Anthony George Long
Email: ***********@****.*** *14 Cheyenne Road Columbus, GA 31904 Cell: 937-***-****
Country of Citizenship: United States of America Veterans Preference: 10 Points
Highest Grade: E-7/SFC
Availability: Job Type: Permanent Work Schedule: Full Time
Work Experience:
Liberty Business Associates May 2018 - Present
Instruct Soldiers on tasks to become 91M Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainers
Repair/ Maintain training aids for instruction
Instructed alternate troubleshooting procedures using schematics and logical procedures
in accordance with training support package
Used army training doctrine to train use of special tools and information devices to
research for successful testing behaviors
Mentored young Soldiers in proper military behavior
Advises NCO instructors on best ways to get the information to the soldiers so that they
can be successful instructors
United States Army, E7/SFC, Ground Mobility Division, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge and Training Management Noncommissioned Officer
February 2016 – March 2018
Supervised seven Noncommissioned Officers in proper instruction techniques and
developed training programs to ensure continuity of information from instructors
Trained over 80 Soldier annually in correct recovery vehicle operation and recovery
techniques.
Developed future course training dates used by Department of the Army for courses
scheduled at Fort Benning
Developed program of instruction for recovery training program that included a three day
culminating event that tested all aspects of recovery operations as conducting in the
Army today
Counseled Soldiers straight out of Advanced Individual Training on proper behavior as a
Soldier with fewer restriction; Ensured every soldiers behavior reflected the values of the
Ground Mobility Divisions Cadre and Battalion Leadership
Purposed changes to lesson plans which would benefit all Tracked Vehicle Recovery
Schools throughout the Army
Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment valued at $X.X million
Networked with Ground Mobility Division Fort Lee to ensure continuity of information
from one training sight to other training sights
United States Army, E7/SFC, Maintenance Quality Assurance Section Non-commissioned Officer in Charge and Contracting Officer Representative
January 2015 - January 2016
Supervised 12 Senior Noncommissioned Officers performing Quality Assurance checks for the largest Army Prepositioned Stock (APS) in the world
Coordinated with the Army Contracting Command to provide government oversight of more than 1800 contractors for a supply and services contract valued in excess of $1.1 billion
Ensured equipment was maintained at 10/20 standards in accordance with performance work statement (PWS)
Arbitrated concerns between deployed units and contractors during issue of equipment
Developed new PWS using extensive knowledge of Army Maintenance Standards which
ensured that contractors understood the Army’s requirements of them during contract
term
Served as the point of contact between the contractor Quality Control inspectors and
Quality Assurance NCO’s which allowed for smooth operations allowing equipment to
United States Army, E7/SFC, Support Operation Maintenance Management Noncommissioned Officer
December 2013 - December 2014
Mentored and Developed 70 maintenance managers in the accurate reporting and maintenance tracking of all equipment in an Armored Brigade Combat Team
Responsible for resolving maintenance and repair part issues for six combat battalions
Reported maintenance status’ of 026, Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP), Test
Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and the Managers Review File (MFR)
to higher headquarters
Attended meeting to represent Brigade Leadership at higher levels to report status’ of
equipment, AOAP, TMDE, 026 and MFR
Tracked Class IX budget and approved spending of funds to ensure timely repair of
combat systems throughout the brigade
Advised Brigade Leadership on courses of action to repair vehicles in accordance with
Army Maintenance Standards to ensure the brigade was combat ready at all times
Monitored and set time line for Modification Work Orders to be inspected and applied in
Army website for each battalion
Networked with other units on Fort Benning and Fort Stewart to find repair parts needed
for essential repairs of equipment
United States Army, E7/SFC, Distribution Platoon Sergeant December 2012 - December 2013
Supervised, mentored, and trained 86 88M, 92F, and 89B Soldiers as platoon sergeant of the distribution platoon; Very complex platoon with a variety of missions all unrelated but working toward a goal “Mission Accomplishment”
Developed training aids to help in the task of training a different group of Soldiers on the importance of maintenance
Adapted to different role as Platoon Sergeant and taught new techniques for counseling Soldiers and motivate them to accomplish any mission in a complex battlefield
Ensured squad leaders maintained accountability of over $2 million worth of equipment; Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for battlefield hand off of equipment during training that allowed platoon to always know where equipment was located
United States Army, E7/SFC, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Supervisor January 2012 – December 2012
Supervised maintenance team of 10 Soldiers in the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations of 17 Bradley Fighting Vehicles for a rapid deployment company
Trained Soldiers on accurate reporting of equipment status’ and proper repair techniques of equipment
