“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

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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

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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.