Fire Support Platoon Leader
Arlington, Virginia, Us
Lead a Fire Support Platoon in the Cavalry Squadron (RSTA) within a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT). Responsible for the training, discipline, welfare, and morale, and safety of 25 Fire Support Team Soldiers. Planned, coordinated, and integrated Fire Support assets to include: Field Artillery, Mortars, Naval Gunfire, Close Air Support, and Attack Aviation for the Squadron. Directed and controlled live indirect fires in support of Reconnaissance Troops. Responsible for the combat readiness, maintenance, and accountability of three Fire Support Vehicle Strykers and associated equipment valued at over $10,000,000.00. Conducted over 500 artillery live fire missions safely, oversaw the control of over 148 aircraft sorties and safely delivered 148,000 pounds of live ordnance and over 115,000 rounds of cannon fire from multiple fixed-winged airframes from multiple partner nations.