SSG(P) Thai Starkovich

Army | Infantryman

Dates of Service: May 1997 - Apr 2011

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Bio

14 years service in the United States Army with three combat deployments. Served as an Infantry Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, MiTT NCOIC, Special Projects Coordinator, and Sniper Section Leader. One year as a Designated Defensive Marksman on a PSD team in Baghdad, Iraq with Triple Canopy. Currently employed with Asymmetric Technologies as a Near-Surface Geophysical Investigator.

Military Experiences

Dec 2008 - Apr 2011

Sniper Section Leader

HHC, 3-187 IN, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN | Fort Campbell, KY

• Headed direct team of 13; oversaw training and employment of 3 sniper teams in garrison and combat, 2 RTOs, one Forward Observer and one Platoon Medic

Apr 2008 - Nov 2008

NCOIC

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

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• Coordinated and managed logistics channels for an Iraqi Army brigade • Trained 60 Iraqi soldiers during leadership classes resulting in effective Iraqi Army Security Force • Managed 50+ joint US/Iraqi Army patrols; planned route and coordinated security plan for VIP visits including General Petraeus’ visit to Yusufiyah, Iraq • Acted as guide and Personal Security Detachment Leader during General Petraeus’ visit • Worked closely with company intelligence officer and civilian Law Enforcement Professional to identify and target High Value Individuals

Apr 2008 - Nov 2008

Special Projects Coordinator

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

• Managed funding and construction of two vocational schools, three primary schools, several small businesses, a regional farmers’ market, Iraqi Police Headquarters, and two voting sites • Wrote grants for disadvantaged small business owners assessing economic impact in area • Led small team of combat arms and intelligence operators during covert sensor emplacement, concealment and monitoring

Dec 2006 - Nov 2008

Infantry Platoon Sergeant

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

• Led 100+ mounted and dismounted patrols in and around Samarra resulting in 30+ High Value Individuals killed or captured with no loss of life to friendly forces • Planned and supervised the force protection and security plan of FOB Falcon • Primary Urban Combat and Advanced Marksmanship Instructor for entire Infantry company