Joshua W. Roland
Colquitt,GA
Summary
Resourceful Section Chief with distinguished understanding of United States Army policies and strategies. Adept at conflict management, decisive leadership under stress and soldier motivation. Committed to comprehensive inventory management and safety.
Overview
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Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
S6 Section Chief
United States Army, Fort Stewart, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Serves as the Battalion S6 Section Chief in a Brigade Support Battalion assigned to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team; responsible for the leadership and mentorship of three Noncommissioned officers and six Soldiers. Enforcing discipline, managing training, and technical proficiency; responsible for the planning, operation, and maintenance of tactical communications systems including Frequency Modulation, Tactical Satelite, Warfighter Information Network (Tactical) and Mounted Mission Command Software. Manages Communications Security compliance across the battalion. Maintains accountability and operational readiness of over $12 million in communications and IT equipment; enables mission command by providing reliable voice and data communications in both garrison and field environments for over 500 Soldiers and 126 wheeled vehicles; coordinates with the Brigade S6 and adjacent units.
Radio Retransmission Supervisor
United States Army, Fort Stewart, GA
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Served as Radio Retransmission Supervisor in a Cavalry Squadron assigned to the 3d Infantry Division. Supervised, installed, employed, maintained, and troubleshot signal support systems, terminal devices, satellite communications equipment and automated computer systems. Performed unit level maintenance on authorized signal equipment and associated electronic devices. Trained and provided technical assistance to users of signal equipment. Maintained accountability of equipment valued in excess of $4,000,000 and provided training and mentorship for two Non-Commissioned Officers and six Soldiers.
Combat Net Radio Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Army, Camp Humphreys, Korea
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided support and guidance to three direct reporting units (DRU's) and two attached Brigades (BDE). Plans, supervised, and integrates the installation, operation, and maintenance of signal operations support systems, to include radio and mission command information systems (MCIS) within the 2nd Infantry Division ROK- US Combined Division; planned and provided unit level maintenance programs for signal operations systems and the Command Post Platform; prepared and reported operational orders. Responsible for maintenance and accountability of two Command Post Platforms and over 80 sensitive items valued in excess of $2,000,000. Ensured the development, readiness, and competencies of four Soldiers.
Station Commander
United States Army, Birmingham Alabama
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Utilized and analyzed management data to evaluate performance of five subordinates. Conducted professional development programs. Accomplished administration, prepared plans and standard operating procedures. Maintained statistics on recruiting programs. Maintained enlistment publications and administrative files.
Healthcare Recruiter
United States Army, Birmingham Alabama
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Recruited, interviewed, counseled and qualified applicants for enlistment. Distributed and displayed recruiting publicity material. Identified and cultivated community centers of influence. Explained benefits, prepared enlistment forms and documents, arranged for transportation, meals, and lodging for applicants where required. Assisted in market research and analysis and made appropriate recommendations to the chain of command.
S6 Section Chief
United States Army, Fort Carson, Colorado
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Responsible for planning, supervision, and integration of the installation, operation and maintenance of signal support systems, to include radio, wire, cable and battlefield automated systems. Planned and provided unit level training for automated telecommunications systems, to include local area networks, wide area networks and routers; signal communications and support electronic equipment; and satellite radio communications equipment. Assisted in staff supervision of information services. Planned, supervised and executed unit level maintenance programs for signal equipment. Prepared and integrated signal operations orders and reports. Requested maintenance and supply replenishment for signal support operations.
Team Chief
United States Army, Fort Riley, Kansas
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Supervised, installed, maintained, and troubleshot signal support systems and terminal devices to include radio, wire, and battlefield automation systems. Provided technical assistance and unit level training for automation, communication, and user owned and operated automated telecommunications computer systems, to include local area networks and routers, signal communications support electronic equipment, and satellite radio communications equipment. Disseminated information services policy. Prepared maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support. Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned power generators.
Forward Signal Support Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army, Bamberg, Germany
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Supervised, installed, maintained, and troubleshot signal support systems and terminal devices to include radio, wire, and battlefield automation systems. Provided technical assistance and unit level training for automation, communication, and user owned and operated automated telecommunications computer systems, to include local area networks and routers, signal communications support electronic equipment, and satellite radio communications equipment. Disseminated information services policy. Prepared maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support. Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned power generators.
Forward Signal Support Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army, Bamberg, Germany
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Supervised, installed, maintained, and troubleshot signal support systems and terminal devices to include radio, wire, and battlefield automation systems. Provided technical assistance and unit level training for automation, communication, and user owned and operated automated telecommunications computer systems, to include local area networks and routers, signal communications support electronic equipment, and satellite radio communications equipment. Disseminated information services policy. Prepared maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support. Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned power generators.
Signal Systems Support Supervisor
United States Army, Fort Carson, CO
08.2009 - 02.2010
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of signal support equipment and terminal device; installation, operation, and maintenance of designated radio, wire, cable and data distribution systems. Maintained selected electronic devices. Performed signal support functions, to include providing technical assistance and training for user owned and operated automated telecommunications computer systems, local area networks and routers; signal communications and support electronic equipment and satellite radio and communications equipment. Prepared maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support. Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and services on power generators.
