Benjamin Hyslop

Military Service:

• Rank: First Lieutenant

  Branch/Position: Army National Guard

  Period: December 2017 - present

  Occupation: 11A - Infantry Officer - 11A

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Commands or assists the commander in commanding an Infantry unit. Encompasses positions concerned with the training and tactical employment of Infantry units, Infantry soldiers, and combined arms units; evaluates intelligence, estimates situations, and formulates decisions; coordinates employment of unit with other units; commands attached elements; directs communications, location and construction of Infantry positions and ground obstacles, and camouflaging of positions and equipment; directs operation and employment of Infantry weapons and equipment such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, hand grenades, rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, armored personnel carriers and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  Training courses:

  • Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Army Commendation Medal

Education:

• Eastern Oregon University

  Bachelor's Degree – History

  Period: September 2018 - June 2022