Fields, James, III, MGySgt

Infantry
 
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Current Service Status
USMC Retired
Current/Last Rank
Master Gunnery Sergeant
Current/Last Primary MOS
0369-Infantry Unit Leader
Current/Last MOSGroup
Infantry
Previously Held MOS
0311-Rifleman
0911-Drill Instructor
Primary Unit
2008-2009, 0369, MCRD (Cadre) Parris Island, SC
Service Years
1979 - 2009
Other Languages
Arabic-Gulf (Iraqi)
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Certificate of Commendation
Cold War Certificate
Meritorious Mast
Shellback Certificate
Suez Canal Certificate
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Marine Combat Water Survival Qualified (WSQ)
Enlisted Collar Insignia
Master Gunnery Sergeant
Seven Hash Marks

 Official Badges 

French Fourragere USMC Retired Pin PMI Pith Helmet US Marines Corps Honorable Discharge

Green Belt


 Unofficial Badges 

Drill Instructor Cold War Medal Shellback




 Additional Information
Other Comments:

When engaged in combat, the vanquishing of thine enemy can be the warrior's only concern...
This is the first and cardinal rule of combat...
Second rule is suppress all human emotion and compassion...
This truth lies at the heart of the art of combat. Once it is mastered... Thou shall fear no one...

   

1988-1988, Cold Weather Training Course (Bridgeport, California)
Description
The Marine Corps' Mountain Warfare Training Center, as a major subordinate element of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, and with support from Marine Corps Installations - West, conducts unit and individual training courses to prepare USMC, Joint, and Allied Forces for operations in mountainous, high altitude, and cold weather environments in support of the Regional Combatant Commanders. Additionally, MWTC provides support to Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC); Training and Education Command; Marine Corps Systems Command; and other USMC and Department of Defense (DOD) agencies engaged in the development of warfighting doctrine and specialized equipment for use in mountain and cold weather operations

Type
General Military Training

Location/Country
Bridgeport / California

From Month/Year 
Jan / 1988

To Month/Year 
Dec / 1988

Rank
Platoon Sergeant

Last Updated: Jan 5, 2022
   
Personal Memories

Best Friends
Birt Richardson
Anthony Chauvin
Smedley Butler
Dufresne
Carson
Utterback
Chiappinni
Petripaloi

Best Moment
Watching Caffarelli lose control on his skis and jump into a pine tree at Summit Meadows. You had to be there.

   
   
My Photos From This Course
No Available Photos

  23 Also There at This Course:
 
  • Baker, A.J., Cpl, (1985-1989)
  • Barrons, Richard, LCpl, (1988-1992)
  • Bazan, Christopher, Cpl, (1987-1993)
  • Blanke, Steven, Cpl, (1985-1991)
  • Elleman, Greg, Sgt, (1986-1992)
  • Giles, Thor, MSgt, (1985-2019)
  • Goedicke, James, LCpl, (1985-1989)
  • Grady, Daniel, Cpl, (1986-1991)
  • Medina, Manuel, Sgt, (1981-1988)
  • Mendoza, Phil, 1stSgt, (1979-2000)
  • Morris, Paul, GySgt, (1987-2012)
  • Ostuni, Todd, Cpl, (1983-1993)
  • Phillips, William (Bill), GySgt, (1987-1999)
  • Samlall, Bisram, Cpl, (1984-1988)
  • Schmechel, Ken, PO3, (1983-1992)
  • Tobar, Jesse, Sgt, (1984-1991)
  • Turk, Jarrod, LCpl, (1984-1988)
  • Vandever, Sampson, LCpl, (1981-1988)
  • Wenger III, "Fearless" Fred, Col, (1978-2006)
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