SSG Philip Cotton

SSG Philip Cotton

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  • PVT
  • PV2
  • PFC Dec 09
  • SPC Jun 12
  • SGT Mar 14
  • SSG Aug 18

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Bio 

I joined the Army National Guard back in 2009. I have deployed to Fob Sharana, Afghanistan for a period of 12 months. I am currently an Assistant Squad Leader in my Engineering Unit. I am currently finishing my Bachelors Degree In Emergency and Disaster Planning. Recruiting, Profit and Losses Reports, Disaster Planning, Training, Product Presentations, Forecasting, Selling, Business Development, Store Merchandising and Admin Task.

Military Experiences

Jun 2014
140th MAC
Squad Leader
•Work with local and State agencies to respond to local disasters. •Plan for required structural reconstruction based on damaged caused by disasters, whether man-made or natural. •Analyze the information on grade stakes and placing them •Drive bulldozers, roadgraders and other heavy equipment to level earth •Clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, stockpile and push scraper with tractor crawler •Cut and spread fill material with scraper •Transport heavy construction equipment with tractor-trailer •Assist in performance of engineer missions

Deployments

(1 year, 2 months)
Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
During this deployment I spent the first 6 months as the PSD for my Commander and First Sergeant. In the last half of my deployment I was the unit S1.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

Engineer

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

American Military University

Bachelor's Degree, Emergency and Disaster Planning

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