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March 2014 Charger Newsletter!
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“Semper Paratus” 1-12 CAV “Chargers” reporting from the Republic of Korea.
It’s a GREAT day to be a CHARGER in the Republic of Korea!! CHARGER FAMILIES, your CHARGERS are off to a GREAT start, and working extremely hard every day to prepare personnel and equipment for our mission. The weather has been pretty chilly this first month, but it’s starting to warm up and soon we will start training in earnest. CSM and I are
CPL Thompson has treated over 100 Charger Soldiers to include more than six
evacuations to St. Mary’s Hospital in Uijeongbu, South Korea. CPL Thompson’s
efforts will have a lasting impact upon the medical platoon, HHC 1-12, and the
Charger BN. CPL Thompson was recognized by LTC Sellers for his stellar
performance on 21 February 2014
Commanders
Corner
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ISSUE 1
VOLUME 1 YEAR 2014
CHARGER OF THE WEEK
As the only current credentialed 68W in the BN, CPL Thompson has treated over
100 Charger Soldiers to include more than six evacuations to St. Mary’s Hospital
in Uijeongbu, South Korea. CPL Thompson’s efforts will have a lasting impact
upon the medical platoon, HHC 1-12, and the Charger BN. CPL Thompson was
recognized by LTC Sellers for his stellar performance on 21 February 2014
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encouraging the CHARGERS to get out and about in Korea, and enjoy some of the sites in the Land of the Morning Calm. We are also urging the Soldiers to set personal to achieve during our time here, and hope that they will see them through in the areas of education, physical fitness, self development, etc. Finally, we are reviewing our orders and rosters to catch any pay problems as quickly as possible. By the end of March all Soldiers who flew on Main Body 1 and 2 should see TDY payments, Hardship Duty Pay, and Family Separation Pay (married Soldiers only). We’ll continually work with the Soldiers to keep this straight. I’m proud and humbled to serve alongside your CHARGERS…..simply GREAT AMERICANS!! -CHARGER 6
The theme for this month has
been property accountability and
maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
We have worked hard to get our platoon
full mission capable for upcoming
training events in the month of March.
Our Soldiers have learned the importance
accountability and displayed it well
during our first alert exercise on 28
February.
HHC Company
The S-1 section has kept
busy during the first month in Korea.
We are setting up our shop to provide
personnel services to the BN as well as
the battalion’s mail Ops. Our primary
focus during March is to continue to
improve our workspace so that we can
provide better personnel support to all
Charger Soldiers. We are also getting
our vehicles and equipment ready so
that we are prepared to transition to the
challenging training phase in the
months ahead.
Scout Platoon Medic Platoon In the month of February 2014 the Medical
Platoon deployed to the ROK. The focus this month has
been in-processing, adapting to the Korean peninsula,
inventories, maintenance, and establishing operations.
Throughout FEB Charger Soldiers have received care
from the MED PLT providers and Medics at the CP
Stanley TMC, CP Hovey CTAS and by Line Medics.
The MED PLT continues to set-up operations in an effort
to establish a fully functional BAS. As March approaches
our focal point will turn to training, small arms ranges,
EFMB and eventually Gunnery. A select few personnel
will compete in EFMB but the platoons training will be
catered to this event.
Mortar Platoon Throughout the month of February, the Soldiers of the
Mortar Platoon arrived in Korea and set the standard for maintaining
combat readiness. The last four weeks have included property
inventories, services on all vehicles organic to the Platoon, proper
maintenance and testing of communication equipment and extensive
personnel readiness. Their efforts throughout the past four weeks
was evident as the month culminated with a readiness drill whose
purpose was to demonstrate the Platoon’s ability to deploy and fight
with minimal notice. Despite being their first drill, the Platoon
performed to the highest of standard.
S-1
S-2 The Intelligence section has
been extremely busy in our first month
in Korea. The establishment of our new
Battalion Head Quarters has been
exciting. The section has upgraded
dramatically from the Ft. Hood office in
both size and the general facility itself.
Additionally the section has received its
vehicles from across the ocean and is
preparing for annual services.
Rehearsals for setting up the Tactical
Operations Center (pictured above) is
crucial as we prepare to transition to our
aggressive training cycle.
S-4 S4 Soldiers conducting
PMCS of the BN CTCP during Motor
Stables. Listed in the picture are SPC
Chavez, PFC Cuthbertson, and PV2
Bustamantes
Joint Fires Cell SGT Hirsch and SPC Moran
begin set up of the Fire Support Teams
section of the TOC. By doing this SGT
Hirsch and SPC Moran ensure that the
Fires Cell has all the proper equipment
to begin TOC operations and co-
ordinate fires for the Battalion.
Hellraiser 6 I am happy to report all Soldiers of HHC 1-12 CAV are present and accounted for! The start of our 9
month journey on the peninsula of the Republic of Korea has been exciting. We are preparing the
company for training by servicing all of our equipment ahead of time. In the coming months we will
execute an intense training cycle that will culminate with a tank and Bradley gunnery, a Mortar live fire,
as well as some maneuver training here in Korea. Our Soldiers are behaving themselves and having a
great time experiencing the rich Korean culture everywhere they go. Happy to hear everyone is
adjusting well and don’t be afraid to reach out to the FRG if you need anything.
Attack Company Attack 6 Hello Attack Families. Big news for all
of us is our new Company name:
ATTACK COMPANY. Since there is
an Apache already here in Korea we had
to change our name. We are working on
a new Company logo and motto and
hope to be complete by the end of the
week. After that I intend to have some Company shirts made
as part of a fundraiser. Also the FRG will have bracelets for
sale soon so look on our Facebook page for more information.
We are training hard every day on Warrior Tasks and
preparing for upcoming ranges in March. Thank You for all
that you do for us! We miss you and will be home soon! One
month down!
-ATTACK 6
Attack 7 We’re one month into our forward
deployment to the ROK and our
Soldiers are settling in quite nicely. The
Soldiers have been actively engaged
with events around the camp here. We
recently had Soldiers participate in a
local skiing trip and compete in the
Brigade Combatives tournament. The facilities here at Camp
Stanley have far exceeded most of our expectations and we are
fixing areas that still need improvements. The only complaint
most of the Soldiers have are the hills we encounter on a daily
basis during our physical readiness training. Looking ahead, there
are several BOSS trips and sporting events that the company
plans on taking advantage of and of course, some good Infantry
training as well. -ATTACK 7
HQ Platoon
SFC Lankford and his FMT give a class to the
leaders of A Co on proper procedures during
services.
1st Platoon
1st Platoon Soldiers have been hard at work
receiving and organizing our equipment to
prepare for the upcoming training cycle.
2nd Platoon
2
nd Platoon Soldiers cleaning and maintaining
machine guns.
3rd Platoon
3
rd Platoon Soldiers conducting D&A of a MK
19 after instruction from SSG Enriquez.
Bonecrusher Company
It was clear upon arrival we were far from Texas. The Republic of Korea is predominantly urban, punctuated by snowy
mountains, and full of people. Due to the heavy traffic, Soldiers are warned before leaving post, “You are now entering a
danger zone”. Fortunately, most of us are not driving anywhere and travel by cab, bus, or train in Area I.
Area I, where Camp Hovey is located, is made up of mostly Gyeonggi Province and the city of Seoul. Measuring
roughly 4000 square miles, Gyeonggi and Seoul are roughly the size of Coyrell, Bell, Lampasas, and Williamson
counties combined. Over 24 million people reside in the Seoul, the nation’s capital, about the same as the population of
the entire state of Texas. Korea offers soldiers an amazing opportunity to interact with a new culture.
As the month of March arrives, we look forward to training on our individual weapons systems and welcoming warmer
weather.
-CPT Drew M. Mumford
Bonecrusher 6
The course was steep and icy, but that did not stop 1LT Murr from
setting a course record at the Camp Stanley 5K on February 17th
.
Finishing first over all, 1LT Murr had a time of 17 minutes 26
seconds. Other Bonecrushers at the event were SPC Hammond, SPC
Sanchez, and CPT Mumford. Bonecrusher Company looks forward to
dominating the next Area I race, a St. Patrick’s Day 10K on Camp
Casey.
It was a great day to be a Bonecrusher on Friday, February 28th
.
The B Co Executive Officer, 1LT Mike Williams and SSG Bruce
Avila, a Section Leader in 3rd
Platoon, will represent 1ABCT, 2nd
Infantry Division in the 2nd
Infantry Division combatives
tournament on the March 7th
at Camp Hovey. To earn that right
they had to fight and win against several opponents. At the end
of the double elimination tournament only two Soldiers were left
to represent the 1-12 Cavalry Regiment, both Bonecrushers! The
company looks forward to 1LT Williams and SSG Avila’s
success in the Combatives Final.
Infantrymen can often see targets beyond the range of their assigned
weapon systems. To engage those targets artillery and mortars are often
used, as long as another soldier can observe the fire. The Military
Occupational Specialty (MOS) 13F, also known as a Forward Observer,
helps military units fire artillery and mortars accurately. One piece of
the Fire Support Team’s specialized equipment is the Lightweight Laser
Designator Rangefinder (LLDR). These pictures show Bonecrusher
Forward Observers using the LLDR. When set up correctly and
properly calibrated, the system designates distant targets with laser
precision. This information is crucial for higher headquarters because
such targets can be engaged with artillery, missiles, or laser guided
bombs without the fear of target error.
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All members of 1st Platoon have safely arrived in South Korea! We
have moved into our new barracks' and have quickly made Camp
Stanley our new home. Our work days have consisted of a rigorous
Physical Training pro-gram, unpacking all our gear, and moving our
vehicles into our new motor pool in preparation for upcoming services.
