During this period, Sergeant Amos repeatedly distinguished himself through unrelenting professionalism and superior conduct in the achievement of duties involving the execution of the extensively diverse and intricate administrative functions as the S-1 Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge. He personally planned and directed the preparation of seven Marine Corps Analysis Team (MCAAT) Functional Areas; five of which resulted in a “no pay discrepancy” evaluation. His efforts led to the Squadron receiving a noteworthy “mission capable” evaluation obtaining an overall MCAAT rating of 85.91%. The inspectors noted that it was the best presentation they had ever witnessed. Sergeant Amos was personally recognized by the MCAAT Officer-in-Charge in that his administrative expertise was well above his current grade. In his duties as the Defense Travel System’s Approving Official, Sergeant Amos personally processed over a 4,800 Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) vouchers and authorizations as well as ensured the accurate and timely payment of over $5,200,000 in pay entitlements. His attention to detail and can do attitude led to a smooth transition between the squadron’s routine TADs, work-up cycles and …show more content…
All throughout the exercises the squadron had personnel in up to five different locations simultaneously, during which Sergeant Amos accounted for over 250 personnel in all nine exercises. Exercises which included additional TADs for up to six months with Marines located in multiple countries across the Pacific Area of Operation. While deployed working alongside the Maintenance, Operations and Logistics departments Sergeant Amos scheduled travels for early departures, Flights In Support of Deployment Units, retrogrades and Emergency leaves from the corresponding TAD
Col Allison holds his master’s degree in Public Administration; he is a qualified Parachutist, Ranger and Jungle Warfare Expert. Among his decorations and awards are the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, three Bronze Stars (two for heroism in ground combat), the Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Army Commendation Medal. Each decoration and award immensely deserved, as he served briefly on assignment in Korea on the Demilitarized Zone with the 9th Calvary Regiment, 1st Calvary Division before joining the Korean Military Advisory Group and served as an Aide-de-Camp. Upon returning from Korea in 1964 , Lt. Allison was assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia as an instructor at the US Army Infantry School. In 1967 Captain Allison was detailed to the Infantry Branch and in due course assigned to duty in Vietnam as an Infantry Company Commander in the 2nd Battalion (Mechanized), 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division.
In this case, Sergeant Randy Baker from Tulia, Texas Police Department attempted to make to arrest an individual that he knew had an arrest warrant out for him. The individual Sergeant Baker was trying to arrest was Israel Leija, Jr. When Leija was confronted by Sergeant Baker he took off in his vehicle. Sgt. Baker, Trp.
/1/2016 (SFC Raymond Harris): SGT Heather Saturday Tax Preparer NCO with USAREUR HHBN HSC Company email OIG HOTLINE requesting for assistance. SGT Saturday stated she has a serious issue to dicuss and needed guidance on re-enlistment. SGT Saturday tried to re-enlist and commander denied her re-enlistment and needed advice on her situation. 3/1/2016 (SFC Raymond Harris): Email SGT Saturday to acknowledge that OIG received her email and to contact OIG.
Over his twenty- seven year career, Lieutenant Colonel John C. Gurney distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of positions of great importance and responsibility to the Army and the Nation, culminating as the Commander of Detachment Six, 3100 Strategic Intelligence Group, Military Intelligence Readiness Command for the past twenty-six months. His previous positions of significant leadership included Strategic Intelligence Officer, Detachment Seven, 3100 Strategic Intelligence Group; G-2, Assistant Chief of Staff, 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command; Operations Officer/Intelligence Officer, Detachment Six, 3100 Strategic Intelligence Group. As the Commander Detachment Six, 3100 Strategic Intelligence
Sergeant First Class Justin L. Pierce distinguished himself with exemplary meritorious service in positions of great importance and increased responsibility throughout his 22 year career and service to the U.S. Army and this nation. His career culminated as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Engineer Observer/Controller – Trainer for the 3rd-315th Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB), 177th Armored Brigade; a multi-component training brigade with First Army Division East. Sergeant First Class Pierce's knowledge, technical expertise and broad depth of understanding of all critical requirements for training, readiness and combat engineer operations were instrumental in developing a concise and detailed training structure and objectives in order to
Mission command and understanding the mission were critical to whether he and his Soldiers would be successful or not. Throughout the deployment, his firm understanding of operations and concern for the operational environment led to accomplishments and breakthroughs for the Iraqi people and his division with the implementation of governance, civil authorities, and overall improvement of
U.S. Navy Corpsman Cadelyn Leibhart Topic: U.S. Navy Corpsman General purpose: To inform Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the U.S. Navy Corpsman. Thesis: I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: The hospital corpsman works in a lot of different locations.
