David Smith Active Duty
Warrant Officer 1, Army Aviator
Rank
Warrant Officer 1
Length in service
Time in service
4 months, 18 days
Time in grade
2 months, 13 days
Assignment
Specialty
153A
Position
Army Aviator
Unit
3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment
Status
Active Duty
Secondary Positions
- User does not have any secondary positions.
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Text
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| May 4, 2024 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| May 3, 2024 | Enlisted | |
| Oct 14, 2023 | Discharged: Honorable Discharge | |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Graduated Pathfinder School (Class 23-02) | |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Time in service: 1 year | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Graduated Ranger School with 173rd Airborne (Class 23-01) | |
| Jun 25, 2023 | Graduated Airborne School (Class 23-02) | |
| May 15, 2023 | Graduated Advanced Radio Communications Course (Class 23-01) | |
| Mar 25, 2023 | Graduated Warrior Leaders Course (Class 23-01) | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Alpha Company Rifle Requalifications | |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Graduated Air Assault School (Class 23-01) | |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Graduated Land Navigation Course (Class 23-01) | |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Force Improvement Group: Hired as Range Safety Officer (11B1H) | |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Graduated 68W Combat Medic School (Class 23-01) | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Graduated Combat Life Savers Course (Class 22-06) | |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Completed One Station Unit Training (Class 22-37) | |
| Oct 2, 2022 | Enlisted |
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Date
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Award
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| Sep 9, 2024 |  Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
| Sep 8, 2024 |  Air Medal (AM) |
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Air Medal (AM)
Record Text
During Mission Aztec, Second platoon came under attack by multiple MI-8’s and two KA-52 attack helicopters. WO1 D.Smith swiftly called out the incoming threat and they entered in a dogfight. Even though His Pilot flying was erratic trying to face the helicopters, Smith managed to kill multiple MI-8s and both KA-52s with only the M230 Chain Gun, a feat that is difficult for any CPG, if not impossible for some. Shortly after performing this feat the FO for 2nd Platoon called out a danger close mission as his platoon was about to be overrun. Without hesitation Smith acquired the new ground targets and effortlessly dispatched them, saving 2nd platoon from both an air threat and a ground threat in a short span of time. Smith has shown great courage, and professionalism, which exemplifies what it means to be in 3CAB. Awarded with V device
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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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| Jul 7, 2024 |  Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) |
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Awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)
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| Jul 7, 2024 |  U.S. Army Aviator Wings |
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Awarded the U.S. Army Aviator Wings
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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 (CAB1) |
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Awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB1)
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| Jun 2, 2024 |  Army Aviation Basic Crewmember Badge |
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Awarded the Army Aviation Basic Crewmember Badge
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| Nov 5, 2023 |  Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM)
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| Oct 10, 2023 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| Oct 8, 2023 |  Pathfinder Badge |
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Awarded the Pathfinder Badge
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| Sep 3, 2023 |  Combat Star |
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Awarded the Combat Star
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| Aug 6, 2023 |  French Fourragere |
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Awarded the French Fourragere
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| Aug 6, 2023 |  U.S. Army Ranger Tab |
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Awarded the U.S. Army Ranger Tab
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| Jul 2, 2023 |  Army Achievement Medal (AAM) |
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Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)
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| Jul 2, 2023 |  Basic Parachute Badge |
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Awarded the Basic Parachute Badge
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| Jul 2, 2023 |  Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) |
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Awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM)
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| Jul 2, 2023 | Good Conduct Medal (GCM) |
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Awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM)
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| May 7, 2023 |  Combat Medical Badge (CMB1) |
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Awarded the Combat Medical Badge (CMB1)
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| Apr 2, 2023 |  NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCODEV) |
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Awarded the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCODEV)
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Text
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| Aug 25, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Roman Empire | |
| Aug 11, 2024 | Operation Northern Lights - Finland: Mission Aztec | |
| 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 | |
| Sep 17, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Burning Plateau | |
| Sep 3, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission War Machine | |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Twisted Pike | |
| Aug 6, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Magic Carpet (Airborne) | |
| Jul 23, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Leaden Strand | |
| Jul 2, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Party Time | |
| Jun 18, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Sudden Lodos | |
| Jun 4, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Trip Hammer | |
| May 7, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Strange Bazaar | |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Operation Crimson Sand - Turkey: Mission Mounting Pressure | |
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| Jul 7, 2024 | |
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Promoted to Warrant Officer 1
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| Jun 5, 2024 |  |
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Promoted to Warrant Officer Candidate
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| May 7, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Corporal
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| Feb 5, 2023 |  |
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Promoted to Specialist
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| Dec 4, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Private First Class
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| Oct 15, 2022 |  |
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Promoted to Private Second 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 | Army Aviator |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment | Army Aviator |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment | Aviator Trainee |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion | Aviator Trainee |
| May 6, 2024 | 2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion | Crew Chief Trainee |
| May 3, 2024 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Second Squad | Fireteam Member |
| Oct 14, 2023 | Discharged | Civilian |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Fireteam Leader |
| Feb 4, 2023 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Fourth Squad | Squad Medic |
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Date
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Qualification
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| Jun 5, 2024 | 153A Rotary Wing Aviator Qualified | |
| May 4, 2024 | Qualified with Rifle (M16A2): Expert | |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Pathfinder Qualified | |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Ranger Qualified | |
| Jun 25, 2023 | Airborne Qualified | |
| May 15, 2023 | Advanced Radio Communication Qualified | |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Qualified with Rifle (M16A2): Expert | |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Air Assault Qualified | |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Land Navigation Qualified | |
| Jan 8, 2023 | 68W Combat Medic Qualified | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Combat Lifesaver Qualified | |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Qualified with AR (M249): Sustained Fire | |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Qualified with Grenade (M67): Qualified | |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Qualified with GL (M203): Expert | |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Qualified with AT4 (M136): Qualified | |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Qualified with Pistol (M17): Qualified | |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Qualified with Rifle (M16A2): Sharpshooter |