Dajuan Turner

Military Science Instructor in a unit more than 600 cadets. plans, coordinates and executes classroom instruction and realistic, challenging leadership labs and leader development exercises.

• Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to Military Command Teams to enhance Cadet performance effectiveness.
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
• Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.

Served as a Team Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Advisor of a team of 11 Military Combat Advisors ranging from Captain and Sergeant to Sergeant First Class. Responsible for training, advising, assisting, accompanying and enabling Foreign Security Force personnel on tactical tasks that support conventional military operations.

• Served as mentor and senior enlisted officer to a promotable Captain and team of Sergeant to Sergeant First Class.
• First team in a newly constructed Brigade to deploy to Indonesia and train a company sized element on small unit tactics and Military Decision Making Process.
• Deployed, trained, and mentored Taiwan Officers and Soldiers on small unit tactics and introduce the first force on force training.
• communicated and presented multiple training plans that were conducted to Indonesian Chief of staff and Taiwan G3 General.
• fulfilled the role of Team Sergeant and Team Leader for over half a year and was recognized by Battalion Commander as one of the most competent and disciplined teams. Awarded the most strategic deployment mission to Taiwan.

Platoon Sergeant in an OCONUS-based Stryker Platoon with a wartime mission to deploy anywhere in the world within 96 hours. Responsible for the professional development and training of 39 Soldiers and advisor to the Platoon Leader on tactical employment of vehicles and 4 maneuver squads.

• established a Non-Commissioned Officer Leader professional development program for new Leaders.
• Trained and mentored 39 Soldiers and NCOs in combat operations and tactics.
• led a successful tactical road march across Eastern Europe of over 1200 KM consisting of 80 personnel and 18 vehicles.
• Handled Platoon's administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.

Provided Instruction to new leaders using the United States Sergeants Major Academy and TRADOC course plan, program of instruction and small group techniques. Was responsible for 16 students per cycle and trained and evaluated leaders in Physical Readiness training, garrison and tactical leadership, oral communication and counsel them on individual strengths and weaknesses.

• Mentored and tutored individual Soldier's needing additional help.
• Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by TRADOC.
• Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
• expert trainer and facilitator who created an atmosphere for leaders to openly discuss personal experiences that greatly enriched the development of each class.

Served as a Movement NCOIC for one of three cycles for the Warrior Readiness company of 2 Infantry Division. Supervised three NCOs while spearheading the reception of more than 7,000 Soldiers in country annually supporting and preparing to fight North Korea in the event of a war time conflict.

• developed a resiliant based environment within the classroom to make first time Soldiers and Leaders feel comfortable away from home.
• utilized over 240 hours and trained over 1000 Soldiers and Leaders on the ability to face personal challenges, compartmentalize, and recover from adversity.
• demonstrated outstanding organizational skills and maximized limited resources to produce a quality training and reception environment.
• Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
• Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.

Performed duties as a squad leader in a Warrior Transition Unit responsible for the health and morale of 10 Soldiers in transition in medical treatment and rehabilitation. Coordinated with Nurse Care managers, physicians and social services to ensure Soldiers heal mentally and physically in order to facilitate their transition.

• responsible for the accountability, care, military benefits counseling, transportation and transition of over 100 multi composition wounded service members.
• successfully guided over 100 Soldiers through various complex stages of medical care transitioning via civilian sector or return to duty.
• worked primarily with a registered nurse and care team consisting of a physician and social care worker to educate, provide medical assistance, and conduct oversight on Soldier health, family, and living conditions.

Squad Leader responsible to the Platoon Leader for the training , physical conditioning, and discipline of a nine man Infantry Squad. Responsible for the equipment and weapons organize to the squad valued in over $2,500,000 dollars for both Garrison and Tactical missions. Serves as the primary trainer for his Soldiers and performs duties of the Platoon Sergeant in his absence.

• Deployed To Operation Iraqi Freedom for a 15 month tour while conducing over 150 combat patrols
• Developed a rigorous physical athletic program that raised his squads physical fitness scores and was implemented within his platoon.
• developed and implemented a platoon standards of procedures plan of how to enter and clear a room. Personally trained over 30 Soldiers on security, speed, and coordination that was utilized in deployment.
• maintained over 100% accountability of all assigned equipment valued over 2.5 million dollars