SSG Jim Handy

SSG Jim Handy

Shrewsbury , PA
Dates of Service: Nov 1973 - Sep 1983
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  • PVT Nov 73
  • PV2 Mar 74
  • PFC Nov 74
  • SPC May 75
  • SGT Jan 76
  • SSG Dec 79

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Deployments

(3 years, 4 months)
Aug 1981 - Sep 1983
Germany
Germany
I was the BN TACFIRE Chief for 3/16th FA We had the distinct honor of providing the firing data for the very first artillery round fired on foreign soil with data computed by TACFIRE. Participated in two REFORGERS, 81 and 82. Competed in Commando Competition in Trier France in 1982 with teams from all NATO nations.
Oct 1975 - Nov 1976
South korea
South Korea
My first 10 months I was the BN FDC Chief for the 1/38th FA. After the arrival of my replacement, I spent last 3 months as a Liaison NCO, working with Capt. Homer Worrell. For the newer guys, a Liaison NCO is what is now known as Fire Support NCO. When I first entered the ARMY , the 13E MOS covered FDC, FO, and Liaison duties There was no 13F.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Jul 1975 - Oct 1975

NCOES Basic Course

Jun 1975

197th Inf Bde NCO Leadership School

Individual & Special Skill Schools

May 1981 - Aug 1981

13C TACFIRE SCHOOL

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher

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Shrewsbury , PA
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