1. SGM Rafael has distinguished himself through exemplary professional and personal contribution to the Infantry during his 24 years of service in Brazilian Army. Therefore, I nominate him for induction in the Order of Saint Maurice and presentation of the Centurion Award. I am making this nomination on behalf of SGM Rafael based upon his significant contributions outlined below.
2. SGM Rafael Severiano Biserra has been serving in Infantry units all throughout Brazilian Army for over 24 years. As Platoon Sergeant in the 1st Infantry Battalion, 5th Jungle Infantry Battalion and 61st Jungle Infantry Battalion he has not only served in several countering transnational-threat operations but also has trained more than 10,000 infantrymen across his country. Due to his exemplary professionalism and skills he was deployed to Haiti where has served as Company First Sergeant of 2nd Brazilian Battalion. As Jungle Warfare instructor he has trained more than 500 infantry soldiers in Jungle Warfare Training Center, located in Amazon Forest. During his career he has always demonstrated and lived the values of a true infantryman. As a consequence, he was assigned to Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), Fort Benning. SGM Rafael has served as invited instructor in School of Leadership & Tactics. …show more content…
SGM Rafael's military education includes Infantry Noncommissioned Officer Course (Commandant List), Advanced Infantry Noncommissioned Officer Course (Commandant List), Jungle Warfare Course, Mountaineering Training Course, Sniper Course, Military Administration Course (Commandant List), Basic and Avanced Peace Operation Courses and Civil-Military Coordination Course, Logistical Support to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Course, Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations Course, The Conduct of Humanitarian Relief Operations