Camp Stanley is equipped with a small Post Exchange Facility,
Commissary, bowling alley, DFAC, Bar/game room, library, chapel,
indoor swimming pool, and a large gym facility. Although small, Camp
Stanley has all of the amenities required to make this a very enjoyable 9
month experience. Additionally Camp Stanley is only 15 minutes away
from Uijeongbu which is a large modern city where your soldiers can
experience the Korean culture, as well as get anything that they might
need. The entire Platoon is in good spirits and looking forward to what
the future has in store for the rest of our stay here in Korea
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The soldiers of 2nd platoon are settling in to the grove here in Korea,
getting internet set up and phones to call home. In our free time we have
been able to scratch the surface of the Korean culture with new foods
and customs. However, with the help of one of our own who has been to
Korea (SPC Mendoza) the transition should not be that difficult. Not
that much training going on this first month. Mostly Soldiers can expect
to get the vehicles up and running. In the months to follow we will have
a few ranges but nothing too strenuous that will keep you from talking
to your soldier.
Reaper Platoon is excited to be on the ground here at Camp Stanley. We hit the
ground running with our tanks arriving last week. It is exciting to see our
chariots of destruction, for we have not seen them in about four months. We
arrived as a part of main body two, after a few intense days of culture shock
and in processing classes we were afforded the opportunity to get out and
explore the neighboring city of Uijeongbu. The guys were able to experience
Uijeongbu Station along with a two mile long underground shopping mall,
while sampling unique South Korean cuisine and practicing their new cultural
etiquette.
Next on the agenda will be settling into a smooth battle rhythm and getting
used to the mountainous terrain of South Korea, quite the difference from
Texas.
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Our latest addition to the medic team, Private Cortez is promoted to Private
First Class on Friday 28 February 2014. Private First Class Cortez has been a
great addition to the headquarters team and will continue to do great things
throughout the rotation.
Private First Class Martinez (top) assists Private First Class Cortez, Corporal
Ratto, Private First Class Dunlay, and Private First Class Lopez with services
on the medic tracked vehicle. These services will ensure the medic section will
be able to perform their tasks during training.
The Rampage tankers from Red Platoon have hit the ground running
in Korea by being the first Platoon in Delta Company to complete
hull services. Here Sergeant Revilla removes a bolt from the rear of
the D11 in order to provide access to the engine.
White Platoon has remained busy since our arrival in Korea. We are
currently conducting turret services on our tanks. Turret services
include conducting maintenance on the main gun and the interior of
the tank. Over the next month we will continue with services on the
rest of the tank in preparation for our upcoming field training
exercises. Once we complete the maintenance overhaul of our
vehicles, we will participate in rifle and pistol qualification ranges in
the month of March.
Specialist Polson and Private First Class Herrada pose in front of the
outdoor statues at the Korean War Museum. The Museum had
numerous statues commemorating the sacrifices made by the South
Koreans during the Korean War. This section was dedicated to
teaching young children about the history of the Korean War.
Delta Company Soldiers stand in front of a mock KIAI Korean
Tank. Numerous static displays like this one allowed Soldiers to see
first hand a multitude of Soviet, North Korean, and South Korean
Army and Air Force vehicles and aircraft.
Jackal Company
Jackal 6
"Annyeonghaseyo" ("Good Afternoon") from the Republic of Korea! I can't
believe we're already one month into our rotation. Time flies when you're
working hard (and having fun). After a few days of inprocessing, it was time to
get busy with receiving our equipment from home station and setting up our
new work areas. The cooks made an immediate impact on improving the
Dining Facility here at Camp Stanley, and our mechanics are deep into vehicle
and equipment services and maintenance. The Distro platoon has been busy
certifying all of their sections to be able to fuel, drive, and draw ammo for the
upcoming training cycle.
Fortunately, unlike many deployments, we've had plenty of time off on the
weekends, and we're blessed with the opportunity to explore a world-class city
like Seoul and other areas of the Republic of Korea. I can't wait to see all the
great things we'll accomplish as a team over the next eight months. Thanks for
your support from home!
- CPT Leggett
Jackal 7 Today marks the one month anniversary since the last wave of Jackal Soldiers,
to include myself, arrived to the Republic of South Korea. I must say that I
have never been more proud of our Troopers and the level of work they are
displaying. HQMNT Platoon has kicked off a rigorous service schedule in
preparation for upcoming ranges and gunnery, while our Distribution Platoon
are continuing to RECON ranges as well as prep our fuel section for gunnery.
The heartbeat of the company, our HQ section has been hard at work
establishing good working relationships with our battalion commodity shops to
ensure the timely processing of all administrative/training/financial data and
our cooks are doing a tremendous job with feeding our 800 Soldier BN. We
look forward to the next eight months of training alongside our ROK partners
in an effort to be ready to "fight tonight"! First Team, Second To None!!
-1SGT Moody
1LT Thomson, Jackals Maintenance Control Officer and Chief Tyler, our
Maintenance Control Technician taught a class to leaders in order to keep
services running smoothly for the next eight months. This was a refresher
course on how to submit maintenance, service, and supply orders properly.
The Soup Kitchen is a place where food is offered to the hungry for free.
Every Friday soldiers will be given the opportunity to serve in the local
community right outside Camp Stanley. There are many perks to this program,
to include, promotion points, getting to know the locals, learning the language
and working towards the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. This
medal can be received by one soldier from our tour here in the Republic of
Korea. The Soldier must perform and sustain outstanding volunteer
community service.
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