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Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL

Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired Military Warrant Officer

  • Education

    • Defense Ammunition Center

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    • United States Army Warrant Officer Career Center

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    • United States Army Soldier Support Institute Recruiting & Retention School

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    • United States Army Academy of Health Services

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    • Fort Polk Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

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    • Fort Carson Troop Schools

      2014 -

    • United States Army Logistics University

      2011 - 2012

    • The Army Institute for Professional Development

      2002 - 2011

    • United States Army Ordnance Center & School

      1996 - 2007

    • Joint Readiness Training Center

      2005 - 2006

    • University of Maryland University College

      2013 -

    • Central Texas College

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      Associate's Degree General Studies

    • Central Texas College

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      Associate's Degree General Studies

  • Experience

    • 514th Support Maintenance Company

      Jun 1996 - Feb 1998
      Machinist

      Fabricated, repaired, and modified metallic and nonmetallic parts, utilizing such machines as engine lathes, utility grinders, power cutoff saws, armature undercutters, arbor and hydraulic presses, drill presses, and their associated attachments, accessories, and tools.

    • HHC 5/87 Infantry Battalion

      Mar 1998 - Apr 1999
      Machinist

      Fabricated, repaired, and modified metallic and nonmetallic parts, utilizing such machines as engine lathes, utility grinders, power cutoff saws, armature undercutters, arbor and hydraulic presses, drill presses, and their associated attachments, accessories, and tools.

    • 546th Support Maintenance Company

      May 1999 - Nov 2005

      Served as the Platoon Sergeant/Battle NCO for Operations Section for a Multi-functional Corps Support Battalion deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; responsible for the execution of daily operations including monitoring battalion internal/external frequencies, battle tracking to include route. MEDEVAC status; responsible for tracking all Serious Incident Reports (SIR). PMCS of all assigned equipment and compilation of the Battalion Deployed USR submissions as well as completion of the Daily Tactical Update (DTU). Show less Served as the NCOlC for the Service and Recovery section; responsible for the health and welfare of twelve Soldiers in a welding, glass, radiator, painting, machine shop, and body and fender repair which provides Direct Support maintenance to Warrior Brigade consisting of 30 assigned units; supervised and performed welding fabrication and repair, and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts in a welding and machine shop; conducted quality assurance inspections; maintained assigned equipment valued in excess of 1.5 million dollars. Show less Served as Shop Foreman in a Non-Divisional Direct Support Maintenance Company which provided direct support maintenance to Warrior Brigade consisting of 30 assigned units; supervised and performed the fabrication, repair, and modifications of metallic and nonmetallic parts and supervised metalworking shop activities; conducted quality assurance inspections; responsible for the welfare and training of five soldiers and three noncommissioned officers; maintained equipment valued in excess of 1.5 million dollars. Show less Served as a Machinist Supervisor in a Non-Divisional Direct Support Maintenance Company which provided support to Warrior Brigade consisting of 30 assigned units; fabricated, repaired, and modified metallic and nonmetallic parts, utilizing such machines as engine lathes, utility grinders, milling machines, power cutoff saws, hydraulic presses, drill presses, and their associated attachments, accessories and tools; responsible for the welfare, safety, and professional development of seven soldiers; maintained equipment valued in excess of $1.5 million dollars. Show less

      • Platoon Sergeant

        Nov 2004 - Nov 2005

      • Section Chief

        Dec 2003 - Oct 2004

      • Shop NCOIC

        Dec 2002 - Nov 2003

      • Shop Foreman

        Dec 2001 - Nov 2002

      • Machinist Supervisor

        May 1999 - Nov 2001

    • 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

      Dec 2005 - Nov 2006
      Battalion Battle NCO

      Served as the mid-shift Battle NCO of a 900 Soldier Multi-functional Corps Support Battalion deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom that provided responsive, uninterrupted combat logistic service support to Corps units operating in the Multi National Division North area of operations; responsible for monitoring all battalion internal/external communications, battle tracking to include route and MEDEVAC status, the completion of the Daily Tactical Update (DTU), compilation of the Battalion deployed Unit Status Report (USR), and accountability of all assigned equipment. Show less

