Robert Herrington
Fort Polk
Summary
Dynamic Infantry Platoon Leader with proven leadership and operational planning skills at Baker Company 1st Battalion 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne). Successfully managed a 34-soldier team, ensuring 100% accountability of $2 million in equipment. Enhanced unit performance through effective training and risk assessments, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Operations Officer
1st Battalion 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in coordinating logistics for training exercises, ensuring timely resource allocation.
- Managed the Short Range and Long Range Training Calendars for an organization of 700 people.
- Served as the Battle Captain for 7 Joint Readiness Training Center Decisive Action Training Environment Rotations.
- Wrote Battalion Operation Orders and Tasking Orders, improving the communication within the battalion.
Infantry Platoon Leader
Baker Company 1st Battalion 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)
11.2024 - Current
- Led and managed a 34-soldier infantry platoon while maintaining accountability for over $2 million in sensitive equipment and property, ensuring 100% accountability and operational readiness.
- Led tactical operations, coordinating maneuvers during 5 Joint Readiness Training Center Decisive Action Training Environment Rotations.
- Trained and mentored soldiers in combat techniques and equipment use, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards, implementing safety protocols for training exercises.
- Developed and executed training plans that improved unit cohesion and operational performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2022
Masters in Theological Studies - Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03-2027
Skills
- Leadership
- Personnel management
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Operational planning
Accomplishments
- Graduate of United States Army Ranger School
- Graduate of United States Army Airborne School
- Graduate of United States Army Air Assault School
- Graduate of United States Army Unit Movement Officer Course
Timeline
Infantry Platoon Leader
Baker Company 1st Battalion 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Operations Officer
1st Battalion 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne)
03.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Indianapolis
Masters in Theological Studies - Theological Studies
Liberty University
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