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MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGORecruitstake on theconfidencecoursePg 4-5AND THE WESTERN RECRUITING REGIONVol. 73 – Issue 26“Where Marines Are Made”Winner of the 2011Thomas Jefferson AwardFor Excellence in Print JournalismFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2013Co. K displays precision during Final DrillStory & Photos byCpl. Benjamin E. WoodleChevron staffRecruits of Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, fall into formation during Final Drill aboard the depot, Sept. 23. Recruits areexpected to execute a specific set of drill maneuvers, both rifle manual and marching, that is graded by drill masters who look at everydetail from execution, uniform appearance and bearing.RecruitsbeginMCMAPwith basicsA senior drill instructorwalked across the parade decktowards his platoon. He stoppedand readied himself. “Fall in!”Recruits of Company K, 3rdRecruit Training Battalion, competed in their Final Drill aboardthe depot, Sept. 23.The purpose of Final Drill is totest a platoon’s ability to execute aspecific set of drill maneuvers forscore.“Final Drill is used to see howwell the platoon came togetherfor the final event,” said Staff Sgt.Otis V. Gordon, senior drill instructor, Platoon 3233. “It’s thefinal test of their overall discipline.”The six platoons showcasedprecision and accuracy for thebest score. The winner takeshome the Final Drill trophy; thelast trophy competition in recruittraining that decides who will become the Honor Platoon.On that early, hazing morning, recruits ran through a predetermined set of drill maneu-Happy Birthday, Navysee Drill42Story & Photos byCpl. Benjamin E. WoodleChevron staffOne mind, any weapon; themotto for the Marine CorpsMartial Arts Program definesthe purpose and goal of itstraining. Those wishing to excelmust start with the basics, thefundamentals, of the program toeventually master.Recruits of Company H, 2ndRecruit Training Battalion, wereintroduced to the fundamentalsof MCMAP aboard the depot,Sept. 18.The purpose of the class wasto introduce recruits to the basicmoves. They will be learning more in-depth techniquesthroughout recruit training.Becoming a proficient warriorin the program doesn’t happenovernight and neither does theopportunity to train in the moretechnical and advanced techniques.“Every recruit needs a strongfoundation to build on,” said Recruit Elijah C. Sanchez, Platoonsee MCMAP42Lance Cpl. Tyler M. ViglioneNavy Capt. Bill M. Appleton (left), depot chaplain, hands the first piece of cake to Seaman Sean M. Holloway (right), Corpsman, MCRDRecruit Health during the Navy birthday ceremony aboard the depot, Oct. 9. The passing of the cake symbolizes the passing of experience and knowledge from the oldest sailor to the youngest.
2CHEVRON NEWS OCTOBER 11, 2013Drill31vers. Prior to going out on the paradedeck, a drill master presented a set of cardsface down to the senior drill instructor.The senior drill instructor picked a card,and on that card is what his platoon wasexpected to perform during the event.The order of drill maneuver executionon the cards is not new to the senior drillinstructor or platoon. This knowledgegave them the opportunity to train andprepare for the various cards that could bechosen.“We spend every waking minute orspare time to train them; either in thesquad bay, parade deck, or anywhereelse that we can utilize,” said Gordon, anOceanside, Calif. native. “For Final Drillwe give them an idea on what the drill master will be looking for so they can practiceto be especially sharp in those areas.”The card started with Co. K recruitsperforming various rifle manual drill maneuvers including: order arms, left shoulder arms, inspection arms, rifle salute,stack arms, and many more. The recruitsmust have confidence and discipline toproperly execute each move and hold theirposition. Failure to do so will cost the entire platoon points.“Drill will teach us discipline and getus to do what we’re supposed to do,” saidRecruit Hector J. Delgadocardona, guide,Plt. 3234. “Final Drill will show that we’reworking hard and trying to be the best ofthe best.”Following the rifle manual drill maneuvers, Co. K recruits performed the marching portion of the event. The recruits muststay in marching synchronization of eachother and execute the drill maneuversprecisely when the drill instructor gives acommand. Though it may seem simple,the game-day stress can sometimes beoverwhelming.