Dave Lotus Active Duty
Chief Warrant Officer 3, Flight Leader
Time in service
1 year, 6 months, 9 days
Time in grade
2 months, 20 days
Specialty
153D
Position
Flight Leader
Unit
3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment
Status
Active Duty
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S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group
- 11B1H - Range Safety Officer
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| Dec 15, 2024 | Attended Air Assault School as Aviation (Class 24-04) | |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Attended Airborne School as Pilot (Class 24-03b) | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Attended Land Navigation Course as Instructor (Class 24-04) | |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Attended Land Navigation Course as Co-Instructor (Class 24-03) | |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Attended Air Assault School as Aviation (Class 24-03) | |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Graduated Squad Designated Marksman Course (24-01) | |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Attended Air Assault School as Aviation (Class 24-02) | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Time in service: 11 months | |
| May 19, 2024 | Attended Airborne School as Aviation (Class 24-02) | |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Attended Land Navigation Course as Co-Instructor (Class 24-02) | |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Attended Air Assault School as Pilot (Class 24-01) | |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Attended Airborne School as Aviation (Class 23-04) | |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Graduated Land Navigation (Class 23-06) | |
| Oct 15, 2023 | Graduated Combat Life Saver Course (Class 23-05) | |
| Oct 15, 2023 | Graduated Combat Life Saver Course (Class 23-05) | |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Attended Pathfinder School as Aviation (Class 23-02) | |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Attended Airborne School as Aviation (Class 23-03) | |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Completed One Station Unit Training Private Class (Class 23-01) | |
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Award
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| Dec 8, 2024 |  Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Record Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dave Lotus The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM). Awarded: Sun, Dec 8, 2024 8:00 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
11B1H (Range Safety Officer) - The Chief is always available to help when needed, both in OSUT as a RSO and as a pilot in FIG Courses that uses helicopters. Not only that, the CW3 also surpassed the attendance requirement by 4 showing great commitment to FIG.
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| Oct 7, 2024 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Document
Good Conduct Medal (GCM) Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dave Lotus The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM). Awarded: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 12:42 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Oct 6, 2024 |  Air Medal (AM) |
Record Document
Air Medal (AM) medal with Valor "V" Device. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dave Lotus The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Air Medal (AM). Awarded: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 5:28 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
During Shaping Effort, Both CW4 Dio and CW2 Lotus were piloting the OH-72B “Stalker” performing their routine task of scouting out enemy locations as well as protecting 3CABs Cargo birds. During one of their Scouting run on OBJ Reindeer, both the CW4 and CW2 took fire from multiple Manpads at very close range. CW4 Dio, sitting in the Camera seat successfully located 2 Manpad missiles giving quick and decisive nodge orders to CW2 Lotus. As they banked and dived, CW2 Lotus, the Pilot realized 2 more Smoke trails coming straight at them, without hesitation and panic the CW2 performed another hard evasive maneuver inches above the ground where the last missile impacted the ground and send shrapnel into the helicopter heavily wounding both crewmen. Despite injuries both made a successful landing at the airfield without loss of an airframe. Both Soldiers quick thinking resulted in the subsequent completion of the Operation as well as neutralization of any and all AAA targets within the AO. These soldiers are the perfect example of what it means to fly within the 3rdID.”
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| Oct 6, 2024 |  Soldier's Medal (SM) |
Record Document
Soldier's Medal (SM) Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dave Lotus The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Soldier's Medal (SM). Awarded: Sun, Oct 6, 2024 5:18 AM Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| Sep 8, 2024 |  Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) |
Record Document
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dave Lotus The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). Awarded: Sat, Sep 7, 2024 8:00 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
For outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to 3CAB and 3rd ID Milsim for the past six weeks. During the past six weeks, CW2 Lotus has stepped up at every opportunity to lead the entire element in the absence of leadership during unit held events. Over this period, CW2 Lotus served as the 3CAB element leader for a total of four missions, four flight drills, and a Ceremony all while conducting a dual leadership role of 3-17 Cav and maintaining a 100% attendance over this period. While serving as the acting leader of 3CAB over this period, CW2 Lotus has conducted coordination and communication between 3CAB, Company, Griffins, and Widowmakers at a higher than expected level, planned and managed an entire element, and acted as the representative for 3CAB through all of these events without issue or complaint. CW2 Lotus has shown to all leadership in 3rd ID that he was more than ready to face the challenge and that he earned the recognition of this medal. His achievements while serving in this position is a true example to all members in the unit of what an outstanding leader looks like. CW2 Lotus's knowledge, expertise, and dedication to success are in keeping with the highest military traditions and reflect great credit upon himself, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, and the 3rd Infantry Division (Realism unit).
