Line Corpsman Award Examples
Served as Kilo Company's line corpsman for 1st Platoon from May 2025 to October 2025, providing medical support to 35 Marines and participating in 8 ranges, enhancing proficiency in both medical skills and infantry fundamentals. Solely trained 35 Marines in Combat Lifesaver (CLS), resulting in 26 qualified CLS personnel. Participated in FINEX and MCREE, completing a 20-mile hike, and successfully completed underwater egress training (HELO/AAV) along with AAV familiarization, including a 500m swim and associated drills. Transitioned to Headquarters and Service Company, supporting the BAS with a focus on medical readiness; managed and tracked over 150 PHAs, conducted 40 patient encounters, and was solely responsible for the readiness of 76 Marines across S1, S2, and S6 sections. Led an immunization stand-down for 154 personnel, ensuring accurate tracking and administration of JEV, anthrax, and typhoid vaccines in preparation for deployment. Additionally tracked and coordinated HIV screenings for 154 Marines in compliance with deployment requirements (within 120 days). Participated in 3 underways (ARGMEU/COMPTUEX/COMPTUEX 2), executing over 30 bed drills and 10 mass casualty drills, directly contributing to unit readiness and deployment preparation.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Morcillo is highly recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for superior performance of his duties while serving as Senior Line Corpsman, Marine Aircraft Group 24 from March 2023 to March 2026. His outstanding mentorship and mission focus greatly contributed to many operational successes and ensured delivery of high quality health care at Marine Aircraft Group 24.
Directly responsible for mentoring and training 6 Sailors in day-to-day Flight Line Aid Station (FLAS) operations, sick-call procedures, minor medical procedures, and advanced field medical training in support of 12 providers and 2,700 Marines and Sailors.
While serving as a Hospital Corpsman for MAG-24, his outstanding technical expertise and supervision resulted in the completion of over 523 Immunizations, 365 Record Verifications, 118 Periodic Health Assessments, 145 Flight Physicals, 164 Special Duty Screenings, and 75 minor procedures. Additionally, he provided over 2,876 hours of Corpsman coverage in support of field operations and ranges to include Marine Wing Support Squadron 174's Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation, weapons qualifications, swim qualifications, CBRNE gas chamber training, USMC leadership courses, and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP).
During BALIKATAN 24 & 25, Petty Officer Morcillo, Meticulously managed over $800,000 in medical supplies and equipment, he twice expedited the establishment of fully operational flight line aid stations, guaranteeing immediate medical support for over 400 personnel. Implemented a direct observation therapy program for 45 Marines resulting in zero malaria transmissions, directly preserving the health and combat effectiveness of the force. Demonstrated exceptional leadership, by leading two junior sailors to train 40 educators in basic life-saving skills, directly strengthening U.S. relations with partner nations and expanding critical capabilities within the local community. His direct medical support to 24 combat engineers from the GCE and ACE ensured a 100% return-to-duty rate, which proved instrumental in completing a key infrastructure project and achieving strategic diplomatic objectives. This combination of hands-on care and strategic community engagement safeguarded both the unit's health and the nation's reputation.
Managed a complex and expansive inventory valued at $1.8 million, providing the logistical backbone for medical operations supporting a force of 2,500 personnel. His meticulous oversight ensured all eight subordinate commands were constantly supplied and operationally ready, directly contributing to the sustained health and combat effectiveness of the entire Marine Aircraft Group.
When appointed Command Pay and Personell Administrator His meticulous management of all pay and personnel actions for 78 personnel resulted in zero discrepancies, ensuring every Sailor was paid correctly and on time. By flawlessly processing 12 awards, 127 documents, and all personnel transfers, he upheld the highest standards of administrative excellence, directly safeguarding the morale, welfare, and mission focus of the command.
As TCCC instructor, he provided 45 hours of instruction to 125 students, achieving a 100% pass rate. As CPR/AED Program Administrator, he supervised two instructors through 30 courses, producing 100 qualified providers and certifying two new instructors, directly ensuring program effectiveness and command readiness.
