Sergeant Gonzalezestrella Case Study

1. Sergeant GonzalezEstrella is enthusiastically recommended for meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant. His management and organization skills, steadfast leadership, and impeccable professionalism are the characteristics the Marine Corps expects of a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer. I rank him 1 of 6 Marine Security Guards on post and the top Assistant Detachment Commander I have worked with. While on the Marine Security Guard Program, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella received two letters of Appreciation, both demonstrating his commitment to volunteerism and community relations.

2. Accomplishments:

a. During his time on the Marine Security Guard program, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella served at Detachment Kampala, Uganda; Detachment Frankfurt,

Germany; and his current assignment is with Detachment Muscat, Oman. He has held all collateral duties (Morale Welfare and Recreation, Ball, NMPS, Vehicle, Mess, Supply, and CBRN Non Commissioned Officer, Squad leader for Frankfurt’s detachment of 1/17, and Assistant Detachment Commander) available on the program and excelled in all of them. His ability to transition between posts and billets is noteworthy and makes him an invaluable asset to any command he is attached to. He authored numerous detachment bulletins that have resulted in his changes being adopted by the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group and put into group policy. He is the epitome of what is expected of our Staff Non-Commissioned Officers and would have a seamless transition into the SNCO ranks.

b. Kampala, Uganda, May 2013 – May 2014:

(1) Sergeant GonzalezEstrella provided 1898 hours of armed internal security, wrote 47 Incident Reports to improve Embassy security awareness and post security. He issued 6 security violation reports (OF-117) documenting the improper storage of classified material.

(2) While serving as the Detachment MWR NCO, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella organized and hosted 7 functions to raise money for the 238th Marine Corps ball that generated funds that far exceeded previous levels in the detachment funds by over $4,000 dollars.

(3) Due to his steadfast professionalism and ability to outperform his peers, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella’s knowledge, experience, and total dedication to duty played a vital role in improving the overall effectiveness and readiness of Detachment Kampala. During the semi-annual inspection he received a grade of “Mission Capable; No Discrepancies” for the MWR/Ball Collateral duties.

(4) Sergeant GonzalezEstrella participated in (60) response drills to improve the operational readiness of the detachment in preparation for various contingencies.

Sergeant GonzalezEstrella as well as responded in 3 actual emergency incidents.

(5) Sergeant GonzalezEstrella is a sterling example of the phrase “every Marine is an Ambassador”. He tirelessly spent countless hours volunteering with local Orphanages in the area and volunteered to support the POTUS visit to Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan; which quickly shifted to a Secretary of State visit.

(6) His commitment to self-improvement and MOS proficiency is without peer. While at his first post, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella completed 7 MCI’s, 6 college courses, two Marine Net courses and read 3 books from the Commandant’s reading list.

c. Frankfurt, Germany May 2014 – May 2015:

(1) Sergeant GonzalezEstrella provided over 1650 hours of armed internal security, wrote 36 Incident Reports to improve Embassy security awareness and post security. He wrote and issued one Security Violation report (OF-117) documenting the improper storage of classified

material.

(2) Sergeant GonzalezEstrella’s devotion to duty is unmatched and he is a humble professional that sets the example for all Marines within the detachment to emulate. Always seeking ways to improve his detachment, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella spent his personal time talking to the Marines about their collateral duties and personal fitness goals. Detachment Frankfurt received two first post Marines in one movement cycle in which Sergeant GonzalezEstrella did an exceptional job mentoring them within their daily duties, where the Marines made significant improvements.

(3) While assigned to Detachment Frankfurt, Germany; Sergeant GonzalezEstrella was assigned to Mess and MWR/Ball as collateral duties; he was also assigned as a squad leader. Sergeant GonzalezEstrella’s commitment and skill in his duties have provided an example for others Detachments and Regions to emulate. As the Mess NCOIC, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella was responsible for planned and supervised preparation of nutritious meals for the detachment. He organized and managed the purchase and delivery of food items for the detachment’s mess stock. Sergeant GonzalezEstrella maintained accurate accountability of monies and cash flow transactions related to the detachment’s Mess fund. Over the span of 6 months, Sgt GonzalezEstrella managed and supervised the total combined amount of over $24,000.00 dollars, roughly $4,000.00 dollars per month, accurately and with no discrepancies. Sergeant GonzalezEstrella directly affected the contract modification and extension of the MSGR cook in order to ensure all parties were in agreement in accordance with the MOA and local labor laws.

(4) Continuing his commitment to self-improvement and MOS proficiency, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella completed his Associate’s Degree in General Studies with a 3.43 GPA, 6 additional college courses, 8 MarineNet courses, and read 2 books off the Commandant’s reading list while at his second post.

d. Muscat,Oman May 2015 – Present:

(1) Sgt GonzalezEstrella has provided over 800 hours of armed internal security, wrote 6 Incident Reports to improve Embassy security awareness and post security. He wrote and issued One Security Violation report (OF-117) documenting the improper storage of classified material.

(2) While serving as the Assistant Detachment Commander, Sgt GonzalezEstrella assisted the Detachment through one Semi Annual Inspection with few discrepancies in all the collateral duties. Sergeant GonzalezEstrella has updated and fixed the past two years’ worth of SSIC files, has assisted the detachment in creating electronic logbooks, trained the Marines in the correct procedures for conducting security roves and has seen less Security Violation issues because of the changes.

(3) As Assistant Detachment Commander Sergeant GonzalezEstrella has served as mentor to his peers and as an advisor to the Detachment Commander. Sergeant GonzalezEstrella has been responsible for coordinating with Region 2’s administrative section to ensure all Marines’ administrative issues, as well as discrepancies related to the Marines pay are addressed and corrected, and ensuring all their awards and accomplishments were updated to their OMPF. Taking advantage of all that the embassy has to offer, Sergeant GonzalezEstrella coordinated and scheduled classes with the Regional Medical training. Those classes, resulted in the CPR and AED certification from American Heart Association for the entire detachment, ranged from treating mass trauma victims to individual first aid. Thus preparing the detachment for any situation that may occur in a high threat environment.

(4) Sergeant GonzalezEstrella has completed 4 college courses, completed the Online Sergeant’s course(NONRESIDENT), completed 3 different RCLF regions; included the RCLF region assigned to him, and read two books off the Commandant’s reading list while at his current post.

3. Personal and Behavioral Traits:

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Sergeant GonzalezEstrella is a true self-starter and takes a highly disciplined approach to his duties. As a seasoned Sergeant should, he displays professionalism, leadership, and dedication both on and off duty. He ensures that his Marines keep a high level of professionalism and always stay on task. He is always seeking ways of improving moral, team work, and operational readiness within the detachment. His motivation and enthusiasm for the mission never falters and his thoroughness and attention to detail is nothing short of impressive. He has definitely set the example for the rest of the detachment on how a leader should conduct himself and he inspires his fellow NCO’s with his calm, confident demeanor and leadership style. Sergeant GonzalezEstrella performs exceptionally well under stressful and intense situations and he consistently performs complex tasks successfully with no supervision necessary. He presents a sharp military bearing and appearance on and off duty and displays a high level of physical

fitness.

4. Closing:

a. Sergeant GonzalezEstrella represents the pinnacle of a Non-Commissioned Officer as well as a Marine Security Guard. He consistently impresses seniors and subordinates alike with his steadfast commitment to the mission and possesses the leadership traits that make him ready for increased responsibility. His profound attention to detail and ability to think critically while providing sound recommendations and solutions make him extremely well prepared to join the Staff-Non Commissioned Officer ranks. It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I recommend Sergeant Christian F. GonzalezEstrella for meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant.