Michael Pappas Email & Phone Number

Middletown, CT, US

United States

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Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States

Bandon, Oregon, United States

Bowling Green, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Managed Airborne program of over 130 multi-service and multi-national military personnel; responsible for training and safe operation of all airborne personnel assigned to HQ
• Directed daily staff operations of 3,000+ Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DoD Civilians, and Contractors; served as the principal coordinator for the administration and execution of all individual training for.
• Created the first Airborne Program Microsoft Teams page throughout the Special Operations community alongside Microsoft Representatives

Columbus, Georgia, United States

• Managed the health, welfare, training, and discipline of over 750 students annually; created a professional learning environment; ensured all students properly understood each block of instruction
• Managed maintenance and accountability of over $200,000 worth of equipment and vehicles
• Coached over 400 students through the planning and execution of nine multi-day Field Training Exercises
• Devised and implemented an improved land navigation course; improved student success rate by over 20%
• Assisted in all planning, logistical coordination, and execution of training conducted by the program
• Articulated nine lesson plans and disseminated information in a manner relevant to all skill levels

Savannah, Georgia, United States

• Served as Squad Leader of an Airborne Ranger Rifle Squad; prepared squad to deploy to a tactical environment worldwide within 18 hours
• Maintained accountability of all assigned equipment valued in excess of $250,000
• Conducted integrated training with Afghan National Soldiers to enhance multi-force operations and interoperability
• Trained all members to qualify expert both day and night on all of their assigned weapon systems
• Developed a Platoon advanced drivers training program; resulted in 30 qualified Rangers on multiple vehicles
• Instructed 30 Rangers on advanced demolition tactics and procedures maintaining the Platoons demolition currency

Savannah, Georgia, United States

• Served as Team Leader for an Airborne Ranger Rifle Squad responsible for the individual and collective training of a four-man team
• Maintained accountability and serviceability of all assigned equipment values in excess of $100,000
• Trained all members on multiple weapon systems and tactical training resulting in expert qualification and graduation of Range School
• Gained working knowledge of local language in order to facilitate effective communication between Rangers and Afghan Local Nationals
• Conducted extensive classroom and field training to qualify team members as expert, day and night, on all assigned weapons systems

Watertown, New York, United States

• Served as a Team Leader of a six-man, light infantry, scout squad and securely reports enemy intelligence during reconnaissance
• Maintained and employs equipment worth over $75,000
• Selected to serve in the prestigious 1st Battalion Ranger Regiment due to outstanding performance while attending Ranger assessment selection program
• Leveraged practical experience to mentor and develop junior leaders, resulting in a competent and cohesive team; consistently conducted one-on-one training with individual Soldiers to ensure comprehension of tactical.