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Work History
Education
Skills
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Keaton Snow

Gambier,Ohio

Summary

Experienced military veteran knowledgeable about deploying, operating, and maintaining weapon systems. Advanced mechanical expertise and technical know-how to handle any challenge. Highly observant, organized, and methodical in isolating and resolving any issue. Focused [SGT] [Joint Fires Observer] bringing 6 years of U.S. Army experience. Focused on applying warfighter skills to support and enhance military and leader-type operations and gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair. A candidate to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forward Observer

DET 1 HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
11.2023 - Current
  • I am currently serving as a Forward Observer (FO) team leader in DET 1 1-134 FA RGT attached to 1-148 IN RGT, In my position I oversee three junior enlisted soldiers and examine the targeting process done by myself and the soldiers to ensure perfect targeting data is sent to the gun line for artillery fire support
  • I work in this role along side other FO's and JTACs to assist them in the MDMP and execution matrix's of our jobs within the fire support realm
  • I am responsible for the accurate and timely data being sent to the gun line and to the JTAC and Aircraft to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Targeting NCO

HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • In support of Operation Inherent Resolve, I oversaw the fire support mission throughout the area of operations and CJOA while also maintaining my certifications as the Joint Fires Observer
  • My roles and responsibilities included monitoring air to ground, surface to surface missions conducted by the Army and Air Force
  • I worked alongside the JTAC to plan and coordinate cross-training between the JFOs and JTACs to better our aligned job duties, including preparing the JTAR for CAS load out for surface fire to coordinate night live fires, SEAD missions, and laser operations
  • Coordinating with the Brigade aviation officer to perform AWT missions in support of Task Force NO MERCY.

Fire Support Specialist

HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • I served as the Brigade Fire Support Specialist for two years under HHB 1-134 FA RGT attached to the Brigade Fires Cell
  • Additional duties included Planning and supporting the Battery in live fire exercises, Annual Training events, JRTC, and ONS (Operation Northern Strike)
  • Serving as a Fires liaison and JFO to 20th SFG-ODA coordinating Fire support and air-to-surface munition drops during ONS
  • Responsible for the safe and accurate data and observation of Artillery and Munitions
  • During all exercises and training events, I was the primary Brigade AFATDS operator before ONS.

Fire Support Specialist

HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • I Supported Operation Steady Resolve as a team leader in the state active duty mission at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
  • I sorted, packaged, and distributed food items to the community in need during Covid-19
  • Additional duties included constructing and developing the Mid-Ohio Food Banks outdoor garden and greenhouse located on the Columbus Hilltop
  • Teaching and instructing my fellow soldier's in a construction style workplace
  • And assisting my officers in the electrical make-up of the greenhouse, by showing them the proper way to add electrical circuits to the build.

Fire Support Specialist

HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • I served as the primary Brigade AFATDS operator and Fire Support Specialist
  • Providing support to the Battalion to coordinate fire missions and pass clearance of fires from the commander and battle captain to the firing Battery
  • I volunteered extra time to attend live fire exercises, extra duties, and additional training opportunities to improve my knowledge of my craft and to learn as much as possible in the short amount of time that I had.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fredericktown High School
Fredericktown, OH
05.2016

Skills

  • Hand Signal Communication
  • Indirect Fire Coordination
  • Weapons Handling
  • Physical Fitness
  • Target acquisition
  • Camouflage Techniques
  • Night vision equipment
  • Close Air Support
  • Artillery Call-for-Fire
  • Personnel Management
  • Intelligence data
  • Reconnaissance

Militaryassignments

  • Forward Observer, DET 1 HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 11/2023, Present, 7 Months, I am currently serving as a Forward Observer (FO) team leader in DET 1 1-134 FA RGT attached to 1-148 IN RGT, In my position I oversee three junior enlisted soldiers and examine the targeting process done by myself and the soldiers to ensure perfect targeting data is sent to the gun line for artillery fire support. I work in this role along side other FO's and JTACs to assist them in the MDMP and execution matrix's of our jobs within the fire support realm. I am responsible for the accurate and timely data being sent to the gun line and to the JTAC and Aircraft to ensure safety and effectiveness.
  • Targeting NCO, HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 11/2022, 10/2023, 11 Months, In support of Operation Inherent Resolve, I oversaw the fire support mission throughout the area of operations and CJOA while also maintaining my certifications as the Joint Fires Observer. My roles and responsibilities included monitoring air to ground, surface to surface missions conducted by the Army and Air Force. I worked alongside the JTAC to plan and coordinate cross-training between the JFOs and JTACs to better our aligned job duties, including preparing the JTAR for CAS load out for surface fire to coordinate night live fires, SEAD missions, and laser operations. Coordinating with the Brigade aviation officer to perform AWT missions in support of Task Force NO MERCY.
  • Fire Support Specialist, HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 08/2020, 08/2022, 2 years, I served as the Brigade Fire Support Specialist for two years under HHB 1-134 FA RGT attached to the Brigade Fires Cell. Additional duties included Planning and supporting the Battery in live fire exercises, Annual Training events, JRTC, and ONS (Operation Northern Strike). Serving as a Fires liaison and JFO to 20th SFG-ODA coordinating Fire support and air-to-surface munition drops during ONS. Responsible for the safe and accurate data and observation of Artillery and Munitions. During all exercises and training events, I was the primary Brigade AFATDS operator before ONS.
  • Fire Support Specialist, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 04/2020, 08/2020, 4 months, I Supported Operation Steady Resolve as a team leader in the state active duty mission at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. I sorted, packaged, and distributed food items to the community in need during Covid-19. Additional duties included constructing and developing the Mid-Ohio Food Banks outdoor garden and greenhouse located on the Columbus Hilltop. Teaching and instructing my fellow soldier's in a construction style workplace. And assisting my officers in the electrical make-up of the greenhouse, by showing them the proper way to add electrical circuits to the build.
  • Fire Support Specialist, HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 08/2018, 04/2020, 1 year 8 months, I served as the primary Brigade AFATDS operator and Fire Support Specialist. Providing support to the Battalion to coordinate fire missions and pass clearance of fires from the commander and battle captain to the firing Battery. I volunteered extra time to attend live fire exercises, extra duties, and additional training opportunities to improve my knowledge of my craft and to learn as much as possible in the short amount of time that I had.

