Matthew McAlpin
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Summary
Highly Motivated Artillery Officer
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Support Officer
2-503rd Infantry Battalion, 173rd IBCT(A)
03.2024 - Current
- Acted as an advisor for maneuver company commander on the capabilities, limitations, and employment fire support assets available to support his operation. Provided planning and coordination with the employment of all available fire support assets to meet commander's guidance.
- Provided fire support in a joint and multinational environment in support of foreign partners.
Fire Direction Officer
4-319 AFAR, 173rd IBCT(A)
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Served as a Fire Direction Officer for 2nd Platoon in the Army's only forward-deployed Airborne M777A2 (155T) Howitzer Battery. Responsible for all technical fire direction, continuous day/night and degraded operations, communications, command post operations, individual training, and enforcement of Battery Standards. Plans resources, and executes training and certification for the Platoon FDC. Responsible for readiness, training, equipping, and welfare of 6 Paratroopers and 2 Noncommissioned Officers and their families. Maintains accountability and operational readiness of over $600,000 worth of equipment.
- Provided Fire Direction support and training with multiple foreign partners ensuring safety and training standards were thoroughly met.
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Hannah Solar Government Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided support to construction of photovoltaic fields at Fort Bliss, Texas and the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Site, Marshall Island.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The Citadel
Charleston, South Carolina05.2020
Skills
- Artillery Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Joint Fires Integration
- Safety Management
- SolidWorks 3D models
Timeline
Fire Support Officer
2-503rd Infantry Battalion, 173rd IBCT(A)
03.2024 - Current
Fire Direction Officer
4-319 AFAR, 173rd IBCT(A)
05.2022 - 02.2024
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Hannah Solar Government Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The Citadel
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