Shop Foreman
J&J Millwright Colquitt, Georgia
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Supervised and trained welders to improve quality and quantity of work performed to enhance skill and productivity. Consistently ensured jobs were complete with high quality while being on budget and schedule.
Auto Body Repairer
Holt's Paint & Body, Colquitt, GA
01.2005 - 10.2005
- Responsible for repair of vehicles that sustained damage due to automobile accidents or acts of nature. Constantly prepared customer estimates as well as networking with various external services coordinating delivery of parts and supplies.
Education
Army Recruiter Course -
United States Army
United States07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11.2017
Signal Support System Specialist - MOS 25U -
United States Army
United States07.2007
Basic Combat Training -
United States Army
United States02.2007
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Ethical leadership
- Motivation
- Data entry
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- Conflict management
- Crisis management
Certification
- Certified Fiber Optics - Installer/MaintainerTraining - 2008
Timeline
S6 Section Chief
United States Army, Fort Stewart, GA
11.2023 - Current
Radio Retransmission Supervisor
United States Army, Fort Stewart, GA
11.2022 - 11.2023
Combat Net Radio Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Army, Camp Humphreys, Korea
11.2021 - 11.2022
Station Commander
United States Army, Birmingham Alabama
06.2020 - 11.2021
Healthcare Recruiter
United States Army, Birmingham Alabama
04.2018 - 06.2020
S6 Section Chief
United States Army, Fort Carson, Colorado
04.2016 - 04.2018
Team Chief
United States Army, Fort Riley, Kansas
02.2013 - 04.2016
Forward Signal Support Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army, Bamberg, Germany
02.2012 - 02.2013
Forward Signal Support Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army, Bamberg, Germany
02.2010 - 02.2012
Signal Systems Support Supervisor
United States Army, Fort Carson, CO
08.2009 - 02.2010
Shop Foreman
J&J Millwright Colquitt, Georgia
10.2005 - 10.2006
Auto Body Repairer
Holt's Paint & Body, Colquitt, GA
01.2005 - 10.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Army Recruiter Course -
United States Army
Signal Support System Specialist - MOS 25U -
United States Army
Basic Combat Training -
United States Army
Professional Military Training
- Signal Operations Specialist Senior Leader Course (2024)
- Healthcare Recruiting Course (2019)
- Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planning (2015)
- Signal Support Systems Specialist Advanced Leader Course (2015)
- Mater Reliency Trainer Course (2015)
- Master Driver Trainer Course (2015)
- Equal Opportunity Leader Course (2014)
- Physical Readiness Leaders Course (2014)
- Standardized COMSEC Custodian Course / COMSEC Account Manager Course (2012)
- Basic Leaders Course (2012)
- Combat Lifesaver Course (2010)
- Secure Internet Protocol Routing (SIPR)/Non-Secure Internet Protocol Routing (NIPR) Course (2010)
- Information Assurance Certification Program (2010)
- Digital Training Management System Certification (2009)
- Electronic Warfare Officer Course (2009)
- Communications Security Hand Receipt Holder (2015)
- Ammunition Handlers (2014)
- Injury Preventions through Leadership (2013)
- Intermodal Dry Cargo Container Inspection (2013)
- Field Sanitation Team Training (2013)
- Counterinsurgency (COIN) Course (2012)
- Test Measure/Diagnostic Equipment Maintenance Support Specialist Technician (2012)
- Combat Lifesaver Refresher Course (2013)
- CISCO IINS 1.0: IP Security Site to Site VIRT (2012)
- Securing Access to Resources in Windows Server (2012)
- CISCO IINS 1.0: Cryptography, Encryption, and Network Security (2012)
- CCINSAS08ITENUS, CISCO IINS 1.0: LAN, SAN, Voice and Endpoint (2012)
- 209132ENG, Managing Certificates in Windows Server 2003 (2012)
- CCINSAS07ITENUS, CISCO IINS 1.0: Network Security Using CISCO7 (2012)
- 209128ENG,Managing System Security in Windows Server 2008 (2012)
- CCINSAS09ITENUS, CISCO IINS 1.0: Mitigating Layer 2 Attacks (2011)
- ATFCSAT01ITENUS, Introduction to the features of Flash CS3 (2012)
- CCINSAS03ITENUS, CISCO IINS 1.0: Perimeter Security (2012)
- 209130ENG, Managing IPSEC in Windows Server 2003 (2012)
- CCINSAS02ITENUS, CISCO IINS 1.0: Network Security Principles 2 (2012)
- CCINSAS01ITENUS, CISCO IINS 1.0: Network Security Principles I (2012)
- 209129ENG, Securing Wireless And Remote Communications I (2012)
Military Experience
- United States Army
- Sergeant First Class (E-7)
- November 2006 – May 2027
Military Occupational Specialties
- 25U – Signal Operations Specialist (November 2006)
- 79R – Recruiter (July 2018)
- Additional Skill Identifiers
- 8R – Master Resilience Trainer (June 2015)
- 4N – Healthcare Recruiter (May 2019)
- V6 – Station Commander (February 2019)