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Fort Cavazos, Texas

Fort Cavazos, Texas, United States

Fort Hood, Texas

Fort Hood, Texas

Fort Hood, Texas

Fort Hood, Texas

As a JBCP-CS Senior Master Installer I am responsible for developing, recording and reporting the installations conducted by my team members. Responsible for ensuring all installs are completed to standard and perform the Quality Assurance and Quality Control check prior to issue to the unit. Provide supervision, guidance, mentorship, training and administrative action support for assigned team members. During missions provide the Execution Lead and the Global Install Manager with required… Show more As a JBCP-CS Senior Master Installer I am responsible for developing, recording and reporting the installations conducted by my team members. Responsible for ensuring all installs are completed to standard and perform the Quality Assurance and Quality Control check prior to issue to the unit. Provide supervision, guidance, mentorship, training and administrative action support for assigned team members. During missions provide the Execution Lead and the Global Install Manager with required reports and feedback for any issues concerning mission production and or personnel or equipment incidents. Ensure all team members are practicing / enforcing safety and maintain the site at a high state of cleanliness. Install and Upgrade Communications and Digital equipment into military vehicles in any CONUS or OCONUS locations The Senior Master Installer will ensure all personnel assigned to mission are briefed and prepared to execute assigned mission. Above all I maintain a good working relationship with the customer and the warfighter and ensure all team members act accordingly Show less

Fort Hood, Texas

Performed FBCB2 and BFT installations and de-installations on various military wheeled and track vehicles. Performed installations on military vehicles in various types of weather and in forward areas of Operation in support of OEF. Install Harris radios in MATV’s, MAX Pros, RG-31s and Cougars as well as troubleshoot the radios to ensure the new technology worked appropriately in vehicles during the tour in Afghanistan. Wiped and burned hard drives and transceivers as well as profiled… Show more Performed FBCB2 and BFT installations and de-installations on various military wheeled and track vehicles. Performed installations on military vehicles in various types of weather and in forward areas of Operation in support of OEF. Install Harris radios in MATV’s, MAX Pros, RG-31s and Cougars as well as troubleshoot the radios to ensure the new technology worked appropriately in vehicles during the tour in Afghanistan. Wiped and burned hard drives and transceivers as well as profiled transceivers for units arriving at Bagram, AF. Record all unit information from the commander signature card and enter data on the 3161’s and 2407’s to maintain accountability. Record all electronic equipment serial numbers and military equipment serial numbers on Big 3 and Big 5 sheets. Traveled worldwide to complete mission standards for FBCB2 program. Part of a three man team sent to Afghanistan to install FBCB2 into Polish ROSAMAKs in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; over 78 vehicles were installed in support of the mission. Used leadership and problem solving skills to accomplish the HARRIS mission without prior training Show less

4Th Infantry Division, Fort Hood Tx

Supervised 24 personnel in daily operations within the Fires and Effects Coordination Cell, overseeing counter fire operations, clearance of fires procedures, airspace de-confliction and AFATDS database management for seven brigade combat teams. Coordinated detailed schedules and prioritized plans of actions and milestones in order to execute various projects that supported the brigade combat mission. Synchronize information tracking and management through use of various command post computer… Show more Supervised 24 personnel in daily operations within the Fires and Effects Coordination Cell, overseeing counter fire operations, clearance of fires procedures, airspace de-confliction and AFATDS database management for seven brigade combat teams. Coordinated detailed schedules and prioritized plans of actions and milestones in order to execute various projects that supported the brigade combat mission. Synchronize information tracking and management through use of various command post computer systems. Manage 40 computers on both the NIPR and SIPR networks in the section (consisting of 38 personnel). Worked with SISTIM a simulation program to interface with AFATDS and conducted training exercises to enhance the training value during mission readiness exercises. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on fire support procedures and digital integration of Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS) for stability and combat operations. Provide guidance to commanders and staff regarding indirect fire targeting policies and procedures. Conducts weekly staff briefings regarding changes or updates to indirect fire rules and engagements. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of Artillery and Mortar fires. Handle confidential material with tact and discretion. Responsible for training, mapping career progression, maintaining records, processing administrative paperwork and evaluating performance. Conducted formal job performance evaluations and counseling monthly. Show less

Performed duties as a Forward Observer for Light and Mechanized Infantry, as an NCO worked as an Armor and Mechanized Fire Support Team Chief. As a Senior NCO performed duties of Observer Controller, Brigade and Division Fire Support Sergeants. As a Division Fire Support NCO I supervised personnel in daily operations within the Fires and Effects Coordination Cell, overseeing counter fire operations, clearance of fires procedures, airspace de-confliction and AFATDS database management Placed… Show more Performed duties as a Forward Observer for Light and Mechanized Infantry, as an NCO worked as an Armor and Mechanized Fire Support Team Chief. As a Senior NCO performed duties of Observer Controller, Brigade and Division Fire Support Sergeants. As a Division Fire Support NCO I supervised personnel in daily operations within the Fires and Effects Coordination Cell, overseeing counter fire operations, clearance of fires procedures, airspace de-confliction and AFATDS database management Placed first place during many FIST Evaluations as a Forward Observer, Colt Team Chief, and Fire Support Sergeant. I performed preventive maintenance checks on vehicles and other equipment. Installed, troubleshot, and repaired computers and communication equipment. Over 22 years of Leadership experience and 25 years of Fire Support experience ranging from Company level Forward Observer to Division FEC Fire Support NCO. Show less