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Semper Paratus

1-12 CAV Chargers reporting from the Republic of Korea.



CHARGERS and CHARGER FAMILIES - it's another GREAT day to be a
CHARGER here in the Republic of Korea! I'd first like to recognize the
crew of our C24 tank for placing 2nd in the Army-wide Sullivan Cup to
determine the best tank crew in the Army! Outstanding work and indicative
of the quality training that YOUR CHARGERS conduct on a daily basis.
We've been able to showcase the talents of the battalion in several ways, but
this month we will conduct gunnery and spend 4 weeks showing the
peninsula that we have the best soldiers in the world! While we continue to
prepare for gunnery, the CHARGERS have been volunteering in the local
community as well as seeing the sights of Korea. Now that we've been here
a few months, many CHARGERS have gotten more comfortable with the
train and able to get around when we have some time off. We'll enjoy the
good weather for a couple more weeks, but the hot, muggy Korean summer
is already showing up, to be followed by the rainy season. We wish you all
of the best, and I'm proud as ever to serve with your CHARGER soldiers!

-Charger 6




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ISSUE 4

VOLUME 1 YEAR 2014
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On 21 MAY 2014, 1-12 CAV Scout Platoon
conducted GST training on the M2,M240B
and MK19. This was done in support of all
the Battalions un-stabilized crews.
Approximately 110 NCOs and Soldiers were
trained to clear, disassemble, assemble,
perform a function check, load, and perform
immediate action on their assigned weapon.
This event is in preparation for GST and
GT1 testing on 03-05 JUN 2014.


HHC Company



Scout Platoon
Medic Platoon
During the month of May, the MED PLT completed
EFMB training and testing with one medical personnel
earning the coveted EFMB. During the month of May
CLS classes were in full effect. To date 169 Chargers
have become CLS certified since our arrival in ROK. As
June approaches the MED PLT adjusts its focus towards
BN Gunnery. There will be several medical training
events planned which will embolden the Medics skill sets
and help them provide world-class medical support to the
Charger BN.


Mortar Platoon
Throughout the last month, the Maniac Platoon has strived to set
the standard for readiness across all facets of our operating
environment. The Maniac Platoon has revamped its maintenance
process, conducted Combat Life Saver (CLS) training, completed
the Gunners Exam and is currently in the process of completing the
Fire Direction Center (FDC) Exam. The platoon has succeeded in
preparing itself for gunnery/MORTEP, which is planned to take
place next month throughout the month of June. It is without doubt,
that the time and energy put into preparation for gunnery will
become evident as the Maniac Platoon passes its qualification
gates with flying colors.




S-2
In the month of March the intelligence
section has been focused on training our
Soldiers in skills they will need to fight
tonight. This is accomplished through
various ways. Most prevalent has been the
use of Sergeants time training conducted
weekly. Here they will focus on individual
tasks that better our Soldiers skills. An
example would be map reading (pictured
above). This time is invaluable as it allows
leaders the chance to present information
and share knowledge amongst the ranks.





S-4
Throughout the month of May, S4 Soldiers has been
training and inspecting the Battalion on Command
Supply Discipline and preparing for the upcoming
Gunnery. This has consisted of inspecting company
supply rooms and ensuring that they are following the
proper procedures in regards to property accountability.
SPC Chavez, PFC Cuthbertson, and PFC Bustamantes
are pumped and ready for the next challenge of Gunnery
starting in June.



Joint Fires Cell
The Joint Fires Cell has been busy lately
conducting air missions in preparation for
Gunnery. JTACs and JFOs have been working
hand in hand making sure that certifications are
up to date and will have the ability to call in
live aircraft for Table XII during Gunnery.
Weve also had the opportunity to conduct air
ground integration classes for the maneuver
companies so they will be able to call in
emergency CAS/CCA missions when
necessary. It has been some fun and exciting
training!




S-1
The Charger S-1 Team is so proud of our High-
Speed Soldier, CPL Wade. She went to WLC for a
month and returned with the completion of
Warrior Leaders Course and exceeded the
standard by being selected for Commandant's List
with a grade point average of 96.16%. She also
received Charger of the week on 30 May
2014.CPL Wade is an Non-commissioned Officer
of the Charger family and S-1 team
and we are beyond proud of her accomplishments.
Now time to get back to work CPL Wade.