Mentored three NCO’s in the proper techniques for counseling Soldiers for advancement and furthering of careers
Supervised and mentored Soldiers in use of company’s maintenance computer system that is used in tracking of parts ordering and maintenance tracking of equipment
Advices chain of command in courses of action for combat power readiness during training center rotations that ensured the company had the most combat power to support mission
Accountable for $3 million worth of equipment; trained soldiers in proper equipment usage and sign out procedures
United States Army, E7/SFC, Maintenance Operations Sergeant September 2008 – December 2012
Responsible for maintenance operations of Special Troops Battalion and supervised over 60 mechanics is day to day maintenance, safety, and training during two combat deployments to Iraq
Monitored and inspected unscheduled maintenance on a variety of equipment which ensured the battalion was always ready to accomplish the assigned mission no matter the mission
Mentored Shop Supply NCO and Clerks on proper operations of SAMS-1E to ensure the battalion proper maintenance reporting and Class IX tracking and ordering
Managed exchange pricing program so the battalion would receive a return as much money for the return of unserviceable part as possible
Served as Subject Matter Expert during M2A2 ODS Bradley draw which ensured that the equipment we received was 10/20 standards allowing immediate training of Soldiers using assigned equipment
Deployed battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn with all equipment required to perform missions; drew equipment from departing unit in a timely manner to ensure that all missions could start when brigade ordered
United States Army, E6/SSG, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Supervisor April 2007 – September 2008
Supervised maintenance team of eight Soldiers in the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations of 10 Bradley Fighting Vehicles for a Cavalry Troop
Mentored two NCO’s in the proper techniques for counseling Soldiers for advancement and furthering of careers
Supervised and mentored Soldiers in use of company’s maintenance computer system that is used in tracking of parts ordering and maintenance tracking of equipment
Advices chain of command in courses of action for combat power readiness during training center rotations that ensured the company had the most combat power to support mission
Accountable for $2.3 million worth of equipment; trained soldiers in new equipment inventory procedures which saved time for commander
United States Army, E6/SSG, Instructor, Individual Replacement Training Company November 2005 – March 2007
Instructed deployment doctrine and techniques to individual replacements in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Developed physical fitness training plan and meal plan for Soldiers that did not meet Army height and weight standards
Managed safe range operations for a variety of ranges which include Hand Grenade, M- 4, M-9, M-203, M-240, and M2
United States Army, E6/SSG, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Shop Foreman January 2004 – November 2005
Advised maintenance leaders in deployment of maintenance assets needed to deploy from Korea to Iraq
Supervised deployment training of 12 Soldiers in safe recovery operations of M88 and M984
Managed AOAP, TMDE, exchange pricing, Shop Load List, and the ordering and receipt of Class IX repair parts
Responsible for scheduled, unscheduled maintenance, and recovery operations for an Infantry Company
United States Army, E5/SGT, Multiple Launch Rocket System Shop Foreman January 2001 – December 2003
Supervised training of 6 Soldiers in safe recovery operations of M88 and M984
Managed AOAP, TMDE, exchange pricing, Shop Load List, and the ordering and receipt
of Class IX repair parts
Responsible for scheduled, unscheduled maintenance, and recovery operations for a
Field Artillery Battery
Managed scheduled maintenance of all tracked vehicles belonging to battalion in
preparation for deployment to Iraq
United States Army, E5/SGT, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Maintainer December 1997 – December 2000
Managed AOAP and TMDE programs
Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on numerous vehicles
Counseled, supervised, and trained three Soldiers on Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills
and job related procedures
Education:
Buena High School High School Diploma, 96
Barton County Community College
Arizona State University Online
United States Army Awards and Decorations:
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal 3rd Award
Army Commendation Medal 7th Award
Army Achievement Medal 5th Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation 2nd Award
Army Good Conduct Medal 6th Award
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon 3rd Award
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon 7th Award
Combat Action Badge 2nd Award
Mechanics Drivers Badge with Wheeled Vehicle Clasp and Mechanic Clasp
References:
Robert Hicks, Logistics Management Analyst, cell: 706-***-****, email: ******.*.*****@*****.***
Andrew Root, Ground Mobility Division Chief, cell: 678-***-****, email: ******.*.****.***@****.***
Michael Cox, Security Systems Installer/Maintainer ACOM, cell: 334-***-****, email: **********@*****.***
Jeffrey Sanborn, Instructor/Writer, cell: 785-***-****, email: *******.*******.***@****.*** John Fourhman, Supervisor, work: 706-***-****, email: ****.*.********.***@****.***
Additional Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Publisher)
Television Camera Operations
Adaptability
Time Management
Communication
Creativity
Leadership
Effective Teaching