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Current Service Status
USMC Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Chief Warrant Officer 3
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Current/Last Primary MOS
0210-Counterintelligence Officer
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Current/Last MOSGroup
Intelligence
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Previously Held MOS
0121-Personnel Clerk
8151-Guard
0351-Assaultman
0251-Interrogation-Translation Specialist
0211-Counterintelligence Specialist
0231-Intelligence Specialist
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Primary Unit
2011-2013, 0210, Marine Corps Forces, South (MARFORSOUTH), USSOUTHCOM
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Service Years
1982 - 2014
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Other Languages
French
German
Kikongo
Lingala
Spanish
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| Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Arctic Circle Certificate (Bluenose)
Order of the Ditch
Cold War Certificate
Panama Canal Certificate
Plank Owner Certificate
Shellback Certificate
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Marine Combat Water Survival 1st Class (CWS-1)
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What are you doing now:
1. Police Captain, Opa-locka Police Department. Criminal Investigations Division and Internatal Affairs.
2. Retired Lieutenant, Homicide Bureau, Miami-Dade Police Department after 32 years of service. Former Commanding Officer and Registerted Adult Leader with the PFC Bruce W. Carter (MoH) YOUNG MARINES OF MIAMI-DADE a youth development and education organization sponsored by the Marine Corps league. MOTO: Strenthening the lives of America's youth. Please see the Video clips from our training evolutions. Hosted on You tube search Young Marines of Miami Dade.
2. CARPE DIEM For my Brothers in arms who valiently gave their lives in support of our nations freedom and the freedoms of the world: The following lines from the Iliad, by Homer: Reminded me of our brotherhood:
3. But the Achaian men fell silently, breathing valour, stubbornly minded, each in his heart, to stand by the others. Never leave a buddy, dead or wounded; stick together; if not in the mission, be dedicated to each other otherwise, how could you get men to go and fight? Brothers in Arms These mist covered mountains Are a home now for me But my home is the lowlands And always will be Some day you'll return to Your valleys and your farms And you'll no longer burn To be brothers in arms Through these fields of destruction Baptisms of fire I've watched all your suffering As the battles raged higher And though they did hurt me so bad In the fear and alarm You did not desert me My brothers in arms There's so many different worlds So many different suns And we have just one world But we live in different ones Now the sun's gone to hell And the moon's riding high Let me bid you farewell Every man has to die But it's written in the starlight And every line on your palm We're fools to make war On our brothers in arms.
4. If a man were to know the end of this days business ere it come, but it suffices to know the day will end. Then the end be known. And if we meet again, why then we'll smile. And if not, be it then, this parting was well made." ~Julius Ceaser "He who which hath no stomach to this fight, let him depart. Give him his money to speed his departure since we wish not to die in this mans company. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother. And those men afraid to go will think themselves lesser men as they hear of how we fought and died." ~William Shakespeare I Am America I am a warrior Where now do I wage war I am freedom Chained to the tower door I am the screams Of six thousand toppled souls I am America Where the candle of hope still glows I am strong But helpless where I stand I am the tears Where blood will stain the sand I am the Eagle Who still soars on mighty wing I am America Where the bells of liberty ring I am a shield Before the place the sheep can hide I am the lion Who weeps before the tide I am the bear Who in anger leaves the cave I am America Land of the free; Home of the brave.
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Other Comments:
 "THE RIFLE CREED" Before God I swear this Creed. This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will. My rifle is human, even as I am human, because it is my life. Thus I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths, its parts, its accessories, its sights, and its barrel. I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. My rifle and I will become part of each other. We will. Before God I swear this Creed. My rifle and myself are defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace. So help me God. I'm not the baddest man on the planet, but I'll show you where I buried him.