Attack Company
Attack 6
I am happy to say the end of May is
upon us but even better news is the cold
weather has passed! Finally the air
conditioning was turned on at just the
right time as the humidity is on the rise
along with the temperature. Working in
humid weather will be a big change for
us coming from Fort Hood and the hot dry heat. We have
conducted hot weather training and treatment of heat
exhaustion in order to mitigate the risks. The month of May
has given us ample time to prepare for our 5-6 week training
event in June and July. Attack Company has been focusing on
the fundamentals and are ready to show the other units here
just how great they are! We are grateful to our FRG and the
support they provide not only to us, but to the families back
home. Your Soldiers continue to perform the best in the
Battalion and are eager to get back home to you. We miss you
all, are grateful for your support and think of you always.
-ATTACK 6

Attack 7
Were now a third complete with our
nine month tour to Korea as we are
prepping to go into our main training
cycle. May has been quite busy but we
still had the opportunity to participate
in some volunteer activities as well as
some BOSS events. In the near future

HQ Platoon

HQ recently participated in Tae Kwon Do
training each morning from May 5-9. Each
soldier had the opportunity to test for a yellow
belt. The PLT has been busy in preparation for
Gunnery next month. Property maintenance
has been the focus to ensure that all equipment
is ready for the field.


1st Platoon

First underwent a joint training exercise with
the 62
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Chemical Company. Soldiers learned
how to decontaminate themselves after a
chemical attack. The platoon has qualified at
the team level and is preparing for another
successful training cycle in the ROK.







2nd Platoon

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Platoon Soldiers have been busy preparing
for the upcoming Gunnery training events in
June. Some of the activities they have
participated in are ranges, platoon competitions,
and Bradley simulators.

3rd Platoon

Third platoon had a successful change of their Platoon
Leaders. Conducting 100% inventory during the
change. Third platoon ran a successful AT -4 range. We
trained up everyone. Then SFC Yanez ran the range,
where we shot 66 live AT-4s. Battalion ran a Platoon
competition, where 3
rd
platoon did very well, and
solider had fun competing against other platoons.




were focusing on preparation for Gunnery which should
involve some great training. -ATTACK 7


Bonecrusher Company
CAMP HOVEY, KOREA Once a month Bravo Company participates in a tradition known as Warrior
Focus Day. On this event the company literally dresses up in the Army Service Uniform, which is sometimes
referred to as Dress Blues, and focuses on the health and welfare of the Companys Soldiers. The uniform
and its dress and appearance are inspected by the 1SG. A Soldiers awards must be worn correctly as tradition
dictates and all uniforms must be pressed and cleaned. The Beret or Stetson, which are the only two
authorized forms of headgear, must also be in correct standing. Aside from a clean uniform, the Companys
Soldiers must present their cleaned room to the Commander and 1SG. Soldiers must line outside their hall by
their door awaiting the primary inspectors to see their rooms. Once these previous tasks have been completed
the Company is broken into platoons and a formal discussion begins. During this discussion the Platoon
leaders will focus on subjects at hand. Such subjects usually revolve around correct payment by the Defense
Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) which provides payment services to the United States
Department of Defense. Other conversations will focus on conditions around post and even off post, monsoon
season, alcohol drinking, sexual harassment and equal opportunity within the work environment; so forth and
so on. The main idea is to take care of each other.


Bonecrusher 6


CAMP CASEY/ CAMP STANLEY, KOREA During the month of
May, Bravo Company participated in numerous training events. These
training segments would include firearm ranges for the M4 Carbine and
M203/302 which are grenade launching weapons. The firearm ranges
required Soldiers to prepare before hand to ensure success on the actual
live fire event. It is an NCOs job to coach and mentor younger soldiers
on the fundamentals of shooting which are keys to weapon qualification.
In Korea it is essential to understand how to maneuver as a unit and be
fully mission capable in an underground facility scenario. This might not
seem difficult but special precautions must be taken. One major
difficulty is being able to move with little to no light. These Korean
underground facilities can sometimes have no light for they are
imbedded so deep underground that not even sun light can enter. Sound
discipline is also essential. A single gun fire can destroy a Soldiers
eardrums. The reason is because the sound is amplified since it has
nowhere to go but resonate within the cave like structure. Noise
discipline in these facilities again must be made a point of.