“Some recruits struggle with being really nervous because they don’t want todisappoint their senior drill instructor orplatoon,” said Gordon, who has been aMake a Difference DayThe Marine Corps Exchange andthe depot’s Single Marine Programhosts the annual Make a DifferenceDay Oct. 19 from 8 until 11:30 a.m., onthe MCX Main Exchange Mall.The all hands Make a DifferenceDay event is to raise awareness ofbreast cancer and domestic violenceprevention through a one-day walkand wellness expo. Various vendorswill be on-hand throughout the event.Come early. The expo begins with a1.5 mile walk that starts at 9 and endswith a a raffle at 11.For information call Kelley Sitar at(619) 524-5655, or go to http://madd13mcrd-es2.eventbrite.com/ on the web.Parking Lot Closure– Oct. 21The parking lot between the Marine Corps Exchange and the Museumwill be closed for re-striping. Thereis ample extra parking on the paradearea.Ball Gown Giveaway &Fashion ShowRecruits of Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform stack arms duringFinal Drill aboard the depot, Sept. 23. Recruits must quietly communicate and coordinate with one another to ensure weapons are placed correctly.drill instructor for one-and-a-half years.“They might forget a technique or mishearthe command because of that.”Even recruits with previous experiencein drill found the experience difficult.“I was in the Air Force Junior ReserveOfficer Training Corps and did a lot ofdrill prior to coming to recruit training,”said Delgadocardona, a Long Beach, Calif.native. “I felt it was harder for me becauseI had to get retrained to the proper MarineCorps way of drilling.”Through hard work and dedication, Plt.3231 came out victorious in Final Drill.MCMAP312163, a Beeville, Texas native. “This training will help us buildit so that we can, in the future, incorporate more technical maneuvers.”According to the Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-02B,the focus of MCMAP is the personal development of each Marine in a team framework using a standardized, trainable, andsustainable close combat fighting system. As a weapon-basedsystem, all techniques are integrated with equipment, physicalchallenges, and tactics found on the modern battlefield.One of the goals of MCMAP is to be able to send Marines intocombat with the ability to defend themselves both with theirweapon and through hand-to-hand combat. Ensuring recruitsleave recruit training with the basic skills necessary to accomplish that is a critical priority.“In combat there are situations where you may need closequarter-combat skills,” said Sgt. Richard P. Bowen, drill instruc-Co. K recruits have come a long waysince training day one. They have learnedbasic but valuable skills that will carrywith them throughout their Marine Corpscareer. The discipline they have learnedhas helped them excel with drill in recruittraining. In the future, they may need toutilize it again while out in combat.“If they’re on patrol and halt is calledthey have to be disciplined to do exactlythat,” said Gordon. “If not, excessivemovement may get them or the Marinenext to them hurt.”tor, Plt. 2161. “Most recruits haven’t been in a fight for their lifeor needed to defend themselves. The basics are enough to keepthem alive.”During basic fundamentals training, MCMAP instructorsgave demonstrations on the introductory techniques including the basic warrior stance, angles of movement, lead and rearhand punch and upper cuts. After watching the demonstration,recruits are instructed to “setup the dojo,” where recruits formup in a rubber pit double-arms-distance away from each other toexecute the techniques.“Tan belt through black belt, you always revert back to thebasics,” said Bowen, a Grants Pass, Ore. native. “It’s the buildingblocks for all of MCMAP.”Though the recruits are learning the physical maneuvers ofMCMAP, they are also given additional training on core valuesand morals.“MCMAP ties in with the warrior ethos, which is the wholeMarine concept,” said Bowen, a 2nd degree black belt instructor.“It will help develop them to be Marines and instill discipline inthem to only utilize these techniques when necessary.”Co. H recruits have begun their journey to becoming experienced and efficient close-quarter-combat fighters. It is an essential training tool for all Marines to become proficient warriors.