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 5 soldiers.
  • Achieved missions by completing difficult tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved success of the mission through effectively helping foreign NATO partners.

Militaryeducation

  • US Army Advanced Leaders Course, Fort Bragg, NC, 04/2024, 05/2024
  • US Army Basic Leaders Course, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, 06/2023, 07/2023
  • US Army Collateral Damage Estimation Basic Course, Fort Bragg, NC, 11/2022, 11/2022
  • US Army Joint Fires Observer Course, Indian Town Gap, PA, 03/2022, 04/2022
  • US Army Basic Training/13F AIT, Fort Sill, OK, 03/2018, 08/2018

Honorsandawards

  • Army Achievement Medal(2nd award)
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • GWOT Service Medal
  • GWOT Expeditionary Medal
  • Armed Forces Service Medal
  • Army service Ribbon
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device

Deploymentsandoverseasduty

Operation Inherent Resolve, Targeting NCO, Iraq, 11/2022, 08/2023

Militarycertifications

US Army Joint Fires Observer

Civilianemployment

Electricians Apprentice, Mister Electric, Mount Vernon OH, 06/2017, Present, 7 years, Responsible for overseeing the installation of electrical services in commercial and residential buildings all over the state of Ohio. Job details include managing a crew of employees, working with hazardous electrical materials, and coordination with the general contractor to ensure success and make sure the customer is happy to have hired our company.

Organizations

  • National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • Free and Accepted Masons (F&A.M)

Biography

I was born in Columbus, Ohio, in June of 1998; I have lived in Mount Vernon for most of my life and went to school at Fredericktown for 9 of the 12 years of schooling; for the last three years, I attended the Knox County Career Center where I took welding. I played most of the sports available at my high school but focused on Track and Field in the spring and Golf in the fall. I was the Captain of my track team and co-captain of the Golf team. I joined the Army National Guard as a 13F in March of 2018. I was in the top three for PT and the only one to willingly accept physical challenges from our Drill Sergeants. In late August 2018, I returned to my unit. I began honing my skills as a forward observer in the annual training and field training exercises working with the 20th SFG to coordinate surface fires with air-to-surface fires from the Army and Air Force Aviators. In 2020 I volunteered for Operation Steady Resolve and enjoyed that sense of active duty life for five months and then returned to my unit for annual training. After JRTC, my commander was impressed with how I handled myself working with the JTAC's coordinating air-to-surface strikes. He told me they were sending me to the Joint Fires Observer course to better advance my knowledge and skill of joint operations. I excelled in the system due to my understanding of weaponry and aircraft, and I graduated in the top tenth percentile. I was awarded the opportunity to use my craft in Operation Northern Strike, working alongside a JTAC and ODA team to coordinate precision strikes on targets while assaulting an objective from a UH-60. I deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve with the 37th IBCT in November of 2022 and am running the Brigade Fires Cell on the current operations floor. I attended BLC while deployed to retain my rank and position of Targeting NCO. As we RIP out with our replacements, I am currently the only Fire Support NCO in the country to help train and prepare our replacements from 2-10 Mountain. As we prepare to return to the States, I look forward to furthering my career in the Army and helping guide my soldiers to better themselves to be the best they can be.

Certification

  • Certified Joint Fires Observer, US ARMY - March 2022-Present
  • Advanced Leaders Course Training - April 2024-Present

Timeline

Forward Observer

DET 1 HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
11.2023 - Current

Targeting NCO

HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
11.2022 - 10.2023

Fire Support Specialist

HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
08.2020 - 08.2022

Fire Support Specialist

HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
04.2020 - 08.2020

Fire Support Specialist

HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG
08.2018 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Fredericktown High School
Keaton Snow