YOUR UNIT HERENCO

INDUCTION CEREMONY

4 November 1999

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COMMAND SERGEANT MAJORARCHIE L. TURNER

19TH THEATER ARMY AREA COMMAND

CSM Archie L. Turner is a native of Miami, Florida, and drafted into the U.S. Army in January 1973. He attended Basic Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, later graduating from the Unit Supply, Stock Control and Accounting Course at Fort Ord, California. He served in numerous leadership positions as Squad Leader, Supply Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Chief Logistics Operations Sergeant, Force Integration/Modernization Analyst and First Sergeant.

His previous assignments include 71st Maint Bn, VII Corps and 3d Inf Div, Germany; 24th Inf Div, Fort Stewart, GA; 3/7 Inf, 197th Mech/Inf Bde, Fort Benning, GA; 1SG, 548th Supply and Service Bn, 10th Mt Div, Fort Drum, NY; 1SG, HHC, 501st Corps Spt Gp; 1SG, 227 Maint Bn, 305th QM Co, Korea; J3, Equipment Authorization/Force Development NCOIC, FORSCOM, Fort McPherson, GA, and Sergeant Major, Joint Task Force-Kuwait, Southwest Asia; Commandant Sergeant Major, 3d USACENCOM, Fort McPherson, GA; CSM, 129th Corps Spt Bn, 101st Corps Spt Gp, Fort Campbell, KY; CSM, 34th Area Spt Gp and Area II, Yongsan, Korea. He is currently serving as CSM, 19th Theater Army Area Command, Taegu, Korea.

His civilian education includes an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Maryland. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He attended numerous military schools ranging from Air Assault School; Garrison Sergeant’s Major Course, CGSC Force Integration/Development Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, Noncommissioned Officer Logistics Program (LP), First Sergeant’s Course, Battle Staff Course, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (1993) and Command Sergeants Major Designee Course.

CSM Turner’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service medal (4th Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation medal (5th Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Achievement Medal (6th Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Good Conduct Medal (8th Award); National Defense Service Medal (2); Southwest Asia Service Medal (3 Bronze Stars); the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Development Ribbon (4); the Overseas Service Ribbon (4th Award); Kuwait Liberation Medal; the Air Assault Badge; German Schutzenschur (Bronze).

CSM Turner is married to former Carla M. Bratcher. They have three children, Maria, Joshuah and Michael.

CHARLTON, CORNELIUS H. Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Chipo-ri, Korea, 2 June 1951. Entered service at: Bronx, N.Y. Born: 24 July 1929, East Gulf, W. Va. G.O. No.: 30, 19 March 1952. Citation: Sgt. Charlton, a member of Company C, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. His platoon was attacking heavily defended hostile positions on commanding ground when the leader was wounded and evacuated. Sgt. Charlton assumed command, rallied the men, and spearheaded the assault against the hill. Personally eliminating 2 hostile positions and killing 6 of the enemy with his rifle fire and grenades, he continued up the slope until the unit suffered heavy casualties and became pinned down. Regrouping the men he led them forward only to be again hurled back by a shower of grenades. Despite a severe chest wound, Sgt. Charlton refused medical attention and led a third daring charge which carried to the crest of the ridge. Observing that the remaining emplacement which had retarded the advance was situated on the reverse slope, he charged it alone, was again hit by a grenade but raked the position with a devastating fire which eliminated it and routed the defenders. The wounds received during his daring exploits resulted in his death but his indomitable courage, superb leadership, and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit upon himself the infantry, and

the military service.

19th TAACOM NCO INDUCTION

CEREMONY4 November 99SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

WELCOME

OFFICIAL PARTY ENTRANCE

NATIONAL ANTHEMS

BACKGROUND OF NCO INDUCTION

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A NCO

“THE VALUES WALK”

PROMOTION

NCO OATH

CLOSING

“THE ARMY SONG”

THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG

FIRST TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT, AND

TO BUILD THE NATIONS MIGHT;

AND THE AR-MY GOES ROLLING ALONG,

PROUD OF ALL WE HAVE DONE, FIGHTING

TILL THE BAT-TLE’S WON;

AND THE AR-MY GOES ROLLING ALONG,

THEN IT’S HI! HI! HEY! THE ARMY’S ON

IT’S WAY. COUNT OFF THE CA-DENCE

LOUD AND STRONG. (TWO…THREE)

FOR WHER-E’ER WE GO YOU WILL ALWAYS

KNOW, THAT THE AR-MY GOES ROLL-ING ALONG!!

Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer

No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army." I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety. Competence is my watch-word. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind--accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment. Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

CSM OF THE CEREMONYCSM ARCHIE L. TURNERHOST OF THE CEREMONY

NARRATOR

INDUCTEES

SGT JEFFERY J. STACY 501ST CSGSGT RUTH E. CONWAY 501ST CSGSGT MICHELLE L. BLEST 34TH SGSGT RODRICK JOSEPH 23RD SGSGT WESLY LEANDRE 23RD SGSGT LEMUEL C. YUMUL 23RD SGSGT ROGER THOMPSON 23RD SGSGT DERECK J. ROSALES 23RD SGSGT ANIKA F. FLOORE 20TH SGSGT JOSHUA BURT 19TH TAACOM