30 Years USMC Travel
Map Legend: 30%, 79 of 263 Territories
 Police Travel  Civilian Lived  Military  Vacation  Maroon
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1982-1982, 0121, Schools Bn, MCB Camp Pendleton
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1982-1984, 0121, H&S Co, H&S Bn, 1st Force Service Support Group (1st FSSG)
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1984-1985, 0121, 7th Engineer Support Bn
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1985-1986, 8151, MSG Det Vienna, Austria
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1986-1988, 8151, MSG Det Kinshasa, Zaire
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1988-1990, 0351, 8th Tank Bn
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1990-1997, 0251, 33rd Interrogator-Translator Team, 4th Marine Division
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1991-1991, 0251, 4th Marine Division
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1992-1992, USS Saginaw (LST-1188)
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1992-1992, 0251, USS La Moure County LST-1194
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1992-1993, 0251, 3rd Bn, 25th Marines (3/25)
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1994-1994, 0251, 2nd Intelligence Bn
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1994-1994, 0251, US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
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1996-1996, 0251, H&S Co, 2nd Assault Amphibian Bn (2nd AABn)
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1996-1996, 0251, USS Tortuga (LSD-46)
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1997-2001, 0211, Marine Corps Forces Europe (MarForEur)
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1997-2002, 0211, HQ, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
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1999-1999, 0251, Marine Corps Forces Europe (MarForEur)
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1999-1999, 0251, Marine Corps Forces Europe (MarForEur)
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2003-2004, 0211, IMA DET, MarForPac, HI, MCAS Kaneohe, HI
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2004-2004, 0211, 2nd Recon Bn
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2004-2004, 0211, CJTF-Horn of Africa, US Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA)
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2004-2004, 0231, 2nd Intelligence Bn
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2004-2005, 0211, 1st Marines
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2004-2006, 0210, 2nd Intelligence Bn
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2005-2005, 0211, Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) Dam Neck, VA
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2006-Present, 0210, 33rd ITT, Hialeah, FL, Intelligence Support Bn MarForRes
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2007-Present, 0210, Intelligence Support Bn MarForRes
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2008-2008, 0210, 24th Marines
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2008-2008, 0210, USS Boxer (LHD-4)
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2010-2010, 0210, Marine Corps Forces Europe (MarForEur)
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2011-2013, 0210, Marine Corps Forces, South (MARFORSOUTH), USSOUTHCOM
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Reflections on CWO3 Ottley's
US Marine Corps Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE MARINE CORPS.
As a kid growing up in New York, I watched neighbors returning from Vietnam strutting around in their uniforms. It wasn't until my cousin returned that it struck home. I was hooked to old War movies and knew that one day I would be in uniform. When I was 11, my family moved us to Belize, Central America. I became totally enthralled with the British Army and started reading British War comic books.Then I joined the Fife and Drum Corps at Muffles College, a Catholic high school and became overwhelmed with the discipline and the pomp and circumstance of parades etc. I drove my parents crazy to return me back to the states to finish high school and thankfully they did. While in my Senior year, I spoke the Marine recruiters on several occasions. Many of my friends, enlisted delayed entry. I was only seventeen at the time and needed my parents signature. That was a non-starter. After Graduation, I got a job to wait for my 18th birthday. With little to no guidance other than get a job, I was left languishing in the adult world of blue collar-hood. I got a job with the Miami Herald and became quick friends with a retired Marine MSgt who began my lessons on leadership and mentoring. He kicked my ass when I screwed up and saved my ass when I really screwed up. Needless to say he whipped me into shape and reinforced what I already wanted was a life in uniform. The rest is history and a hearty thank you to Original Montford point Marine...MSgt Adolphus Milton (RET).
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WHETHER YOU WERE IN THE SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS OR AS A CAREER, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH YOU TOOK. WHERE DID YOU GO TO BOOT CAMP AND WHAT UNITS, BASES, SHIPS OR SQUADRONS WERE YOU ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
The Infantry was my first love. My mother never wanted me to join the Marine Corps but once she realized that at 18 years old she could not control my decisions she begged me to go into a non combat related MOS. I did and hated every minute of it. I had a bad experience with a Sgt that was kicked off the MSG program. He stole money from me and after kicking his ass and summarily getting my ass kicked by the Company Gunny, I wanted out of my MOS and the unit. I did research and found out more about MSGBN screening board. I made my wishes known to my platoon commander and he along with the company Gunny who had previously kicked my ass, let me know when the next screening team would be on our base. I was promoted to Cpl and scheduled for NCO school. 3 weeks before leaving, the screening team came. They both on their own time, accompanied me to the screening team. I got a solid recommendation, thank God, The Gunny Roughneck (Retired), with the approval of the Platoon Commander, Capt Real Leader (Retired) kicked my ass instead of NJP. I left confident yet still tentaive about getting orders. Got a call while at NCO school and was told that I had orders to MSGBN. That began my journey down the Intel Corridor of world travel and Diplomatic intrigue.
