Search and Rescue (SAR) Swimmer
EXEPTIONAL LEADER AND MANAGER. Led 8 SAR instructors in the execution of three high risk courses involving 97 mishap-free practical and laboratory events. His efforts resulted in the graduation of 89 Rescue Swimmers. As the HSC-3 small assistant boat manager, he supported 14 squadrons' jumps, reducing operating costs by $67,500.
-EXEMPLARY MENTOR. As the SAR school ALPO and curriculum model manager, he qualified five SAR PO instructors, five rappel instructors, five CAT II instructors, and three MTS. His dedication to training led to a grade of "On track" during the CNATRA site evaluation.
-COMMAN INVOLVED. Processed 260 urinalysis samples with zero discrepancies. Led 702 sailors in 107 FEP and command PT sessions, resulting in a 96% pass rate for PFA cycles 19-1/19-2. Coordinated the command's kids Easter party, serving 200 sailors and their families. Actively involved in multiple fundraisers earning the FCPOA $650.
Evaluation submitted upon member's transfer to HELSEACOMBATRON FOUR San Diego, CA.
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-DECKPLATE LEADER. As a fully qualified SAR instructor he superbly led 10 Sailors in the safe execution of 3 high risk courses involving 266 classroom and laboratory instructional hours, resulting in the graduation of 39 Rescue Swimmers and Inland rescue Aircrewman increasing fleet readiness world wide. Chaired 3 MTS boards and was vital in the MTS qualification of 6 junior Sailors well ahead of their peers. Lead evaluator for the annual site curriculum inspection for NAS Jacksonville.
-MH-60S FRS STUDENT. As a CAT III FRS Student, completed 152 hours of Interactive Courseware, Computer Aided Instruction, Instructor Guided Reviews, and Crew Resource Management training. Fight training included 58.6 hours of re-familiarization of Night Vision Device, Search and Rescue, Seahawk Weapons Training and Tactics procedures.
-COMMAND PILLAR. As ACFL, led and trained 33 ACFLs in conducting 180 FEP and Command PT sessions for over 800 Sailors. Led juniors Sailors and peers in the planning and execution of PFA cycle 2 2019 resulting in a 98% pass rate. As HSCWINGPAC Coxswain in charge he created a new boat bill that will train Coxswain candidates to enable countless hours of high-risk training ensuring 100% SAR readiness and enabling the smooth transition for introductory SAR Jumps to be completed at the FRS vice NAS Pensacola taking a huge burden off NASC schools command.
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Evaluation submitted upon member s transfer to HELSEACOMBATRON Four San Diego, CA.
***ABSOLUTE MUST SELECT FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER THIS CYCLE!***
-MH-60S FRS STUDENT. As a CAT III FRS Student, completed 152 hours of Interactive Courseware, Computer Aided Instruction, Instructor Guided Reviews, and Crew Resource Management training. Fight training included 58.6 hours of re-familiarization of Night Vision Device, Search and rescue, and Seahawk Weapons Training and Tactics procedures.
-COMMAND PILLAR. Dedicated ACFL who led and trained 33 ACFLs in conducting 180 FEP and Command PT sessions for over 800 Sailors. Planned and executed 2 PFA cycles resulting in a 98% pass rate. As AUPC, coordinated 10 tests, collecting and shipping 143 samples with zero discrepancies.
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Petty Officer Newsome demonstrated superior peformance in his duties as Safety Officer for 11 underway replenishments, and as primary rescue swimmer for over 23 boat operations with zero safety mishaps. He recovered a man overboard on USS Sterett's post-deployment Tiger cruise.
As primary designated Search and Rescue swimmer, he conducted numerous evolutions through two 6th fleet deployments. He trained five rescue swimmer candidates and certified USS Cole through two 1.4 certifications.
Was selected, in a highly competitve draft, to become a U.S. Navy air rescue swimmer and was ranked within the top 20 nationwide. His high motivation and never quit attitude made him an indispensable assest to the NSW/NSO program.
BM1 Eisman developed Mass Casualty stations for ATFP and DC scenarios during operational pause and Ships' "Rodeo". Also facilitated 5 Mass Casualty drill sets and effectively trained over 100 duty section personnel in mass casualty response and triage management.
OS2 Leyte has been the only SAR swimmer onboard PC CREW ALPHA since his arrival. His extraordinary initiative, dedication, and attention to detail have lead PC CREW ALPHA through 2 pre-deployment training cycles and 2 fifth fleet deployments.
During an initial Cast and Recovery flight for NSW Group 1, responded to a multiple victim scenario and quickly jumped as rescue swimmer instead of waiting for another SAR asset, saving time and preventing further injury to victims.
Instructed and trained over 20 military and civilians as second class swimmers to meet requirements for all personnel who work on the water.
RECOGNIZED EXPERT. As the Lead Scout Sniper Corpsman and Scout swimmer he was hand selected to teach water safety to 60 personnel, directly increasing survivability and overall war fighting capabilities of the battalion.
Petty Officer Kale demonstrated exceptional situational awareness and operational ability during a high-risk combat swimmer training dive evolution when his swim buddy lost consciousness under water and he immediately executed flawless buddy rescue procedures and saved his life.