Emmanuel Paulemon

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Required Skills & Knowledge

The 91M MOS in the U.S. Army is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Bradley Fighting Vehicles, ensuring they are operational and ready for deployment. As a Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer, I've had the challenging task of performing repairs and maintenance on the range of Bradley fighting vehicles, anti-aircraft and armored tanks. I've fixed and maintain the fire controls for mounted artillery, and troubleshot any problems with suspension, steering, and controls.

H9- A Track Vehicle Recovery–Certified Soldier is responsible for conducting, supervising, and coordinating the recovery, evacuation, and maintenance-support operations of tracked and heavy armored vehicles. These Soldiers are skilled in the use of specialized recovery equipment and are essential for maintaining mission readiness during field operations, gunnery, and combat scenarios.

• Conduct recovery operations for disabled, stuck, overturned, or damaged tracked vehicles (e.g., Abrams, Bradley, AMPV).
• Operate recovery vehicles and equipment, such as the M88A2 Hercules, winches, tow bars, rigs, and mechanical advantage systems.
• Perform battlefield recovery under tactical conditions, including low visibility, adverse terrain, and hostile environments.
• Assess vehicle damage, determine best recovery methods, and execute safe, efficient extraction.
• Supervise rigging procedures, including hookup, towing, lifting, and stabilization operations.
• Provide mechanical troubleshooting to assist in on-site repair, self-recovery, or rapid return-to-mission.
• Train Soldiers on recovery procedures, safety standards, and proper equipment use.
• Maintain recovery equipment, ensuring operational readiness, serviceability, and compliance with safety standards.
• Support maintenance operations, coordinating with mechanics and leaders to reduce vehicle downtime.
• Execute risk assessments and enforce strict safety protocols during all recovery missions.
• Advanced understanding of tracked vehicle systems and Army maintenance doctrine.
• Proficiency in the operation of M88-series recovery vehicles and heavy rigging tools.
• Ability to conduct tow, lift, drag, and winch recovery operations.
• Expertise in terrain analysis, vehicle stabilization, and hazard mitigation.
• Strong mechanical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure in dynamic, high-risk environments.
• Reducing vehicle downtime
• Maintaining combat power by keeping armored vehicles in the fight
• Ensuring safe, rapid, and effective recovery operations
• Supporting large-scale training, field exercises, and deployments

Other Obtained Skills Description

• CRE Responder Basic- The CRE Responder Basic Certification is an entry-level qualification that prepares individuals to assist in emergency, crisis, or incident-response operations. This certification provides foundational knowledge in hazard recognition, scene safety, communication procedures, and basic response techniques used during natural disasters, accidents, or other emergency events.

Certified individuals are trained to support senior responders by performing initial assessments, providing safe and controlled assistance at incident scenes, and following established protocols to help stabilize situations until advanced teams arrive. CRE Basic responders are not advanced technicians—rather, they serve as trained support personnel capable of contributing to efficient, organized, and safe emergency operations.

• US&R Rescuer Certification- The Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Rescuer Certification qualifies individuals to operate as trained rescuers within an Urban Search & Rescue team during structural collapse, disaster, and technical rescue incidents. This certification provides the foundational skills required to safely conduct rescue operations in complex, hazardous, and unstable environments caused by earthquakes, explosions, severe weather, or other catastrophic events.
  
  US&R-certified rescuers are trained to perform physical search operations, assist in victim extrication, support technical rescue specialists, and work within the Incident Command System (ICS). They operate as part of a coordinated multi-disciplinary team that includes engineers, medical specialists, canine handlers, and heavy rescue technicians.

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is a nationally recognized medical-responder qualification that provides individuals with the skills to recognize life-threatening emergencies and respond with immediate, effective lifesaving actions. The certification focuses on high-quality CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and critical emergency response techniques required in cardiac, respiratory, and obstructed-airway situations.
  
  BLS-certified individuals are trained to work as part of a coordinated response team, follow established medical protocols, and deliver timely interventions until advanced medical personnel arrive.