FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY — PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 APPLIES
a. Name (Last, First, MI)
BAPTISTE, ANDRE
b. SSN
***-**-4891
c. Rank
SSG
d. Date of Rank
20021001
e. Unit, Org, Station, ZIP+4 or APO
H Co, 1-121 INF (LRS), Georgia ARNG, APO AE 09320
f. UIC
WGAA1H
g. PMOS / Skill Level
91W4O
h. Period Covered — From (YYYYMM)
200302
h. Period Covered — Thru (YYYYMM)
200309
i. Rated Months
7
j. Reason for Submission (Code)
06 — Change of Rater
k. Rated NCO's Commander — Name, Rank, Position
HARGROVE, James E., CPT, Commanding Officer, H Co 1-121 INF
l. Commander's Signature / Date
/s/ J. Hargrove / 20031215
a. Rater Name (Last, First, MI)
WEBB, Marcus D.
Rank
SFC
Position / Title
Team Sergeant
Signature / Date
/s/ M. Webb / 20031210
b. Intermediate Rater Name (Last, First, MI) — if applicable
N/A
Rank
N/A
Position / Title
N/A
Signature / Date
N/A
c. Senior Rater Name (Last, First, MI)
HARGROVE, James E.
Rank
CPT
Position / Title
Company Commander
Signature / Date
/s/ J. Hargrove / 20031215
d. Rated NCO Acknowledgment — signs after Rater and Senior Rater (signature does not constitute agreement)
/s/ André Baptiste
Date
20031218
a. Principal Duty Title
Senior Combat Medic / Team Medic
b. Duty MOS / ASI / SQI
91W4O / 5M / F3
c. Hrs Per Day Supervised
24 (Combat Ops)
d. # Soldiers Org (Total in unit)
54
d. # Soldiers Directly Supervised
6
e. Equipment / Resources Supervised (Dollar Value)
$52,000 (Medical Equipment, Comms, Individual Weapons)
f. Daily Duties and Scope
Sole medical authority for 6-man LRS team conducting deep, unsupported reconnaissance in denied AO. Performs emergency trauma care (cricothyroidotomy, needle decompression, IO access) without physician oversight. Manages Class VIII supply chain for extended mission profiles. Conducts intelligence-driven CASEVAC planning. Advises team leader on medical risk assessment during all mission planning phases.
g. Areas of Special Emphasis
CBRN/WMD mass-casualty triage; MOPP Level IV medical operations; nerve agent recognition and emergency antidote administration (Mark 1 NAAK); airway management in restrictive MOPP gear.
h. Appointed Duties (Collateral / Additional Duties)
Unit NBC Medical NCO; TCCC Course Instructor (Company-level); Primary CASEVAC Planner for all team insertions.
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a. Army Values
(YES = meets standard)
LOYALTY
DUTY
RESPECT
SELFLESS SERVICE
HONOR
INTEGRITY
PERSONAL COURAGE
YES
NO
Values narrative — required if any NO checked above:
— No values deficiencies noted. All standards met or exceeded across the full rated period including sustained combat operations.
Demonstrates technical and tactical proficiency. Maintains MOS and functional skills. Trains self to standard. Makes sound decisions.
EXCELLENCE
SUCCESS
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Competence — Rater bullets:
— Maintained sole medical authority for LRS team throughout 7 months of unbroken combat ops; zero preventable deaths under his direct care
— Performed emergency airway management and hemorrhage control under direct enemy fire on multiple occasions; executed without error in all documented instances
Meets Army weight and fitness standards. Presents a professional appearance. Sets the example in physical readiness.
EXCELLENCE
SUCCESS
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Physical Fitness & Military Bearing — Rater bullets:
— Consistently scored 280+ on APFT; maintained peak fitness while humping an overweight 68-lb medic kit on all LRS infiltrations without reduction in mission effectiveness
— Demonstrated exemplary bearing in garrison and under extreme operational stress; composure under hostile fire was formally noted by the full chain of command
Sets the example. Accomplishes the mission. Cares for soldiers. Builds cohesive teams. Communicates effectively up and down the chain.
EXCELLENCE
SUCCESS
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Leadership — Rater bullets:
— Served as the primary stabilizing presence within the team following KIA of SFC Willoughby (20030720); maintained team cohesion and operational effectiveness under severe morale strain
— Trained all 6 team members to Combat Lifesaver standard; measurably reduced casualty response times across the entire element
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Plans, prepares, and executes training. Evaluates training and takes corrective action. Ensures soldiers are trained to standard.
EXCELLENCE
SUCCESS
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Training — Rater bullets:
— Designed and delivered company-level TCCC program prior to OIF I; certified 14 soldiers as Combat Lifesavers; program adopted as battalion standard
— Developed novel MOPP IV trauma protocol for WMD recovery ops; procedure incorporated into 203rd MI Bn SOP within 30 days of submission
Accepts full responsibility for actions and results. Maintains accountability of equipment, funds, and personnel. Upholds standards.
EXCELLENCE
SUCCESS
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Responsibility & Accountability — Rater bullets:
— Maintained 100% accountability of $52,000 Class VIII medical equipment throughout 7-month combat deployment; zero losses or shortfalls reported at any point
— Submitted full clinical AAR for SFC Willoughby KIA with documented precision; after-action review found no improvable actions on SSG Baptiste's part
a. Overall Performance
SUPERIOR
EXCELLENT
AMONG THE BEST
MARGINAL
FAILURE
b. Overall Potential for Promotion / Greater Responsibility
BEST QUALIFIED
FULLY QUALIFIED
DO NOT PROMOTE
c. Senior Rater Narrative (mandatory — bullet format):
— SSG Baptiste is the finest combat medic I have evaluated in 15 years; his OIF I performance was extraordinary without exception
— Performed trauma care under sustained hostile fire; his skill and composure directly preserved lives that would otherwise have been lost
— Recommend immediate promotion to SFC and priority consideration for SF 18D pipeline; do not waste this NCO below Master Sergeant
d. Senior Rater Signature
/s/ James E. Hargrove, CPT, Commanding
Date (YYYYMMDD)
20031215