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| Sep 8, 2024 | Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) |
Record Document
Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dave Lotus The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in your patriotism, valor, fidelity and professional excellence. In view of these qualities, your demonstrated leadership potential, and dedicated service to the United States Army and the unit, you are, therefore, awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM). Awarded: Sat, Sep 7, 2024 8:00 PM Signed: Major John LaFlash
Record Text
Chief Lotus and Warrant Officer White demonstrated great performance in FIG operations recently. By helping FIG run OSUTs and also for being pilots in FIG courses, they are always available to help. For the month of August the two Warrant Officers also attended 4 times above the minimum attendance requirements. Their exemplary performance reflects great credit upon themselves, Force Improvement Group and the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit.
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO) |
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Awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (NATO)
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| Aug 4, 2024 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG) |
Record Text
Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM-FIG)
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| Jul 8, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Jul 8, 2024 |  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Overseas Service Bar |
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Awarded the Overseas Service Bar
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Combat Action Badge (CAB2) |
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Awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB2)
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| Mar 4, 2024 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Feb 4, 2024 |  Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
Record Text
Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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| Jan 7, 2024 |  U.S. Army Aviator Wings |
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Awarded the U.S. Army Aviator Wings
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| Dec 4, 2023 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Dec 3, 2023 |  Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign (IRCM) |
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Awarded the Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign (IRCM)
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| Dec 3, 2023 |  Valorous Unit Award (VUA) |
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Awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA)
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| Nov 5, 2023 |  Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
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Awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)
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| Oct 8, 2023 | Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
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Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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| Dec 1, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Silent Night | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Cookie Fortress | |
| Nov 10, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission SnowAngel | |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Candyland | |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Snowstorm | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Frostbite | |
| Sep 22, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Stoneless Kingdom | |
| Aug 25, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Roman Empire | |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Aztec | |
| Aug 10, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Fall of the Soviet Bloc (Ranger) | |
| Aug 4, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Summer Siege | |
| Jul 7, 2024 | Operation Unified Dawn - Altis: (Joint Operation) | |
| Jun 30, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Tower Heist | |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Castle Breach | |
| Jun 9, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission IPA | |
| Jun 2, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Dunkel | |
| May 21, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Pale Ale | |
| May 5, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Lager | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Final Blow | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Iron Harvest | |
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| Oct 6, 2024 | |
Promotion |
Record Document
Certificate of Promotion TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of Dave Lotus I do promote him to Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the UNITED STATES ARMY to grade as such from the date of Sun, Oct 6, 2024 11:00 AM
You will discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and uphold the traditions and standards of the Army. Signed: Major John LaFlash |
| May 5, 2024 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 2
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| Oct 8, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Warrant Officer 1
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| Aug 17, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
Record Text
Promoted to Warrant Officer Candidate
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| Jul 8, 2023 |  |
Promotion |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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Date
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Unit
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Position
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| Aug 29, 2024 | 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment | Flight Leader |
| Aug 29, 2024 | S3 - Operations - Force Improvement Group | 11B1H - Range Safety Officer |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment | Flight Leader |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion | Flight Leader |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion | Army Aviator |
| Oct 8, 2023 | 3rd Combat Aviation Detachment Headquarters | Army Aviator |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 3rd Combat Aviation Detachment Headquarters | Aviation Crew Chief |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 3rd Combat Aviation Detachment Headquarters | Crew Chief Trainee |
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Qualification
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| Aug 12, 2024 | Squad Designated Marksman Qualified | |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Oct 15, 2023 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Oct 8, 2023 | 153A Rotary Wing Aviator Qualified | |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M4A1): Expert | |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Expert | |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Expert | |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Qualified with GL (M203): Expert | |
| Jul 8, 2023 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Expert |