Platoon Sergeant
Fort Wainwright, Ak
Expertly managed the training, professional development, welfare, quality of life, moral and discipline of a 37 Soldier Mobility Platoon; provided expertise on mobility, counter-mobility, survivability, and general engineering in support of the Brigade's Infantry Battalions. Supervised in mine warfare, demolitions and combat construction operations. Calculated logistical requirements for minefields, bunkers, shelters, obstacles and wire entanglements. Enforced safety standards, field sanitation, communication procedures, security, and job specifications. Provided support for construction and tactical movements. Supervised platoon reconnaissance missions and determined the Rapid Field classification of fixed bridges. Directed employment of Wolverine, Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) and the Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) in support of maneuver forces. Engaged in vertical, road, bridge, and airfield construction and rigging, bridging, and demolition activities. Has knowledge of the hardware and associated and software of the integrated communication system, FBCB2, which enables real-time battlefield communications. Uses system for command, control, and information purposes. Acted as a demolition expert coordinated work teams using knowledge of location and level of charge, writes orders, and crosschecks material requirements. Supervised teams of construction and demolition personnel, prepared construction procedure schedule, served as liaison with supported units, and planned construction operations.