Aaron Zellner
Fort Polk,LA
Summary
Served as a heavy weapons platoon sergeant OCT at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC); conducted advanced collective training for air assault, airborne, armor, rifle, stryker, anti-armor, and heavy weapon Platoons deploying in support of Unified Land Operations (ULO) during nine rotations a year; conducted Squad and Platoon after action reviews (AAR); coached, taught, and mentored rotational Squad and Platoon Leadership and soldiers on operations in the contemporary operational environment (COE), ensured all training is conducted safely; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of equipment in excess of $300,000.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Platoon Sergeant OCT
US Army
Fort Johnson, LA
07.2022 - Current
- Provided tactical and technical guidance to Platoon personnel.
- Conducted performance counseling of subordinates in the platoon.
- Evaluated soldier performance during field exercises in order to identify strengths and weaknesses within the unit.
- Inspected equipment prior to use in order to ensure proper functioning condition.
- Assisted in developing operational strategies for combat missions.
- Supervised, trained, cross-trained and mentored personnel assigned in various occupational specialties.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
Weapons Squad Leader
US Army
Fort Liberty, NC
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted daily maintenance and inspections of weapons, ammunition, and equipment.
- Maintained accountability for all assigned personnel and equipment.
- Supervised squad training exercises to ensure proficiency in weapon systems operation and safety regulations.
- Coordinated with commanders on mission objectives, tactics, and planning.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinate soldiers in the performance of their duties.
- Organized tactical movements during engagements with enemy forces.
- Analyzed intelligence data received from higher headquarters prior to operations.
- Carried out reconnaissance patrols when necessary or requested by command.
- Provided feedback on effectiveness of combat operations after each engagement.
- Inspected ammunition supply levels regularly in order to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Tracked progress towards mission objectives as well as overall morale among squad members.
- Oversaw realistic training and military education planning and administration.
- Exercised high levels of maturity, experience, judgment and rapid critical thought to operational environments.
Infantryman
US Army
Fort Liberty, NC
03.2013 - Current
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Assisted with the maintenance of weapons, equipment and vehicles.
- Provided security for convoys, installations and personnel in hostile areas.
- Supervised junior enlisted personnel in their duties and responsibilities.
- Participated in tactical planning sessions to determine mission objectives.
- Developed defensive positions to protect against enemy attacks.
- Inspected ammunition supplies to verify serviceability prior to use in field exercises or combat situations.
- Rendered first aid treatment to injured personnel on the battlefield.
- Destroyed enemy positions to eliminate threats from troops, artillery and long-range missile systems.
- Maintained critical communication in electronic warfare environment.
- Obtained key intelligence to protect troops and aide in combat decision-making.
- Kept vehicles and critical equipment in peak operating condition with consistent upkeep.
- Conducted regular war games without live ammunition to practice scouting, attacks and counteroffensive movements.
- Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
- Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2025
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Weapons Handling
- Training Coordination
- Training implementation
- Operational planning
Certification
- Battle Staff NCO Training - 2024
- Equal Opportunity Leader - 2021
Timeline
Platoon Sergeant OCT
US Army
07.2022 - Current
Weapons Squad Leader
US Army
11.2020 - 07.2022
Infantryman
US Army
03.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University