Gain exceptional contractual aptitude, judgment, innovation and interpersonal skills. Maintain respect with Supervisors, contemporaries and Soldiers with operational and institutional knowledge resulting from three combat deployments, completion of CGSC and Key Developing assignments. Foster collaboration, productive working relationships with leaders to facilitate mission accomplishment. Continually assess performance to find the most efficient means of accomplishing tasks and think outside the box while developing plans for this unique AOR. Completed the Army's Operational Contracting Course with additional Defense Acquisition University contracting courses upon reporting to ASG-KU. Continuously sought out counsel and mentoring pursuant …show more content…
Provides assistance and Courses of Action recommendations to multiple Civilian and Military leaders throughout ASG-Kuwait and USARCENT. Establish and consistently maintain meticulous attention to detail in the development and submission of OCS packets and products emanating from the OCS office in order to increase contracting process velocity and synchronization among multiple organizations throughout USARCENT. Led OCS Staff with Mission Command, trust of subordinates, and ensuring personnel had what they required: mentorship; training; and clearly defined objectives. Responsible for the 12-member TDY team to ACC-RI for the month-long technical evaluation of the ASG-KU's $2.7B Base Operations and Support Contract. Conducted weekly synchronization meetings with Directorate Leaders and Senior Staff to identify and prioritize efforts among the Commanders project priorities. Create a positive work environment with zero tolerance for sexual assault and sexual harassment. Establish a workplace climate that fosters dignity and respect for all members of the group. Established high expectations and assumed the duties of the OCS Chief, Area Support - Kuwait resulting in a seamless flow of information throughout the DOL, ASG-Kuwait, 1st TSC and USARCENT's respective
Task Organization: TC-16-001 1. SITUATION: A. Enemy Forces: N/A (1) Terrain: Petersburg National Battlefield-City Point is an urban environment with wood, brick and steel structures, interlaced with several improved and unimproved roads B. Friendly Forces: N/A (1) Higher Mission: ALU is the Army's premier learning institution, delivering game-changing sustainment professionals to support unified land operations and generating force capability. (2) Higher CDR Intent: Training future leaders of the US Army, to Army standards, by develop leadership, and evaluate officer potential.
Officer Penrose volunteered to be assigned the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) when he came to the unit. This vehicle is the largest and houses the most equipment of any of the vehicles assigned to the unit. Maintaining the TOC includes the monthly inspection, maintenance, documenting and replenishing the inventory as well as the operation of the vehicle. Officer Penrose also maintains, inspects and recharges the electronics assigned to the unit. Officer Penrose completes his inspections in a timely manner and advises me of the complications with the equipment and the status of our inventory on a regular basis.
As a result of this effort, the proposal has been delayed for further review. Additionally, his leadership and guidance provided well trained Intelligence Soldiers for the Defense Resources and Infrastructure Directorate of the Defense Intelligence Agency where they produced numerous actionable intelligence reports and products making a significant positive impact on the War on Terror. Lieutenant Colonel Gurney played a key role as the primary intelligence staff officer for the 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, comprised of over five thousand Soldiers serving within the Iraqi Joint Operational Area in support of Operation New Dawn. He expertly lead a team of ten Soldiers and three contractors responsible to provide all daily intelligence briefings and products to include trend analysis of insurgent attacks, collection management, predictive analysis and staff planning for the Commanding General during pre-deployment training, deployment and combat operations.
