Jim Slaton is a US National champion of skydiving with over 10,000 skydives and a US Army Airborne Ranger from 1991-1998. Jim is a reconized producer, organizer and creative director. His adventures in skydiving are widely documented across the internet but what you might not know is his history as a leader in the US Army special forces (Airborne Rangers).
What does the US Army, the US goverment say about Jim Slaton?
1st Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, GA (actual goverment certificates attached below)
Sgt Slaton advises Ranger platoon leaders on and employes fire support assets in both conventional and special operations; calls for and adjust mortars, close air support (jets), Army and Air Force special operation fires, field artillery and naval gunfire; trains platoon leadership in fire support tasks.
-Takes 100% responsibility for his actions and decisions, right and wrong SGT Slaton Responsible for training and supervision of fire support specialist. Also responsible for accountability and maintenance of vehicle and equipment worth in access of $800,000. Plans and implements fire support procedures for an attack helicopter battalion of 24 Apache helicopters in a rapid deployment division.
-Always chosen for the hardest jobs
-Constantly seeks ways to learn, grow and improve.
-Respected among officers and NCOs for his competence and commitment to excellence
-Instills the spirit to achieve and win
-Displays energy and vitality in performing daily duties
-His dedication and discipline are courageous
-His attention to detail is a credit to his sections success
-knows his job technically and tactically proficient. Accomplishes his tasks promptly required by his position
-His military appearance and baring is impeccable
-Regularly completes five mile runs in under 40 minutes
-Displays positive leadership abilities, sets and leads by example -Highly regarded for planning and execution
-Motivates others to obtain and maintain a high level of physical fitness
-Sets positive standards through confidence and enthusiasm -Exemplifies military bearing and appearance
-Takes charge in all situations and gets the mission done
-Develops subordinates through careful delegation of responsibility and authority
-Seeks and excels when given responsibility
-Ready for positions of increased responsibility
-Unmatched technical and tactical proficiency in all aspects of his job
-Maintains section training and equipment to the highest standard
-Definitely promote future leader
-Blue chip Non commission officer
-Meet challenges without compromising integrity
Jim's Honorable discharge certificate