“We’re all rifleman, no matter what Military OccupationSpecialty you are,” said Sanchez. “Marines need to be ready in acombat environment.”MCCS will be hosting a ball gowngiveaway and fashion show Friday,Oct. 25, 1600 - 2000 at the Bay Viewrestaurant lawn. Tickets are requiredand must be presented for admissionto event.Active duty spouses and DoD eligible patrons choose one FREE formalgown & accessories.Donations of gently used ball gownsare greatly appreciated and acceptedat Bldg 6E.Register at http://mcrdfashionshow2013.eventbrite.comSMP MC Birthday Ball Uniform and Etiquette TrainingTuesday, Oct. 29, Rec Center from0900-1200.Single Marines and E-4 andbelow(regardless of marital status)Marines will instruct junior Marines on proper etiquette and tips toprepare for the ball. Prizes and a latelunch served. Information: Josh Davis619-524-8240.MMOA Monitor Team visitThe MMOA monitor team willvisit the Depot Nov. 1 and 2.There will be an all-officer briefand presentation from 8 to 10 a.m.Nov 1. Interviews will be held from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 1, and 8a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 2 The briefand interviews will be held in theConference Center, Building 7W. Allofficers are required to attend thebriefing. Monitor interviews will bescheduled via SharePoint.For questions regarding individualappointments, officers should contacttheir unit Adjutant. The MCRDSDcoordinator is Ms. Edwards at (619)524-8733.Universal Class OnlineA free Universal Class Online isavailable through the depot’s library.This is available to everyone with active Marine Corps Library accounts.Study more than 500 onlinecontinuing education courses on anycomputer.For information, course listingsand registration call (619) 524-1849Monday through Saturday from 8:30a.m., until 5 p.m., and from 1 until 5p.m. on Sundays. Information is alsoavailable athttp://www.facebook.com/mccsmcrdsd.ppd elopment/Library/index.htmlSend briefs to:Recruit Albert L. Lenervile of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, practices front hand punches during the introduction to the fundamentals of the Marine Corps Martial ArtsProgram aboard the depot, Sept. 18. Though the recruits arelearning the physical maneuvers of MCMAP, they are also given additional training on core values and morals.Recruit Conner A. Gerber of Company H, 2nd Recruit TrainingBattalion, practices his front and rear hand punches duringthe introduction to the fundamentals of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard the depot, Sept. 18. Drill instructorslook for intensity and effort during the practical applicationsessions.rdsd pao@usmc.mil. The Chevronstaff reserves the right to publish onlythose briefs that comply with Department of Defense regulations and thestandards of the U.S. Government.
CHEVRON AROUND THE DEPOT OCTOBER 11, 20133Red Ribbon WeekAroundthe depotOctober 23-31, 2013This week the Chevronasks: “Why is the NavyBirthday significant toyou?”“Because we can celebrate thegreat years the Navy has beenaround. It’s an experience and Iam grateful I get to take part in it.”Petty Officer 2nd Class Benjamin G. Allen,Assistant Leading Petty Officer, Optometry,Marine Corps Recruit Depot Recruit Health.Courtesy Story & PhotoThe Story Behind the Symbol Enrique“Kiki” Camarena grew up in a dirt-flooredhome with hopes and dreams of makinga difference. Camarena worked his waythrough college, served in the Marines andbecame a police officer.When he decided to join the U.S. DrugEnforcement Administration, his mothertried to talk him out it. “I can’t not dothis,” he told her. “I’m only one person, butI want to make a difference.”The DEA sent Camarena to work undercover in Mexico investigating a majordrug cartel believed to include officers inthe Mexican army, police and government.On Feb. 7, 1985, the 37-year-old Camarenaleft his office to meet his wife for lunch.Five men appeared at the agent’s side andshoved him in a car. One month later,Camarena’s body was found in a shallowgrave. He had been tortured to death.In honor of Camarena’s memory andhis battle against illegal drugs, friendsand neighbors began to wear red badges ofsatin. Parents, sick of the destruction of alcohol and other drugs, had begun formingcoalitions. Some of these new coalitionstook Camarena as their model and embraced his belief that one person can makea difference. These coalitions also adoptedthe symbol of Camarena’s memory the redribbon.Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehiclefor communities and individuals to takea stand for the hopes and dreams of ourchildren through a commitment to drugprevention and education and a personalcommitment to live drug free lives withthe ultimate goal being the creation ofdrug free America.In support of “Red Ribbon Week” theMCRD (SACC) Substance Abuse Counseling Center will be setting up an information booth, at the MCX Court Yardand Duncan Hall. SACC will be there forthe breakfast and lunch meal providing adrug prevention to include water bottles,pencils, pens, etc inscribed with a prevention message. MCRD/SACC continuescommunity involvement and displaying apositive image, by educating our militarycommunity on being drug-free. See belowfor dates and times.October 24, 2013/1000-1500: MCXCourtyardOctober 25, 2013/Breakfast 0530-0730& Lunch meals 1100-1300: Duncan HallPoint of Contact: Mr. Frank Chavez/Mindy Martini (619) 524-4793The show goes on“Because we can commemorateall of the customs and traditionsand remember all of the fallensailors before us,” Petty Officer 2ndClass Daniel Salazar, Leading Petty Officer for recruit processing, MCRD RecruitHealth.Cpl. Crystal J. Druery“It’s part of our Navy heritage andit should be important to all of us(sailors).” Petty Officer 3rd Class Jes-sica M. Collazo, Corpsman, MCRD RecruitHealth.E S TA BL I S H E D 1942New Marines of Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion stand in formation during their recruit training graduation ceremony aboard the depot, Oct. 4. During recruit training, recruits will (on average) receive 54 letters, consume 336,000 calories, fire450 rifle rounds, walk for 1,387 hours and train in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program for 31.5 hours, according to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego factsheet. The depot, which began recruit training here in 1923, graduates approximately15,000 young men each year from recruit training.PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTORMaj. Neil A. RuggieroPRESS NCOICCpl . Benjamin E. WoodlePUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPUTYJanice M. HagarCOMBAT CORRESPONDENTSCpl. Pedro CardenasL ance Cpl . Tyler ViglioneL ance Cpl . Jericho CrutcherCOMMANDING GENERALBrig. Gen. James W. BiermanPUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEFMaster Sgt. Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.SERGEANT MAJORSgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels.PRESS CHIEFCpl. Crystal J. DrueryEDITORRoger Edwardschevron/public affairs office1600 henderson ave. #120san diego, ca. 92140(619) 524-8722WWW.MCRDSD.MARINES.MILThe Chevron is published on the internet at the above address by MarineCorps Recruit Depot San Diego personnel. Opinions and views expressedherein are not necessarily those of the Marine Corps or the Department ofDefense. The Chevron is promulgated for informational purposes only andin now way should be considered directive in nature. All photos are officialUSMC property unless otherwise indicated.
Obstacles conquered with confidenceCHEVRON FEATURE OCTOBER 11, 20134Story & Photos byCpl. Pedro CardenasChevron staffSome would argue there arelimitations to what one is capableof accomplishing. For thosewho chose the Marine Corpspath, recruit training builds theirconfidence, realizing anything ispossible.For a boost start recruits ofCompany E, 2nd Recruit TrainingBattalion, faced the ConfidenceCourse aboard the depot, Sept. 17.“The Confidence Course ismeant to get recruits out theircomfort zone and get them to dothings they are not used to,” saidSgt. Jonathan Montalvo, seniordrill instructor, Platoon 2105. “Itgives them confidence to be ableto handle anything that is thrownat them.”The Confidence Course beginswith Instructional Training Company drill instructors demonstrating the proper method to completeeach obstacle. Once the instructional period is over, recruits aredivided into 10 groups, each ledby a drill instructor. Each groupmust go through each obstacleonce.Drill instructors ensure recruitssuccessfully complete each station.Recruits are sent back to start overuntil they perform it correctly.The constant physical exertionbecomes fatiguing for recruits.“When you are on deploymentthey (Marines) need to have physical strength to carry their gear oranother Marine out of a dangerzone,” said Montalvo, a Huntsville, Ala. native.After completion of eachobstacle, recruits practice MarineCorps Martial Arts Program techniques. Each part of the course hasa designated MCMAP move thatrecruits must complete before thegroup moves on to the next.The Confidence Course testsrecruits both mentally and physically.“Having tangible obstacles forrecruits to physically conquer,helps build confidence,” said Recruit Jared R. Marshall, Plt. 2107.However, recruits have the mostdifficulty with the station knownas Slide for Life,. It requires recruits to climb to the top of a platform approximately 30 feet highand slide down a cable diagonallyfrom the top of the platform to theground. Halfway through the slide,recruits are instructed to come toa dead hang, alter their hand gripso both thumbs point backwardand finally put their feet back onthe cable and continue to slide tothe end. This requires recruits toRecruits of Company E, attempt to climb an obstacle known as the StairWay to Heaven. Stairway to Heaven is particularly difficult for some recruits who are afraid of heights. Recruits must climb to the second tolast log and over to the other side to begin their descent.stay calm while in a physicallydemanding position.To ensure recruits’ safety, Slidefor Life is equipped with a poolto break recruits’ fall if they losegrip during the initial part of theirslide. However, since the platformis approximately 30 feet high, asafety net is put in place over thefirst half of the pool as an additional precautionary measure. Ifrecruits lose their grip on the cablebefore they are instructed to altertheir hand grips, they will land ona safety net. After altering grips,their safety is assured by a pool.“A lot of these obstacles exploitsome irrational fears people haveand conquering them is enrichingto recruits,” said Marshall, a Vancouver, Wash. native. “They realize they are capable of anything.”Confidence is necessary for Marines to accomplish their assignedmissions. Recruits of Co. E havea long road before graduation, butwith confidence they can conquerany task entrusted to them.“These obstacles are very odd.They make you contour your bodyto physically conquer them inways you wouldn’t normally thinkof,” said 19-year-old Marshall.“Being able to attack and conquerobstacles here will help us in thereal world.”Recruits of Company E, climb over an obstacle known as the Reverse Climb. After recruits complete each obstacle, they are required topractice moves from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.5Recruit Nathaniel J. Black, Platoon 2105, Company E, jumps over to the next log. Recruits were split into10 different groups each led by a drill instructor. Recruits are expected to complete every obstacle correctly and some will attempt numerous times before they are successful.Recruits of Company E, attempt to change grips at an obstacle known as Slide for Life during the Confidence Course aboard the depot, Sept.17. Slide for life is the final obstacle during the ConfidenceCourse and to some, one of the toughest. Slide for life requires recruits to switch grips and maintain balance while hanging on a cable, otherwise, risk falling into a safety net or getting wet.Staff Sgt. Joshua W. Cline, drill instructor, Platoon 2107, Company E,2nd Recruit Training Battalion, motivates Recruit Davis A. Dailey whileperforming an obstacle known as Wall Climb. Recruits must use therope to horizontally walk on the wall and get over to the other side.
6CHEVRON FEATURE OCTOBER 11, 2013Motocross racer finds new career making MarinesStory & Photo byCpl. Pedro CardenasChevron staffRacing dirt bikes for a livingand competing against RickyCarmichael (by most consideredthe greatest Motorcross rider of all time),can only be aspired by many. For GunnerySgt. Jason L. Buckingham, drill instructor,Platoon 3229, Company K, 3rd RecruitTraining Battalion, motorcross stardomwas within reach until fate interfered thatled him to the Marine Corps.At the age of 6, Buckingham, began torace and developed a passion for motorcross racing.Buckingham grew up in Payallup,Wash. where he excelled in the sport. Hebegan to competitively race at the age of12. In 1993 Yamaha of Troy in Washington State sponsored him. Subsequently,he was offered a better sponsor deal bySusuki. He was well on his way to becoming a professional rider. However, fate hadother plans for him.Just as Buckingham was about to graduate Eatonville High School in 1996, hewas involved in a racing accident. The dirttrack was watered and dampened prior tothe race. During the race, Buckinghamattempted a 90-foot double jump, a jumphe had successfully executed prior to thetrack being watered. This time the maneuver attempt failed.