Tactical Team Leader – 10Th Mountain Division
(2011-2012) OEF, Eastern Zharay, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Task Force Spartan, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment(2010-2011) Fort Drum NY, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Spartan 3rd Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment(2009-2010) Schweinfurt Germany, Task Force Blackhawk, 172nd Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Black Scarves(2008-2009) OIF, Northern Diwaniyah, Babil Province, 172nd Infantry Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, Black ScarvesTactical Team Leader – 10th Mountain Division (1/08-5/12)• Supervised and directed the tactical employment of squads of Soldiers in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.• Trained U.S. and Afghan Army Personnel and Police Officers in Basic to Intermediate Infantry Operations/Techniques.• Participated in several Air Assault Missions. Served as Squad Leader on hundreds of mounted/dismounted patrols. • Supervised several Convoy Escort Missions throughout Iraq. Extensive interface with interpreters and local civilians.• Proficient in the interpretation of Fragmentary and Operations Orders (FRAGO/OPORD).• Developed Platoon Standard Operating Procedures for TSE resulting in the capture of enemy combatants.• Applied initial trauma triage and prepared wounded US and ANSF soldiers for MEDEVAC in battlefield settings.• Managed, maintained and accounted for in excess of $500K in Army assets and equipment.• Led a 7-man team in the Tough Mudder Competition, raising over $300K for the Wounded Warrior fund.• Awarded 3 Army Commendation Medals and 4 Army Achievement Medals. Additional awards included several campaign badges, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Marksman Badge (M4), Army Physical Fitness Badge, and Good Conduct Medal.