training; enhanced Cyber Mission Team effectiveness by 6%
o provided valuable input for more than ## intelligence reports; aided in identifying intelligence trends and needs throughout the operating environment
o ensured approval of 5628 range and land requests enabling repetitive certifications on various weapons systems and operations training for over 15,000 personnel
o flawlessly devised and developed a plan to prep and deploy two UH-60 helicopters and all required equipment to JRTC rotation 15-06 in support of 1/82 BCT
o selected to serve as the PSG on multiple occasions due to his superior abilities and competency resulting in sustained operations and flawless mission continuation
o continually sought after by seniors, peers and subordinates throughout the BN as the sole point of contact for Automated Logistics related issues and systems training
o inducted into both the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and Honorable Order of Saint Barbara for his competence as Leader and Lifetime accomplishments in the ADA
o tediously monitored Quality System standards and maintained a 1% zero balance rate, exceeding the TRADOC objective of no more than 10 percent
o continually sought after by seniors, peers and subordinates throughout the BN as the sole point of contact for Automated Logistics related issues and systems training
o embraced leadership roles tenaciously with a primary focus on standards, counseling and MEDPROS; sacrificed family and personal time to resolve Soldier's issues
o earned an Associates Degree in General Studies during this rating period; diligent in pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Science with a current GPA of 3.76
o a sufficiently knowledgeable and resourceful Noncommissioned Officer; used all available resources to successfully deliver daily instruction
o received into the Order of Saint Martin by the USAREUR G4 for his cumulative contributions to USAREUR and the 172D Infantry Brigade
o provided logistical advice; supervised the initial fielding of 22 trucks, ammunition, uniforms, and other MTOE to Iraqi Security Battalion
o completed over 50 combat missions while assigned to an Infantry Company in the Sunni Triangle during OIF 03-06
o inherited a sub-standard Maintenance Control program; made improvements that exceeded Brigade standards
o qualified expert with the M16A2 and SAW
o delegated effectively; developed his subordinates to lead
o extremely competent and dedicated NCO
o vital asset in the platoon for being knowledgable and persistent
o analyzed and tracked enemy historical point of origin sites; his input assisted in lethal targeting of enemy attack zones reducing IDF attacks by 40%
o unparalleled ability to multitask and achieve outstanding results
o makes sound decisions; takes responsibility for his actions
o earned commendable ratings on all HAZMAT and Safety inspections
o his knowledge and tactical expertise while attached to an Infantry Company has equated to success in over 30 combat missions
o received 90 percent rating on his Instructor Evaluations
o first unit NCO to earn I Corps Distinguished Leader by demonstrating outstanding leadership skills
o selected ahead of peers to attend PLDC
o competence and ability unequaled; stands out among his peers
o possesses the ability to make sound decisions with precision and accuracy
o accepted all obstacles as challenges; accepts nothing less than total success
o received ARCOM for development of unit MOS library
o awarded TRADOC Certificate of Achievement for First Quarter 03 reenlistment
o completed Signal Leadership Course, Special Forces Operations Course by correspondence during this period
o received commendable rating during annual CIP for Unit Fire Marshall duties
o recognized for outstanding performance during the Follow on Test and Evaluation (FOT&E)
o developed a database program for security that was implemented as brigade standard
o received the Brigade Disciplinary Award twice for unit excellence
o received commendable rating as 1SG in all areas during the Battalion Command Inspection
o selected from among 80 other NCOs as National Defense Transportation Association NCO of the Year
o implemented excel spreadsheets in provision of rifle marksmanship, resulting in clear and precise qualification scores
o planned and executed an effective 20-lane circuit training; prevented injury and earned an impact AAM
o ensured his Paratroopers always knew their orders, the Commanders intent and overall mission
o consulted by superiors regarding the capabilities of the M252, 81mm Mortar System on several occasions
o completed month-long Infantry Mortar Leader Course with a score over 90% and was awarded additional skill identifier of B1
o demonstrated a talent for operational and administrative work; increased training opportunities due to improved scheduling
o trained Soldiers on mandatory tasks even while on shift; never wasted opportunity for training
o ensured his Soldiers were trained well to achieve a fully functioning and effective team
o completed the ARNG Property Book Accounting Supply course; became the only qualified logistics manager
o created and implemented a paralegal training program; improved the efficiency and operations of 30 mobilizing USAR and ARNG legal offices
