Faculty & Staff

MSG Robert E. Points is a native of Andover, Minnesota.  He entered the United States Army National Guard on February 4^th 2002 as an Infantryman and 9 months later switched service to the Regular army on November 5^th 2002.  He attended One Unit Station Training at Ft. Benning Georgia.  During his career he has served as a driver, Bradley gunner, Senior Scout Observer (SSO), Assistant Team leader (ATL), fire team leader, Stryker vehicle commander, Squad Leader, Scout Team Leader (TL), WTU cadre squad leader, Heavy Weapons Section Sergeant, S-3 NCOIC, Platoon Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, and Company First Sergeant.

MSG Points’ assignments include; Division G3, 34^th Infantry Division (Red Bull); Delta Company 2^nd Battalion 9^th Infantry (Manchu) 2^nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey Korea; HHC 2^nd Battalion 22^nd Infantry Regiment 10^th Mountain Division, Fort Drum NY; C Co 1^st Battalion 27^th Infantry Regiment; HHC 1^st Battalion 27^th Infantry Regiment (Wolfhounds) 25^th Infantry Division Schofield Barracks HI; A Co Warrior Transition Unit (Cadre) Ft. Meade, MD; D Co 1^st Battalion 87^th Infantry Regiment, A Co 1^st Battalion 87^th Infantry Regiment 10^th Mountain Division; 2^nd Battalion 10^th Infantry Regiment, 3^rd Chemical Brigade; 1^st Battalion 501^st Infantry Regiment 4^th Brigade 25^th Infantry Division (ABN), 3^rd Battalion 509^th Infantry Regiment 4^th Brigade 25^th Infantry Division (ABN), HHT 1-40^th Cavalry Squadron 4^th Brigade 25^th Infantry Division (ABN) JBER, AK. MSG Points has deployed to twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan.

MSG Points’ military education includes; combat lifesavers course, junior leadership development course, mountain leaders orientation course, Warrior Leaders Course (WLC), combatives level 1 and 2, Advance Leaders Course (ALC) Senior Leaders Course (SLC), Master Leaders Course (MLC) Recon and Surveillance Leaders Course (RSLC), Warrior Transition Cadre Course for Squad Leaders and Platoon Sergeants, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (EOLC), Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leaders Program (AWALP), Master Resiliency Trainers Course (MRT), anti-terrorism officer basic, Ranger School, Airborne school, Drill Sergeant course, Cold Weather Orientation Course, Master Educators Course, and the University Senior Leaders Course.

MSG Points’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal with C device (5 OLC), Army Achievement Medal with C device (6 OLC), Good Conduct medal (5th award), National Defense Service Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (4 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (Numeral 6), Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge,  German Troop Duty Proficiency Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachutist badge, Drill Sergeant identification badge, and is a member of the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.

MSG Points is married to the former Sarah Wahler of Pasco, Washington. They have two beautiful children Robert (5) and Kaylyn (3).  His hobbies include snowboarding, hunting, and hiking.