Semper Paratus

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

CHARGERS and CHARGER FAMILIES - first, I want to thank YOU for
all that you do to support the CHARGERS! We recently held a volunteer
luncheon to recognize so many of our great volunteers throughout the
battalion - your efforts back home are motivating several of our
CHARGERS here to go out and make a difference! GREAT stuff! It is
finally starting to warm up here in Korea and we're able to enjoy our
training and maintenance much more during the good weather. This
month, I want to highlight the fact that one of our tank crews proved itself
as the BEST tank crew in Korea, and will attend an Army-wide
competition to demonstrate that your CHARGERS are the best! If there
were similar competitions for the other companies, I have no doubts we
would win those as well! I'm proud to serve with your CHARGER!
-Charger 6

CPL Thompson has treated over 100 Charger Soldiers to include more than six
evacuations to St. Marys Hospital in Uijeongbu, South Korea. CPL Thompsons
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 3

VOLUME 1 YEAR 2014
CHARGER
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Sergeant (SGT-P) Marquez, a native of Los Angeles, joined the Army after
graduating High School in 2005. After arriving at his new unit, he was assigned to
the Battalion Scout Platoon. He had a direct impact on the platoon immediately
after arriving, and has used his experience as a scout dismount to mentor other
NCOs and soldiers. He has volunteered for numerous activities in the Scout
Platoon and HHC. He currently serves as the senior dismount, platoon armorer and
company fire marshal. Since arriving in Korea he has gone on every mission the
Platoon has been given to execute. On those missions he has been vital in
providing commanders the information needed to make decisions on the ground.
He has worked countless hours working to improve the platoons abilities to draw
weapons as quickly and efficiently as possible. His future goals include attending
ALC and working to earn his criminal justice degree. SGT Marquez is mentally
tough, physically fit and well disciplined. He lives the NCO creed and truly
represents the best in his platoon, company and battalion.

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On 30 April, the Scout Platoon
participated in the Battalion Platoon
competition. 16 platoons participated in
the event with a total of 6 stations.
Soldiers were tested on their unit
knowledge, NBC, Land Nav, PT,
weapons and alert readiness. The Scouts
continue to improve their warrior skills
and are preparing for gunnery coming up
in July.

HHC Company


Soldiers in the S1 Shop continue to
provide administrative support to
battalion. This month the shop focus
was on conducting Battalion wide
DD93/SGLV updates.



Scout Platoon
Medic Platoon
The medic platoon treats a heat casualty in the field
during the WMD integration exercise. The weeklong
exercise demonstrated the rapid response, and treatment
capabilities of the battalion aid station.


Mortar Platoon
The Mortars have been busy this month preparing for MORTEP and
running an M4 range for the Battalion Staff. On 28 APR, the
platoon moved to TA-130 to conduct maneuver training in
preparation for gunnery. The Maniac Platoon continues to strive
throughout the month to maintain the Fight Tonight mentality
here in Korea.



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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.





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S4 Soldier (PFC Cuthbertson)
competing in the platoon
competition in a team with the
S6. Always motivated, often
imitated.


Joint Fires Cell
5 JTACs and 1 JFO conducted a live
fire training exercise with 2 OH-
58Ds.They were able to call in 5 line
CCA requests and put 2.75 inch
rockets and .50 CAL munitions on
targets from an OP. Controlling air
has been a weekly event but this was
the first time we were able to fire
live munitions. It's been great and
exciting training!



Hellraiser 6
Hello Hellraiser families! All is well here in Korea and our Soldiers are doing an exceptional job. We
have been busy this month with several field exercises for the Scouts, Mortars and Medics as well as
multiple integration exercises that are increasing our effectiveness on the peninsula. I appreciate all the
participation and volunteering that yall are doing back home and ask that you continue to contact us if
you have any questions. The weather is beginning to turn warm as we start our downhill run towards
gunnery from mid-June to mid-July, so dont be surprised if you see communication decrease slightly
during the time. Thanks so much! -CPT Merriss



Attack Company
Attack 6
Happy Late Easter to everyone. We
miss you and are grateful for your
continued support. Thank you for
participating in the Easter event and a
big shout out to our Volunteers! For
starters, your Soldiers were experts in the
execution of our team Live Fire event.
They have proven again they are the best Infantrymen in the
Brigade. We additionally were able to fly in helicopters and
assault an objective while wearing our chemical threat suits.
This was a hot and taxing event but only made us more
proficient as warriors. We will be around during May as we
prepare for our month and a half long training event in June
and July. I am continually impressed by the actions of your
Soldiers and am proud to work with them in the Charger
Battalion. Three months down! -ATTACK 6

Attack 7
We are 90 days into our deployment
now and have started getting some
good training in! This month we were
able to conduct some small arms ranges
and additionally we conducted Team
Live Fires which all went great. A good
amount of the company had the

pleasure of climbing some of the nearby mountains here and all
had a great time. Additionally, the garrison has offered several
movies at our local theater that the boys were able to attend.
Looking into May, we are planning on having a Company trip to
the DMZ for all the Company -ATTACK 7


HQ Platoon

PVT Fain sends in reports after his crater
analysis during FIST Certification for 1BCT
2ID at Camp Hovey 14-18APR.