o improvised to meet shipping deadline; coordinated with sister unit for resource sharing; adopted as new shop procedure
o exploited her experience as CBRN NCO; obtained the isopropyl alcohol needed to conduct 127 tests with the Protective Assessment Test System
o salvaged parts for two mission critical STTs; resulted in 100% equipment validation and mission success during CSTX 86-19-03
o obtained certification as a tactical commander of 11 military vehicles; improved unit mobility and ensured additional manning resources were available
o modified NSN repair parts to work on TPE Gators and Polaris when civilian parts were unavailable; prevented conditions from limiting the mission
o used all available resources and support to eliminate delays in GCSS-Army processing; sustained organizational aviation maintenance capabilities
o increased efficiency and accuracy by 10% through reorganization of three route courier teams
o created simple solutions to complex problems; taught Soldiers how to solve problems, turning all problems into positive teaching moments
o used tactical and technical expertise to lead a forward site under austere conditions, resulting in a successful deep attack mission during an NTC rotation
o used experience to train five newly assigned operators, resulting in those operators being designated Readiness Level One and Fully Mission Qualified
o his diplomatic approach increased opportunities for training and mission events, current and in the future
o developed a comprehensive online and social media marketing recommendation report to state marketing NCO
o created database to track special forces candidates and prospects, measuring ROI and recruiting efforts
o forward thinking E6 who filled the role of an E7 and performed flawlessly
o sustained positive morale and by extension, duty performance, with his consistent example; shop uptime rate 20% over last year's
o improvised to meet shipping deadline; coordinated with sister unit for resource sharing; adopted as new shop procedure
o brought innovation to equipment room; reorganized, doubled storage capacity without sacrificing equipment care
o identified lack of shielding as cause of intermittent failure; corrected chronic problem and saved thousands in repair parts and time
o maximized the use of automation to reduce workload and delays; new procedures adapted by the entire unit for admin processing
o organized internal command maintenance program resulting in a 98% operational readiness rate for all team assigned equipment
o expert SARSS technician; identified and solved system and software errors that would have impaired SSA operations and mission execution
o implemented a proactive program to reduce tool shortages; over 900 man hours saved in six month period
o used tact and diplomacy when briefing Joint Service, Host Nation and Foreign Dignitaries while deployed; increased opportunities for cooperative training
o demonstrated knowledge of PMCS of unit vehicles; assisted in quarterly QAQC for 4 HMMWVs and 1 LMTV
o instructed 15 soldiers per class behind the wheel of the unit's vehicles; achieved 100% pass rating for 45 soldiers
o completed the annual submission of 37 Organizational Equipment Lists (OELs); safely assumed PTDO
o coordinated the line haul of 400 pieces of equipment for COMPO 2 and 3 ISO of NTC ROT XXX with zero losses
o demonstrated excellent technical and tactical knowledge as a squad leader ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner
o ensured mission success by keeping his team prepped and ready for each mission
o always took initiative to ensure all mission requirements were achieved
o his coaching recommendations have been adopted by Active Duty and Army National Guard Units to improve their TACSOP
o completed six semester hours towards Bachelors degree in Sports and Health Science; maintained a 3.0 GPA
o attained commendable rating on XVIII ABN CORPS ORA Company-Level Training Management and ABCP inspections
o supported and enforced COVID-19 policies and procedures; resulted in zero positive cases and 94% vaccination rate
o used all available resources to support the new individual weapons qualification course (IWQ); qualified over 90% of the company
o assessed situations rapidly and then developed and implemented logical courses of action
o established a battle rhythm conducive to mission success; optimized available resources
o completed DLC 2 within 30 days of being enrolled
o developed and implemented digital and analog trackers for the G6 while deployed
o created and implemented a paralegal training program; improved the efficiency and operations of 30 mobilizing USAR and ARNG legal offices
o improvised to meet shipping deadline; coordinated with sister unit for resource sharing; adopted as new shop procedure
o exploited her experience as CBRN NCO; obtained the isopropyl alcohol needed to conduct 127 tests with the Protective Assessment Test System
o salvaged parts for two mission critical STTs; resulted in 100% equipment validation and mission success during CSTX 86-19-03
o obtained certification as a tactical commander of 11 military vehicles; improved unit mobility and ensured additional manning resources were available