PURPOSE
To perform an analysis of the Honorable James Mattis based upon the aspects of his life, career, and impact on the military and world.
EARLY LIFE
- Born September 8th, 1950 in Pullman, Washington -- Mother worked in Army Intelligence during WWII and father worked at a plant that gave materials to the Manhattan Project.
- Known for interest in military history and world history. -- Grew up in a household with no television and only books.
CAREER
- Enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1969 at the age of 18. -- Attended Central Washington University as part of Marine Corp ROTC, graduated in 1971, and commissioned the next year.
- Considered an intellectual among his peers. -- Would carry a book by the name of Meditations by
Giving way to the parties and the fun associated with college kids, Caputo failed out of college and realized what he really wanted to be was a Marine. He joined the Marines and went through a lot of officer training until he eventually reached what would be known as his final rank of Lieutenant. Introduced to the Vietnam War in 1965 as a Platoon leader, Caputo walked into the war a little scared but with a lot of determination. Caputo started the war with a lot of field work including jungle expeditions and shooting escapades, and eventually was sent to keep track of the everyday deaths occurring during the war and all the paperwork associated with such a job. Later he was put back in charge of a platoon which eventually lead to his downfall following an unethical order he gave his men that resulted in the killing of a couple Vietnamese pedestrians believed to be part of the Viet Cong.
14 Oct 44 1st LT, AUS 16 Feb 45 1st LT, INF, ORC 21 Aug 45 CAPT, INF, TEX NG (Federal Recognition) 14 July 50 CAPT, INF, NGUS 19 Oct 50 MAJ, INF, TEX NG (Federal Recognition) 14 Feb 56 MAJ, INF, NGUS 14 Feb 56 MAJ, INF, USAR 8 Nov 66 SERVICE
...had an associate degree from Valley Forge. Wes (A) had a dream to go to Johns Hopkins University. So Wes (A) wrote the assistant director of admissions at Johns Hopkins and meet with Paul White. The Wes (A) and Paul had lunch and talk for hours about his days at Forge Valley Military School. Wes (A) and Paul became good friend and a month last Wes (A) receive a letter accepted him to Johns Hopkins.
Powell majored in Engendering. He finished college in 1958 (source 1 pages 32, 36). While in college Powell joined the Recruit Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Powell said he joined ROTC because of the discipline and "The sense of comradery among a group of young men who were similarly motivated. Maybe it was the uniform." Another reason he said he joined is because of the association with the military [source 2 (interview page 1) (biography page 1)]. While Powell was in ROTC, he was in the Pershing Rifles. The Pershing Rifles showed that a cadet was more serious about ROTC than a regular cadet. The Pershing Rifles had to stay in ROTC their whole college career. They were distinguished through a yellow wrap worn on their right shoulder (source 1, page 40). In 1987 Powell was the Nation Security Advisor to Ronald Regan. Two years later in 1989 he became the first black officer and the youngest officer to hold the nation's highest military office, the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Merrell graduated college from The Ohio State University with an engineering degree. Before changing career path he spent time being a plumber’s apprentice. Merrells actions with the start of the patrol were dire to its success, he made the purchase of radio equipment and the building of training centers possible. Merrell is known as the Granddaddy to the organization because of his hard work and negotiation skills.
Attended Oregon State University 1946 – 1950 and received a BS. Degree. Taught High School Science for eight months at Benson High School before being recalled to active duty for the Korean War on 1 April 1951. Assigned 816th TCS and flew C-119s out of Ashiya, Japan in support of the Korean War. Promoted to Captain 1 June 1952.
For a united nation to prosper, its people must overcome obstacles and take on numerous responsibilities. Throughout our lives, there are problems occurring continually in our world related to war and combat. During these times of hardship, we must remind ourselves to persevere and continue to defend the country. In addressing the Sylvanus Thayer Award on May 12, 1962, at the city of West Point, New York, General Douglas MacArthur urged Americans to remember the major responsibilities we have as Americans in his speech Duty, Honor, Country. With a position of authority, MacArthur powerfully stated that America will only survive through winning wars and fulfilling our duties. His main priority was to defend the nation, respect the nation, and prosper in that vast nation, otherwise remarked as three key terms: duty, honor, and country. Through the use of rhetorical devices, MacArthur expresses the theme that Americans should defend the country sturdily and carry on its numerous objectives by means of his moral code: “Duty, Honor, Country”.
His heart may have been in the right place, but he did not have the
Why did he pick the Marines as his topic? Attracted to the Corps perception and morale, Thomas E. Ricks expresses the Marines as the only service still upholding its honor and tradition. Due to society changing into a commercial society with a “me” attitude, civilians focus on how they can splendor themselves with material items—never looking big picture at all that we can accomplish as a team if we give our heart and soul in life. Team meaning everyone on earth, for we are the people that provide for one another with peace and prosperity. As a Marine, it is imperative to have leadership skills along with being capable to work with others. This book was written to enhance the reader’s mentality of how the Marines operate. It informs those who are looking into the service, and provides an in depth look into the trials and tribulations it has been through—as well as conquered.
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Corps, U. S. (2014). History and Heritage-Our Purpose. Retrieved April 2014, from The Official Recruiting Website of the United States Marine Corps: http://www.marines.com/history-heritage/our-purpose
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...d me with our staff and Soldiers we have been given the opportunity to lead. The time and effort spent will be well worth it. Possessing a shared understanding of the operational environment will aid in our planning process when conducting operations throughout our theater of operation. In every operation we execute we know that we will accept prudent risks, identification and mitigation of those risks will determine our ability to accomplish our mission. Incorporating the principles of mission command by building cohesive teams through mutual trust, fostering an environment of shared understanding, and accepting prudent risk will make me an effective adviser to the commander, aid the staff during the operations process, and provide an example for Soldiers to emulate. My involvement in all aspects of mission command is critical to the success of our organization.
I attended JROTC in my junior and senior year of high school. After high school I attended Northern Virginia Community college to pursue my associate degree in Computer Science. I was a full-time college student. Along with financial assistance, I worked in
He gave me insight to know what the Armed Forces were like and the benefits. I became interested and decided I wanted to join the Marine Corps but in order to join I needed my high school diploma. Immediately after work one day, I headed to an adult education center and enrolled to complete my all my high school credits. I specifically recall going back to school in November of 2008. With great determination, I managed to attend morning, afternoon and evenings classes to graduate by April of 2009. In less six months, I had managed to complete all my missing credits and attain my diploma. Then, I joined the Marine Corps and five months later I was sent off to basic training in South Carolina. For the most part, I am glad that I ran into that Marine Corps recruiter at my