Dedicated 32 off-duty hours to Halawa heights beautification, fostering a positive U.S Navy presence within the local community
Petty Officer Morcillo's motivation, professionalism, and complete dedication to duty have been critical factors in the overall success of MAG-24 and overall mission of 1st MAW allowing every squadron within the MAG to continue conducting air operations and capable of accepting any mission at any given moment. His noteworthy accomplishments have positively impacted the lives and careers of Sailors and Marines within this command, and the Marine Corps community. For his lasting contributions to the mission effectiveness of MAG-24, he is most deserving of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFOMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS HOSPITAL CORPSMAN SECOND CLASS FOR MAG 2-4 HOSPITAL CORPSMAN SECOND CLASS MORCILLO CONSISTENTLY PERFORMED HIS DEMANDING DUTIES IN AN EXEMPLARY AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER. HE EXPERTLY MENTORED SIX SAILORS AND ENSURED THE MEDICAL READINESS OF 2,700 PERSONNEL BY OVERSEEING 1,400 MEDICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND PROVIDING 2,876 HOURS OF FLAWLESS FIELD COVERAGE. DURING EXERCISES BALIKATAN 24 AND 25, HE MASTERFULLY MANAGED $800,000 IN SUPPLIES TO ESTABLISH TWO FORWARD AID STATIONS, IMPLEMENTED A MALARIA PREVENTION PROGRAM WITH ZERO TRANSMISSIONS, AND PROVIDED CRITICAL CARE THAT DIRECTLY ENABLED THE COMPLETION OF A VITAL ENGINEERING PROJECT, SIGNIFICANTLY STRENGTHENING U.S.-PHILIPPINE RELATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, AS A LEAD INSTRUCTOR, HE QUALIFIED OVER 225 PERSONNEL IN TCCC AND BLS, DIRECTLY ENHANCING THE COMMAND'S COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS. PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS MORCILLO’S PROFESSIONALISIM, PERSERVANCE AND DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS A LINE CORPSMAN, 1ST PLATOON, FROM 6 JANUARY 2020 TO 6 JUNE 2026. HOSPITAL CORPSMAN THIRD CLASS ZUNIGA CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM AND TACTICAL EXPERTISE WHILE PROVIDING MEDICAL SUPPORT DURING NUMEROUS TRAINING EVOLUTIONS, INCLUDING STATIC LIVE-FIRE RANGES AND COMPLEX PLATOON ATTACK SCENARIOS. HE LED MEDICAL TRAINING AND READINESS FOR 20 MARINES, BOTH IN GARRISON AND DURING FIELD OPERATIONS, ENSURING A HIGH STATE OF COMBAT CASUALTY CARE PROFICIENCY. HIS DEDICATED INSTRUCTION IN TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED THE SURVIVABILITY AND OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF HIS PLATOON. DURING UNIT DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM 25.1, HE SERVED AS THE LEAD PLATOON CORPSMAN, WHERE HIS EXPERTISE AND LEADERSHIP WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN TRAINING AND MENTORING JUNIOR CORPSMEN IN INFANTRY TACTICS AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES. ADDITIONALLY, HE ORGANIZED AND LED STRUCTURED TRAINING SESSIONS THAT RESULTED IN THREE CORPSMEN SUCCESSFULLY EARNING THEIR FLEET MARINE FORCE WARFARE QUALIFICATION, THEREBY INCREASING THE UNIT'S OVERALL READINESS AND CAPABILITY. HOSPITAL CORPSMAN THIRD CLASS ZUNIGA'S INITIATIVE, PROFESSIONALISM, AND UNWAVERING DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS SENIOR LINE CORPSMAN, FOX COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 9TH MARINES UNIT DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM FROM AUGUST 2014 THOUGH FEBRUARY 2015 AND SENIOR LINE CORPSMAN, GOLF COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 6TH MARINES DURING THE 26TH MEU FROM SEPTEMBER 2015 THROUGH MARCH 2016. DURING THIS PERIOD, PETTY OFFICER JAMESON WAS APPOINTED OVER AND SUPERVISED 18 JUNIOR SAILORS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF 3,700 IMMUNIZATIONS, 372 PHA'S, AND THE HEALTH CARE OF 322 MARINES AND SAILORS, MAINTAINING A 98% MEDICAL READINESS. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE TRAINING IN THE PHILIPPINES DURING UDP, HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE TRIAGE, CARE AND TRANSPORTATION OF 13 HEAT CASUALTIES ON TWO SEPARATE MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS TO A HIGHER ECHELON OF CARE. DUE TO HIS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES, ALL MARINES WERE RETURNED TO FIT FOR FULL DUTY. MOREOVER, AS A CLS INSTRUCTOR, HE COORDINATED 12 CLS COURSES CERTIFYING 366 MARINES AS COMBAT LIFE SAVERS. FURTHER, DURING A BILATERAL TRAINING EXERCISE IN OMAN, HE COORDINATED AND TAUGHT SIX COMBAT LIFE SAVER CLASSES TO 130 OMANI SOLDIERS, ENHANCING THE RELATIONS BETWEEN COUNTRIES. FINALLY, DUE TO HIS MENTORSHIP, 27 OF HIS JUNIOR SAILORS EARNED THEIR FMF WARFARE DEVICES, EIGHT EARNED THEIR SURFACE WARFARE QUALIFICATION, AND SEVEN EARNED THEIR AVIATION WARFARE QUALIFICATIONS. BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER JAMESON REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