1st Platoon

First platoon soldiers assess a casualty during
the Companys Team Live Fire Exercise.





2nd Platoon

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Platoon Soldiers conducting medical
training during the recent team live fire event.

3rd Platoon

Third platoon conducts Team live fire exercise,
in order to certify team leaders, and prepare for
squad live fire in June.




Bonecrusher Company
CAMP HOVEY, KOREA The harshness of the Korean winter is finally over and the spring is
beginning to dominate the peninsula. New outdoor activates and opportunities are now becoming
available; for many Soldiers it is a long awaited period. Korea is a country that experiences all four
distinct seasons. On average, temperatures throughout the year can range below -4 F to over 86 F.
As a Soldier, climate changes many operating procedures. Equipment maintenance, to nutrition and
hydration requirements; the previous must all be modified due to the change in climate. The bodys
physical performance is also stressed by the significant climate change and Soldiers consequently
have to alter the way they train. The change in scenery itself is something that cannot go unnoticed.
Korean locals even have a special festival dedicated to the cherry blossoming period, which only
lasts a few days a year.


Bonecrusher 6



CAMP CASEY, KOREA The Army is powerful
because of its strength in numbers, being able to
coordinate with adjacent units is a must. Some battalions
have ground power and assets such as the M1 Abrams
tanks and M2 Bradleys, others have Birds; the mighty
helicopters. The integration of all this equipment is
crucial to battle and war. Even in foreign nations such as
Korea, the US Army must continue to master such
training skills and the integration of different powers in
order to be successful.
But the art of flying isnt the only aspect which has to
be mastered by Bravo Company Soldiers. Sometimes
in worse case scenarios, there will be casualties and
the recovery from such incidents must also be trained.
Mere seconds and the difference between a good
decision, a bad one or the lack of any decision making
may cost the life of the Armys most valuable asset.
Along with all the other training, Bravo Company
must still not forget the basics. Being qualified on



ones personal weapon, the M4 carbine rifle, is one of the
first and most important qualifications that all Soldiers
undergo. Even experienced and seasoned Soldiers must
continue to recertify their qualification and it is their
responsibility to teach the greener generation the proper
shooting techniques as well as more advanced ones. The
fundamentals of shooting never change.





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1st PLT has been extremely busy this past month conducting Drivers
Training, AGTS, NBC Training, and Skill Level 1 Warrior Tasks. The
PLT recently participated in a Battalion-wide Platoon Competition
which included physical training, weapons assembly, a HMMWV Pull,
Land Navigation, and an Alert Event. All participants represented 1
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PLT Chaos well and had a good time in the process. Recently SPC
Gonzales was the only member in the entire Battalion selected for the
All Area 1 Softball Team. In the next few weeks the PLT will be
conducting Maneuver Training at the Twin Bridges Training Area
where we will participate in PLT STX Lanes, a Breach lane, and a
Section Maneuver Lane. Upon completion of this training the PLT will
begin to prepare for Gunnery in early June continuing AGTS, and
beginning GST Training. Every member of the PLT continues to work
hard meeting and exceeding all expectations within the Company and
battalion. We all appreciate your continued support and care packages!

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Three members of second platoons very own have been selected to
represent the Second Infantry Division at the Sullivan Cup in Fort
Benning, Georgia. The rest of the platoon has been keeping busy with
drivers training lead by our company master driver SSG Pulido. The
platoon also participated in a battalion wide platoon competition which
included a physical fitness station, land navigation, evaluate a casualty,
weapons assembly while blind folded, and a HMMWV pull. We have
also been preparing for our time out in the field where we will be
conducting platoon maneuvers training as well as a platoon breach lane.
After maneuver training the company will begin prepping for battalion
gunnery. We appreciate your support and always look forward to your
care packages. From all of us here in Korea stay safe!

