Caleb Conkle
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Skilled in operating and maintaining armored assault vehicles with comprehensive training in navigation, weapon systems, and vehicle repair. Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate team efforts under high-pressure situations, ensuring mission success and operational efficiency. Possess strong communication skills, strategic planning abilities, and adaptability to rapidly changing environments. Contributed to enhanced team performance through rigorous maintenance protocols and effective tactical execution during missions.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout
GA Army National Guard
Calhoun, GA
09.2020 - Current
- Provided guidance for Scouts in developing leadership skills and personal growth.
- Conducted long-range reconnaissance operations to gather intelligence and provide battlefield awareness.
- Performed scouting missions to detect, identify, and report enemy activity.
- Maintained and operated communications equipment, such as radios and secure line systems.
- Participated in route clearance operations for the purpose of identifying explosive hazards.
- Reported on terrain features, weather conditions, road networks, and other information related to the area of operation.
- Employed navigational techniques such as map reading, compass navigation, and GPS systems to determine locations during field operations.
- Utilized binoculars and night vision devices for observation purposes.
- Identified friendly units operating in the area of responsibility.
- Provided security for headquarters elements while on patrol or convoy escort duties.
- Conducted surveillance activities using specialized equipment including cameras and motion sensors.
- Assisted in establishing defensive positions by providing input regarding terrain analysis.
- Operated military vehicles such as Humvees or armored personnel carriers while performing reconnaissance missions.
- Inspected weapons systems prior to use ensuring they were serviceable in an operational environment.
- Analyzed tactical situations quickly to make decisions based on mission objectives.
- Monitored hostile forces movements utilizing aerial imagery products provided by higher headquarters.
- Coordinated with ground troops during dismounted patrols providing updates on enemy contact if encountered.
- Communicated regularly with higher headquarters relaying relevant situation reports from the field.
- Performed maintenance checks on assigned vehicles ensuring they were ready for operational use at all times.
- Developed detailed maps depicting key terrain features that could be used by commanders when making battle plans.
- Interpreted aerial photographs taken from aircraft or satellites to identify potential targets.
- Supervised junior scouts providing guidance on proper tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new platoon members, providing assistance when needed and advising on how to perform daily duties.
- Operated targeting and firing systems following superior's orders.
- Relayed information using advanced onboard communications devices.
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations.
- Succeeded in training team members and foreign weapons operators in adapting to changing operational environments which resulted in minimizing employee injuries.
- Reviewed and prepared monthly reports and data on personnel strength management, resulting in strength management rating.
- Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Investigations
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Terrain analysis
- Covert surveillance
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Water purification
- Firearms proficiency
- Weather forecasting
- Platoon security operations
- Radio communication
- Equipment management
- Advanced reconnaissance
- Combat information evaluation
- Combat mission readiness
- Platoon Maneuver Execution
- Situational Awareness
- Terrain Navigation
- Platoon maintenance supervision
- Ammunition handling
- Night operations
- Leadership skills
- Advanced Digital Literacy
- Team Coordination
- Logistical Support
- Vehicle Inspection
- Defensive Driving
- Security Procedures
- Physical Fitness
- Operations security
- Verbal and written communication
- Casualty evacuation
- Combat operations support
Accomplishments
- 2 Army achievment medals
- 1 Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
- 1 Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- 1 Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device
- 1 OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON
Timeline
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout
GA Army National Guard
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Investigations
Columbia Southern University
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