Demographics
Captain
Jon Padel
28th Combined Arms Division Battalion Headquarters
Battalion Executive Officer
Supervisor MAJ Waffle Cake
Uniform
Length In Service

Time in Service

2 years, 8 months, 13 days, 17 hours, 47 minutes, 47 seconds

Time in Grade

3 months, 20 days, 5 hours, 21 minutes, 47 seconds

Reported In

1 week ago

(March 25, 2025 04:28 PM)

Administrative Positions
Administrative Unit Administrative Position
S-7 Training and Doctrine Command Master Instructor
S-1 Human Resources and Logistics Systems Maintenance Specialist
Jon Padel's Accolades
1 2 3 4 5
Date Text
February 16, 2025 Awarded Operational Achievement Award
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
Most Recent Awards
Operational Achievement Award
February 16, 2025 08:50
24 Months Time in Service
September 14, 2024 03:33
Operational Achievement Award
September 8, 2024 09:13
Master Instructor Badge
June 27, 2024 08:11
Legion of Merit Medal
April 7, 2024 03:40
18 Months Time in Service
February 1, 2024 07:02
1 2 3 4 ... 16
Date Event Role Type
March 30, 2025 Operation Lithium Fury Phase X Mech Engineer - Company Commander Operations
March 28, 2025 Operation Lithium Fury Phase IX Company Executive Officer Operations
March 23, 2025 Operation Lithium Fury Phase VIII Mech Engineer - Auto Rifleman Operations
March 19, 2025 Operation Lithium Dagger Light Infantry - Platoon Sergeant Operations
February 16, 2025 Operation Elysium Phase II Light Infantry - Grenadier Operations
January 31, 2025 Operation Storm Breaker Light Infantry - Rifleman Operations
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
Top 5 Most Frequent Combat Roles
  • Participant (135 occurrences)
  • Light Infantry - Platoon Leader (8 occurrences)
  • FORCECOM (3 occurrences)
  • Light Infantry - Grenadier (2 occurrences)
  • Light Infantry - Platoon Sergeant (2 occurrences)
Event Frequency
  • Operations (156 occurrences)
  • Battle Drill (2 occurrences)
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
1 2 3
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 Variants Tags Source
Primary Weapon M4A1 5.56 MM Standard Issue Service Weapon Black, Olive, Sand Assault Rifle
Base
Primary Weapon M4A1 5.56 MM CQB Standard Issue Service Weapon Black, Olive, Sand Assault Rifle
Base
Primary Weapon M4A1 5.56 MM GL Standard Issue Service Weapon Black, Olive, Sand Assault Rifle Grenade Launcher
Base
Primary Weapon TEST WEAPON TEST WEAPON Assault Rifle
Base
Primary Weapon MK 17 CQC Progression Item Assault Rifle
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 2
Primary Weapon M27 IAR Ranger Issued Weapon Assault Rifle
Qualification
Primary Weapon M249 PIP (SHORT/LCBA) Standard Issue LMG Light Machine Gun
Base
Primary Weapon M240G Standard Issue MMG Medium Machine Gun
Qualification
Primary Weapon M590A1 (Short) Progression Item Shotgun
Tier: Close Combat Graduate Medal
Primary Weapon M1014 Entry EIB Issued Shotgun Shotgun
Qualification
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Sidearm P226 9 MM Standard Issue Service Weapon Black, Olive, Sand Pistol
Base
Sidearm Mk23 SOCOM Ranger Issued Pistol Pistol
Qualification
Sidearm Glock 17 EIB Issued Pistol Pistol
Qualification
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Uniform [US] OCP Summer Standard Issue Uniform All Variants
Base
Uniform BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM Standard Issue Uniform Multicam & Multicam Tropic
Tier: Specialist
Uniform MASSIF COMBAT UNIFORM Standard Issue Uniform Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves
Tier: Specialist
Uniform CRYE G3 Standard Issue Uniform Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves
Tier: Specialist
Uniform OPERATIONAL WEAPON/UNIFORM TOP (TAN/OD) CAMOS Progression Item
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 3
Uniform CUSTOM VSM UNIFORM Progression Item
Tier: Master Troop Command
Uniform Crye Gen 3 Ranger Issued Uniform Tan/Multicam US, Ranger Green/Multicam US, Multicam V2
Qualification
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Helmet [US] IHPS (OCP) Standard Issue Helmet All Variants
Base
Helmet [US] ACH Norotos Standard Issue Helmet All Variants
Base
Helmet [US] ACH PSQ Standard Issue Helmet All Variants
Base
Helmet MICH 2000 Standard Issue Helmet Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine
Tier: Specialist
Helmet OPSCORE Standard Issue Helmet Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine
Tier: Specialist
Helmet OPSCORE 2 Standard Issue Helmet Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine
Tier: Specialist
Helmet HIGH CUT Progression Item Multicam
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 4
Helmet Ops Core Fast Ranger Issue Helmet Multicam Covered, Multicam Covered US
Qualification
Helmet MICH 2000 (Semi-Arid/Norotos/ARC/Alt) EIB Issued Helmet
Qualification
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Weapon Attachment G33 + EOTECH XPS3 Progression Item Assault Rifle Sight
Tier: Apprentice Rifleman
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 ACOG Standard Issue Attachment Black, Olive, Sand Sight
Base
Weapon Attachment AHO Standard Issue Attachment Black, Olive, Sand Sight
Base
Weapon Attachment AICO Standard Issue Attachment Black, Olive, Sand Sight
Base
Weapon Attachment ARO Standard Issue Attachment Black, Olive, Sand Sight
Base
Weapon Attachment ICO Standard Issue Attachment Black, Olive, Sand Sight
Base
Weapon Attachment M145 MGO Standard Issue Attachment Sight
Base
Weapon Attachment TA31RCO-RMR Standard Issue Attachment Sight
