E. Gesser Active
Captain, Platoon Leader - "Raider 1-6"
Specialty
Infantry Officer
Position
Platoon Leader - "Raider 1-6"
Unit
1st Platoon HQ
Status
Active
Time in service
2 years, 5 months
Time in grade
2 months, 15 days
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S3 - Training
- S-3 First In Command | Infantry Senior Sergeant | Active
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S3 - Training (Special Forces)
- S-3 Special Forces Cadre | Infantry Senior Sergeant | Active
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S3 - Training (Leadership)
- S-3 Basic Leadership Course Lead Instructor | Infantry Senior Sergeant | Active
- S-3 Advanced Leadership Course Lead Instructor | Infantry Senior Sergeant | Active
- S-3 Expert Infantryman Badge Instructor | Infantry Senior Sergeant | Active
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S3 - Training (Weapons)
- S-3 Breacher Lead Instructor | Infantry Senior Sergeant | Active
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Award
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| Feb 23, 2026 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
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| Feb 13, 2026 | National Defense Service Medal |
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| Jan 28, 2026 | Jungle Tab |
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Army Good Conduct Medal |
Record Text
"The following individuals are to be awarded the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior efficiency, and fidelity in active military service" ~ CPT E. Gesser
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| Dec 15, 2025 | Army Overseas Service Ribbon |
Record Text
Operation Black Forest
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Silver Star |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Meritorious Service Medal |
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| Nov 8, 2025 | Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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| May 21, 2025 | Basic Parachutist Badge |
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| May 20, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Record Text
Operation Blood Money |
| May 20, 2025 | Military Free-Fall Master Parachutist Badge |
Record Text
Operation Blood Money |
| May 20, 2025 | Service Stripe |
Record Text
Operation Blood Money |
| May 20, 2025 | Parachutist Flash Badge |
Record Text
Operation Wolverines |
| May 20, 2025 | Service Stripe |
Record Text
Operation Wolverines |
| May 20, 2025 | Global War on Terrorism Medal |
Record Text
Operation Desert Reprisal |
| May 20, 2025 | Joint Service Achievement Medal |
Record Text
Operation Narco |
| May 20, 2025 | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
Record Text
Operation Narco |
| May 20, 2025 | Service Stripe |
Record Text
Operation Narco |
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| Feb 23, 2026 | Operation Deadfall IV | |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Operation Deadfall Patrol Operation I | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Operation Deadfall I | |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Operation Black Forest IV | |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Operation Operation Black Forest: Mission Operation Black Forest III | |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Operation Operation Black Forest: Mission Operation Black Forest II | |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Operation Black Forest I | |
| Nov 8, 2025 | The people submitted for this award, attended at least one operation in the deployment Operation "Sirocco" and fought for the United States Armed Forces in a campaign against the Al-Muqata Insurgency. |
Operation Sirocco Award
This award was given to Captain E. Gesser during Operation Sirocco in Afghanistan. |
| Oct 26, 2025 | Operation Sirocco IV | |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Operation Sirocco: Patrol Operation I | |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Operation Just Retribution: Patrol Operation II | |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Operation Just Retribution II | |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Operation Just Retribution: Patrol Operation I | |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Operation Just Retribution I | |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Operation Homefront IV | |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Operation Homefront: Patrol Operation III | |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Operation Homefront III | |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Operation Homefront: Patrol Operation II | |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Operation Homefront II | |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Operation Homefront I | |
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Rank
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| Dec 14, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Army Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
CPT E. Gesser 1st Platoon HQ 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, promoted to the rank of Captain. As a Officer in the Armed Forces of the United States Army, you are a citizen-solder, a warrior in the profession of arms, a technical expert of aviation, and unwavering defender of the Constitution and a servant of the nation. A leader of character, you accept unmitigated personal responsibility and accountability to duty, for your actions and those of your subordinates. You lead your service and defend the nation in seamless union with officers of all services. In doing, you willingly take your place in an ancient and honorable calling. Obligated equally to those who have gone before you, those who walk among and those who will follow. Soldiers and military personnel of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions and inactions honoring the traditions and standards of the United States Army in the discharge of your duties. Dec 14, 2025 Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Mycka |
| Oct 25, 2025 | ![]() |
Demotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
SFC E. Gesser 1st Platoon HQ 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, promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, you are expected to aspire and intern what it means to be a servant while striving to be tactically and technically proficient in all that you do. A Non-Commissioned Officer is a pillar of the community and as such is expected to uphold the numerous responsibilities of their position and enforce the standards of the Unit and Army. Soldiers of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions and inactions honoring the traditions and standards of the United States Army in the discharge of your duties. Oct 25, 2025 Captain Brock Mason |