DONGDUCHEON, KOREA To close off the month, during the
Memorial Day break, Bravo Company Soldiers volunteered some of
their time to help clean the streets of Dongducheon. The city is an
important area for Soldiers because it is their threshold to the rest of
Korea, an amazing country to see. Koreans who see Soldiers
cleaning streets in the earlier morning enthusiastically express
thanks. It is a simple gesture that grows a stronger bond between the
Soldiers and our hosts that reside immediately outside the gate.





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1st PLT has been extremely busy this past month conducting Change of
Command Inventories, CCTT, AGTS, and Gunnery preparation. We are
extremely proud of PFC Demmons who was the Loader for the crew
that placed 2
nd
overall in the Sullivan Cup at Fort Benning. This month
1
st
PLT is also proud to congratulate SSG Bradley and SGT Reynolds
on their recent promotions. In addition to Gunnery preparation we have
been working extremely hard at PT with five new Soldiers eligible for
the Physical Fitness Badge and an increased APFT average of 266, the
highest in the Company. Upon completion of Change of Command
Inventories 1
st
PLT will continue to prepare for Gunnery on June 14
th

where we will shoot GT I-XII at Rodriguez Range. Upon completion of
Gunnery the Company will conduct PLT and Company STX. We are
very excited for this training opportunity, and will take advantage of
working with numerous Training Aids and assets during this training
cycle. Every member of the PLT continues to make you all proud here
in the Republic of Korea and have represented the Company and
Battalion well. We all appreciate your continued support and care
packages!

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First off I would like to take the time to recognize SFC Garcia, SGT
Beaird, and PFC Frank who took 2
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place at this years Sullivan Cup.
The rest of the members of second platoon have been working hard as
well here in Korea with AGTS, CCTT, and maneuver training all in
preparation for gunnery. On top of gunnery prep soldiers have been
working long days and late nights to help with the change of command
inventories for our new company commander, Captain Mierva. Despite
all of their hard work during duty hours second platoon still finds time
to help in the local community. On the 24
th
of May soldiers from second
platoon and Crazyhorse Company took time out of their weekend to
help clean up and visit with the elderly at a local nursing home. The
focus was to teach the Soldiers the importance of giving back to the
local community. Crazyhorse Soldiers cleaned the home and helped the
staff with the elderly in an effort to Strengthen the Alliance. Soldiers
learned that strengthening the alliance is a vital necessity in maintaining
this long and vital relationship between the United States and South
Korea. From all of us here in Korea stay safe and wish us good luck at
gunnery starting June 14
th
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It has been a very busy month for Reaper Platoon along with everyone
from Crazyhorse Company. We started the month off right by conducting
maneuver training at Twin Bridges Training Area, where we had previously
conducted drivers training. However, this operation consisted of moving
through the unforgiving Korean terrain as a platoon. The terrain here is very
advantageous for a defense but it presents a lot of challenges if we were ever in
an offensive fight. It was a great experience to familiarize ourselves with the
unique challenges the Korean terrain offers.
Reaper Platoon has also been training diligently to prepare for gunnery!
Our gunners and tank commanders have spent countless hours in the Advanced
Gunnery Table Simulators (AGTS) to prequalify to shoot. We have also spent
time as a platoon at Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) developing our
crews for gunnery. We are excited to shoot a new range and get some of our
new gunners and tank commanders to qualify on their tanks. We always have
our families and friends in mind in everything we do and strive to make you
proud. We will be home soon! From the entire Reaper Platoon take care!






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CAMP HOVEY, KOREA CAMP HOVEY, KOREA - Its been a
packed month for the Deathriders! Delta Company has been preparing for
Battalion Gunnery in June by conducting several training events. Our
Soldiers executed multiple Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT)
simulator exercises this month. These exercises allowed our newest tank
crews to practice maneuver training together and to conduct a virtual
gunnery in the system. In addition to military training, the Delta Company
softball team continues to succeed on the baseball field. The team is 4 and
2 in regular season play, did an outstanding job at the Memorial Day
Weekend tournament, and have the best uniforms of any team in the area!
-CPT Forest Pierce


CAMP CASEY, KOREA Delta Company Soldiers took to
the simulators to get some good training. Soldiers conducted a
mission which helped them practice fundamentals of
maneuver and working together. Platoons used this digital
training to coach newly promoted personnel on their
responsibilities. After a week of practicing maneuver in the
simulators, platoons returned to the CCTT to conduct a Tank
Table VI Gunnery simulation. Each tank crew engaged
targets during offensive and defensive engagements while
coping with varying conditions. It was evident by these
training events that Deathrider crews have become more
cohesive and are prepared for the Battalion Gunnery. Soldiers
also went to the M4 rifle range to ensure that every Soldier is
qualified on their personal weapon. All Deathriders that
attended the rifle range qualified, with many qualifying
expert!

