MSG Jc Garza

MSG Jc Garza

Dates of Service: Mar 1987 - Jan 2010
RETIRED
48% Complete
0 Endorsements
13 Contacts
Influence Score: 968
38,196 out of 863,110 Veterans
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Promotions

  • PVT
  • PV2
  • PFC Apr 87
  • SPC Sep 88
  • SGT Jan 91
  • SSG Oct 92
  • SFC Oct 98
  • MSG Nov 06

Recent Activity  -

Military Experiences

May 2008 - Dec 2010
USARSOUTH HQ
NCOIC G5
Served as the primary advisor to the Plans Section for US Army South; develops joint and combined operational plans and orders directing operations in the Western Hemisphere. Translates strategic guidance into a campaign plan for synchronization of operations in the Joint Operations Area; is a planning team member of representatives from the joint, army, combined staffs and supporting coalition, interagency, intergovernmental operations, and joint combined commands. Develops estimates, conducts analysis and provides courses of action on mission requirements for the US Army Chief of Staff of Future Operations.
May 2005 - May 2008
HHC
NCOIC S3/2
Senior advisor to the battalion staff, liaison to the 1st Cavalry Division Intelligence Analysis and Control Element, on Explosive Ordnance Disposal mitigation, identification, and exploitation of foreign ordnance and Improvised Explosive Devices. Supervises dissemination periodic and special intelligence reports, threats assessments, summaries and briefing; researches and analyses current Improvised Explosive Device intelligence information for 12 Joint Services Companies in support of Combat Operations in Multi-National Division-Baghdad. Served as the primary advisor to the Battalion Commander and Staff for current and future operations; supervised the readiness and mission capabilities of 10 Army EOD Companies throughout the Midwest.
Feb 2002 - May 2005
Instructor/Writer/NCOIC
Supervised nine joint-service instructors and 4 civilian instructors in the conduct of classroom and practical area instruction of the Improvised Explosives Devices Division of Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal School; researched; developed and recommended changes to curriculum, instructor guides and test material. Conducted academic and performance counseling for 956 joint-service students; performed as Range Safety Supervisor responsible for student and instructor safety during high risk training.

Deployments

(3 years, 7 months)
Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Assigned to Task Force Paladin J7 and worked at Camp Phoenix to provide Counter IED Training to the US Embassy, US Forces and Coalition partners.
May 2010 - Oct 2010
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Operation New Dawn (OND)
Worked for Task Force Troy J7 to provide Counter IED Training to US, Coalition Partners and Host Nation. Assisted the CEXC in providing training to SOF Forces as needed.
Oct 2006 - Dec 2007
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Senior advisor to the battalion staff, liaison to the 1st Cavalry Division Intelligence Analysis and Control Element, on Explosive Ordnance Disposal mitigation, identification, and exploitation of foreign ordnance and Improvised Explosive Devices.
Oct 1999 - May 2000
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Kosovo
Operations NCO for the 797th Ord Co (EOD), overseeing operations at Camp Monteith and Camp Bondsteel.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Certifications

Sep 2002

Task Based Curriculum Developer

Mar 2002

Basic Instructor Training Course

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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