Benjamin Manuel Email & Phone Number

Bahrain

Managed operations and communications, of a multi million dollar air defense weapon system defending United States Forces and the Kingdom of Bahrain from Theater Ballistic Missiles and other aerial threats. Ensured subordinate Fire Platoons kept their weapons systems in a proper state of readiness and provided technical/ tactical guidance as necessary.Helped train US partners from foreign countries during combined training exercises.

El Paso, Texas Area

Recognized as the best Battery Trainer of 4 in the organization. For over one year, my unit (25%) maintained more certifications than the rest (75%) of the organization combined.Consistantly recognized as the best of 12 Tactical Control Officers in the Battalion for 2 years.I was the primary decision maker for engagement operations and protection of friendly aircraft responsible for the operations of a multimillion dollar air defense weapon system. I provided subject matter expertise for Patriot missile tactical training and system employment/ capabilities. I was responsible for planning and execution of training for over 60 personnel. Direct oversight of all engagement operations training for officer and enlisted personnel.I acted as the principal adviser to the commander for personnel job placement within the organization. I was the Liaison with higher echelon operations and planning management for the commander.

Recognized for having the best maintenance program of 8 Patriot units in the Central Command Area of Responsibility in 2009 while deployed to Qatar. I managed the maintenance and logistics for a Patriot missile firing battery. I was the maintenance subject matter expert for the Patriot radar, fire control, power generation, and missile launching stations.I supervised and performed the troubleshooting of a 32 million dollar radar including conducting diagnostics and parts replacement of electronic components. I was responsible for ensuring the calibration of all tools and diagnostic equipment in the unit valued at over 300,000 dollars.I wrote policies and programs for all maintenance, safety, and maintenance shop operations within the unit and was responsible for the implementation of those programs and policies.I was responsible for accurate reporting of all equipment statuses and equipment repair processes to the higher echelon unit.I trained and managed the maintenance team to properly perform all maintenance and reporting functions.I managed and inventoried diagnostic parts worth over 6.1 million dollars.I was in charge of ordering, stocking/ storing, packaging, disposal and/or shipping electronic parts, petroleum products, and other hazardous material.

Fort Bliss, Texas

Department Assistant Manager for Battalion Operations. Responsible for 42 personnel in 7 sections who managed engagement operations, equipment status reporting, continuing education, work scheduling, training material, ammunition, and land procurement, physical security for an organization of over 600 personnel. Ensured the operability and accountability of 12 vehicles, computer systems, communications systems, classified information, and other support equipment valued at over 20 million dollars. My leadership in this role resulted in the identification and repair of transport equipment, increased productivity, zero property loss, and no safety incidents for the duration I was assigned.

Hanau Am Main Area, Germany

Manager of the administrations department for an organization of 90 personnel. I used the Microsoft Office suite of programs to produce reports and manage all paperwork including training files, qualification records, personnel information files, family sponsorship, financial inquiries, overseas deployment readiness files, organizational calendar, and unit statistics. I was responsible for the coordination and preparation for organizational steering commitee meetings. I was also reponsible for the upkeep of up to date Army Regulations and other publications for the unit. I ensured the proper storage, marking, and destruction of all paperwork with classification of up to Secret for all but the engagement operations and communications security sections. While in this position I was also the manager of the Patriot Battery Command Post which was tasked with keeping track of all activities and supplies when the unit conducted operations outside of the traditional office space in the field. My efforts in all of the above areas were recognized as the model for Battalion for many years after my departure.