Braden Schaad

Serve as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant on a Special Forces Operational Detachment - Alpha (SFOD-A); trains supervises, leads, plans and instructs all phases of combat engineering and special operations engineering during combat operations; advises the Detachment commander and foreign forces on all matters concerning Special Operations engineering tactics; prepares and constructs training resources to support SFOD-A training and operations; participates in the planning and execution of Unconventional Warfare (UW) missions and Humanitarian Missions; responsible for the maintenance and care of over $5,000,000.00 worth of team equipment and sensitive items.

• Effectively briefed senior leadership regarding ongoing psyops initiatives and their results.
• Assisted in the development of tailored products for dissemination to various target audiences.
• Conducted comprehensive target audience analysis for improved messaging and influence tactics.
• Managed resources effectively, maintaining optimal operational readiness for assigned missions.

• Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
• Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.
• Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.