Damion Dehlinger
Colorado Springs
Summary
Professional leader with strong background in military operations and tactical planning. Demonstrates exceptional skills in team collaboration, strategic decision-making, and adaptability under pressure. Known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering cohesive unit. Proficient in combat training, mission execution, and resource management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Squad Leader
Army
12.2024 - Current
- Operated various military weapons systems during training exercises.
- Served as a senior infantry squad leader, leading and mentoring 8-12 other soldiers.
- Attended and graduated Air Assault School.
- Collaborated with team members to execute tactical maneuvers effectively.
- Participated in physical training programs to enhance combat readiness and resilience.
- Developed strong leadership skills by mentoring junior infantrymen on essential soldiering practices and techniques.
- Served as an effective team member in diverse operational environments, including urban warfare scenarios and adverse weather conditions.
- Improved physical fitness levels within the unit, leading daily exercise routines and promoting a culture of health and wellness.
- Served as a Squad Leader during the one Air Assault mission Conducted over the past year in 1-8 IN. Helped plan the platoon level mission that was successfully executed, improving the battalions lethality.
Infantry Squad Leader
Army
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers, enhancing unit readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Lead high profile ceremonies for our countries leaders ranging from The President to the Secretary of War.
- Participated in over 180 PRE (Pentagon River Entrance) Arrivals, 90 of those serving as the NCOIC of the arrival. This being a joint service ceremony that includes all service branches.
- Obtained the coveted EIB (Expert Infantryman Badge) proving that I am an expert in my craft.
- Mentored over 18 total junior soldiers to be able to professionally perform tasks that are not only seen by The President of the United States but the world.
Infantry Team Leader
Army
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Led tactical operations, coordinating team movements and strategies in diverse environments.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers, enhancing team performance and cohesion.
- Deployed to South Korea in both 2018 and 2021, for a total on 18 months. Conducting under ground warfare tactics and mission planning.
- Held an additional duty position of the company master driver. In this position I licensed soldiers on vehicles like the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, JLTV, LMTV, and Humvee.
- Attended NTC (National Training Center) in both 2018 and 2020, where I performed large scale missions and mission planning with the Bradley Fighting Vehicles and dismounted in austere environments.
- Participated in over 5 Air Assault missions in various leadership rolls that contributed to the overall teams leathality.
Education
Associate of Science - Science in Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ10-2025
Skills
- Tactical leadership
- Team management
- Patrolling techniques
- Physical fitness
- Small unit tactics
- Weapons proficiency
- Land navigation
- Air assault operations
- Squad leadership
- Briefing leadership
- Sound decision making
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
Army
12.2024 - Current
Infantry Squad Leader
Army
07.2022 - 12.2024
Infantry Team Leader
Army
11.2017 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Science in Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute