South Carolina National Guard

Command Sergeant Major Robert H. Brickley assumed duties as State Command Sergeant Major, South Carolina National Guard, in July 2010. As the state command sergeant major, Brickley serves as the Adjutant General's personal advisor for all enlisted-related issues, particularly those affecting training and quality of life. He travels throughout the state, nation and world observing training and talking to Soldiers, Airmen and their families.

Command Sergeant Major Brickley enlisted in the South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) in November 1980, in Headquarters, Headquarters Company, Aviation Section, 218th (HSB) Heavy Separate Brigade, Newberry, South Carolina. Since enlisting he has served in a variety of positions to include: Section Leader, Squad Leader, and Platoon Sergeant, Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor, Operations Master Sergeant, Operations Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major of 351st Aviation Support Battalion, Command Sergeant Major of 59th Aviation Troop Command.

While serving as the traditional M-Day Soldier, Command Sergeant Major Brickley pursued a career in airborne law enforcement. His airborne law enforcement career started in January 1990 where he served as Chief Pilot and Lieutenant, Special Operations Aviation Section, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Columbia, South Carolina. During his airborne law enforcement career, Command Sergeant Major Brickley has received numerous commendations for excellence and achievements in the field of airborne law enforcement.

Command Sergeant Major Brickley is the proud parent of a daughter, Heather Lynn Brickley and attends St. Williams Catholic Church, Ward, South Carolina. His professional memberships include the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA), the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA), the National Guard Association of South Carolina (NGASC), Enlisted National Guard Association of the United States (ENGAUS) and the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA).

MILITARY EDUCATION:

• 1981, USAAVNC, OB/SctHelRpro 67V
• 1984, AASF, SCARNG, Avn Crew Chief
• 1986, Region II NCOS, PLDC
• 1989, SCARNG NCO Academy, BNOC
• 1990, AASF, SCARNG, Aviation Safety School
• 1991, 3287th USARF, Util Hel Repr 67N
• 1992, Region I NCO Academy, Phase II-RC NCO
• 1993, Region II, Phase I ANOC (RC)
• 1994, Eastern AATS, FTANOC Phase II
• 1995, USA Saftey Center Avn Accident Prev
• 1997, AIPD 93P AVN OP SPC
• 1997, AIPD Aviation Survival
• 1994, AIPD Loral Aerospace
• 2004 , Fort Bliss, SGM Academy
• 2005, AIPD Combat Life Saver

CIVILIAN EDUCATION:

• 1974, Saluda High School
• 1978, Newberry College, BS, Business Administration

• Bronze Star Medal
• Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCOM) w/1 Silver OLC
• Army Achievement Medal (AAM) w/ 1 OLC
• National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)
• Armed Forces Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NPDR) w/4 Device
• Army Service Ribbon (ASR)
• Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR)
• Master Aircraft Crewman Badge
• Combat Action Badge
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal
• Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM)
• South Carolina Governor’s Unit Citation
• South Carolina Active State Service Medal w/4th OLC
• South Carolina Palmetto Service Ribbon.

1. Nov. 12, 1980 -- Enlistment, HHC 218 INF BDE, Newberry, SC February 9, 1981-March 27, 1981 -- Basic Training, CO B, 5 BN, 1st BDE, Fort Jackson, SC
2. March 27, 1981-June 3, 1981 -- AIT, 41 CO, 4 BN, USAAVNC, Fort Rucker, AL
3. June 3, 1981-December 1, 1988 -- OBSN HEL CE/AO, HHC 218th INF BDE (M) Newberry, SC
4. December 1, 1988-September 1, 1990 -- OBSN/SCT HEL Supervisor, HHC 218th INF BDE (M) Newberry, SC
5. September 1, 1990 -- Assigned 1259th Medical Company, Columbia, SC September 1, 1990-September 1, 1995 -- Utility Helicopter Crew Chief, UH-1 Helicopter TI, Aicraft Components Repair Supervisor, 1259th Medical Company, Columbia, SC
6. September 1, 1995 -- Assigned to CO E, 151 AVN
7. September 1, 1995-February 17, 2000 -- Platoon Sergeant, CO E, 151 AVN
8. February 17, 2000-May 15, 2002 -- Transfer to C CO, 1-159th AVN First Sergeant, Eastover, SC
9. May 15, 2002-February 18, 2003 -- Transfer to A CO 1-151 AVN First Sergeant, Eastover, SC
10. February 18, 2003-August 10, 2004 -- Transfer to HHC 1-151 AVN First Sergeant, Eastover, SC
11. August 10, 2004-November 1, 2006 -- Transfer to HHC 1-151 AV OPS SGM, Eastover, SC
12. November 1, 2006--August 1, 2008 -- Transfer to HHC, 351 AVN SPT BN CSM, Eastover, SC
13. August 1, 2008-July 1, 2010 -- Transfer to 59 AV TRP CMD CSM, Eastover, SC
14. July 1, 2010-Present -- Transfer to JFHQ, State Command Sergeant Major, Columbia, SC

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

• PFC ARNGUS November 12, 1980
• SPC ARNGUS September 10, 1981
• SGT ARNGUS January 1, 1987
• SSG ARNGUS April 1, 1989
• SFC ARNGUS December 5, 1994
• MSG ARNGUS April 1, 1999
• 1SG ARNGUS April 1, 1999
• SGM ARNGUS June 21, 2004
• CSM ARNGUS October 1, 2004