Jon Padel
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Captain
Demographics
Captain
Jon Padel
28th Combined Arms Division Battalion Headquarters
Battalion Executive Officer
Supervisor
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Length In Service
Time in Service
2 years, 6 months, 11 days
Time in Grade
1 month, 18 days
Reported In
6 days ago
(January 26, 2025 01:10)
Administrative Positions
| Administrative Unit | Administrative Position |
|---|---|
| S-7 Training and Doctrine Command | Master Instructor |
| S-1 Human Resources and Logistics | Systems Maintenance Specialist |
| Date | Text |
|---|---|
| December 14, 2024 | Promoted from First Lieutenant to Captain |
| September 14, 2024 | Awarded 24 Months Time in Service |
| September 8, 2024 | Awarded Operational Achievement Award |
| June 27, 2024 | Awarded the Master Instructor Badge |
| April 7, 2024 | Awarded the Legion of Merit Medal |
| March 5, 2024 | MIL-LOA - 08/05/2024 |
| February 1, 2024 | Awarded the 18 Months Time in Service |
| January 13, 2024 | Promoted to First Lieutenant |
| December 22, 2023 | Awarded the The Mason Lee Expert Infantryman's Badge |
| December 4, 2023 | Awarded the Operational Achievement Award |
Most Recent Awards
24 Months Time in Service
September 14, 2024 05:33
Operational Achievement Award
September 8, 2024 11:13
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Master Instructor Badge
June 27, 2024 10:11
Legion of Merit Medal
April 7, 2024 05:40
18 Months Time in Service
February 1, 2024 08:02
Top 5 Most Frequent Combat Roles
- Participant (135 occurrences)
- Light Infantry - Platoon Leader (8 occurrences)
- FORCECOM (3 occurrences)
- Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman (2 occurrences)
- Company Executive Officer (1 occurrences)
Event Frequency
- Operation (135 occurrences)
- Operations (17 occurrences)
| Date | Event | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2025 | Operation Downstream Phase II | FORCECOM | Operations |
| January 10, 2025 | Operation Cold Lightning | Company Executive Officer | Operations |
| December 13, 2024 | Operation Serpent | Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman | Operations |
| December 8, 2024 | Operation Aria Storm | Light Infantry - Platoon Leader | Operations |
| December 6, 2024 | Operation Hercules | Light Infantry - Automatic Rifleman | Operations |
| November 22, 2024 | Operation LASO | FORCECOM | Operations |
| November 8, 2024 | Operation Hellenic Lightning | Light Infantry - Platoon Sergeant | Operations |
| November 3, 2024 | Operation Praesidium | Light Infantry - Grenadier | Operations |
| October 20, 2024 | Operation Steakhouse | Light Infantry - Platoon Leader | Operations |
| October 20, 2024 | Operation Steakhouse | FORCECOM | Operations |
| Date | Unit | Position |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2024 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Commander |
| January 13, 2024 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Commander |
| July 17, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| May 16, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Sergeant |
| January 21, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, First Squad | Squad Leader |
| January 19, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad | Alpha Fireteam Leader |
| December 2, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Alpha Fireteam Leader |
| November 17, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Alpha Fireteam Member |
| August 3, 2022 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Third Squad | Alpha Fireteam Member |
| Date | Qualification |
|---|---|
| December 22, 2023 | The Recon Rogue Expert Infantryman's Badge |
| June 11, 2023 | Infantry Fieldcraft Course |
| June 4, 2023 | Advanced Urban Combat* |
| May 30, 2023 | Close Quarter Battles School* |
| May 22, 2023 | (CQB) Close Quarter Combat Course |
| April 30, 2023 | Ranger School |
| April 15, 2023 | Early Surveillance And Reconnaissance* |
| April 15, 2023 | Call For Fire |
| April 15, 2023 | 1Z3X1 JTAC AIT |
| February 5, 2023 | Crew Served Weapons |
| Date | Type | Action | Action |
|---|
| Category | Equipment Name | Description | MOS | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM CQB | Standard Issue Service Weapon | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Assault Rifle | MOS |
| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM | Standard Issue Service Weapon | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Assault Rifle | MOS |