“I knew I was going to come up short assoon I left the ground,” said the 6-foot-2Buckingham. “I tried to brace for impactand push the bike away from me as muchas possible.”The accident caused multiple injuries,including wrist and ankle breaks, a punctured lung and some broken teeth. Therecuperation and rehabilitation period was9-months long.“I tried to get back on a bike but itwasn’t the same. That was my life. All thepeople that I was racing with, they are allnow professionals,” said Buckingham.Among those professional riders wereLance Smail and Ricky Carmichael.Buckingham’s life came to a screechinghalt. He needed to find a new career. GeneToft, a former U.S. Army soldier, servedas inspiration for Buckingham.“He was always coming to my racesand kept me in line. He was very patrioticand would teach me military tactics andskills,” said 35-year-old Buckingham.“The impression of the military guy grewon me and I realized what I needed to do.”He took an interest in the military, theSgt. Maj. Sylvester D.DanielsParade Reviewing OfficerSgt. Maj. Sylvester D. Daniels wasborn in Jackson, Tenn. He enlisted in theMarine Corps Reserve in July 1982 andattended recruit training at Marine CorpsRecruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Following recruit training, Daniels attendedInfantry Training School located at CampLeJeune, N.C., and upon completion wasassigned mortarman. In Dec. of 1982,Daniels reported to 3rd Battalion, 23rdMarines located in Memphis, Tenn.,where he served as a mortarman in theMarine Corps Reserve while attendingcollege.In Feb. 1985, Daniels was reassignedas a recruiter until Sept. of 1988. Daniels,Sept. 1988, reported to HeadquartersCompany, 1st Marine Division.In Sept. 1989, Daniels reported to 1stGunnery Sgt. Jason L. Buckingham, drill instructor, Platoon 3229, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs a recruiton how to remove his safety harness the proper way after he correctly descended at the Rappel Tower aboard the depot, Sept.27. Buckingham was meritoriously promoted to staff sergeant for his efforts during his recruiting tour.Marine Corps in particular. Buckinghamwent to recruit training on Aug. 5, 1996and graduated Nov. 1, 1996.At the beginning of his career in theMarine Corps, he did not know if hewould complete a 20-year career. However, he made the best of it. His time inthe Corps has been, successful. He wasmeritoriously promoted to staff sergeantduring his time in recruiting duty.Now at 17 years of active duty service,Buckingham, still enjoys the fitness, discipline and leadership.“It’s a true show of character since it’snot exactly easy to enlist after your lifechanges,” said Staff Sgt. Akira K. Givings, drill instructor. “You are either partof the problem or part of the solution; heis definitely part of the solution.”According to Buckingham, some ofthe most memorable moments of his lifewere in 2010-2011 during his deploymentto Afghanistan with Combat LogisticsBattalion-5, 1st Combat Logistics Regiment, out of Marine Corps Base CampPendleton.“The missions out there were the mostexciting because we did a lot of recoverymissions and we were in a lot of awkward situations,” said the self-describedadrenaline junkie Buckingham. “A lot ofthe missions were fast paced, exciting anddangerous.”As his retirement approaches at the endof his drill instructor tour, Buckinghamis more than ever committed to his job oftraining recruits.“He is down to earth, dependable andadamant about training recruits. He wantsto make them better than he ever was,”said Givings.Buckingham wants to ensure thelegacy of the Marine Corps, somethinghe treasures dearly, is inherited by futureMarines even after his departure.