Mental Ability, Sound Judgement, Innovation, Interpersonal Tact, and Expertise
o SPC Scales was challenged with performing a hospital-wide height and weight for 120 soldiers and accomplished this task in only 3 days
o worked outside of his MOS on numerous occasions, cross-training as a 92A; his behind the scenes efforts prevented mission failure
o procured an Expeditionary Deployable Oxygen Concentration System decreasing oxygen ressupply from two weeks to less than 72 hours
o possessed strong technical and operational knowledge in all facets of position held; superb results filling the Maintenance Control Sergeant slot for eight months
o assisted in the designing and planning of the expansion of FOB Salerno theater FARP and AHA; improved aircraft versatility and ammuntion storage capacity by 20%
o advanced through duty positions as Survey Team Member, Survey Team Chief, Reconnaissance NCO, and ultimately Operations NCO during his assignment with the 3rd CST(WMD)
o developed concepts of support, which integrated group's logistical capabilities, subsequently increasing unit efficiency by 20%
o used all available resources to accomplish all missions assigned; a no-nonsense NCO who produced concrete results
o analyzed and tracked enemy historical point of origin sites; assisted in effective enemy attack zone targeting, reduced IDF attacks by 40%
o unparalleled ability to multitask and achieve outstanding results; reduced maintenance work order back log by 50% in less than 3 months
o embraced leadership roles with a primary focus on standards, counseling and MEDPROS; sacrificed family and personal time to resolve Soldiers' issues
o inherited a sub-standard Maintenance Control program; made improvements that exceeded Brigade standards
o easily accomplished all assigned tasks; always strives for self improvement; proficient in all technical areas
o has outstanding organizational skills; maximizes limited resources to achieve excellent results
o achieved Senior Instructor level at the USAOC&S ahead of peers
o demonstrated effective training skills and technical knowledge
o effectively executed all missions and goals assigned regardless of difficulty
o blends knowledge with technical confidence resulting in all task completed with zero delays
o selected by the Staff Judge Advocate and Command Paralegal as the command's Coggins Award nominee, an award for excellence for paralegals
o processed over 520 legal actions while deployed to a theater of combat operations with 95 percent accuracy
o used exceptionally sound judgement and diplomacy when addressing legal issues with command teams
o improved Battalion supply, maintenance, and financial programs, producing a twenty percent increase in equipment serviceability rates
o technically and tactically proficient Master Gunner; supervised over 200 ranges and qualifications across the brigade
o successfully established and managed Class IV supplies needed to accomplish repair operations in the BDE LSA foot print at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
o his tactical proficiency was continually sought after by subordinates and superiors; persistently incorporated his former combat experiences to improve unit operations
o repeatedly called upon to work with depot MSE technicians at Tobyhanna Army Depot
o achieved commendable rating as unit security manager on Battalion Command Inspection Program
o made Dean's List with distinction for 4.0 grade average in Bachelor degree program
o directly responsible for the unit's extremely successful deployment to NTC
o developed training management system which led unit to excellence rating during CI
o continually demonstrates competence and knowledge of a 1SG
o completed 7 credit hours towards Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity
o achieved Security +, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and CISSP certifications
o planned, coordinated required equipment and personnel for conducting aircraft maintenance; only team that did not suffer maintenance delays during Ft Bliss joint exercise
o played a vital role in the successful deployment of his team for OIF; attention to detail and invaluable experience reduced follow-on shipments by 50%
o achieved positive results when confronted with major responsibilities and limited resources; met or exceeded maintenance goals despite manning shortage
o his vast experience and competence led to his selection over 10 other NCOs as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor
o advanced through duty positions as Survey Team Member, Survey Team Chief, Reconnaissance NCO, and ultimately Operations NCO during his assignment with the 3rd CST(WMD)
o chosen over six other team chiefs to support critical real world mission in Ethiopia
o created the design and set-up the 5th SFG(A) contingency Joint Operations Center (JOC); recognized by the Group Commander for outstanding model display
o trained three NCOs for a demanding NCO Validation consisting of 25 individual 10 to 40 level skill task; resulted in 100% section completion of validation assessment
o developed concepts of support, which integrated group's logistical capabilities, subsequently increasing unit efficiency by 20%
o recommended for the Air Medal for his calm and efficient execution of flight duties during medevac missions in support of OEF
o conducted traffic control for over twenty major command ceremonies with no traffic incidents
o made the Commandant's list in BNCOC by achieving a top academic average of 99%
o expertly boresighted systems--accuracy made live-target firing unnecessary--saved over 20K in ammo
o volunteered for platoon sergeant position and was accepted over several more senior NCOs
o distinguished honor graduate of his BNCOC course
o Unparalleled ability to multitask and achieve outstanding results
o named NCO Instructor of the Quarter over six other NCOs for 1st quarter FY06
o served as the Facilities Engineer for Cobra Gold 10; his designs, plans and problem solving abilities created a cost saving of over \$200K to the exercise budget
o commended by the Brigade Operations SGM on numerous occasions for his ability to foresee friction points in operations and recommend resolutions
