Case Study: Staff Sergeant Richard M. Green

After the Vietnam War ended, the Marine Corps’ main focus changed from broad scale operations, to being an Expeditionary Force in Readiness. Although this was no new role for the United States Marine Corps (USMC), there have been many changes in society, technology and tactics that affect how the Corps operates. However, over the last 36 years one thing has remained the same, and that is the role of the Marine Non Commissioned Officer (NCO). With the world changing ever so rapidly, the strong values and responsibilities of the Marine NCO are now, more than ever, necessary to carry out the operations being assigned to United States Marines. The role of the NCO is characterized by their

Performed duties of an SGL assigned to the Basic Leader Course (BLC) for the Fires Center of Excellence (FCOE). Served as the subject matter expert for all Course Management Plan (CMP) and Programs of Instruction (POI,) training and maintaining instructor certification. Responsible for the wellbeing, safety, professional development, and training of 16 Soldiers on a 22-day recurring cycle, performing nine cycles a year. During my tenure as a BLC SGL, I achieved numerous accomplishments and achievements. Received enormous praise from the United States Sergeants Major Academy (USAMA) for renovation of a Training Support Package (TSP) that was implemented across BLCs for the entire Army. Hand-picked as NCO of the Month for September 2015, selected

Sergeant Willins is enthusiastically recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for meritorious service while serving as a member of the Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group (MCCYWG), U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command from December 2015 to September 2018. During this period, Sergeant Willins consistently performed his duties in an exemplary and extremely effective manner. Sergeant Willins' initiative, maturity, and subject matter expertise were a driving force behind the success of cyberspace operations for MCCYWG and the National Security

SFC (Ret.) Mark C. Daw is the subject of this Leader’s Legacy paper. SFC Daw served for over twenty years in the United States Army Signal Corps. SFC Daw served during the Cold War in the Berlin Brigade, in Operation Desert Storm, in Bosnia during Implementation Force (I-FOR), and in Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06. A career paratrooper, SFC Daw’s leadership style involved leading from the front at all times, superior tactical and technical proficiency, a hand of discipline tempered by wisdom, and developing his Soldiers professionally and personally. SFC Daw’s example serves as one worthy of emulation by all Soldiers, regardless of expertise or field. I am the Soldier I am today because of SFC Daw.

The purpose of this assessment is to compare and contrast how General Vincent K. Brooks attributes and competencies changed the military. How his encouragement contributed to personal growth and development as a leader. A West Point graduate General Brooks was the academy's first African-American Cadet First Captain, the highest position (Cadet Brigade Commander) a cadet can hold, an appointment that brought much public visibility at an early age in life. He graduated from West Point in 1980. Truly a soldier's soldier, Brooks was born into a military family that was posted in Anchorage, Alaska on October 24, 1958. His father, Leo Brooks Sr. was an army officer who would himself become a Brigadier General, his brother Leo Brooks Jr was as

Staff Sergeant Christy Bradley is a native of Houston, MS. She entered the United States Army Reserves 10 January 2001 while attending Mississippi State University. Upon completion of Basic and Advanced Individual Training, she was assigned to 324th Replacement Battalion in Starkville, MS as a Human Resources Specialist. She later moved Dallas, TX to aspire the Human Resources Instructor position February 2007 where she was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 4th Brigade, 94th Division. Currently, Staff Sergeant Christy Bradley is a with the aforementioned. She has held many positions in the unit to include but not limited to, Unit Prevention Leader, Family Readiness Group Liaison, New Member Sponsor, Section 1 Human Resources Personnel, and

SPC Jones achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 94.33 % grade point average. She exceeded the Army standard by scoring 273 points on her APFT. SPC Jones has exhibited unwavering motivation from beginning to end through her constant pursuit of perfection. Her relentless effort to excel was seen in every evaluation which resulted in her ability to achieve outstanding results in 11 of 12 evaluations. SPC Jones took her leadership role seriously and her ability to communicate with purpose, respect and confidence commanded the respect of her peers. She demonstrated true team cohesion by not only putting out information but by helping when needed even when in a

Sergeant Lou Maynard is a sergeant on the police force and there are couple of officers that are getting ready to retire. Most of the other police officers and Maynard feel as if the retiring officers are slacking on the job. The officers police reports are very sloppy and don’t seem like professional reports. These two retiring officers have teamed together for a lot of years and have lost interest in being social with the other officers. The officers seem to be having motivational issues that need attention from Maynard. Maynard feels as if the officers have given up on the job. Motivation is something that changes on a daily basis for different people and usually it is because situations change. Maynard should look into Maslow’s motivational

On 26 OCT 16 SGT Fistrowicz conduct PRT for the Physical Training (PT) season, after the PT SGT Fistrowicz conduct a AAR to improve his next PT section. You said something that is not appropriate in the formation, I personally did not hear what you say but CPT Curry and CPT Lewis heard what you say and they believe your action is Disrespectful toward a Noncommissioned Officer.

Sgt Garcia is my ADMIN clerk, probably the best Sgt I have wrote on. She is what we need in our female officer ranks. She is currently working on finishing her degree and would like to become an officer.

SGT Jones served as a 92F squad leader in 3d CR, RSS, Support troop. She provided flawless fuel distribution, scheduled reports and ensured timely fuel resupply, as a result Packhorse troop never went black on fuel. SGT Jones is directly responsible for ensuring her platoon was in compliance with all OSHA, HAZMAT and safety regulations. She trained and rehearsed seven Soldiers to be reactive and proactive in refuel operations and safety procedures resulting in flawless execution of all

SPC Montero achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 95.49 grade point average. He met Army standards with a score of 297 on his APFT. SPC Montero totally committed himself to his squad as a Team Leader in garrison ensuring that his team was well prepared for daily classroom instructions. SPC Montero demonstrated great study habits and research ability by maintaining a superior academy average. During the Physical Readiness Training evaluation, he demonstrated what practice and determination will do by receiving a superior rating. In addition, by motivating his squad and executing all commands and movements with precision during the drill and ceremony evaluation,

Recognizing Marines who in the face of difficult decisions exhibit the courage to face the situation and exert a positive outcome has positive effects on the unit. The situation surrounding Sergeant Mitchell illustrates how rewarding an individual can have a positive effect on a unit. Lance Corporal Bowers could have continued past Sergeant Mitchell’s door; however, Lance Corporal Bowers acquired enough courage to face a sergeant, outside of his section, to prevent the possible loss of a Marine. Lance Corporal Bowers’ leadership chose to recognize him for his actions in front of the entire unit and afterwards had a genuine discussion about suicide and suicide attempts. Over the next few months, Marines from private to chief warrant officer chose to talk to their leadership about suicidal thoughts they were dealing with. When asked why they came forward, the consensus among these Marines was the leadership genuinely cared and would not jeopardize their career over how they were

PFC Pete you are being counseled for insubordinate behavior towards your Squad Leader SGT Galarza, we have addressed multiple issues in the past on improving your attitude and overall military bearing towards the leadership in your platoon you have failed to make any progress and continue to disrespect your leadership. On 13 September 2017 you were giving clear and concise instructions by your Squad Leader to ensure the entire platoon was to help with the maintenance on our missiles. You decided to stay on your phone while the rest of the platoon was engaged in maintenance once SGT Galarza noticed you were not doing as you had been briefed you were given the guidance again and you decided once again not to do as told. You climbed the equipment

SFC Jackson distinguished himself among his peers by earning the coveted gold recruiting badge in only nine months. His personal recognitions include: Top New Recruiter in the Battalion for FY 2005; Top Recruiter in the Company for FY 2005; Top Regular Army Recruiter in the Company for FY 2006; Top Regular Army Recruiter in the Battalion for FY 2006. SFC Jackson represented the Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion at the Brigade level competition where he performed exceptionally