MOS 03 Infantry
0311 Infantry Rifleman
Sergeant Carroll is an absolute self-starter. He is motivated and trains himself and his subordinates with tenacity. Sergeant Carroll is always actively engaged in the development of his Marines and finds creative ways to teach, train, and mentor them. Sergeant Carroll is a driving force in his squad and within the platoon and is an example to others with his energetic and earnest work habits. He took initiative in seeking leadership opportunities and additional responsibilities beyond his current billet description. In particular, he provided periods of instructions to include, but not limited to, infantry tactics and concepts of maneuver during training aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Kahuku Training Area bolstering the company's lethality and survivability. Sergeant Carroll actively seeks to better himself professionally by seeking out opportunities to attend schools and professional training sessions. Sergeant Carroll is recommended for retention and promotion with peers. Sergeant Carroll is ready for more responsibility and leadership opportunities.
0311 Infantry Rifleman
Deployed with the Marine Security Element and Marine Detachment SOTF 511.2 in connection with operations against the enemy in the Philippines, from August 2017 to February 2018.
- CPL Miller consistently maintained a high level of efficiency and continually enhanced the operational effectiveness of his command and gained the respect and admiration of all who associated with him. He demonstrated attention to detail and dedication to duty as well as unfaltering execution of security operations. He displayed outstanding initiative and perseverance despite the extremely adverse conditions and difficulties associated with a high combat ops tempo.
- The integration between Special Operations and Marine Corps elements was flawless during this time due to mission focus, professionalism and flexibility. The six months of uninterupted and vigilant security that he provided for Special Operation forces counterparts and interagency partners allowed them to focus on their assigned liaison and counter terrorism tasks.
- CPL Miller provided over 4,000 hours of base security, 1,400 hours of over night airfield security, more than 1,300 security escorts, and security of six VIP visits, including the U.S. ambassador to the Philippines, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Pacific Command commander.
0311 Infantry Rifleman
Arriving in March 2023, Cpl Reynolds was sent to 2nd Platoon of Golf Company and was immediately assigned to be the platoon sergeant to leverage his experience as an NCO to mentor the extremely junior platoon. Upon becoming platoon sergeant, he oversaw the platoon's transition from MTX 2-23 into basic infantry skills and preparations for Fire Team Live fire attacks on Range F5 and a marksmanship live-fire training package on K508, during which he was the lead instructor and line NCO for the short bay range.
Cpl Reynolds went to AIMC in late March of 2023 and while at the school promoted to Sgt. He graduated from the course and immediately went to Live-fire platoon attacks on G36 and then again at G27 for BN FEX II a month later. During BN FEX II, his squad was given the most difficult task of seizing the final trench after already supporting the breaching squad that seized the first trench.
Sgt Reynolds continued to serve as squad leader during ITX 5-23 and led over 50 hours of whitespace training aboard Camp Wilson and led his squad on four live-fire ranges including R410A, R400, and the Company live-fire defense. Sgt Reynolds' squad performed exceptionally well and remained adaptable to maneuver on a machine gun bunker that unmasked during consolidation on the platoon's run on R410A.
Upon return from ITX 5-23, Sgt Reynolds attended ISULC and graduated with excellent scores. His development during this course was obvious upon return and he continued to be the senior squad leader that developed the Marines and be a trusted advisor to the platoon sergeant and the platoon commander.
In February of 2024, the battalion departed to Okinawa for UDP-E 24.1, during which Sgt Reynolds was thoroughly impressive. He spent over two months of the deployment as the platoon sergeant, resulting in a seamless transition with respect to both administrative control and tactical readiness. He assisted in the planning and oversaw the execution of the platoon field exercise in TA4A which developed junior leaders to lead squads and teams in tactical scenarios, and trained individual marines in land nav, radios, and camouflage techniques. During the 100km hike in five days, Sgt Reynolds managed timelines, EDL, and personnel as platoon sergeant to ensure the employment and morale of the platoon. As Squad leader during the deployment, he developed and briefed each platoon in the company a PME on counter-vertical assault, increasing the company's ability to accomplish the Stand-in-force mission essential tasks for 3d MARDIV.
Upon return from UDP, Sgt Reynolds continued to serve as platoon sergeant for an additional two months and oversaw the transition of 20 Marines leaving the unit and the integration of 15 Marines into the platoon. He took the initiative to develop training plans and supervised the day-to-day operations of the platoon, ensuring the success of the platoon in the Infantry Immersion Trainer.
0331 Infantry Machine Gunner
During operations in the Miribad Valley, PFC Hearst conducted over 20 fire missions, to stop Taliban intimidation of local nationals, which directly led to increased participation in shuras with Provincial Reconstruction Team Uruzgan (PRT-U). Due to the pinpoint accuracy of the fire missions the PRT was able to increase the number of participants by 52. The resulting shuras brought greater security, work, humanitarian aid, and a stronger Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) influence in the Miribad Valley.
During operations in the Miribad Valley, PFC Hearst served as a 240B Machine Gunner providing over watch for the 10 man dismounted CA element conducting reconnaissance and atmospherics in the area. With PFC Hearst providing over watch, the small element was able to engage with over 120 local nationals, a feat which would have been impossible otherwise.
During Operation Enduring Freedom, PFC Hearst instructed U.S. Navy and Australian armed forces on the capabilities, functions, and employment of the 60mm mortar system. His efforts inspired such camaraderie that the Australian detachment agreed to train the U.S. forces present on the 84mm recoiless rifle system.
0341 Mortarman
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS MORTAR SECTION LEADER, WEAPONS PLATOON, COMPANY E, 2D BATTALION, 25TH MARINES, 4TH MARINE DIVISION FROM 8 JUNE 2017 TO 27 JUNE 2017. DURING THIS PERIOD, SERGEANT PATEL PERFORMED HIS DUTIES IN A HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. HE EXPERTLY LED THE EXECUTION OF THE 400 SERIES RANGES BY FAR SURPASSING EXPECTATIONS ABOVE AND BEYOND THE KNOWN PROFICIENCY LEVEL. SERGEANT PATEL PREPARED HIS SECTION FOR THE RIGOROUS DEMANDS OF INTEGRATED TRAINING EXERCISE 4-17 THROUGH A MYRIAD OF INCREASINGLY DEMANDING GUN DRILLS AND EXERCISES THAT LED TO IMPROVING HIS SECTION'S ACCURACY AND TIMELINESS OF FIRES. HIS METICULOUS EFFORTS IN PLANNING THE FIRE SUPPORT FOR INTEGRATED TRAINING EXERCISE 4-17 WERE INSTRUMENTAL TO THE COMPANY'S AND FIRE SUPPORT TEAM'S OVERALL SUCCESS ON THE RANGES. SERGEANT PATEL'S LEADERSHIP AND STEADFAST WORK ETHIC ENSURED MARINES OF THE COMPANY WERE READY FOR VARIOUS MISSIONS TASKED BY TACTICAL TRAINING EXERCISE CONTROL GROUP AND 2D BATTALION COMMAND. SERGEANT PATEL'S UNSURPASSED PROFESSIONALISM AND DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.