Aidan John

Experience

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  Texas Army National Guard

  Mar 2011 - May 2016

  Fire Support Specialist
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  US Army

  May 2017 - Apr 2021

  Provided the Fire Support Element 24-hour Fire Support capabilities. Brigade targeting addresses targets assigned to the Brigade by the higher headquarters and the employment of assets under Brigade control. Battalion Ammunition Officer for a 155mm Field Artillery Battalion in direct support to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT). Planned, coordinated, resourced and supervised the acquisition and distribution of ammunition for training of over 500 Soldiers. Responsible for accountability and physical security of over $2,000,000 of operational and training ammunition, and for managing the movement from ammunition supply points forward to 18 155mm-howitzers and one forward support company. Fire Direction Officer (FDO) of a 6 x 155mm Field Artillery Battery in direct support to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT). Responsible for the training, health, welfare, and morale of an eight-soldier team and their families. Responsible for safe, accurate and timely dissemination of technical and tactical firing solutions to a gunline of a 155mm Field Artillery Platoon. Responsible for maintenance and accountability of property valued at over $2.3 million dollars. Fire Support Officer for a 120+ soldier Reconnaissance Troop within a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT). Responsible for the training, health, welfare and morale of a 4-soldier team and their families. Responsible for the maintenance of a Fire Support Variant Stryker and associated equipment valued in excess of $4 million. Managed 12 soldiers and 9 subordinate leaders while stepping up to a higher position as the interim Squadron Fire Support Officer.

  • Brigade Assistant Fire Support Officer/Targeting Officer

    Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Battalion Land Manager and Ammunition Officer

    Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Battery Fire Direction Officer

    May 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Troop Fire Support Officer

    May 2017 - May 2018
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  US Army

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

  Battery Commander

  Commander of a Basic Combat Training Battery consisting of 26 personnel, their families, and an annual training mission of over 1,000 Initial Entry Training Soldiers. Responsible for the professional development, training, discipline, morale, administration, health, welfare and quality of life of all assigned personnel and Trainees. Developed subordinate leaders who conduct challenging and realistic combat-focused training to standard for their Soldiers. Provided for stewardship of assigned facilities and equipment valued at over $3 million. Promoted a positive, ethical, and professional command climate that empowers subordinate leaders through a decentralized command structure. Show less

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  1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) U.S Army

  May 2023 - now

  SOF Battalion Fire Support Officer

  Advisor to the Battalion Commander in all aspects of lethal and non-lethal effects. Manages the Battalion’s Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) program. Equips, plans, and coordinates training for the SF Detachment teams. Liaison and action officer for all kinetic or strike exercises. Leads and facilitates training for Partner Forces in their host nation and in the US. Subject matter expert in surface-to-surface, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and naval fires assets. Officer in charge of integrating the organization into the entities throughout the Department of Defense and enabling effective systems and IT interoperability. Show less