SFC Brian Barnes

Army | Infantryman

Dates of Service: Aug 1981 - Oct 2002

RETIRED

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Born and raised on a farm in southern Minnesota, Joined the US army in 1981 and retired from the US Army in 2002. During this time I did two tours in the city of Berlin, Korea, Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Made my way through the ranks fro Pvt/E1 to SFC/E7. Served as a Drill Instructor for three years. Was Stationed at FT Knox, Dix, Ord, Sill, Leonard wood, Campbell. 88M 6 yrs Infantry 16 yrs

Military Experiences

Sep 1999 - Oct 2002

Division Training/Ammo NCO/SFC

85th SC, USARC | Chicago, IL

•• Managed daily operations of an organization with over 192 personnel. • Advised senior level managers in the planning and the supervising of all activities that were conducted and supported by the organization. Prepared, forecasted, requested and accounted for over $1.9 million ammunition allocations of four organizations through 75 Ammunition Supply Points in various states. • Evaluated the professional training of over 750 personnel annually to ensure that all criteria were being met. • Retired with an honorable discharge after 22 years of service.

Nov 1996 - Aug 1999

Platoon Sergeant

HHC, 2-327 IN, 1st BCT, 101st ABN | Fort Campbell, KY

• Managed and supervised the leaderships, training, morale and welfare of 30 personnel. • Maintained the readiness and maintenance of 26 medium to heavy trucks and trailers with additional equipment worth over $1.5 million. • Primary advisor to the first line manager for the distribution and accountability of ammunition assets, barrier material, petroleum, oil, lubricants and transportation of a 600 personnel company. Instructed, tested and licensed all personnel on various wheeled vehicles in the company.

Nov 1993 - Nov 1996

Drill Sergeant

C BTRY, 1-19 FA, 434th FA BDE, USAFACS | Fort Sill, OK

• Performed duties as senior trainer and supervisor in a 9-week Initial Entry Training Company. • Managed and instructed through leadership and counseling the transition of over 3000 personnel into military life.

Jun 1989 - Sep 1993

Squad Leader

C Co, 1-187 IN, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN | Fort Campbell, KY

• Managed and supervised the leadership, training, welfare, and morale of a 9 personnel team. Advised senior leadership on tactical employments, promotions, reductions and discipline of the team. • Awarded the Bronze Star for several squad missions in support of the ground war during Operation Desert Storm. Participated in four successful air assaults into Iraq.