SGM Chance Brooks

Army | Infantry Senior Sergeant

Dates of Service: Jan 1986 - Dec 2013

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20(+) years in operational planning and management, training diverse personnel, managing complex problems, team building/communicating effectively between all levels in a structured organization. Strengths include the ability to understand/implement multifaceted policies/procedures, extensive leadership/teaching ability. Dedicated to building cohesive, highly productive/optimum performing teams

Deployments

(3 years, 6 months)

Dec 2011 - Oct 2012

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

Oversaw the daily operations for a 51 man Joint Operations Center receiving and disseminating information between command and subordinate units. Coordinated movement across boundaries between multiple Task Forces including Local National Security Forces. Responsible for Force Protection of the Forward Operating Base and HLZ operations.

Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Served as the Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Sergeant for the 4TH Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Responsible for the welfare, training and accountability of 223 Soldiers. PSD Patrol Leader for the Brigade Commander and Command Sergeant Major. Billeting Manager, Professional Development Manager and Additional Duty Manager.

Nov 2003 - Nov 2004

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Served as a Reconnaissance Platoon Sergeant assigned to the Army's first Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Responsible for the welfare, training and discipline of 30 Soldiers that conducted mounted and dismounted reconnaissance patrols in support of the organizations operations

Oct 1989 - Feb 1990

Panama

Served as a Squad Leader when my unit was sent in as part of a security force to protect U.S. interests and remained as part of Operation Just Cause.