CPT Robert Hampton

Army | Signal Officer

Dates of Service: Mar 1969 - Apr 1972

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Commissioning Source: ROTC, Jan 1969

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Culminated uniformed service with successful transportation and logistics resource management, German language instruction, creation and execution of annual readiness tests to National Guard and Reserve units, Signal Operations and security, and Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical operations. Uniformed service includes three years active duty and 6 years in the Army Reserves.

Military Experiences

May 1982 - May 1985

Education Officer

321st Civil Affairs Group | San Antonio, TX

Taught German to 16-20 personnel. The unit had a Capstone Mission to be the first into Germany in the event of a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. The unit would be the liaison with all subsequent Allied units and German units. Interviewed with the Defense Language Institute (DLI) to determine my language competency and accent. I was one of only three non-native personnel approved to teach German to Civil Affairs units. After 36 months of instruction to unit members I received an ARCOM for excellence in instruction. During this time I completed the Civil Affairs Officer Advanced Course at the Special Warfare Center, at Fort Bragg, NC. I was the honor graduate. In September 1985 my Army civilian job took me to Virginia (HQ TRADOC). I ceased USAR participation.

Jul 1973 - Sep 1976

Readiness Evaluator

1st Maneuver Training Command | Denver, CO

Team member developing and administering readiness tests for NG and USAR units in a ten Western State area. As the Communications Officer on evaluation teams, I determined the competency levels and necessary training needed to meed readiness requirements. Evaluated soldiera' knowledge of FM radio systems (VRC 12 family), wire systems (TA312 / SB86 and techniques to lay and recover WD1 wire as well as trouble shooting). One of our scenarios involved Soviet invasion of Nebraska and the American heartland. A few years later Hollywood premiered the movie, Red Dawn. We team members challenged each other as to who had given the scenario to Hollywood. No one confessed.

Feb 1970 - Apr 1972

Comptroller Chief

37th Transportation Group, USAREUR | Kaiserslautern, Germany

Direct accountability for a $5 million operating budget and a $14 million payroll. The 37th Transportation Group was among the first units in the Army to have a budget due to its similarity with commercial trucking and logistics activities. The Comptroller managed the budget, ensured accurate accounting, presented quarterly reviews for the commander and staff, and supervised a staff of two accounting technicians, a manpower analyst, graphics technicians, and a receptionist. 37th Trans. Gp. used commercial IHC tractors. In spite of timely repair part requests, parts were not available. Trucks were being canabalized to keep some running. My investigation revealed theft of commercial parts at the POE. Evidence was turned over to MP Customs. Perpetrators were arrested, tried, and convicted.

Sep 1969 - Jan 1970

Assistant Platoon Leader

A Co, 1st Sig Bn, USAREUR

Ensured field operations of 18 radio relay teams supporting USAREUR Main. Trained operators to install and operate AN/GRC-50 radios, AN/TCC-7 multiplex units, and associated gas powered generators. In garrison ensured maintenance and readiness of 18 trucks with radio vans and generators. Performed regular paymaster duties in both US and German currency.