| Sep 7, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Army Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
1LT E. Gesser 1st Platoon HQ 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, promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. As a Officer in the Armed Forces of the United States Army, you are a citizen-solder, a warrior in the profession of arms, a technical expert of aviation, and unwavering defender of the Constitution and a servant of the nation. A leader of character, you accept unmitigated personal responsibility and accountability to duty, for your actions and those of your subordinates. You lead your service and defend the nation in seamless union with officers of all services. In doing, you willingly take your place in an ancient and honorable calling. Obligated equally to those who have gone before you, those who walk among and those who will follow. Soldiers and military personnel of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions and inactions honoring the traditions and standards of the United States Army in the discharge of your duties. Sep 7, 2025 Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Mycka |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
2LT E. Gesser 1st Platoon HQ 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, promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, you are expected to aspire and intern what it means to be a servant while striving to be tactically and technically proficient in all that you do. A Non-Commissioned Officer is a pillar of the community and as such is expected to uphold the numerous responsibilities of their position and enforce the standards of the Unit and Army. Soldiers of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions and inactions honoring the traditions and standards of the United States Army in the discharge of your duties. Aug 16, 2025 Captain Brock Mason |
| May 18, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
SGT E. Gesser 1st Platoon HQ 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, promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, you are expected to aspire and intern what it means to be a servant while striving to be tactically and technically proficient in all that you do. A Non-Commissioned Officer is a pillar of the community and as such is expected to uphold the numerous responsibilities of their position and enforce the standards of the Unit and Army. Soldiers of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions and inactions honoring the traditions and standards of the United States Army in the discharge of your duties. May 18, 2025 Captain Brock Mason |
| Mar 30, 2025 | ![]() |
Promotion |
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Promotion Document
CPL E. Gesser 1st Platoon HQ 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, promoted to the rank of Corporal. As a Non-Commissioned Officer, you are expected to aspire and intern what it means to be a servant while striving to be tactically and technically proficient in all that you do. A Non-Commissioned Officer is a pillar of the community and as such is expected to uphold the numerous responsibilities of their position and enforce the standards of the Unit and Army. Soldiers of a lesser grade are required to obey your lawful orders. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions. Accordingly, you will accept responsibility for their actions and inactions honoring the traditions and standards of the United States Army in the discharge of your duties. Mar 30, 2025 Captain Brock Mason |
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Unit
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Position
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| Dec 14, 2025 | 1st Platoon HQ | Platoon Leader - "Raider 1-6" |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training (Leadership) | S-3 Expert Infantryman Badge Instructor |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training (Leadership) | S-3 Advanced Leadership Course Lead Instructor |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training (Leadership) | S-3 Basic Leadership Course Lead Instructor |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training (Special Forces) | S-3 Special Forces Cadre |
| Oct 27, 2025 | S3 - Training (Weapons) | S-3 Breacher Lead Instructor |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 1st Platoon HQ | Platoon Sergeant - "Anvil 1-7" |
| Aug 1, 2025 | S3 - Training | S-3 First In Command |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 1st Platoon HQ | Platoon Leader - "Raider 1-6" |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad (Raider 1-2) | Squad Leader |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1st Platoon, 2nd Squad (Raider 1-2) | Squad Leader |
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Qualification
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| Jan 28, 2026 | SERE School |
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| Oct 27, 2025 | Expert Infantryman School |
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| Sep 12, 2025 | Land Navigation School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Advanced Leadership (ALC) School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Basic Leadership (BLC) School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Sapper School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Ranger School |
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| May 19, 2025 | 68W (Medic) School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Combat Lifesaver School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Drone School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Mortar School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Grenadier School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Designated Marksman School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Heavy Weapons School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Machine Gunner School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Military Free-Fall School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Airborne School |
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| May 19, 2025 | Air Assault School |




