SSG Douglas Murphy

SSG Douglas Murphy

Dates of Service: Dec 1970 - Mar 1978
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Military Experiences

Sep 1977 - Mar 1978
Platoon Sergeant
Plt Sgt - got sideways with the Co Commander who was jealous of my combat experience (officers needed combat experience to advance) and rode my ass. Instead of re-enlisting for a new duty assignment and going back to Germany, I let the allure of a civilian law enforcement officer overcome me.
Sep 1974 - Sep 1977
MP and MPI - Squad Leader and Plt Sergeant
Started on Patrol, advanced to MPI. Also served as squad leader when made SGT E-5. Promoted to SSG E-6 and became Plt SGT - unit NCOIC. Co HQ was in Bamberg and we were based 40 miles away with operational area approx 900 square miles.
Jan 1973 - Sep 1974
MP Patrol and Investigations
Started as a patrolman. Slected for the MPI unit at the PMI. Went to MPI School Feb-Apr '74.
Feb 1972 - Dec 1972
Colonel's Driver
Drove the Hopsital's Commander as needed.

Deployments

(1 year)
Jan 1972 - Dec 1972
Vietnam ribbon
Vietnam War
Pulled off of incoming manifest along with 30 other to provide compound security at Replacement Company. Went to 24th EVAC Hosp until re-enlisted for MP MOS. Earned MOS thru OJT at Long Binh, RVN>.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jun 1972 - Dec 1972

MP OJT

Certifications

Apr 1974

V5

Security Clearance
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