Corporal Cencich Case Summary

James R. McDonough sets a spectacular example of what it is to be a second lieutenant in the United States Army and what it is truly like to lead a group of enlisted soldiers for the first time. Lieutenant McDonough, a graduate of West Point, was deployed as a platoon leader in a small fort with the mission of holding a Vietnamese village out of the hands of the Viet Cong. When he arrived, Lieutenant McDonough discovered that the former Lieutenant and platoon leader of the 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 503d Infantry (Airborne) hardly ever left his

Outstandingly, American Non-commissioned officers have performed commendably in their discharge of their duties worldwide. Every soldier is entitled with NCO who ensures that all soldiers get good and professional training from experienced and qualified experts. NCO is also mandated to identify leaders from soldiers who can effectively perform in small-units. Hence it is very essential for the non commissioned officer to be empowered with knowledge and technique on how to carry out these duties effectively asserts that excellent leaders understand their soldiers' strength and weaknesses Basically, it is the role of non commissioned officer to employ knowledge and skills they have acquired through the many years of service in planning and decision making stages in the Army. In line with this, the US government is taking initiatives to empower the non-commissioned

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

The Non Commissioned Officer (NCO); the "backbone" of the Marine Corps. The driving force behind the battle of Belleau Wood, the battle of Hue City, the fight for Fallujiah, the taking of Marjah and, most recently, the battle against suicide and sexual harassment. No other group of men and women in the world have been called to fight across such a broad area of operation. As we look at the ever-adapting role of the NCO, we must first look to the past. One of the foremost examples that comes to mind is John Basilone. To Marines, Basilone needs no introduction. He was a hero, and Sergeant when he was awarded the Medal of Honor. No words can better describe his heroism than his citation. “For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous

Sergeant Willins maintains excellent physical fitness and volunteers to lead physical training, to include the Remedial Conditioning Program. He is a role model and mentor to Marines, and constantly applies his experience and knowledge in physical fitness and nutrition to build individual training plans in order to help Marines achieve their personal health and fitness goals. Sergeant Willins also regularly volunteers to support youth programs such as I Run 4 and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. He has filled in as the Platoon Sergeant of the Operations Platoon, seamlessly managing the daily training, accountability, and operations of the Marines within the platoon. His consistent professionalism and demeanor exemplify the qualities of a seasoned leader, and has earned him recognition as Marine of the Quarter (MOQ) for MCCYWG First Quarter 2016, MOQ for MARFORYBER First Quarter 2016, and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter for MCCYWG First Quarter 2018. Sergeant Willins is a distinguished Marine leader who has been an invaluable asset to MCCYWG's

During participation in Operation Taylor Common near Quang Nam Province, Company I came under heavy fire by North Vietnamese Army forces. With disregard for his own safety, LCpl Prom repeatedly advanced his position to provide covering fire for his fellow wounded Marines. When no longer able to fire his weapon, LCpl Prom directed fire to the enemy position until he was mortally wounded.

Mr. Jose Cuayo has performed every major duty one can ask for a GS-12. His performance since arriving to US Army Europe is impeccable. Jose’s extensive field knowledge and experience allows him to stamp out fires before they become a command crisis. Although this is his first staff assignment, Jose has assimilated into the command and is performing admirably.

2. As an IDT Soldier assigned to Alpha Company 2-113th IN. SGT Aedo has been an essential member of a team. I watched SGT Aedo develop, into an outstanding non-commissioned officer (NCO) with unlimited potential. SGT Aedo has the intellect and the qualities necessary to excel as a full-time Soldier. He has proven himself to be the most professional and knowledgeable proficient NCO in his company, it will be a great gain for the full-time Honor Guard program and the

CPL Allen achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 94.60% grade. CPL Allen passed the Army Physical Fitness Test with a score of 295. He received a superior in written communication. Displaying his understanding of Army Correspondence and the importance of effectively communicating professionally. CPL Allen's professionalism, high character and dedication throughout the course was great. As a result of that he received a superior rating in leadership. He invested time into others by staying after for study hall or giving subject matter expert feedback to his classmates. CPL Allen will be a tremendous contributor to the Noncommissioned Officer Corps. Made a significant

I have observed Chief McMullen’s leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead and supervise subordinate staff as the N1 Department Head at NCTS FE Headquarters. She provided sound counsel and training to all levels of the chain of command inspiring confidence and complete loyalty throughout the ranks and detachments. A superb professional, experienced

While serving as Officer in Charge of the Marine Security Guard Training Center, I had the opportunity to observe Corporal Garcia on a daily basis. Corporal Garcia was extremely proficient in her billet as an Administrative Specialist and was able to quickly adapt to a continually evolving training cycle to assist with a demanding work environment. She served as the administrative chief for rotating sequence of 200 Marines every quarter. As the administrative manager, she handles the personnel rosters, pay allowances, promotion entries, and mail administration for each of those Marines. This does not include the constant support she provided to the permanent staff by submitting training documentation and by acting as the liaison for administrative

Lieutenant Holden served as the Brigade S4 for the Area Support Group-Kuwait in support of ARCENT Forward, tenant organizations and coalition forces while deployed for nine months. She flawlessly executed the S4 duties and responsibilities equivalent to the standards of a company grade logistical officer (90A). Lieutenant Holden was hand-selected, as the MACOM Fleet Manager for 301 leased Non Tactical Vehicles (NTVs) and responsible for the processing 200-250 transportation request in support of troop movement and operations in Kuwait.

SSG Gonzalez received a commendable rating during the 2014 Battalion Organizational Inspection Program which set the standard operating procedure for the Battalion. His outstanding supply management expertise in CIF-ISM raised Soldier equipment

I bring diverse managerial skills and administrative expertise to the wardroom. I successfully filled a gapped NCC and YNC billet while also serving as AO in his absence. This enabled me to gain a plethora of technical knowledge in each position. Due to my contributions to the command, I was presented with the Ronald Wayne Rook Petty Officer Leadership award. I plan to use what I have learned to achieve my goals of becoming a commissioned

-PROFICIENT MANAGER. Superb Facilities Manager; worked alongside NAVFAC in the upkeep of three buildings, completed 50 trouble tickets while ensuring all building codes and safety requirements were met. As Regional CASREP Coordinator he drafted, updated and completed 12 CASREPS allowing NCTS-FE and its nine detachments maintain the ultimate readiness posture. -COMMAND INVOLVED. Exceptional performance as Assistant Command Fitness Leader; Led 101 Sailors in the successful completion of four Command PFA's and six FEPs. Skillful CPR/AED instructor, trained and certified