SSG Mathew Shane Brown

United States Army /

SSG Mathew Shane Brown

Bronze Star Narrative
For
Staff Sergeant Matthew S. Brown

For exceptionally meritorious service while deployed with Task Force Phoenix in support
of Operation Enduring Freedom from 13 May 2006 to 12 May 2007. SSG Matthew S. Brown served as the 3rd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps Embedded Training Team (ETT) weapons company mentor in Gardez, Afghanistan for the Afghan National Army (ANA). SSG Brown was instrumental in developing the first ANA recon platoon in the 203rd Corp which was an essential asset during the execution of combat operations with elements of the 10th Mountain Brigade during OPERATION MOUNTAIN FURY and OPERATION MOUNTAIN EAGLE. He also initiated a strong relationship with Special Forces group ODA 396 which provided essential personnel and equipment support during combat operations. SSG Brown’s efforts were instrumental in helping secure the Khowst/Gardez (KG) pass, which was subject to numerous enemy ambushes and improvised explosive devices (IED) incidents. SSG Brown was key in assisting in the start up of one of the first cooperative training program between the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police. SSG Brown led or participated in over 300 combat missions as a member of an embedded training team. He was personally involved in an ambush in KG pass in which he engaged the enemy with his crew served weapon and despite a malfunction and his proximity to danger he was able to transition to his personal weapon and continue the fight and protect his ANA soldiers as they maneuvered to flank the enemy. As an embedded trainer in a combat environment, SSG Matthew S. Brown was crucial to the success of Task Force Phoenix V and their mission in Afghanistan. His performance of duty reflects credit upon himself, the State of Oklahoma and the United States Army.

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