    • C CO, 123rd Main Support Battalion

      Dec 2006 - May 2008
      Metal Worker Supervisior

      Served as Section NCOIC in an Allied Trades section for a Main Support Company (Heavy) in the 1st Armored Division; provides direct support maintenance to 27 supported customer units within the 1st Armored Division; supervised welding and machine shops to include all repair, modification, and fabrication operations of metallic parts; establishes and directs the resupply of benchstock; applied production control procedures and conducted quality assurance inspections; responsible for the supervision, mentorship, safety, welfare, training, and professional development of three NCOs and 14 Soldiers. Show less

    • 546th Support Maintenance Company

      Sept 2008 - Jan 2012
      Allied Trades Warrant Officer

      Served as the Allied Trades Technician for the 546th Support Maintenance Company, 88th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. Directed the setup, operation, and maintenance of machine tools and welding equipment used to fabricate or repair parts, mechanisms, tools, and machinery. Established and directed the upkeep of shop, stock, repair parts, and maintenance-related items required per applicable regulations. Employed the principles of mechanics, metals identification procedures, shop mathematics, and shop layout. Established training programs to ensure subordinates are qualified in current maintenance techniques and equipment operation. Managed quality assurance and production control programs to ensure established work standards are met and repairs are made on a timely basis. Coordinated shop activities with other repair shops to ensure equipment is quickly repaired and returned to user. Show less

    • 43D Sustainment Brigade

      Feb 2012 - Jan 2014
      Senior Ordnance Ground Maintenance Warrant Officer

      Served as the Brigade Maintenance Technician for the 43rd Sustainment Brigade CENTCOM Materiel Recovery Element (CMRE) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; Provided maintenance management for 3,530 pieces of equipment valued at over $258 million dollars belonging to a Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, two Engineer Battalions, and the brigade headquarters (17 down-trace companies); Responsible for the enrollment and reset management of all deployed equipment; Coordinated logistical support with all agencies and higher headquarters to enhance unit readiness; Monitored customer wait time to assist units with acquiring mission critical parts; Collected, validated and managed maintenance requirements for supported units and provided staff oversight of unit readiness using the Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS-2E); Provided oversight and assistance to subordinate units in expediting critical class IX repair parts to identify maintenance trends and operational readiness for contingency and peacetime missions; Provided technical guidance to subordinate units performing two-level maintenance; Provided analysis of maintenance data and trends to the Brigade Commander. Show less

    • 183D Support Maintenance Company

      Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
      Allied Trades Warrant Officer

      Served as the Allied Trades Technician for the 183D Support Maintenance Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 43D Sustainment Brigade. Directed the setup, operation, and maintenance of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools and welding equipment used to fabricate or repair parts, mechanisms, tools, and machinery. Established and directed the upkeep of shop, stock, repair parts, and maintenance-related items required per applicable regulations. Employed the principles of mechanics, metals identification procedures, shop mathematics, and shop layout. Established training programs to ensure subordinates are qualified in current maintenance techniques and equipment operation. Managed quality assurance and production control programs to ensure established work standards are met and repairs are made on a timely basis. Coordinated shop activities with other repair shops to ensure equipment is quickly repaired and returned to user. Show less

    • Bravo Company, 70th BSB

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      Allied Trades Warrant Officer

      Served as the Allied Trades Technician for the Service and Recovery section of the Bravo Company, 70th Brigade Support Battalion providing metalworking and wheeled vehicle recovery support for the counter-fire mission of the 210th Field Artillery Brigade, consisting of three MLRS Field Artillery Regiments, one Brigade Support Battalion, one Air Defense Artillery Regiment, one Target Acquisition Battery, and the United Nations Command Security Battalion - Joint Security Area. Directed the setup, operation, and maintenance of Computer Numerically Controlled cutting machines and welding equipment used to fabricate or repair parts, mechanisms, and tools. Established training programs to ensure subordinates are qualified in current maintenance techniques and equipment operation. Managed quality assurance and production control programs to ensure established work standards were met and repairs were made on a timely basis. Coordinated shop activities with other repair shops to ensure equipment was quickly repaired and returned to the user. Show less