Professional Achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as Line Corpsman, Company E, 2D Battalion 6TH Marine Regiment, 2D Marine Division from 10 JUNE 2017 to 01 JULY 2020. Hospitalman Third Class performed his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. While forward deployed as part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Special Purpose Marine Air and Ground Task Force- Crisis Response- Africom, conducted Theater Security Cooperation Training with four nations during five large scale exercises, reinforcing key partnerships with foreign allies. He instructed 83 Foreign Military members in Combat Life Saving techniques, directly influencing more positive relationships between partner forces and their Marine counterparts. He served as Senior Line corpsman twice for 10 months, successfully training and turning over with senior Corpsman after achieving 100% readiness prior to SPMAGTF deployment. He served as a mentor to the Marines in his platoon and Company, training them ceaselessly in his field of expertise to include certifying 275 Marines in Tactical Combat Casualty Care, and ensuring medical readiness in the creation and supervision of five dental blocks, four pre-deployment health assessment and audiogram blocks, five post-deployment health assessment and audio blocks, supervised 600 immunizations, and 320 periodic health assessments. By his steadfast leadership, tactical proficiency, and total dedication to duty, Hospitalman Third Class Gomez reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Sailor is a line corpsman for Alpha Co. 2nd platoon where during the time spent in the BAS of January to May 2019 he helped bring the medical readiness from 12% to 100%, created skeleton records for over 130 deploying marines, printed and inserted chronological records of medical care, DD2766, and SF600 into the skeleton records, performed HIV blood draws on A Co. marines and documented all blood draws onto MRSS.
Right afterwards, instructed Marines to write down EDIPI, Last names, and vaccinations into the green log book, where it was inputted into MRRS shortly afterwards, instructed all A Co. female Marines to do HCG Pregnancy tests, helped inventory A Co. vaccinations, and created patient immunization encounters for the IDC of the BAS.
For field ops/coverages in the months of January to May 2019, the sailor participated in Steel Night in Ft. Irwin, two track run field ops, one beach field op, six mile and nine mile hike coverage, A Co. warriors night, and one beach field op all for which account for which account over twenty days spent with marines for medical coverage before a UDP deployment.
During the beginning of the UDP, sailor did daily sick call and helped do a beach clean up where he received a thank you letter from the mayor of a neighbouring town in Okinawa. From the time of 4 July to September 2019 sailor was the sole corpsman for 2nd platoon, where he participated and did medical coverage in an CMP Shoot and Grenade throwing, stood duty at the Camp Fuji BAS, helped direct marines from Camp Fuji to naval hospital Yokosuka for medical referrals, performed minor procedures, performed sick call, did medical coverage in a two day AAV CMP shoot, and medical coverages for MCMAP.
After Sailor was in Okinawa again in time of September to November 2019 he helped with daily sick call and helped record and input all shot safety stand downs into MRSS. Since returning from deployment, Sailor has reviewed Marines' online PHAs, printed and replaced out-of-date Audiograms, chronological records of medical care, DD2766, and SF600 with current ones and inputed them into the original records, done daily sick call, participated in a one day AAV convoy, eight day ship op on the USS Portland where he received a letter of appreciation and ship coin from the sickbay Chief, and a four day AAV CMP shoot with the Japanese ground self defense force.