Dylan Shankle
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Highly experienced training, communications and artillery professional with proficiency in setting up equipment, verifying target areas and keeping personnel safe. Detail-oriented and skilled with excellent planning, prioritization and multitasking abilities. Hardworking SPC and Fire Direction Specialist bringing 4 years of service with the United States Army. Knowledgeable about managing communications, including putting up antennas and power generation equipment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Direction Control Specialist
Army
Fort Liberty, NC
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Calculated target coordinates and firing data for artillery units.
- Monitored, adjusted, and recorded all changes to mission parameters.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating weapons systems.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on communications systems and equipment as needed.
- Developed procedures to ensure effective communication between Fire Direction Control Centers and supported elements.
- Identified potential problems with communications networks and troubleshot them accordingly.
- Utilized various software applications to input, analyze, store, and retrieve data related to tactical operations.
- Assisted in the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures for FDCC operations.
Fire Direction Control Specialist
Army
Grafenwoehr, AE
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating weapons systems.
- Calculated target coordinates and firing data for artillery units.
- Maintained accurate records of all fire missions conducted.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on communications systems and equipment as needed.
- Identified potential problems with communications networks and troubleshot them accordingly.
- Utilized various software applications to input, analyze, store, and retrieve data related to tactical operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Maintaining Accountability
- Physical Fitness
- Inventory Counting
- Supporting Armed Convoys
- Fire Mission Processing
- Maintaining Safety
- Managing Databases
- Operating Communication Systems
- Personnel Management
- Reconnaissance
- GPS
- System Maintenance
- Tactical Data Systems
- Radio Communication
- Navigation
- Fire Control Systems
Accomplishments
- Achievement Medal
- Army Good Conduct Ribbon
- Army Overseas Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon
- National Defense Service Ribbon
- Norwegian Foot March Foreign Award
Timeline
Fire Direction Control Specialist
Army
09.2022 - 07.2024
Fire Direction Control Specialist
Army
07.2020 - 09.2022
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
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