1stSgt Mark Harris EdD

Marine Corps | Reconnaissance Man

Dates of Service: Sep 1974 - Feb 1998

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Before coming to 1109 Bravo I was the Dean at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) for 6.5 years. I served 10 years in various principal positions at Guilford County Schools (GCS) and as an Ast. Principal at High Point Central High School, and a Marine Corps Junior ROTC instructor for 8 years. I served 23 years in the USMC, in the infantry, Force Recon, Military Education, and leadership.

Military Experiences

Aug 1994 - Feb 1998

Company First Sergeant

Comm Co, 4th MLG, MARFORRES | Inspector Instructor Staff, Greensboro NC

Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Active Duty I&I Staff. Ensured Deployment/Activation Readiness. Provided instruction to active duty and reserve Marines, and conducted Prior Service Recruiting, and Public Relations. Meritorious Service Medal (Gold Star in lieu of 2d award).

Aug 1993 - Aug 1994

Company First Sergeant

Operation United Americas (UNITAS) | Camp Lejeune, NC

Operation UNITED AMERICAS (UNITAS) with the 2d Marine Division as the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Senior Enlisted Advisor, conducting combined operations, training, and drug interdiction with 8 different South American Marine Corps forces.

Aug 1992 - Aug 1993

Formal Schools Instructor

SNCO Academy, Advanced Course, SOI | Camp Lejeune, NC

Assigned to SNCO Academy Advanced Course (for GySgts), as the Tactics and Operations Instructor. Developed the Battle Study program for the school and Operations and Planning Courses, conducted FTX with the students in the field for the first time. Navy Achievement Medal (Gold Star in lieu of 2d award).

Jul 1989 - Aug 1992

Force Recon Platoon Commander/Ops Chief

2nd Force Recon Co, 2nd SRIG, II MEF | Camp Lejeune, NC

2 MEU (SOC) Deployments with 22 MEU. The first involved Combat Operations in Liberia; OPERATION SHARP EDGE. The second was in the Persian Gulf to support DESERT STORM post-war, pre-SOUTHERN WATCH. Was the Operations Chief for the Force Recon Group in DESERT STORM. Also, Det NCOIC for special operations detachment on umm al Maridem Island and SOTF pre-DDay. Awarded 2 Navy-Marine Commendation Medals, Navy-Marine Achievement Medal w/Combat V, and 2 Combat Action Ribbions.

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Deployments

(3 years, 3 months)

Jan 1996 - Apr 1996

Battle Griffin, Norway

Served as Detachment First Sgt in Norway above the Arctic Circle to test NATO's Norway Airlanded Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB). the NALMEB called for airlifting an MEB from the U.S. to Central Norway, where it would marry up with pre-positioned weapons, equipment, and supplies. Conducted and Instructed operational forces in Artic Warfare.

Sep 1993 - Feb 1994

Operation United Americas, South America

Sep 1991 - Feb 1992

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Force Recon Detachment/Platoon Commander with 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) for post-war security operations in northern Kuwait along the Iraqi border. Conducted combined training and operations with SOF from the UAE and Bahrain.

Dec 1990 - May 1991

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Served as Force Recon Operations Chief for a Force Recon detachment (s) during the Desert Shield and Storm. Conducted insertions and extractions of Force Recon teams and participated in the Battle of Kahafji during the Iraqi advance and occupation Khafji. Established FOB on umm al Maradim island for SOTF ops as part of the D-Day deception plan.

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