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Darryl Leon Harris

Darryl Leon Harris

Lawton,Oklahoma

Summary

Employ personal resources and talents to be an asset to a company that values extensive military operations experience and commitment, accompanied with continuous and diversified management and skill training challenges.

Over 22 years of experience including 17 years experience as a Supervisor, Chief Fire Direction Computer, Advance Individual Training (AIT) instructor, Senior Paladin Commanders Course Instructor/Writer, Senior Drill Sergeant/Drill Sergeant, Brigade Senior Fire Control Sergeant, Brigade Operations Sergeant and Brigade Emergency Operations Sergeant Granted a Secret Security Clearance by the Federal Government. Computer literate in Windows 95/98/00/NT/XP and MS Office 97-2007 along with Vista. (45-50 WPM) Certified Instructor in Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) for initial entry soldiers, and Officer Basic Course, advanced individual skills and Commanders Course development training. In-depth background in Operations; organizing, implementing and directing groups and individuals to perform their mission regardless of location and technical challenges. Proven effective performance and personal counseling writing history for required subordinate monthly and annual evaluations. Superb managerial skills pertaining to combat units and soldier distribution throughout Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. Received numerous awards and promotions based on outstanding technical skills, job performance, knowledge and professional leadership.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Brigade Emergency Operations Sergeant

United States Army
02.2008 - Current
  • Operations NonCommissioned Officer for the Emergency Operations Center FORSCOM based Fires Brigade organized into four Battalions consisting of over 2000 personnel; coordinates and supervises the execution of all significant events channeled from Division and Installation higher headquarters for mission support activities tasked to the Brigade; assist the Brigade Operations Sergeant Major in managing and coordinating the Emergency Operations Center for 24 hour operations; responsible for controlling the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR) access area; and responsible for processing, and posting significant information for all deployed units to the provisional Brigade Command Group

Brigade Senior Fire Control Sergeant /Targeting Manager

United States Army
08.2007 - 02.2008
  • Revised and updated the Fire Support Standard Operating Procedures for a deployed Division
  • Supervised the operation of several software platforms to include AFATDS (Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System), CPOF (Command Post of the Future), JADOCS (Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System), PSS/SOF(Precision Strike Suite, Special Operations Force), and EMT( Effects Management Tool)

Senior Drill Sergeant/Platoon Sergeant

United States Army
07.2004 - 06.2007
  • Served as the Senior Leading Drill Sergeant and Team Leader for a One Station Unit Training (OSUT) environment transforming civilian recruits into professional and effective operators, responsible for the accountability, health, job performance, professional development, and training of 9 drill sergeants and over 3,300 Advanced Individual Training (AIT) soldiers in Military Occupational Specialties 13D and 13P; developed soldiers entering the Army to become a highly motivated, well disciplined, physically and mentally fit cohesive team; taught soldiers Warrior Ethos, fundamentals of army life and instilled the Army Values; Trained and supervised leaders on the utilization of personnel and equipment; coordinated movements with supporting elements; trained leaders and operators on weapons and defensive and offensive ground combat accountable for over $500,000 worth of equipment; collected, read, interpreted, and ensured proper reporting of intelligence data for combat maneuvers

Platoon Operation Center (POC) Senior Instructor/Writer

United States Army
12.2002 - 03.2004
  • Served as a Paladin Commanders Course (PCC) POC Senior Instructor; supervised and conducted fire support execution, movement control, Field Artillery mission support, Field Artillery fire direction operations; directed troubleshooting of Light Computer Unit (LCU) and Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) hardware, software, database and communications to ensure continuity of operations for M109A6 Howitzer Systems; responsible for training over 350 Officer Basic Course (OBC) students annually on Platoon Operation Center procedures for PCC live fire exercises; maintained section equipment valued at 4.5 million dollars

Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Instructor/Writer

United States Army
01.2002 - 12.2002
  • Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Instructor/Writer; responsible for training over 500 personnel in manual and automation skills to include the use of graphs, tables, and maps for computing firing locations, angles, altitudes, corrections, and displacements; constructing charts; computing meteorological conditions variables, registration and weapons compensation corrections; operates Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) operated, maintained, and supervised crews of vehicles, section equipment, and generators; maintained situation maps, fire support records, reports and overlays; used optical instruments, mil relation formulas, and data for firing weapons from standardized tables

Senior Sergeant Regimental Color Guard Leader

United States Army
Leesville, Louisiana
06.1999 - 12.2001
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Chief Fire Direction Computer

United States Army
11.1995 - 11.2001
  • Assigned as assistant fire direction officer in the planning, preparation, and the execution of individual and collective training activities within the section; monitored processing of the fire execution requests; supervised computation of firing data and verified accuracy of firing data; supervised and directed the construction, camouflage, and defense of the section position; supervised the performance of the computer operator and crew maintenance on section vehicles and equipment; responsible for section equipment valued in excess of $600,000