o selected above peers by the Battalion Commander to perform as COR for over \$3,000,000,000 of service and construction contracts, with zero unauthorized commitments
o received commanding general's commendation for instructing commander and first sergeant course
o battalion recognized by CSA as Army's best electronic warfare unit
o one of two recruiters in unit to be named "Best of the Best" in nationwide production contest
o earned Honor Graduate at the Foreign Language Training Center, Europe
o ranked third of 20 recruiters in mission accomplishment
o maintained 100% SIDPERS rate even under arduous Operation Desert Storm conditions
o selected out of all CMF 67/68 NCOs Army-wide to be the IFLS demonstrator for an international conference
o won five gold and two silver medals at the division level culinary arts competition
o reconstructed 19 lost promotion packets resulting in 15 promotions
o has unlimited potential to excel in positions requiring technical skill
o completes tasks, training and other assignments exceedingly over standard
o constantly considers ways to improve performance to personal satisfaction beyond Army Standard
o graduated "With Honors" in six month optical training course, ranking 3rd in class
o helped plan, coordinate, and conduct deployment/redeployment SPOC annual training mission which resulted in 100% mission accomplishment
o demonstrated good aircraft phase maintenance knowledge with direction, resulting in one CH-47 phase being completed on time
o essential in the coordination and logistical tracking, maintenance integration and accountability for 24 pieces of unit MTOE equipment during the ARFORGEN cycle
o received high praise from the Battalion Commander and Battalion CSM for his presentation during the FY13 Women's History Month Observance; received COA
o used all available resources to accomplish all missions assigned; a no-nonsense NCO who produced concrete results
o displayed sound judgment when attacking complex tasks; fully understood the commander's intent and executed mission's with very minimal supervision
o produced the first 100% compliance score awarded to the Joint Regional Correctional Facility
o established a MOS training program within the squad decreasing the NMC of vehicles by 40% and increasing the technical knowledge of subordinates
o managed the deployment, delivery, and installation of new communications suite supporting Missile Defense Agency's newest radar system
o achieved positive results when confronted with major responsibilities and limited resources
o his competence enabled him to rank 3d of 20 recruiters in mission accomplishment
o accomplished all tasks assigned with total accuracy
o revised Brigade reenlistment program, won CG's Reenlistment Trophy
o instrumental in the ROTC Detachment exceeding recruitment mission by ten percent
o consistently enrolled in Army Correspondence Courses
o selected above peers for difficult missions
o displayed the highest levels of professional competence in execution of his duties
o demonstrated sound mature judgment
o selected over peers to perform in SSG position
o spent many hours of self-study to better enhance job skills
o highly skilled in all tasks required of a Senior Instructor
o always displayed high level of initiative
o technically competent NCO; best I've known in my 15 years of service
o his tactical proficiency was continually sought after by subordinates and superiors; persistently incorporated his former combat experiences to improve unit operations
o selected from among peers to become the Army's first C-20 flight engineer; expanded crew capabilities immediately
o revised examination procedures for crew members, incorporated low light requirements, improved mission readiness
o tactfully managed problems of leading a task force of over 300 US and Thai soldiers; increased cooperation increased experience for both sides
o demonstrated outstanding aptitude for recruiting operations and administrative functions necessary for success as a RRNCO
o used time wisely, consistently excelled at completing assigned tasks on time to meet critical deadlines
o developed the first-ever maintenance SOP, created a standardized system for the Iraqi Border Patrol
o his organizational skills and attention to detail enhanced overall unit effectiveness
o established company and battalion level battle drills while adapting to evolving enemy TTPs
o his sound judgment and tactical savvy kept his crew alive during 33 IED attacks and his keen eye found another 7 IEDs before detonation
o displayed outstanding interpersonal communication skills by developing a rapport with the DOD civilian run range control to achieve a 96% reservation acceptance rate
o technically and tactically proficient Master Gunner; supervised over 200 ranges and qualifications across the brigade
o wrote the GrantHeard Dictionary, an invaluable reference used in ROTC BNs across the country
o battery named best at ground defense by the Commanding General at Ft Sill
o commended by USAREUR IG for NCO Certification Program established for the Bn
o received DIA commendations for his contributions to the POW-MIA National Data Base
o prioritized travel of all replacements during Operation Scorched Earth meeting 100% of DA requirements
o quick response and medical skills saved six soldiers' lives during Operation Mine Shaft
o knowledge of PDF Order-Of-Battle enhanced this unit's capabilities for Operation Polar Strike
o won Third Region Soldier of the Year Competition
o won highly competitive role model award from Federally Employed Women, Adelphi Chapter
o was first to identify AACS as breeding ground for Aedas Aldopictus Mosquito
o rated Best Wrecker Operator in the Brigade by the Commander
o technically and tactically proficient Master Gunner; supervised over 200 ranges and qualifications across the brigade
o spearheaded renovations for over twenty B-HUT's with limited time and resources to accommodate living area shortages for brigade personnel in OEF
o surpassed the Brigade's retention goals by 110%
o won the Fort Sheridan land navigation course competition