Eric Carson Reid
Copperas Cove, TX 76522 USA
Phone: 254-***-****
Email Address: ******@***.**.***
Work Experience:
**/**/**** ** ******* – Retired Civil Service (Over 20 Years) 04/28/2003 to 07/31/2023
Hours Per Week: 40
Position Title: Civil Service, Department of Defense, Operations Specialist, GS 09, Step 10 / US Army, III Corps, Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 Supervisor: Edwin Rivera 254-***-****
Job Description: Maintains a Secret Security Clearance. Serves as the Operations Specialist within the Operations Division, Current Operations Branch, III Corps and Installation Operations Center (IOC), AcofS G3/DPTM, Fort Cavazos, TX. Based on a thorough knowledge of the missions, functions, and operations of III Corps, assists in the daily operations of the IOC. Provides coordination responses to route and emergency actions/situations involving III Corps and Fort Cavazos community. Serves as the III Corps and Fort Cavazos direct link with higher and lower headquarters in all matters and acts as the focal point for operations until the Sanctuary Command Post or the Crisis Action Team are activated. Serves as the Garrison Mobilization Operations Center link when the Corps Staff is deployed. Serves as the center point of contact for execute and/or deployment orders, for all units deploying within III Corps. Ensures hard- copy orders are distributed immediately. Serves as the Corps single point of contact for the Corps Commander Group and staff during non-duty hours and maintains the General Officer Location Reports for all generals assigned to III Corps and Fort Cavazos. Maintains liaison and coordination requirements with area civil and federal authorities in planning for and meeting Fith U.S. Army, FORSCOM, and Department of the Army Military Assistance Plan requirements. Maintains the Sanctuary Command Post for Corps/Installation Staff elements occupation during emergency situations, mobilizations, and deployments. Prepares a daily summary of significant events for the command and immediately informs the Command Group of significant events, incidents, and local complaints. Monitors the National Warning System and coordinates requirements as required.
10/01/2002 to Present – Retired, US Army Active Duty (Over 21 Years) 08/08/2000 to 09/30/2002
Hours Per Week: 60
Position Title: Assistant Operations Sergeant, Sergeant First Class (E-7), US Army, III Corps, HHC, USAG, G-3, Fort Hood, TX 76544 Job Description: Assistant Operations Sergeant in the Current Operations Division of III Corps, and Fort Hood G3. Performs duties as a senior Battle Staff NCO G3 Operatiions Cell NCOIC in the Corps Main Command Post. Assist in the planning, set-up, and operation of the command post in various configurations. Assist in reporting critical information throughout the Corps structure. Coordinates personnel and equipment support for Corps and special ceremonies. Assist in various number of other Corps tasking actions. Accomplishments:
1. Planned, organized, and supervised the III Corps Commander's Change of Command and III Corps Command Sergeant Major's Change of Responsibility Ceremony.
2. Awarded the United States Army Meritorious Service Medal. 07/04/1999 to 06/28/2000. Hrs per week: 60, Platoon Sergeant, - -E-7. US Army, 46th Transportation Company. APO AP 96271-0140,, 1LT Osvaldo Rivera, . Performed duties as a platoon sergeant in a transportation company (tractor- trailer), which provided line haul transportation support for the US Force Korea. Responsible for the training, discipline, health, welfare, morale, and performance of 30 soldiers. Accountable for the maintenance and safe operation of nineteen tractors (M915) and two cargo trucks valued at over two million dollars. Accomplishments:
1. Platoon drove over 180,000 miles and accomplished over 480 missions without accident or incident.
2. Mentored platoon to compete and win 15 company/battalion boards, 6 Company High Milers, and 4 Company Best Maintainer. 3. Integral role in the company winning the 1999 Army Maintenance of Excellence Award.