Base
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
NVG Device AN/PVS-15 Standard Issue NVG Winter
Base
NVG Device AN/PVS-14 Standard Issue NVG
Base
NVG Device GPNVG-18 BLACK Progression Item
Tier: Infantry Combat Exemplar Medal
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Ammo 40 MM FLARE ROUND Standard Issue Munitions Red, White
Base
Ammo 40 MM HE GRENADE Standard Issue Munitions
Base
Ammo 40 MM HEDP GRENADE Standard Issue Munitions
Base
Ammo 200 RND M249 SOFTPACK M855A1 (MIXED) Standard Issue Munitions Tracer (Green)
Base
Ammo 9 MM 15RND P226 MAG Standard Issue Munitions Tracer (Green)
Base
Ammo 30 RND PMAG M855A1 Standard Issue Munitions Tracer (Green)
Base
Ammo 40 MM SMOKE GRENADE Standard Issue Munitions Green, Blue, White, Red, Purple
Base
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Launcher M136 (HEAT) Standard Issue Service Weapon Rocket Launcher Disposable
Base
Launcher MAAWS Special Weapon Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher
Qualification
Launcher JAVELIN Special Weapon Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher
Qualification
Launcher FIM-92F Stinger Special Weapon Rocket Launcher Rocket Launcher
Qualification
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Vest [US] IOTV Standard Issue Vest All Variants
Base
Vest [US] MSV Mk.2 Standard Issue Vest All Variants
Base
Vest PARACLETE RAV Standard Issue Vest Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator
Tier: Specialist
Vest LBT6094 Standard Issue Vest Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator
Tier: Specialist
Vest LBT ARMATUS Standard Issue Vest Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator
Tier: Specialist
Vest DT FACP Standard Issue Vest Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator
Tier: Specialist
Vest OGA Paraclete RAV EIB Issued Vest
Qualification
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Backpack [US] MOLLE Sturmgepak (OCP) Standard Issue Backpack All Variants
Base
Backpack PATROL PACK Standard Issue Backpack W/ Radio
Tier: Specialist
Backpack COMPACT BAG Standard Issue Backpack Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine
Tier: Specialist
Backpack KIT BAG Standard Issue Backpack Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine
Tier: Specialist
Backpack CARRY ALL Standard Issue Backpack Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine
Tier: Specialist
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Cosmetic SHEMAGH Standard Issue Cosmetic OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles
Base
Cosmetic FACE MASK Standard Issue Cosmetic Black, OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles
Base
Cosmetic Eyepros (Klaar) Standard Issue Cosmetic All Variants
Base
Cosmetic Eyepros (Weiss) Standard Issue Cosmetic All Variants
Base
Cosmetic Eyepros (Zwart) Standard Issue Cosmetic All Variants
Base
Cosmetic Nomex Gloves Standard Issue Cosmetic All Variants
Base
Cosmetic Combat Gloves Standard Issue Cosmetic All Variants
Base
Cosmetic Birth Control Glasses Standard Issue Cosmetic All Variants
Base
Cosmetic ESS GOGGLES W/ FACEWRAP (SKULL) Progression Item
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 1
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Binoculars VECTOR 21 NITE Standard Issue Range Finder
Base
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Utility ENTRENCHING TOOL Used to dig trenches
Base
Utility EARPLUGS Used to reduce damage to hearing
Base
Utility CABLE TIES Used to handcuff individuals
Base
Utility SPRAY PAINT Used to mark terrain or buildings
Base
Utility IR STROBE Used to attach to self or vehicles. Helps aviators and friendly ground forces PID
Base
Utility HELMET CAMERA Used to let leadership see from your perspective
Base
Utility MAGLITE XL50 Standard Issue Equipment | Used to light up map
Base
Utility MAP TOOLS Used for Land Navigation
Base
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Communications S7 ANDROID (CTAB) Standard Issue Navigation
Base
Communications AN/PRC-152 Standard Issue Radio
Base
Communications AN/PRC-343 Standard Issue Radio
Base
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Medical BANDAGE Non-CLS:20 | CLS: 60 | 68W: 80 Basic, Elastic, Packing, QuikClot
Base
Medical COMBAT PILL PACK Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical CHEST SEAL Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical SPLINT Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical TOURNIQUET Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical KING LT Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical PULSE OXIMETER Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical CHEST SEAL Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical FAST IO Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical 16G IV Standard Issue Medical Item
Base
Medical EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTOR Standard Issue Medical Item
Qualification
Category Equipment Name Description Variants Tags Source
Grenade/Throwable CHEMLIGHT Glowstick, useful for marking self, or spots/areas worth noting Blue, Hi-Blue, Green, Hi-Green, Red, Hi-Red, Orange, Ultra-Hi-Orange, White, Hi-White, Yellow, Hi-Yellow, IR
Base
Grenade/Throwable M18 SMOKE GRENADE Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets
Base
Grenade/Throwable M18 SMOKE GRENADE (COLOURS) Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets White, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow
Base
Grenade/Throwable M67 FRAGMENTATION GRENADE Explosive Munitions
Base