SGM Tony James

SGM Tony James

Dates of Service: Aug 1989 - Oct 2011
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Promotions

  • PV2 Nov 89
  • PFC May 90
  • SPC Feb 91
  • SGT Feb 94
  • SSG May 96
  • SFC Oct 99
  • MSG Apr 03
  • SGM Aug 08

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Over 25 years of leadership and management experience developed in the US Army as a Bn CSM, Bde Chief Ops SGM, Bde ISF Ops SGM, CO 1SG, Bn Scout PSG, Rifle PSG, Rifle SL, and Fire TL. Other assignments include: 1SG/PSG OC at JRTC, and Drill Sergeant/ Senior Drill Sergeant at the ITB. Operational experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and the UAE. Civilian experience with OCONUS DoD contracts. Trainer/Mentor– Knowledge Point (Jul 2013 – Present) UAE Site Manager– Fluor (Government Group) (Jun 2012 – Jun 2013) Afghanistan Trainer/Mentor– MPRI (KOCT) (Sep 2011 – May 2012) Kuwait

Military Experiences

Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
46th EN
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
• Primary trainer and personnel manager for over 900 Soldiers, including direct mentorship of six company First Sergeants and three Detachment Sergeants. Responsible for the training, administration, health, morale, and discipline of the battalion, principle advisor to the commander on unit tactics and the primary advisor for collective training as well as QC on individual war fighting skills such as small arms and crew served qualification, Short Range Marksmanship (SRM), Urban Operations (UO), Junior Leader development, and enforcement of standards. • Planned and supervised all battalion casualty collection and evacuation for six companies and three detachments. Resolved family and Soldier issues. Maintained oversight on logistical support and maintenance on all assigned equipment.
Jun 2009 - Jan 2010
1st MEB
Brigade Operations (S3) Sergeant Major
• Responsible for the operations of a Maneuver Enhancement Brigade with over 2500 Soldiers consisting of Engineer, Military Police, Chemical, and Support Battalions. Provided full direction to junior leaders, quality control over all orders production, and supervised set up and running of the Brigade Tactical Operations Center (TOC). Advised the Brigade Commander and Operations Officer on maneuver. Maintained accountability for all classified material and designed defensive base camps for Brigade operations. • Ensured that the Brigade level MDMP stayed on track to meet the Brigade Commanders planning timeline. Managed all Brigade level Operations while in garrison and created movement, TOC, and SOPs while ensuring compliance of operational directives in a tactical environment.
Jun 2008 - May 2009
USASMA
Student
• Selected as a Resident attendant for Class 59. Studied military doctrine at the strategic level with a focus on competence in planning and creative thinking above previous experience as applicable to Senior Enlisted leaders. Executed research and projects in the graduate staff college realm while also leading local community volunteer work. • The four phases of study were centered around Leadership, Military Operations, Resource Management, and Common Core. The intent of the Academy was to assume an assignment as an Operations Sergeant Major in either a Garrison or deployed environment upon completion of all studies.
Oct 2007 - May 2008
3rd BCT
ISF Operations Sergeant Major
• Coordinated support for 23 Military and National Police Transition teams in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Conducted daily Battle Field Circulation (BFC) to four Iraqi Army and National Police compounds, Combat Outposts (COPs) as well as Joint Security Stations (JSSs) throughout Baghdad. Coordinated the force protection plan for all ISF Distinguished Visitors (DVs) for offsite Rusafa Area Command (RAC) security meetings, and on site at FOB Loyalty, Baghdad. • Managed billeting for all tenant and transient Transition Teams under Brigade Combat Team control. Completed the Operational Readiness Assessment (ORA) which was briefed to Congress monthly. Ensured Iraqi Security Forces maintained standards at Iraqi mandated check points and collected best practices across the battle space.

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