“My motivation is training the recruitsthat will be replacing me to carry out ourhistory and traditions; being able to mentor, train, lead and be a part of a team,”said Buckingham. “This is where you getthe hands-on training to mold recruits andit’s probably the best way to finish out mycareer in the Marine Corps.”Even though he can no longer becomea professional motorcross rider or a streetracer, Buckingham still spends his freetime riding and teaching other motorcrossand street racing enthusiast skills he haslearned throughout his life. He is an instructor for the Advanced Riders Course atMCB Camp Pendleton. There, he teachesother riders maneuvers he learned whileperforming the sport he loves--motorcross.Battalion, 4th Marines, Camp Pendleton,Calif. During this tour, he participated inOperation Desert Shield and fulfilled duties as squad leader, platoon sergeant, andplatoon commander while serving withWeapons Co. Daniels served with 1st Bn.4th Marines until March 1995.In April 1995, Daniels reported to DrillInstructor School at MCRD San Diego.He served both as a drill instructor andsenior drill instructor in the 3rd RecruitTraining Battalion. Staff Sgt. Daniels waspromoted to the rank of gunnery sergeantwhile serving at MCRD San Diego.In April 1998, Daniels reported to 3rdBn., 3rd Marines located at Kaneohe Bay,Hawaii. Daniels was initially assigned asthe platoon sergeant for Dragons Platoonin Weapons Company. In June 1998, Daniels was assigned as the Weapons Company operation chief and then was reassigned to India Company as the companyfirst sergeant from August 2000 throughJuly 2001. In August 2001, Daniels wastransferred back to Weapons Companyas the company first sergeant. Promotedto first sergeant in Nov. 2001, Danielscontinued to serve as Weapon Company’sfirst sergeant until June 2003.In July 2003, Daniels was assignedas the Company first sergeant of InterimMarine Corps Security Force CompanyBahrain participating in OIF II where heserved until July 2004.In July 2004, Daniels was assignedto HQ CO, 5th Marine Regiment as theCompany first sergeant where he serveduntil Jan. 2005.In Jan. 2005, Daniels was assigned asBattalion Sergeant Major for 2nd Bn., 1stMarines, 1st Marine Division where heserved until April 2008.In May 2008, Daniels was assigned asthe Sergeant Major of Marine BarracksWashington D.C.In May 2010, Daniels assumed his current duty as the San Diego Depot/ WesternRecruiting Region Sergeant Major.Daniels’ personal awards include theLegion of Merit, Bronze Star with Combat“V”, Navy Marine Corps CommendationMedal with two gold stars and Combat“V”, Navy Marine Corps AchievementMedal with two gold stars and the CombatAction Ribbon.
CHEVRON GRADUATING COMPANY OCTOBER 11, 20137Platoon 2111Platoon 3235COMPANY HONOR MANPfc. C. V. VangalderRochester, Minn.Recruited bySgt. L. DahmesPlatoon 3229SERIES HONOR MANPfc. J. M. KazmierskiHayden, IdahoRecruited byStaff Sgt. A. Negron IIPlatoon 3230PLATOON HONOR MANPfc. J. G. HamptonSan DiegoRecruited bySgt. GilliganPlatoon 3231PLATOON HONOR MANPfc. D. C. MuellerFair Oaks, Calif.Recruited byGunnery Sgt. GreenPlatoon 3233PLATOON HONOR MANPfc. P. PachecoOakland, Calif.Recruited bySgt. J. LutzPlatoon 3234PLATOON HONOR MANPlatoon 3233HIGH SHOOTER (341)Platoon 3229HIGH PFT (300)Pfc. H. J. Delgadocardona Pfc. J. R. TrujilloAlbuquerque, N.M.Fort Worth, TexasRecruited byRecruited bySgt. J. P. TrujilloSgt. K. SpechtPfc. I. J. LarrinagaWestlake, TexasRecruited bySgt. R. LichtenbergerKILO COMPANY3rd RECRUIT TRAINING BATTALIONHONORPLATOONCOMPANY KCommanding OfficerCapt. W. R. StinerCompany First SergeantGunnery Sgt. M. RamirezLt. Col. T. CarlosSgt. Maj. J. D. FerrissCommanding OfficerSergeant MajorBattalion Drill MasterGunnery Sgt. R. RangelSERIES 3229Series CommanderCapt. J. J. ZaineaChief Drill InstructorGunnery Sgt. A. JuradoPLATOON 3229Senior Drill InstructorGunnery Sgt. B. G. JeanDrill InstructorsGunnery Sgt. J. L. BuckinghamStaff Sgt. A. GivingsSgt. A. S. HanaSgt. M. RodriguezPLATOON 3230Senior Drill InstructorSgt. R. LunaDrill instructorsSgt. J. T. BaileySgt. M. Rosales Jr.Sgt. J. GarciaSgt. E. McgarityPLATOON 3231Senior Drill InstructorGunnery Sgt. J. M. PocaigueDrill instructorsStaff Sgt. C. GonzalesSgt. M. KuoGunnery Sgt. PenaSERIES 3233Series
motto for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program defines the purpose and goal of its training. Those wishing to excel must start with the basics, the fundamentals, of the program to eventually master. Recruits of Company H, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, were introduced