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IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY?
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Operation Restore/Uphold Democracy Operation Joint Forge Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom
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OF ALL YOUR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE?
MSG Duty - Vienna, Austria - I was present when history was being made. I worked side by side and made a new extended family with the Diplomatic community. The Bombing at the EL AL counter at the Vienna International Airport, the Bomb threat at the AMEMB, and the subsequent Flag Burning in front of the Consulate. Ambassador Ronald Lauder, and DCM Felix S. Bloch were awesome supporters of the MSG DET. Sgt Clayton J. Lonetree accused Marine Spy from MSG DET MOSCOW who joined our Detachement in July of 1987 and turned himself into the Chief of Station in December. Thankfully I had already transferred to MSG Det Kinshasa. Needless to say many things happened that I can not speak about.
MSG Duty - Kinshasa, Zaire (DROC) - Loved it and still Love Africa. More to come.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
Boot Camp and my Senior Drill Instructor SSgt McGhee. He was everything that I thought a Marine should be. His bearing was unwavering and his uniform always immaculate. He was my mentor and he is now retired and still a friend. Lost touch and wish I could find him so he can see the Man and Marine that I have become.
MSG School and my School Detachment to include Cpl Arnold Bracy who was later detained with Sgt Clayton Lonetree at MSG Det Moscow for allegedly having a sexual encounter with a Soviet Spy. WOW! What a time in my life.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
MSG RIBBON (1985-1988) - The absolute best duty in the Marine Corps GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL (1982-1988) - Knowing that I made it without getting busted for things I really should have. A different time then and I had different leaders who allowed us the opportunity to screw up and learn without making the mistake permanent. EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL (1994 & 1999) - Haiti and Bosnia - two extremely impacting moments in my career as an Intelligence professional. NATO MEDAL (1999) - AMIB - The Balkans/Bosnia and Herzegovina - Nothing more needs to be said if you were there. COMBAT ACTION RIBBON (2004-2005) OIF - Operation Phantum Fury (AL FAJR) History was made again.
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WHICH INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY STAND OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
SSgt McGhee - F Co, Plt 2036 2nd RT Battalion - Parris Island (1982)
Capt Breeden - 1st FSSG - 29 Palms, Ca (1983-1985)
MSgt Abby Dasher - Team Chief - 33rd ITT
Capt Dubrule - 2nd CI/HUMINT Co - Fallujah, IZ (2004-2005)
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CAN YOU RECOUNT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM YOUR SERVICE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FUNNY AT THE TIME, BUT STILL MAKES YOU LAUGH?
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1. Getting Back to the Marine House after a night on the town at the African Club. 2. 5 to 10 mile PT jaunt with the Zairean Gendarme's Saturday mornings after a crazy night on the town. 3. D-Man and I driving across country from Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Bamako Mali.1999. What a time in Abidjan. What a drive...1200 km...WOW! 4. Bosnia and all that came with it. Some of it funny....some not so much!
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WHAT PROFESSION DID YOU FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING, WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY?
- USMCR - 1988 to present - USMC On active Duty with Marine Forces South, Doral, Florida until I retire in 2014. 30 Years OOHRAH! -Law Enforcement - Miami-Dade Police Department. Currently a Police Lieutenant.
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
Marine Corps Interrogator-Translator Association
Marine Corps Intelligence Association
Marine Corps Counterintelligence Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Another Service related veterans organization that Supports the Young Marines.
Marine Corps League - Interact with Marine Veterans who serve the community at large.
Young Marines of the Marine Corps League - The ability to interact with the youth of America and impact their lives at the most crucial point in their development.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY YOU HAVE APPROACHED YOUR LIFE AND YOUR CAREER? WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME IN THE SERVICE?
After my initial active duty period, I felt that the only place I could be happy was continuing to serve my community in the same honorable fashion that I served this great nation. I became a Police Officer with the Miami-Dade Police Department and am now a Police Lieutenant. Commanding Officer of the Young Marines of Miami-Dade.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE MARINE CORPS?
To my team of outstanding operators: Stay the course. At times it may be hard but it is worth it in the end. Stay focused and you will always be able to fall back on the memories and the impact you made in the lives of others. Semper Fidelis and Carpe Diem!
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
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Reconnected with long lost friends and fellow Marines. *
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