by Ninja2dan » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:34 pm
Some people have mentioned I should post my military service background here. Although I don't feel my service time was sufficient enough to really amount to much, there might be some use of my skills where AP is concerned. If not, at least it might make a few people aware of my background and desire for reenlistment.
US Army
MAR 96 - DEC 97, Oregon Army National Guard (ORARNG)
Enlisted as 11B, served as Rifleman, Grenadier, and Automatic Rifleman. Trained as part of Scout platoon at times, and slated for Sniper course. Unable to attend official Sniper certification due to enlistment for Active Duty.
JAN 98 - JUL 99, US Army Active Duty
MOS changed to 13B, attended training at Ft. Sill, OK. Orders to remain at post, served as Driver/Gunner for M109A6 Paladin 155mm SP Howitzer. During Red Phase I worked with DOIM, assisting post setup and installation of computers and network systems. Also served as Training NCO at BCT/AIT/OSUT Battalion for about 9 months. Due to under-staffing at the time, was also placed as an assistant Platoon Sergeant for the unit. Other tasks included unit assistant armorer, Command Staff driver, and Post Media Specialist (Production Crew).
I was injured while leading a cycle of recruits on a 10km road march, was scheduled to attend secondary MOS training at Ft. Stewart. Unable to attend due to medical discharge. Currently classified as Special Disabled Veteran, 30% disability. Have been trying to reenlist since about JAN 01.
I also attended the CLS course, and served as a volunteer Firefighter/EMT-I for the Ft. Sill Fire Dept (Civilian). Some of the courses I covered were BRM, Hand Grenade, US Weapons, COC/CCC, .50-cal M2, and SP Artillery 155mm (M109A3/A5/A6).
I plan to reenlist back into the Infantry. Field Artillery can lick my b*lls.
Reason for my medical discharge instead of reclass is a bit personal, I don't mind answering questions about it as long as it's via PM.
Infantry all the way!