Fire Direction Non Commission Officer

United States Army
06.1993 - 10.1995
  • Was responsible for computing firing data and controlling Howitzer sections during firing; assisted chief in providing technical supervision to Howitzer sections and the Fire Direction Center; supervised and assisted in the care and maintenance of approximately $500,000 worth of equipment; performed duties as chief in his absence and during continuous operations

Education

Continuing Studies -

Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System

Anti-Terrorism Qualification Course -

Advanced NonCommissioned Officer Course -

01.2005

Combatives Level 1 -

01.2004

Drill Sergeant School -

01.2004

Continuing Studies - General Studies

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2003

M109A6 Paladin Commander Course -

01.2003

AFATDS Command and Staff Course -

01.2003

Total Army Instructors Training Course -

01.2003

Diploma -

Cedar Grove Academy
Mobile, AL
01.1988

Skills

  • Troop Field Deployment
  • Equipment Preventive Maintenance
  • Intelligence Gathering
  • Physical Conditioning
  • Counterterrorism strategies
  • Land Navigation
  • Training Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • First Aid and Buddy Care
  • Operational planning
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills

Accomplishments

  • Coached battery football team to an undefeated regular season in 1988 at Camp Hovey, South Korea.
  • Won two, consecutive Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter competitions in 1994 at Ft. Bliss, Texas.
  • Won Drill Sergeant of the Cycle in December 2005.
  • Awarded the St. Barbara’s field artillery award in January 2006.
  • Achieved 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 2 Army Commendation Medals, 8 Army Achievement Medals, 7 Army Good Conduct Medals, 2 National Defense Service Medals, 1 Korean Defense Service Medal, 1 Southwest Asia Service Medal, 1 Global War on Terrorism Medal, 1 Humanitarian Service Medal, 3 Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, 1 Army Service Ribbon, 1 Overseas Ribbon, 1 Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, 1 Air Assault Badge, 1 Driver/Mechanic Badge.

Militarytraining

  • Advanced NonCommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) - 2005
  • Combatives Level 1 - 2004
  • Drill Sergeant School - 2004
  • M109A6 Paladin Commander Course - 2003
  • AFATDS Command and Staff Course - 2003
  • Total Army Instructors Training Course - 2003
  • Anti-Terrorism Qualification Course - 2003
  • Battle Staff Course - 2000
  • Army Safe Program Management - 1999
  • Basic NonCommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) - 1995
  • Logistic Management Development Course - 1995
  • Defensive Hazardous Disposal Course - 1995
  • Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service Course - 1995
  • Airlift Operations Course - 1994
  • Joint Planning Course - 1994
  • Warrior Leader Course - 1993
  • Air Assault Course - 1991
  • Cannon Fire Direction Specialist Course - 1988
  • Basic Combat Training Course - 1988

Appointedduties

  • Unit Movement NonCommissioned Officer
  • Unit Safety NonCommissioned Officer
  • Regimental Weight Control NonCommissioned Officer
  • Drug and Alcohol NonCommissioned Officer
  • Unit Master Fitness NonCommissioned Officer
  • Unit Anti-Terrorism NonCommissioned Officer
  • Instructor/Writer NonCommissioned Officer
  • Emergency Operations Center NonCommissioned Officer
  • Battalion Inprocessing NonCommissioned Officer
  • Profile NonCommissioned Officer
  • Combat Life Saver NonCommissioned Officer
  • Range Safety Officer

Home

(580) 284-9731

Specialqualifications

  • Technical Intelligence (A)
  • Instructor (H)
  • Parachutist (P)
  • Drill Sergeant (DS) (X)
  • Battle Staff Operations (2S)
  • Air Assault (2B)

Timeline

Brigade Emergency Operations Sergeant

United States Army
02.2008 - Current

Brigade Senior Fire Control Sergeant /Targeting Manager

United States Army
08.2007 - 02.2008

Senior Drill Sergeant/Platoon Sergeant

United States Army
07.2004 - 06.2007

Platoon Operation Center (POC) Senior Instructor/Writer

United States Army
12.2002 - 03.2004

Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Instructor/Writer

United States Army
01.2002 - 12.2002

Senior Sergeant Regimental Color Guard Leader

United States Army
06.1999 - 12.2001

Chief Fire Direction Computer

United States Army
11.1995 - 11.2001

Fire Direction Non Commission Officer

United States Army
06.1993 - 10.1995

Continuing Studies -

Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System

Anti-Terrorism Qualification Course -

Advanced NonCommissioned Officer Course -

Combatives Level 1 -

Drill Sergeant School -

Continuing Studies - General Studies

Pikes Peak Community College

M109A6 Paladin Commander Course -

AFATDS Command and Staff Course -

Total Army Instructors Training Course -

Diploma -

Cedar Grove Academy
Darryl Leon Harris