| Primary Weapon | M27 IAR | Ranger Issued Weapon | Assault Rifle | Qualification | ||
| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM GL | Standard Issue Service Weapon | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Grenade Launcher Assault Rifle | MOS |
| Primary Weapon | M249 PIP (SHORT/LCBA) | Standard Issue LMG | 11A | Light Machine Gun | MOS | |
| Primary Weapon | M240G | Standard Issue MMG | Medium Machine Gun | Qualification | ||
| Primary Weapon | M590A1 (Short) | Progression Item | Shotgun | Progression Qualification | ||
| Primary Weapon | M1014 Entry | EIB Issued Shotgun | Shotgun | Qualification | ||
| Sidearm | P226 9 MM | Standard Issue Service Weapon | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Pistol | MOS |
| Sidearm | Mk23 SOCOM | Ranger Issued Pistol | Pistol | Qualification | ||
| Sidearm | Glock 17 | EIB Issued Pistol | Pistol | Qualification | ||
| Uniform | BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM | Standard Issue Uniform | 11A | Multicam & Multicam Tropic | MOS | |
| Uniform | MASSIF COMBAT UNIFORM | Standard Issue Uniform | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves | MOS | |
| Uniform | CRYE G3 | Standard Issue Uniform | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves | MOS | |
| Uniform | [US] OCP Summer | Standard Issue Uniform | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Uniform | Crye Gen 3 | Ranger Issued Uniform | Tan/Multicam US, Ranger Green/Multicam US, Multicam V2 | Qualification | ||
| Helmet | MICH 2000 | Standard Issue Helmet | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | MOS | |
| Helmet | OPSCORE | Standard Issue Helmet | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | MOS | |
| Helmet | OPSCORE 2 | Standard Issue Helmet | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | MOS | |
| Helmet | [US] IHPS (OCP) | Standard Issue Helmet | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Helmet | [US] ACH Norotos | Standard Issue Helmet | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Helmet | [US] ACH PSQ | Standard Issue Helmet | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Helmet | MICH 2000 (Semi-Arid/Norotos/ARC/Alt) | EIB Issued Helmet | Qualification | |||
| Helmet | Ops Core Fast | Ranger Issue Helmet | Multicam Covered, Multicam Covered US | Qualification | ||
| Weapon Attachment | Mk23 SOCOM Prototype Laser Aiming Module | Ranger Issued Weapon Attachment | Laser | Qualification | ||
| Weapon Attachment | Glock 17 Flashlight/Laser Module | EIB Issued Weapon Attachment | Laser | Qualification | ||
| Weapon Attachment | ICO | Standard Issue Attachment | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight | MOS |
| Weapon Attachment | ACOG | Standard Issue Attachment | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight | MOS |
| Weapon Attachment | AHO | Standard Issue Attachment | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight | MOS |
| Weapon Attachment | AICO | Standard Issue Attachment | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight | MOS |
| Weapon Attachment | TA31RCO-RMR | Standard Issue Attachment | 11A | Sight | MOS | |
| Weapon Attachment | M145 MGO | Standard Issue Attachment | 11A | Sight | MOS | |
| Weapon Attachment | ARO | Standard Issue Attachment | 11A | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight | MOS |
| NVG Device | AN/PVS-14 | Standard Issue NVG | 11A | MOS | ||
| NVG Device | AN/PVS-15 | Standard Issue NVG | 11A | Winter | MOS | |
| Ammo | 40 MM SMOKE GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions | 11A | Green, Blue, White, Red, Purple | MOS | |
| Ammo | 30 RND PMAG M855A1 | Standard Issue Munitions | 11A | Tracer (Green) | MOS | |
| Ammo | 9 MM 15RND P226 MAG | Standard Issue Munitions | 11A | Tracer (Green) | MOS | |
| Ammo | 200 RND M249 SOFTPACK M855A1 (MIXED) | Standard Issue Munitions | 11A | Tracer (Green) | MOS | |
| Ammo | 40 MM HEDP GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions | 11A | MOS | ||
| Ammo | 40 MM HE GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions | 11A | MOS | ||
| Ammo | 40 MM FLARE ROUND | Standard Issue Munitions | 11A | Red, White | MOS | |
| Launcher | M136 (HEAT) | Standard Issue Service Weapon | 11A | Rocket Launcher DISPOSABLE | MOS Progression | |
| Launcher | JAVELIN | Special Weapon Rocket Launcher | Rocket Launcher | Qualification | ||
| Launcher | MAAWS | Special Weapon Rocket Launcher | Rocket Launcher | Qualification | ||
