Prabesh Bhandari
El Paso
Summary
Accomplished US Army leader with expertise in operational planning and personnel management. Enhanced effectiveness by implementing innovative strategies and streamlining communication. Managed $10M in equipment and trained over 33 soldiers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Proficient in tactical execution and mentoring, driving mission success and team development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Platoon Leader
US Army
06.2025 - Current
- Implemented new tactics or strategies based upon lessons learned from previous engagements resulting in improved combat effectiveness.
- Streamlined communication within the platoon through regular briefings and debriefings.
- Provided timely reports on platoon status including personnel strength numbers, equipment conditions, or mission updates to higher chain of command.
- Managed logistics support for platoon movements ensuring timely arrival at destinations.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 33 soldiers and personnel.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Managed over $10 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
Fire Direction Officer
US Army
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Analyzed target data, ensuring precise calculations for successful mission execution.
- Streamlined communication between artillery units for improved accuracy in fire missions.
- Coordinated and conducted risk management assessments for all fire direction center operations, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment during training exercises and combat missions.
- Updated unit standard operating procedures based on best practices gleaned from real-world experiences and formal military schooling courses attended by self or colleagues.
- Developed innovative solutions to address complex problems during combat operations, increasing mission effectiveness.
- Established a culture of accountability within the Fire Direction Center by consistently enforcing standards and expectations.
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews of each mission, identifying lessons learned and areas for growth within the unit.
Fire Support Officer
US Army
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed robust training programs for subordinates, ensuring continuous skill development and proficiency.
- Developed tactical military plans and executed with team of 4 soldiers.
- Supported commander to integrate indirect fire systems into battle plans.
- Maintained situational awareness through constant monitoring of battlefield developments, enabling rapid adjustments as needed.
- Advised higher echelons on fire support capabilities and limitations, ensuring realistic expectations and effective utilization of assets.
- Instructed troops and commander on capabilities of individual weapon systems.
- Improved mission success rate by conducting thorough pre-mission planning and analysis.
- Led after-action reviews following key engagements, identifying lessons learned to improve future performance in similar situations.
- Determined target locations based on specific weapons.
- Reduced response time to requests for fire support by leveraging advanced targeting systems and software.
Maintenance Platoon Leader
US Army
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Established strong communication channels between maintenance team members, fostering collaboration and information exchange for efficient problemsolving.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify areas for potential process enhancement and implementing changes where needed.
- Developed training programs for new personnel, ensuring smooth integration into the platoon with minimal downtime.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to each operation or exercise, ensuring adequate safety measures were implemented accordingly.
- Led platoon through successful deployments in various training exercises, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Technology Administration
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD12-2022
Skills
- Operational planning
- Personnel management
- Equipment maintenance
- Tactical execution
- Mission strategy
- Radio communication
- Navigational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Hindi
Professional Working
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Platoon Leader
US Army
06.2025 - Current
Fire Direction Officer
US Army
06.2024 - 06.2025
Fire Support Officer
US Army
12.2023 - 06.2024
Maintenance Platoon Leader
US Army
10.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Technology Administration
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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