    • 147th Support Maintenance Company

      Feb 2016 - Nov 2018

      Served as the Allied Trades Technician for the Service and Recovery section of the 147th Support Maintenance Company, 1AD Sustainment Brigade providing metalworking and wheeled vehicle recovery support for the 1st Armored Division. Advised the battalion and brigade commanders on training, abilities, employment and development of service and recovery operations in support of the entire installation of Fort Bliss. Directed the setup, operation, and maintenance of Computer Numerically Controlled cutting machines and welding equipment used to fabricate or repair parts, mechanisms, and tools. Established training programs to ensure subordinates are qualified in current maintenance techniques and equipment operation. Managed quality assurance and production control programs to ensure established work standards are met and repairs are made on a timely basis. Coordinated shop activities with other repair shops to ensure equipment is quickly repaired and returned to user. Show less Served as the Officer in Charge for the Task Force Scorpion Maintenance Support Team, 147th Support Maintenance Company, 314th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion at Camp Taji, Iraq deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Provided field-level maintenance for all life support equipment, conducted technical inspections, and repairs on all pre-divested Counter-ISIL Train and Equip Fund (CTEF) equipment in the areas of Automotive, Armament, Computer & Electronics, Ground Support Equipment, Maintenance Control, Service & Recovery, and Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment. Managed the capabilities of 45 personnel providing service in 12 different military occupational specialties. Directly responsible for maintaining and servicing 162 pieces of rolling stock, material handling equipment (MHE), generators, water purification units, and refrigeration systems valued in excess of $28,008,782. Synchronized support with KBR's maintenance team to maximize the operational readiness rate of all members of the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR). Show less Served as the Allied Trades Technician for the Service and Recovery section of the 147th Support Maintenance Company, 1AD Sustainment Brigade providing metalworking and wheeled vehicle recovery support for the 1st Armored Division. Advised the battalion and brigade commanders on training, abilities, employment and development of service and recovery operations in support of the entire installation of Fort Bliss. Directed the setup, operation, and maintenance of Computer Numerically Controlled cutting machines and welding equipment used to fabricate or repair parts, mechanisms, and tools. Established training programs to ensure subordinates are qualified in current maintenance techniques and equipment operation. Managed quality assurance and production control programs to ensure established work standards are met and repairs are made on a timely basis. Coordinated shop activities with other repair shops to ensure equipment is quickly repaired and returned to user. Show less

