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Dec 1989 - Nov 1991
Master Gunner TCETT
Range master gunner for Tank Table VIII on range 117 and range 301 for Tank Table VII. In charge of upper tower operations with target presentations. Verified fire control systems malfunction which prevented the tank crew for successfully completed an engagement. Range 301 Master Gunner for Tank Table VIII qualification for units deployed to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Jun 1988 - Nov 1989
SQDN Master Gunner
Aid and assist commanders at all echelons in the planning, development, execution, and evaluation of all crew-served weapons related training (individual, crew, and collective. Helps the Squadron commander and command sergeant major select master gunner school candidates. Develops new training techniques to improve crew training. Coordinates with the regiment for training assets. Certifies crew evaluators. Certifies range safety personnel. Coordinates with the squadron S3 to secure troop/company gunnery training assets. The squadron had all first run tank table eight qualified scores and above for the 1988 tank gunnery at Dona Anna Range complex.
Apr 1986 - May 1988
Tank Platoon Sergeant
2nd platoon sergeant assigned to I24. Transitioned from M60A1 passive rise to M1A1 Abrams tank. 3rd ACR was the first unit to transitioned to M1A1 in CONUS. Had a successful rotation at the National Training Center "NTC" at Ft Irwin, CA. Recognized as outstanding tank platoon sergeant in tactical doctrine by being awarded the Observer/Controller award "Order of the Cobra" for Platoon sergeant tactical achievements. Graduated M1A1 Master Gunner school and added the A8 skill identifier to my MOS. Qualified Distinguished with highest qualification score in SQDN and 2nd highest in regiment.
Dec 1984 - Mar 1986
Tank Commander/Tank Platoon Sergeant
Tank Commander of K15. Challenging assignment.
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