SPC Heathprice exceeded the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an Overall 96.21 grade point average earning Commandant 's List recognition. SPC Heathprice superior performance during the Garrison Leadership Evaluation showed his core leadership competencies. During both Squad Drill and Physical Readiness Training, he displayed precise execution of all performance steps, with minimal error. A feat that earned him a superior rating. In addition, SPC Heathprice presented a profound knowledge of common military tasks and extraordinary resilience when faced with hurdles.
Technical Sergeant Van E. Ripley is a Jet Engine Mechanic for the 122nd FW Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Shop, Fort Wayne, Indiana 122nd Air National Guard Base. He is responsible for providing direction to resolve problems on A-10 Aircraft Engines installed and un-installed. He leads other Engine subordinates, advises, trains, and works alongside others. He monitors work of assigned personnel, coordinates, and works with Aircraft Specialists of other shops to ensure that assigned personnel are fully utilized and work is accomplished in accordance with established time frames priorities and proper Technical Orders. All while, checking work in progress and ensuring all safety, security, environmental rules, and procedures are followed.
His MOS requires him to work late hours, have an inconsistent schedule, lead Soldiers and have unwaiverable mental stability. His position on the battalion staff is to maintain communication systems and connectivity. His role as an NCO in the S6 section demands his presence in the office, his mental stability and physical stamina. Similarly,
Returning to the 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) to assume command as the brigade commander brings me much joy to be reunited with great Non-Commission Officers and Officers that I have previously served with. Unfortunately, this brigade is no longer the brigade I remember when I commanded a battalion within the 4th ABCT not so long ago. In the last 30 days, I have had the opportunity to observe the ABCT and review a multitude of historical documents to assess the state of the brigade. During my observation, I believe the critical leadership problem in the 4th ABCT’s is the lack of vision for the brigade. Therefore, this critical problem has led to other challenging issues within the brigade.
The Fourth Battalion of the 27th Infantry As my father and I sat at the kitchen table, I assumed my dad, Scott Garland, would have somewhat serious responses for being in the Army for 6 years. As he thought about the military all of his life changing memories flooded back to him. He had been stationed in many places and remembered each and every one of them.
The importance of the Human Resources Sergeant in the Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms, is evident throughout. The following essay will describe the many different areas and the countless examples of just how important a Human Resources Sergeant’s role is. There are so many facets of every day Army life where the Human Resources Sergeant is vital to operations, from the additional duties we perform, to assisting our Commanders’ in their interest Programs, and everything in between. Human Resources Sergeants have to be constant professionals and enhance the Professional Culture in the military. What is a profession?
He/she has the responsibility of the daily processions of hi/her base; His fitness and his/her troop’s fitness level; a command climate where practices of integrity can be adhered to even when he/she is not present. He is responsible for the training of his/her company and to the organization for creating a culture based around the practices and policies in the ethos of the
The transition from enlisted into the ranks of officer is not a situation that anyone should take lightly. With greater rank comes greater responsibility, I emphatically understand the prestige and responsibility that comes with this transition. In this essay, I will answer three questions. Why do I want to be a military officer? What does society expect from me as a military officer?