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Led fire support operations for a Light Infantry Battalion capable of global deployment within 72 hours, integrating assets like field artillery, close air support, and attack aviation.Supervised and trained a 36-man fire support platoon, overseeing over $8M in vehicles, communications, and fire support equipment.Conducted battle tracking and training for forward observers, evaluating and preparing 10 personnel for combat missions.Advised the company commander on the utilization of fire support assets, enabling mission-critical decisions during deployments.Deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving as an infantry platoon forward observer on over 300 combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq.Configured SINCGAR Radios for secure satellite-to-network communication, ensuring the secure transmission of critical digital information.Migrated 12 systems to 2014 NIST IT standards, enhancing network security and compliance across the fire support unit.Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for network maintenance and encryption, ensuring data protection and operational efficiency.