      • Allied Trades Technician

        Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

      • Maintenance Support Team OIC

        Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

      • Allied Trades Warrant Officer

        Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

    • Smiff Industries

      Jun 2019 - now
      Company Owner

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AWS Certified Welder

      American Welding Society
      Oct 2008

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL
      Army Commendation Medal (six awards) United States Army Feb 2016
    • Awarded to Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL
      Meritorious Service Medal United States Army Oct 2014
    • Awarded to Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL
      Demonstrated Senior Logistician SOLE - The International Society of Logistics Mar 2014 Recognizing the continuing nature of education and development of the professional logistician, in 2005 the Society implemented the Demonstrated Logistician Program. This program provides intermediate recognition of professional performance and continuing education in the individual fields of practice within the profession.There are three levels of Designation in the Demonstrated Logistician Program. The first is the Demonstrated Logistician (DL), next is the Demonstrated Senior… Show more Recognizing the continuing nature of education and development of the professional logistician, in 2005 the Society implemented the Demonstrated Logistician Program. This program provides intermediate recognition of professional performance and continuing education in the individual fields of practice within the profession.There are three levels of Designation in the Demonstrated Logistician Program. The first is the Demonstrated Logistician (DL), next is the Demonstrated Senior Logistician (DSL) and the highest level is the Demonstrated Master Logistician (DML). All levels require that the individual continue his/her professional education through college credit or CEU equivalent credit courses, coupled with technical training in his/her field and enabler training in areas associated with the integrated functions of business or government. In addition there are requirements for continued demonstrated professional performance in the practice of logistics.Candidates who complete the necessary education and performance requirements are awarded a specially designed certificate attesting to the awarding of the appropriate level of recognition. In addition they are provided a lapel pin with the appropriate designation on it. A key feature of the program is that corporations and government agencies that chose to use the recognition as a part of their professional development activities can have a pin issued by SOLE where their name is displayed in the top field.Having been granted the designation of DL, DSL or DML the individual may use the designation in a dignified manner similar to the recognition accorded the CML or CPL certifications of the Society Either the full expression or the initials may be used after the individual's name on business cards and stationery but always in a manner consistent with the dignity of the Society Show less
    • Awarded to Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL
      The Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe Recipient United States Ordnance Corps Association Sep 2012 According to history, Samuel Sharpe was appointed to many positions in government during the very early years of this country. As the first settlers were arriving at the New World, many things would change about the government and life in general. The government of the Massachusetts Bay Colonies was presided over by a Governor, Deputy Governor, and a Council consisting of thirteen freemen. Mr. Sharpe served as one of these thirteen. He was also charged with the care of the "five pieces of… Show more According to history, Samuel Sharpe was appointed to many positions in government during the very early years of this country. As the first settlers were arriving at the New World, many things would change about the government and life in general. The government of the Massachusetts Bay Colonies was presided over by a Governor, Deputy Governor, and a Council consisting of thirteen freemen. Mr. Sharpe served as one of these thirteen. He was also charged with the care of the "five pieces of Ordnance: that belonged to the colony." This took place in February of 1628.On the 17th of April 1629, Mr. Sharpe was appointed by the Council of the Plantation in Massachusetts Bay Colonies to be "Master Gunner of Ordnance", a title brought over with the colonist from England. The Master Gunner was charged with care of the "ORDNANCE, SHOT, POWDER, MATCH, LADLES, SPONGES, WORMES, CARTRIDGES, ARMES, FIRE-WORKS, AND THE REST OF THE GUNNERS." Show less
    • Awarded to Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL
      Colonel Decius Wadsworth Award of Scholarship Recipient United States Ordnance Corps Association Sep 2008 Colonel Decius Wadsworth was born on January 2, 1768 and graduated from Yale College with honors in 1785. On June 2, 1794, he was appointed by President Washington as a captain in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. He briefly served as acting Superintendent of the Military Academy and was later a merchant in Montreal, Canada. Colonel Wadsworth was selected to Commissary General of Ordnance July 2, 1812. On February 8, 1815, the Office of Commissary General of Ordnance was redesignated as… Show more Colonel Decius Wadsworth was born on January 2, 1768 and graduated from Yale College with honors in 1785. On June 2, 1794, he was appointed by President Washington as a captain in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. He briefly served as acting Superintendent of the Military Academy and was later a merchant in Montreal, Canada. Colonel Wadsworth was selected to Commissary General of Ordnance July 2, 1812. On February 8, 1815, the Office of Commissary General of Ordnance was redesignated as the Chief of Ordnance. His newly authorized, but unorganized department was charged with the procurement, supply, and maintenance of all cannon, small arms, powder, ball, shot, and other related items for the war effort. He drew up a set of regulations to ensure uniformity in the public armories and in the manufacture of ordnance materiel. He standardized small arms in the service and accomplished inventories of materiel on-hand at posts and forts around the country. Colonel Wadsworth served as the Chief of Ordnance until June 1, 1821, at which time he left the service due to illness. Colonel Wadsworth died on November 8, 1821. Show less
    • Awarded to Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL
      Army Achievement Medal (five awards) United States Army
    • Awarded to Jeremy Craig Smith, DSL
      Bronze Star Medal United States Army