Reaper Platoon has been working hard this month honing our warrior skills
and strengthening alliances with our host nation forces. This month we had
the opportunity to conduct driver training, testing the limits of our Soldiers
skill and technical proficiency. Some of our new drivers were able to learn
some key basic tanking skills such as breaking track, driving at night, standing
in the turret while traversing over different terrain. Our soldiers have doing
very well adapting to the Korean terrain and have made their leadership very
proud of their efforts. We recently participated in the Charger Platoon
Challenge and excelled. The challenge was testing our soldiers on their basic
warrior skills. Luckily, our platoon had been training and studying these skills
earlier on in this deployment. We were physically and mentally challenged but
the event brought us closer as a unit. We continue to use our family
environment to excel at everything we do and as always we strive to make you
proud!






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CAMP HOVEY, KOREA It has been another event-filled month
for the Deathriders! We have deployed as a company twice in the
last month, to conduct urban operations training and drivers training.
In addition to training our Soldiers, we have also taken time to give
back to the people of South Korea through service projects. Our
Soldiers continue to explore the local area especially now that the
Spring has arrived and on Korean Peninsula.
-CPT Forest Pierce


UIJEONGBU, KOREA Delta Company Soldiers
participated in the annual Korean Arbor Day in April to
give back to the people of South Korea. They took to the
hills surrounding Uijeongbu to plant trees on what once
was a barren hillside. The Koreans hold nature in high
regard and were very thankful to have American Soldiers
helping to beautify their country! Soldiers worked hand
in hand with South Korean civilians to clear brush, dig
holes, and plant young pine saplings. This event
provided our Soldiers with an opportunity to meet local
Koreans, many of whom were eager to meet the
American Soldiers who help to defend South Korea.


RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, KOREA The platoons
brought their tanks out for the first time this month to conduct
urban operations training in a simulated town. Soldiers practiced
their skills in maneuvering both tanks and Soldiers while
defeating enemy forces within the town. Deathrider Soldiers
also practiced clearing buildings within the urban site. We first
practiced going room to room during the day, then used night
vision goggles late in the evening! The platoons also were able
to cut loose and play the role of the Opposing Forces against
other platoons in the company. This training event was an
opportunity to practice our tanker skills in a new environment.

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TWIN BRIDGES TRAINING AREA, KOREA The drivers of
Delta Company participated in training for three days and nights
at the end of April. Soldiers practiced not just on their primary
vehicle, but also learned to drive several other vehicles in the
fleet. Our mechanics, support, and headquarters Soldiers also
had the opportunity to drive the tanks during this training.
Private Erving, of the Fire Support Team, drove a tank for the
first time during this training and said that it was awesome!


Jackal Company
Jackal 6
CAMP STANLEY, KOREA
Hello again from the Republic of Korea! We are officially 1/3 of the
way through with our rotation, and time is flying by. The Jackals
continue to stay busy with vehicle and equipment services, providing
logistics support to ranges and other training events, and conducting our
own drivers training. The battalion has also participated in multiple
training exercises with our partnered units in order to practice our
wartime mission. I'm proud of everything our Soldiers are
accomplishing each day! Thanks for your continued support.

- CPT Jonathan Leggett

CAMP STANLEY, KOREA
Good Afternoon from the Republic of South Korea!! We are closing in
on our third month of being in country and I must say the time is flying
by. Our gunnery is right around the corner and our Soldiers are hard at
work in preparation for that training event. The weather is starting to
get warmer which adds extra motivation to our already motivated
Soldiers. I would like to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank
you to all our families back at Fort Hood, around the states and
overseas for your continued support. Our jobs are hard but yours are by
far harder! Thank You!! We look for forward to the upcoming months
as we continue to move forward in efforts to be ready to "fight tonight"!
First Team!! Second to None!!

-1SG Moody



CAMP STANLEY, KOREA The month of April went by quickly for
the distribution platoon because supporting the battalion with food,
fuel, and ammunition kept the platoon fully engaged every day. The
class V or ammunition section of the distribution platoon picked up and
delivered over 100,000 rounds of ammunition for the battalion to
support the numerous ranges the battalion shot at. The class III or fuel
section of the platoon was also heavily engaged with supporting the
battalion by receiving/issuing over 25,000 gallons of fuel in the month
of April. The platoon as a whole supported the battalion with logistical
resupply points (LRPs) on 16 days of the 30 days that are in April. The
LRPs consisted of Soldiers resupplying the battalion with food and fuel
to allow the battalion to train with minimal breaks ensuring they got
optimal time to train.


CAMP STANLEY, KOREA This month, Headquarters Maintenance
ran a combat-focused PRT session by creating a "Motorpool Relay"
course for J Co Soldiers by utilizing equipment commonly found
within the motor pool and frequently used in maintenance/sustainment
operations. The activities in the course included a chain carry and a tire
flip (using LMTV tires), carrying water jugs and chains to a HMMWV,
and the HMMWV 100 meters. This was a timed event, creating a
friendly competition between squads and building camaraderie and
espirit de corps.