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS A LINE CORPSMAN FOR 1ST PLATOON, FOX COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 9TH MARINE REGIMENT FROM XXXXXXX TO XXXXXXX. PETTY OFFICER DOUGLAS WAITE PARTICIPATED IN MORE THAN 80 DISMOUNTED PATROLS DURING WHICH HE EXPERTLY PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE TO NUMEROUS MARINES, IRAQI COMBAT ENGINEERS, AND IRAQI CITIZENS IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. HM3 WAITE CONTINUED TO DEMONSTRATE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS SENIOR LINE CORPSMAN FOR FOX COMPANY, 2D BATTALION, 9TH MARINE REGIMENT WHILE IN SUPPORT OF SECURITY COOPERATION MARINE AIR GROUND TASK FORCE LEADING TO HIS SELECTION AS SAILOR OF THE QUARTER. UPON TRANSFER TO 2D TANK BATTALION, PETTY OFFICER WAITE WAS ENTRUSTED WITH ALL SUPPLY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE BATTALION'S AID STATION WHEREIN HE MANAGED AN ANNUAL BUDGET IN EXCESS OF $160,000 AND MADE MULTIPLE CHANGES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY IN THE AID STATION'S INVENTORY AND ORDERING PROCEDURES. BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY, PETTY OFFICER WAITE REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
WHILE SERVING AS SENIOR LINE CORPSMAN, COMPANY A, FIRST BATTALION, THIRD MARINES, THIRD MARINE REGIMENT, THIRD MARINE DIVISION ON 12 APRIL 2018 DURING MOUNTAIN EXERCISE 2-18. ON THIS DAY, HM3 VILLAREAL RESPONDED TO A MARINE THAT WAS DISPLAYING SIGNS OF SERIOUS MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS. HM3 VILLAREAL QUICKLY ASSESSED THE MARINE, RECOGNIZED SIGNS OF SEVERE HYPOTHERMIA, AND DETERMINED THE SITUATION TO BE LIFE THREATENING. HE QUICKLY INFORMED HIS CHAIN OF COMMAND OF THE SEVERITY OF THE SITUATION AND WITHOUT HESITATION, IMMEDIATELY BEGAN ADMINISTERING EMERGENCY FIRST AID AND STABILIZED THE MARINE FOR OVER NINETY MINUTES UNTIL AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM WAS ABLE TO ARRIVE ON SCENE. CORPORAL VILLAREAL'S INITIATIVE, PERSERVERENCE, AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
HIS SWIFT ACTIONS AND MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE DURING A COMPOSITE TRAINING UNIT EXERCISE (COMPTUEX) ABOARD USS FORT MCHENRY FROM XXXXXXX TO XXXXXXX WAS A DIRECT ACTION OF TRIAGING, MEDEVACING, AND PROVIDING EXPEDIENT FIELD MEDICAL CARE TO THREE MARINES AFTER AN AAV WRECK. AS SENIOR LINE CORPSMAN OF HIS PLATOON, HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING OVER 96% MEDICAL READINESS FOR A PLATOON OF 35 MARINES. ADDITIONALLY, DURING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY ABOARD THE USS FORT MCHENRY, CORPORAL VILLAREAL RAPIDLY RESPONDED TO A DOWNED MARINE, PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE, AND APPROPRIATE ACTIVATION OF THE SHIP BOARD MEDICAL RESPONSE TEAM, RESULTING IN THE LIFE SAVING INTERVENTION FOR A MARINE WITHIN HIS PLATOON. CORPORAL VILLAREAL'S INITIATIVE, PERSERVERENCE, AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT AS SENIOR LINE CORPSMAN FOR BRAVO COMPANY, 2D TANK BATTALION. RECEIVED FOR HEROIC ACTION ON MAY NINTH, TWO THOUSAND AND NINE. PETTY OFFICER CARTER, FRANK J. ACTED WITHOUT HESITATION AND ABOVE THE CALL OF DUTY DURING A FIREFIGHT IN HIT, IRAQ WHILE CONDUCTING A ROUTINE DISMOUNTED IED CLEARANCE PATROL TO RESCUE TWO STRANDED IRAQI CHILDREN AND SAVE THE LIVES OF TWO FELLOW MARINES. HM3 CARTER, UNDER HEAVY ENEMY SMALL ARMS FIRE, EXPOSED HIMSELF SEVERAL TIMES TO BRING AID TO THE WOUNDED AND EVACUATE THE CRITICALLY INJURED. HM3 CARTER IS CREDITED WITH KILLING THREE ARMED INSURGENT FIGHTERS AND CALLING IN TWO MEDAVACS THAT SAVED THE LIVES OF FOUR PEOPLE. PETTY OFFICER CARTER'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE, AND LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS CORPSMAN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION FROM 22 JUNE 2009 TO 15 AUGUST 2012 IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. PETTY OFFICER JASON ELLIS CONSISTENTLY PERFORMED HIS DUTIES IN AN EXEMPLARY AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL MANNER, INSPIRING HIS PEERS WITH OUTSTANDING OPERATIONAL AND GARRISON TREATMENT AND PROVIDING EDUCATION TO ALL SAILORS AND MARINES WITHIN HIS SCOPE OF CARE. AS A LINE CORPSMAN, FOX COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, DURING OPERATION MOSHTARACK IN MARJAH, AFGHANISTAN, HE PROVIDED EXCEPTIONAL MEDICAL CARE TO BOTH HIS COMBAT WOUNDED MARINES AND LOCAL NATIONALS, EXEMPLIFYING THE ROLE OF THE CORPSMAN IN THE BATTLESPACE. PETTY OFFICER ELLIS' STERLING EXAMPLE AND UNSWERVING DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.