Mitchell Pitts

Marine Security Guards serve throughout the world to ensure the safety of Diplomatic Missions in our US Embassies across the world to conduct diplomacy abroad in a safe environment. MSGs prepare to execute plans for the protection of the mission and its personnel as directed by the Chief of Mission or Principal Officer through the Regional Security Officer. The duty consists of three posts for three years.

During my first post- Juba, South Sudan:

I was the runner-up for NCO of the Q3 in region 6

Runner-up in Sergeant meritorious promotion for the entire MSG program

1x Meritorious Mass award

2x Letters of Appreciation

Received Good Conduct Award for 3 years with good military conduct

Managed upwards of $250,000 worth of Marine Corps equipment making sure it was mission capable.

Satellite Transmissions System Operators install, operate and maintain various wideband satellite communication terminals operating in the AEHF, KU, KA, X, and L bands. Marines are trained to operate complex satellite systems to integrate communication networks and enable command and control. Operators will be familiar with spectrum analyzing tools, specialized computer hardware/software programs, transmission security (TRANSEC), and communications security (COMSEC). Satellite Communications was conducted primarily through the VSAT Small & Large (Very Small Aperture Terminal).

Transmissions System Operators employ transmissions systems to enable command and control. Typical duties include the operation and maintenance of the Very Small Aperture Terminal-Expeditionary (VSAT-E), High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Super High Frequency (SHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) vehicular or man pack radio sets, including antennas and power sources, establishing contact with distant stations, processing and logging of messages, conducting frequency changes or cryptographic codes and maintaining equipment at the first echelon. Additional skills include planning, coordinating, executing operations while utilizing program of record equipment and field-expedient antennas to integrate communication networks. Operators will be familiar with spectrum analyzing tools, specialized computer hardware/software programs, transmission security (TRANSEC), and communications security (COMSEC).

During this time, I received a Meritorious Promotion to Lance Corporal for a mixture of my in-class performance and physical fitness performance. I was also a one of 4 squad leaders in control of 42 students.

Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT) is a 29-day course. The mission is to train and conduct standards-based combat skills training of all non-infantry Marines in order to ensure that every Marine is a fighting Marine, regardless of their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).

All Marine recruits start their training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD). This is where America's young men and women are transformed into Marines. Some believe that Marines are forged in a furnace of shared hardship and tough training. Shared, intense experience creates a bond so strong between Marines that nothing can stop them from accomplishing their mission.

Marine Corps recruits are trained not only physically and mentally, but morally as well. Forming the bedrock of any Marine's character are the core values: honor, courage and commitment. By incorporating these values into recruit training, a Marine is not just a basically trained, morally conscious Marine, but also a better American citizen who will return to society after their service.

Pipe layers are responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems for storm sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains and pipelines. Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for pipes. Aligns pipes and seals joints together with cement, glue or plastic welding.

A construction laborer or construction worker does physical labor on construction sites. I prepared sites by cleaning them, loading or unloading materials, and removing hazards. I also assembled metal and wood buildings or pavilions. This work required traveling every week, to numerous cities such as Tampa or Orlando.

Sandwich Makers are responsible for preparing sandwiches in fast food restaurants and their duties may also include ensuring that food safety standards are respected, collecting payments from customers, cleaning the working area, portioning food items, and maintaining stocks.