- Patrolling areas was key for an 11 Bravo. we patrolled daily for the year we were out there gathering intelligence on the communities, people, resources, and possible threats.
- Proficient in the handling, maintaining and use of various weapon systems such as the standard issue M4, M9 Berretta, M249, M240, M2 50 cal, MK19 automatic grenade launcher, 25mm cannon, and the m203 and m320 grenade launcher.
- Maintaining equipment from personal issued gear to anything assigned specifically to my squad from weapons, vehicles, thermals and night vision optics and ammunition.
- Training expertise in regard to completing both 11 Bravo and 19 Delta school and all of the requirements they entail.
- Carried and maintained Secret security clearance without issue or loss.
- Managing PPE not only issued to me but to my team.
- Assessing risks was a skill developed over time, which allowed me to become more proficient as a team leader in regards to making the right decisions to mitigate loss.
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- Briefing leadership was a daily task whether it was in regards to my team's readiness or for specifics on mission details ranging from planning to execution and completion.
- Identifying hazards was not role specific but I made it a habit in my life. It was every soldiers job to keep a watchful eye and report anything that seem out of the ordinary so this became second nature especially to me, which led to the successful finding of a hidden weapons cache in the side of a mountain in Afghanistan.
- Safety guidelines was a major topic for me as a team leader. Its was one thing to be in a combat zone, but another to operate as close to safe as possible as to mitigate any potential harm. It was my responsibility to ensure that my soldiers were always practicing weapon discipline, handling any and all equipment as instructed by my superiors and taking care of their physical and physiological well being as well.
- As a team leader, it was my responsibility to train, supervise and execute all commands given to my team and I. This could range from something as simple as making sure a vehicle is mission ready to planning mission briefs to my men and those included within the mission.
- Problem resolution is a key skill I have developed over the years. I have learned that it is imperative that when going into any situation it is best to have as much detail as possible. This has allowed me to see most situations with a broaden perspective allowing for me to devise contingency plans for most issues that could arise.
- Another skill that I believe is very important is that of being physically in shape. Over the years I have learned how important it is to remain as best a shape as possible. This will allow for a more confident and less stressful execution of any assignment given.
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