01/01/1998 to 06/01/1999. Hrs per week: 60, Truckmaster, - -E-7. US Army, 418th Transportation Company. Fort Hood, TX 76544, CPT Ian Thomas, . Supervisor of 161 soldiers, in a petroleum oil and lubricant (POL) truck company, with a multi-functional contingency mission supporting III Corps and Fort Hood. Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of 61 five ton tractors
(M931) and 61 five thousand gallon fuel tankers (M967) valued at over $7.6 million. Ensured all operators were trained and licensed. Organized and supervised motorpool operations; tracking the availability status of operators and equipment; ensuring the safe operation of all committed assets. Accomplishments:
1. Coordinated and supervised over 2,400 missions and the transportation of 255,000 gallons of fuel without spills or driver fault accidents. 2. Instrumental part in the company winning the 13th COSCOM Maintenance of Excellence Award.
3. Key factor in the unit winning the III Corps Supply Excellence Award. 03/01/1997 to 12/14/1997. Hrs per week: 60, Operations Sergeant, - -E-6. US Army, 418th Transportation Company. Fort Hood, TX 76544, SFC Mark Frye, . Operations Sergeant responsible for assisting the Truckmaster and Company Commander in the administrative control of over 71 pieces of wheeled vehicle equipment. Perpared and submitted all convoy request. Coordinates daily vehicle and personnel requirements. Controlled and trained six unit dispatchers. Maintained monthly statistics and responsible for all operational reports. Established and maintained all liasons between customers and the unit. Accomplishments:
1. Received four commendable ratings for unit operations and drivers training during two Battalion CIP inspections.
2. Increased licensed drivers from 46 to 131 giving the unit 91% available licensed operators.
3. Ensured the unit operational readiness never dropped below 95%. Education:
2 Year College General Studies, Central TX College, Training:
1. Motor Transport Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course - 12/19/1995 (8 Week Course) Fort Eustis, VA
2. Motor Transport Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course - 07/19/1991 (8 Week Course) Fort Eustis, VA
3. Primary Leadership Development Course - 04/19/1985 (6 Week Course) Fort Richardson, AK
4. Security Manager Training Course - 05/13/1998 - 1 week course – Fort Hood, TX
5. Emergency Crisis Management Course - 03/23/94 - 2 week course - Alexandra, VA
6. Drivers Academy Course (Defensive Driving) - 03/22/1982 - 2 week course - Flak Kaserne Ludwigsburg, Germany
7. Drivers Academy Course (Defensive Driving) - 05/06/1987 - 2 week course - Ft Carson, CO
8. Bus Drivers Course - 05/15/1987 - 1 week course - Ft Carson, CO 9. Drivers Instructor Course - 08/15/1994 - 2 week course - Ft Hood, TX 10. Environmental Management (EPA) Course - 03/11/1997 - 1 week course - Ft Hood, TX
11. Safety Officer and Risk Management Course - 01/27/1998 - 2 day course - Ft Hood, TX
12. Depot Maintenance Work Loading Course - 04/23/1991 - 1 week course - Alexandra, VA
13. Depot Physical Inventory Management Course - 03/21/1991 - 1 week course
- Alexandra, VA
14. Management Problem Solving Course - 06/22/1990 - 1 week course - Moses Lake, WA
15. Effective Writing Course - 01/26/1990 - 1 week course - Moses Lake, WA Awards:
Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) - 04/04/2002 Meritorious Service Medal (1st Award) - 06/04/1999 Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) - 06/06/2000
Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) - 01/20/1997
Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) - 05/16/1994
Army Commendation Medal (1st Award) - 10/02/1986
Army Achievement Medal (8th Award) - 11/09/1998
Army Achievement Medal (7th Award) - 03/03/1998
Army Achievement Medal (6th Award) - 08/01/1997
Army Achievement Medal (5th Award) - 10/20/1993
Army Achievement Medal (4th Award) - 02/01/1992
Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award) - 08/29/1988
Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) - 07/14/1987
Army Achievement Medal (1st Award) - 07/20/1984
Licenses / Certificates: Transportation has been my primary occupation for the past 21 years. I'm a licensed instructor on all military wheeled vehicles ranging from a sedan to a tractor-trailor (over-sized) vehicle: Army Master Driver
Army Drivers Training Instructor
Army Drivers Badge
Other Information:
NCOA Member
AUSA Member
USAA Member