| Launcher | FIM-92F Stinger | Special Weapon Rocket Launcher | Rocket Launcher | Qualification | ||
| Vest | PARACLETE RAV | Standard Issue Vest | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator | MOS | |
| Vest | LBT6094 | Standard Issue Vest | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator | MOS | |
| Vest | LBT ARMATUS | Standard Issue Vest | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator | MOS | |
| Vest | DT FACP | Standard Issue Vest | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator | MOS | |
| Vest | [US] IOTV | Standard Issue Vest | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Vest | [US] MSV Mk.2 | Standard Issue Vest | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Vest | OGA Paraclete RAV | EIB Issued Vest | Qualification | |||
| Backpack | PATROL PACK | Standard Issue Backpack | 11A | W/ Radio | MOS | |
| Backpack | COMPACT BAG | Standard Issue Backpack | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | MOS | |
| Backpack | KIT BAG | Standard Issue Backpack | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | MOS | |
| Backpack | CARRY ALL | Standard Issue Backpack | 11A | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | MOS | |
| Backpack | [US] MOLLE Sturmgepak (OCP) | Standard Issue Backpack | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Klaar) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Cosmetic | SHEMAGH | Standard Issue Cosmetic | 11A | OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles | MOS | |
| Cosmetic | FACE MASK | Standard Issue Cosmetic | 11A | Black, OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles | MOS | |
| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Weiss) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Zwart) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Cosmetic | Nomex Gloves | Standard Issue Cosmetic | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Cosmetic | Combat Gloves | Standard Issue Cosmetic | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Cosmetic | Birth Control Glasses | Standard Issue Cosmetic | 11A | All Variants | MOS | |
| Binoculars | VECTOR 21 NITE | Standard Issue Range Finder | 11A | MOS | ||
| Utility | ENTRENCHING TOOL | Used to dig trenches | 11A | MOS | ||
| Utility | EARPLUGS | Used to reduce damage to hearing | 11A | MOS | ||
| Utility | CABLE TIES | Used to handcuff individuals | 11A | MOS | ||
| Utility | SPRAY PAINT | Used to mark terrain or buildings | 11A | MOS | ||
| Utility | IR STROBE | Used to attach to self or vehicles. Helps aviators and friendly ground forces PID | 11A | MOS | ||
| Utility | HELMET CAMERA | Used to let leadership see from your perspective | 11A | MOS | ||
| Utility | MAGLITE XL50 | Standard Issue Equipment | Used to light up map | 11A | MOS | ||
| Utility | MAP TOOLS | Used for Land Navigation | 11A | MOS | ||
| Communications | AN/PRC-152 | Standard Issue Radio | 11A | MOS | ||
| Communications | S7 ANDROID (CTAB) | Standard Issue Navigation | 11A | MOS | ||
| Communications | AN/PRC-343 | Standard Issue Radio | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | KING LT | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | BANDAGE | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | Basic, Elastic, Packing, QuikClot | MOS | |
| Medical | COMBAT PILL PACK | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | CHEST SEAL | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | Medical EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTOR | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | SPLINT | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | TOURNIQUET | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | PULSE OXIMETER | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | CHEST SEAL | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | FAST IO | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Medical | 16G IV | Standard Issue Medical Item | 11A | MOS | ||
| Grenade/Throwable | M18 SMOKE GRENADE (COLOURS) | Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets | 11A | White, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow | MOS | |
| Grenade/Throwable | CHEMLIGHT | Glowstick, useful for marking self, or spots/areas worth noting | 11A | Blue, Hi-Blue, Green, Hi-Green, Red, Hi-Red, Orange, Ultra-Hi-Orange, White, Hi-White, Yellow, Hi-Yellow, IR | MOS | |
| Grenade/Throwable | M18 SMOKE GRENADE | Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets | 11A | MOS | ||
| Grenade/Throwable | M67 FRAGMENTATION GRENADE | Explosive Munitions | 11A | MOS |