CAMP RED CLOUD, KOREA The Delta Company softball team
traveled south to Camp Red Cloud over the Memorial Day Weekend to
compete in an Area 1 Softball Tournament. Overall the team went 4
and 1 at the weekend tournament losing in single elimination game at
the end. The team did an excellent job displaying skill and
sportsmanship on the field. They beat Charlie Company in the
tournament and will challenge HHC later in the regular season.
Notable plays included a walk off single by PFC Vasquez that brought
in 2 runs to clinch a victory on the first day. SPC Darensburg rocketed
2 balls out of the park earlier the same day. The defensive play of the
tournament was made by SPC Silva with a double play he made by
himself. Overall the Delta Company softball team had an excellent
showing and used the tournament to focus and refine their skills for
regular season games!

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Jackal Company
Jackal 6
CAMP STANLEY, KOREA Hello again from Korea! As we near the half-
way point of our deployment, I'm extremely impressed with all that the Jackal
team has accomplished so far. During the month of May we continued to
hammer away at vehicle services and support various battalion training events.
For our own company training, we did off-road & night drivers training,
combat life saver course (First Aid), a rifle range, and a week of Tae- Kwon-
Do training! Most recently, we had two teams participate in a "Truck Rodeo,"
a competition involving multiple events that tested our truck driving skills. In
two weeks we leave for a month at the field for our annual Battalion Gunnery
exercise, so we're also busy preparing for that major event. I'm proud of all the
hard work our Soldiers are accomplishing each day. I hope all the families
back home will continue to support the FRG and participate in all the great
activities we are planning. Thanks!
- CPT Jonathan Leggett

CAMP STANLEY, KOREA An- Nyeong-Ha-Se-Yo from the Republic of
Korea! The mighty Chargers and Jackal Company are closing in on the half-
way point of our deployment on the Korean Peninsula and I must say the
experience has been great! We are prepping our Soldiers and Equipment for
our upcoming Gunnery, which will be a great training event for our Jackal
Soldiers as well as the Charger Battalion. Our Soldiers are continuing to get
out and do great things in the community to help enhance the culture between
Koreans and Americans. Thanks to our families back home for your continued
support and all that you do while your Soldiers are away. First Team! Second
to None!

-1SG Moody



CAMP STANLEY, KOREA .This month the platoons main focus
was a battalion load exercise. The exercise was supposed to give the
distribution platoon, as well as the battalion, an idea of how long
it would take to draw go to war ammunition and to see how many
vehicles and personnel would be necessary to complete the task. The
exercise involved many implied tasks that needed to be complete before
the load exercise if it was going to be successful. The platoon had to
work and rely heavily on the maintenance platoon in order to get
enough vehicles mission ready for the load exercise. The platoons of J
FSC truly showed teamwork to make this event a success. We were
able to have eight PLS/LHS trucks for the mission when two weeks
prior only three were mission ready. Overall the load exercise was a
success and it was a great training event.

CAMP STANLEY, KOREA This month HQM completed all services
for J FSC and HHC. The Soldiers also participated in day and night
driver's training at the driving course at Camp Casey. Teams with
Soldiers from HQM participated in the Sustainment Truck Rodeo. They
placed 4th and 5th. J FSC Soldiers received lessons in the Korean
martial art, Tae- Kwon-Do, the week of 19 May-22 May. The lessons
were during normal PT hours and were taught by Master Lee, an expert
Tae-Kwon-Do instructor. During the lessons, Soldiers learned
fundamentals of Tae-Kwon-Do, including basic commands in the
Korean language such as charyeot (attention) and junbi (ready). At the
end of the week, Soldiers were able to earn their yellow belt in Tae-
Kwon-Do.

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