SGT Brooks Nelson Major

SGT Brooks Nelson Major

Dates of Service: Apr 2008 - Jul 2012
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Graduated from Warren Wilson College in 05 with a BA in History & Political Science. Spent a year participating in AmeriCorps and then spent the next 5 years in the Army as a NCO, Paratrooper and Infantryman, including a deployment to Afghanistan. I graduated this May from the Fox School of Business's full-time MBA program. I am currently a Business Development Representative for Drexel University

Military Experiences

Jun 2010 - Jul 2012
F Co
Infantry Squad Leader
Selected as Squad Leader in the 82nd Pathfinders, conducting surveillance and operations to counter Improvised Explosive Devices. Trained, mentored, and led an elite nine-person Pathfinder squad. Managed $6 million property budget, including maintenance and deployment among infantry units. Implemented physical fitness plan that achieved highest fitness and operational ratings among companies.
Jan 2009 - Jun 2012
Infantry Team Leader
Sergeant, Infantry Team Leader & Squad Leader, Afghanistan (2009 – 2010) Led 50 combat missions and over 300 patrols in Afghanistan back country Planned and executed first air assault mission of Afghan National Police and Army. Coordinated complex communications among forces of the U.A.E, France, New Zealand and others. Specialist, Infantry Team Leader, Fort Bragg (2008 – 2009) Trained four-soldier infantry fire team for combat.

Deployments

(1 year, 3 months)
Apr 2009 - Jun 2010
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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Led 50 combat missions and over 300 patrols in Afghanistan back country Planned and executed first air assault mission of Afghan National Police and Army. Coordinated complex communications among forces of the U.A.E, France, New Zealand and others.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2001 - 2005

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