Matthew Mendoza

I server as the depot forward to the next higher echelon beyond Organization and Intermediate Maintenance attach to each Battalion Maintenance Support Company. As the Major Item Repairmen for the unit I provide in depth electronic troubleshooting practices and theory of operation to resolve complex PATRIOT major end items electronic problems. When fielded procedures and documentation(work packets) do not correct the fault and all organizational and intermediate maintenance resources have been exhausted, the MIR uses his in depth system knowledge and field experience to restore the system to functional state. As the MIR I am able to repair and resolve system major end item operational anomalies to include isolation and intermittent faults which are very complex to analyze and correct. While being a stand alone MIR overseas I provide 24 hour support to insure the maximum readiness of the field equipment. As the MIR in country i am able to support units that arrive and are preparing to depart the country with systems integration and check out which I have perform over 30 SICO's while In Bahrain alone. Have been able to help support the unit with some repair in place (RIP) procedures to help units come up to a fully mission state. While in Bahrain I have received 6 Certificate of Appreciation, 4 plaques, a United States of American flag that was on site and one Achievement Medal for Civilian Service.

I server as the depot forward to the next higher echelon beyond Organization and Intermediate Maintenance attach to each Battalion Maintenance Support Company. As the Major Item Repairmen for the unit I provide in depth electronic troubleshooting practices and theory of operation to resolve complex PATRIOT major end items electronic problems. When fielded procedures and documentation(work packets) do not correct the fault and all organizational and intermediate maintenance resources have been exhausted, I as the MIR uses in depth system knowledge and field experience to restore the system to functional state. As the MIR I am able to repair and resolve system major end item operational anomalies to include isolation and intermittent faults which are very complex to analyze and correct. While being a stand alone MIR overseas I provide 24 hour support to insure the maximum readiness of the field equipment. As the MIR in country i am able to support units that arrive and are preparing to depart the country with systems integration and check out which I have perform a couple of SICO's while In Kuwait. Have been able to help support the unit with some repair in place (RIP) procedures to help units come up to a fully mission state.

I server as the depot forward to the next higher echelon beyond Organization and Intermediate Maintenance attach to each Battalion Maintenance Support Company. As the Major Item Repairmen for the unit I provide in depth electronic troubleshooting practices and theory of operation to resolve complex PATRIOT major end items electronic problems. When fielded procedures and documentation(work packets) do not correct the fault and all organizational and intermediate maintenance resources have been exhausted, the MIR uses his in depth system knowledge and field experience to restore the system to functional state. As the MIR I am able to repair and resolve system major end item operational anomalies to include isolation and intermittent faults which are very complex to analyze and correct. While being a stand alone MIR overseas I provide 24 hour support to insure the maximum readiness of the field equipment. Have been able to help support the unit with some repair in place (RIP) procedures to help units come up to a fully mission state. As the MIR i am able to help the units understand and trouble shoot with help of RMSS and understanding MICG's. Also able to help units understanding Maintenance Control system to test, repair, adjust using display aided maintenance with switch 9.

I server as the depot forward to the next higher echelon beyond Organization and Intermediate Maintenance attach to each Battalion Maintenance Support Company. As the Major Item Repairmen for the unit I provide in depth electronic troubleshooting practices and theory of operation to resolve complex PATRIOT major end items electronic problems. When fielded procedures and documentation(work packets) do not correct the fault and all organizational and intermediate maintenance resources have been exhausted, the MIR uses his in depth system knowledge and field experience to restore the system to functional state. As the MIR I am able to repair and resolve system major end item operational anomalies to include isolation and intermittent faults which are very complex to analyze and correct. While being a stand alone MIR overseas I provide 24 hour support to insure the maximum readiness of the field equipment. Have been able to help support the unit with some repair in place (RIP) procedures to help units come up to a fully mission state. As the MIR i am able to help the units understand and trouble shoot with help of RMSS and understanding MICG's. Also able to help units understanding Maintenance Control system to test, repair, adjust using display aided maintenance with switch 9. While at AMI I was able to become 6sigma qualified.

Provided leadership and technical assistance to a team of 4 highly skilled technicians engaged in providing direct and general support level maintenance on PATRIOT Advanced Capability 3(PAC) missile radar subsystem, launch station, test sets, and support systems. Combine training and hands-on experience in positions requiring technical and mechanical skills, sound judgment, and initiative. Maintained PATRIOT systems while preparing for a live fire exercise at White Sands Missile Range. One of the first units to go though the High Voltage Cable Test Set (HVCTS) training at Abernathy Park. Managed and maintained the key control for 27X in the shop also was accountable of 6million dollars of test equipment. PATRIOT System Intermediate Maintenance support to B Battery, 2-43 during the JAGCE exercise. An understanding of complex engineering diagrams and the ability to use sophisticated test equipment. Conducted system adjustments, check out procedures and provided technical assistance to organizational personnel during scheduled maintenance preventing downtime. Give class to launcher platoons on how to maintain fiber optics reels, cables, and terminations.

Provided exceptional expertise and support over the radar system for the 108th Brigade throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom. We were also responsible for over 95% readiness for the PATRIOT system in both IRAQ and KUWAIT. My self and three other x-rays were responsible for bringing up the rear as we moved into IRAQ. Troubleshooting and repairing sophisticated issues with IFF and other major components of the radar system during our movement in the war zone. Excellent fault isolation and component-level repair experience utilizing “state-of-the-art” diagnostic equipment. Adept in managing multiple projects and meeting demanding deadlines. Combine training and hands-on experience in combat situations requiring technical and mechanical skills, sound judgment, and initiative.

Successfully trained and qualified as an air load team member. Rebuild four non-mission Capable Crypto load cables(W-4’s) for White Sands Missile Range Raytheon Personnel. Involved in all aspects of pre-combat inspections, pre-combat checks, deployment and re-deployment of the 555th maintenance support team. Instrumental in the troubleshooting and repair of two critical radar set faults which were definite “mission stoppers”. My involvement resulted in over two million dollars worth of repair to the radar set which allowed the successful completion of the operational test three mission.