Analyzing the mission command principles and the commanding officer’s actions will also be discussed. Specifically, as it relates to building a cohesive team through mutual trust, providing a clear commander’s intent, and accepting prudent risk. While the battle of Fort Riviere and the resulting occupation of Haiti occurred over a century ago, it provides us with an example of American foreign policy during this period and bares resemblance to future American military
The purpose of this paper is to describe how operational art and design led to the success of operation overlord during WWII. Applying Operational art and Design During Operation Overlord Understand operational art and design was critical for the AF during WWII. Operational art is the way commanders and staff approach operations using
Therefore, he dispatched his 2nd Brigade Commander, Colonel Anderson, to gather as much information as possible, assess the situation, then report back describing the conditions in order for Major General Petraeus to lead, and direct his units in Mosul. This paper explores the aspects he used to lead, direct, and assess the 101st Airborne Division in Mosul. Moreover, how General Petraeus was able to utilize artful
Mission command and understanding the mission were critical to whether he and his Soldiers would be successful or not. Throughout the deployment, his firm understanding of operations and concern for the operational environment led to accomplishments and breakthroughs for the Iraqi people and his division with the implementation of governance, civil authorities, and overall improvement of
1LT Namkung performed his duties and responsibilities in an exemplary manner during this deployment. He is rated as the top lieutenant for the ASG-KU OCS cell. He vast contractual knowledge base was equivalent to a company grade Acquisition Army Officer. He quickly became the SME on Contingency Acquisition Support Model(cASM) the electronic routing system of record mandated by USARCENT in 2015. He was vital to the OCSC, mitigating contractual stoppages or lapse in life support or services throughout ASG-KU
The 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) (TSC) promoted one of its own today. It was a true honor to be a part of Athena Oliver’s promotion from chief warrant officer three (CW3) to the rank of CW4. The Army has a unique esprit de corps, as we work, train, and fight beside each other in the tireless effort to protect the American people and preserve our way of life. Through war and peace, the Army is a professional organization—a Family. Warrant officers are highly skilled, single-track specialty officers, the ranks CW2 through CW5, are commissioned by the President of the United States and take the same oath as regular commissioned officers (O 1 to O 10).
Formica was the keynote speaker for the 33 Brigade Combat Team’s (33D BCT) military ball, which was held only months after the Brigade returned home from Afghanistan. The ball was just after the Officer Career Progression Management Selection (OCPMS) board was held to select the next round of promotions and battalion commanders. Before
The required attributes and training detailed in DA PAM 600-3 must address each Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) independently. Doing this provides Warrant Officers and commanders with explicit guidance for professional development management that is relevant and applicable to the individual. Additionally, a formalized talent management program must be established at each installation. This program will focus exclusively on Warrant Officers professional military education (PME) and other functional training that enhances technical ability. Refinement of DA PAM 600-3 and implementing the installation talent management program are essential to ensuring the Warrant Officer Cohort is prepared to win in a complex world
Section 1: Professional Development Plan For most of my life I have been motivated to help people so when I made the decision to continue my education at Walden University, I knew that I was ready for the journey. I am currently seeking a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I am expected to graduate in the winter of 2025. This paper was written on June 30th, 2023, with the intent of further understanding my motivations for seeking this degree as well as visualizing the type of counselor I want to be in the future. Throughout this paper, I also discuss what is expected of me throughout my degree program, counseling career, and overall professional development.
SPC Kim, achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 98.49 GPA grade point average. SPC Kim displayed excellent oral communication skills when placed in a leadership position, he immediately took charge and set the standard and tone for peers, to emulate. SPC Kim exuberanted enthusiasm and determination throughout the course. SPC Kim professionalism and strong decisive commands led him to obtaining a 100% on his Conduct Squad Drill Evaluation. He demonstrated exceptional active listening skills which he used to issue orders that allowed his squad to achieve success on all accomplished missions.
My intent is to provide a clear vision to the 4th ABCT, that states, “Be the best armor brigade in the world, consisting of trained, responsible, motivated, and caring Soldiers and Families; capable of executing any assigned mission with unequaled success. The 4th ABCT has experienced several challenges that have led to ethical and moral issues along with a lack of confidence in the leadership. A vision will provide the ABCT with a motto, something to up hold. Therefore, how current business is conducted needs to change. In order, to make a change and address the challenges that 4th ABCT
Unable to do anything more to encourage me, my teacher introduced me to the school’s counselor. Meeting frequently with the school counselor, I slowly opened up to her and found a lot of new friends due to her constant support and advice. This incident led me to think about what was happening outside my own personal bubble. Being counselled in the past