![]() ![]() ![]() Under his guidance and attention to detail the company played an instrumental role in successfully supporting the 55th Civil Support Team in achieving a 'GO' on its validating mission. His tireless efforts culminated in XXX CBRN CO and the Army re-appropriating over $400,000 worth of equipment during the Battalion's Logistical Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise.Īs the Subject Matter Expert in Mass Casualty Decontamination, SSG Pardon-Varde demonstrated expert technical skills and superior leadership over a period of three days by teaching and mentoring 33 Chemical SOLDIERS with little to no experience in Mass Casualty Decontamination about the various roles and responsibilities of each overlapping section. SPC XXX expertise on maintenance of the NBCRV and all of the sensor suites helped the platoon maintain the lowest overhead maintenance cost in 23d CBRNE Battalion. She performed numerous additional duties to include Senior Master Driver and Ammunition Handler, which were critical for the Battalion to maintain a "Fight Tonight" posture. During her tenure, she participated in multiple Field Training Exercises (FTX) to include three Battalion Gunneries, two Battalion Exercise Evaluations, and a combined joint training with the Republic of Korea Army. SGT XXXX served as a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Vehicle Commander while assigned to the 9999th CBRN Company. SGT XXXXX's innate leadership and passion for her Soldiers' well being made her a great asset to the Savage Platoon and the 9999 Ammo Company. Her tireless efforts contributed to more than 200 Soldiers qualifying on their assigned weapons system, enhancing the Battalions operational readiness. She secured, transported, and distributed more than 14,000 rounds of ammunition while maintaining 100% accountability. SGT XXXX played the critical role of Ammunition Handler during three Battalion small arms ranges. SGT XXXX's commitment to safety and readiness enhanced the overall drivers training program within the Battalion, resulting in more than 200 Soldiers being licensed to operate military vehicles in the Republic of Korea. ![]() She expertly prepared over 100 driver training packets, instructed Soldiers throughout the Battalion on military vehicle operation procedures, and performed numerous check rides during the day and night. SGT XXXX was selected by the Company leadership to serve as the Senior Master Driver. ![]() As SGT Johnson is now on orders for a new assignment, we believe through all these consistent achievements he is deserving of this award as his time at 172D comes to an end. This was an effort to fast track him to become a part of the Corps of Non-Commissioned Officers which he is now SGT Johnson as of the 1st of December 2020.Īs an NCO, SGT Johnson continues to lead from the front while continuing to train soldiers in 3rd platoon and show them the correct ways of becoming the best soldiers they can possibly be. Excelling in every task that has been handed to him, the unit's decision to waiver him early to the promotion board as a specialist in June 2020 was unanimous. Throughout Johnson's time with 172D he has grown into an outstanding individual and an excellent leader. As the unit's mission changed from DCRF to IRF, Johnson has cross trained in small technical escort missions with 172D's 2nd Platoon with his main training effort as a key leader in many operational and thorough decontamination missions that have integrated with maneuver units on Fort Riley and Fort Hood. At this time, he was given the responsibility as a key sponsor in the development of new soldiers coming to the platoon and as an assistant squad leader. This responsibility included collecting and filing all DA Form 5988s while keeping track of deficiencies with equipment and coordinating maintenance with the unit mechanics in an effort to maintain operational readiness to standard.įollowing into the year of 2020, Johnson received a waiver for specialist on the 1st of January. During this time, Johnson was identified as the 3rd Platoon Maintenance representative tasked with overseeing motor stable operations. While on DCRF, the areas he trained and became proficient in were CCP, Technical Decontamination, and the entire Non-Ambulatory side with also having the challenge of helping train other non CBRN units and helping them integrate in 172D's mission. As the unit was preparing to assume DCRF in 2019, Johnson was tasked to train in several different areas to ensure mission readiness. SGT Johnson came to 172nd Chemical Company as his first Duty Station in November 2018 as a brand new private from AIT. ![]()
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