Benjamin (Ben) Carlson, MHA
Observer, Controller and Training at The National Training Center and Fort Irwin- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The National Training Center and Fort Irwin
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Observer, Controller and Training
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Jul 2023 - Present
Overseeing implementation of austere healthcare through Role II’s within Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). Coach, mentor, safety care and training, facilitate critical thinking for improved austere healthcare. Overseeing implementation of austere healthcare through Role II’s within Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). Coach, mentor, safety care and training, facilitate critical thinking for improved austere healthcare.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Officer
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May 2015 - Present
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Company Commander
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Jun 2022 - Jul 2023
Company Commander of HHC, 502D Field Hospital. 32 bed Field Hospital with roughly 190 Soldiers and providers.Capabilities include: 2 OR beds, CMS, ICU, ICW, ED, Pharmacy, Lab, Radiology, Laundry/Shower, Nutrition Care, maintenance, medical maintenance, CBRN, and Patient Administration.
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65th Medical Brigade
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South Korea
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Military and International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Future Operations Officer
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Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
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Tripler Army Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Chief Of Operations
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May 2020 - Oct 2021
Serves as the Brigade S3 Operations Officer in Charge for the Tripler Army Medical Center, a 194 bed inpatient facility in the Pacific AOR. Responsible for the individual training and combat readiness for over 1400 Soldiers. Accountable for all operation orders, warning orders and fragmentary orders. Prepares detailed plans which support execution of policies and strategy. Determines training needs of the hospital based off the Commanders intent and supervises training to support those needs. Establishes policies and standards for unit readiness and supervises unit efforts to meet readiness standards. Partnered with INDOPACOM, USARHAW and RHC-P to support operational requirements throughout the Pacific. Supervises three Officers, seven NCOs and six civilians. Additional duties include TAMC Emergency Manager. Show less
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25th Infantry Division
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brigade Medical Officer
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2018 - 2020
Serves as the Brigade Medical Operations Officer for the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. Responsible for the Health Service Support (HSS), medical logistics, patient regulating deployability, preventive medicine, Force Health Protection (FHP) planning effort in support of 3,000 Soldiers. Responsible for leading and training one Officer and 15 NCOs. Supports and advises the Brigade Surgeon in developing, coordinating, and executing Brigade HSS and FHP plans in accordance with the Commanders intent. Coordinates and synchronizes with the Division and Battalions staffs in medical operations, sustainment and combat operations. Additional duties include Brigade (BDE) Medical Readiness Officer, BDE Commanders Portal and Healthcare Portal Access Manager, BDE Medical Logistics Officer, and BDE Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) Coordinator. Show less
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1st Armored Division
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Medical Platoon Leader
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2015 - 2018
Brigade Medical Operations Officer assigned to 1ST SBCT, 1ST AD. Served as the principle assistant and advisor to the Brigade Surgeon on issues pertaining to the health, medical readiness, and the deployability of more than 4000 Soldiers. Responsible for assisting in the development and planning, training, and operations of all medical assets within the brigade, to include maintenance and serviceability of medical equipment and supplies, preventative medicine, and logistical and administrative health service support. Serves as the BN Medical Officer and Medical Platoon Leader for a 718 Soldier, Stryker Infantry Battalion currently deployed to Afghanistan; responsible for the training, discipline, and welfare of 31 Medics; trains the platoon to operate independently within each Rifle Company by ensuring the proficiency in critical individual skills and collective tasks required in combat operations for 21 locations across Afghanistan; executes duties as the Medical Officer for a 2,000 Soldier task force including medical evacuation of all casualties from point of injury to higher care; serves as the Task Force Deputy Chief of Operations responsible for planning and coordinating assets for all operations within Bagram Airfield and the Ground Defense Area; maintains readiness of all platoon equipment valued in excess of $9 million through inspections, accountability, and preventative maintenance. Show less
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Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center
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Marquette, Michigan, United States
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Apr 2012 - May 2015
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Boy Scouts of America
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Scout
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2004 - 2011
Earned the rank of Eagle in Troop 102 Michigan Governor's Honor Guard, Troop 111, from 2007-2009 3x Trips to Philmont Scout Ranch Helped establish Venturing Crew 1102 in Lowell, MI Earned the rank of Eagle in Troop 102 Michigan Governor's Honor Guard, Troop 111, from 2007-2009 3x Trips to Philmont Scout Ranch Helped establish Venturing Crew 1102 in Lowell, MI
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Education
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The George Washington University
Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management -
Northern Michigan University
Bachelors of Science, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies