SSgt Obom Bowen

Marine Corps | Infantry Unit Leader

Dates of Service: Jan 1994 - Oct 2009

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Military Experiences

Aug 2004 - Dec 2015

Detachment Commander

MSG Echo Co | Madrid, Spain

At a diplomatic post, the detachment commander and RSO form the Post Security Team. Their relationship is the key to the security program's success. The RSO is overall responsible for all internal and external security programs, as well as all background and criminal investigations. The detachment commander is ultimately responsible to the Chief of Mission, but normally reports to the RSO on day-to-day issues. At larger posts with several RSOs, the detachment may report to one of the Assistant RSOs. The detachment commanders are responsible for the operation of the detachment and are considered "commanders" by the Marine Corps. This is a unique distinction because it is one of the very few times a staff noncommissioned officer (SNCO) can officially carry this title.

Jun 2002 - Aug 2004

Platoon Sergeant

Fox Co 2/3 | Kaneohe, HI

The infantry unit leader assists commanders and operations officers in the training, deployment and tactical employment of rifle, weapons, LAR, and antitank platoons/companies and infantry, and LAR battalions, are proficient in all the infantry weapons systems. They supervise and coordinate the preparation of personnel, weapons and equipment for movement and combat, the establishment and operation of unit command posts, the fire and movement between tactical units, the fire of supporting arms, and the unit resupply and casualty evacuation effort. As a platoon sergeant or section leader in the rifle, scout sniper, weapons, heavy machinegun, LAR, and anti-armor platoons, he advises the platoon commander on all issues of discipline, morale and welfare.

Deployments

(1 year, 3 months)

Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Responsible for providing light anti-armor, breaching, and demolitions support for the rifle Companies in an Infantry Battalion. The section is also called upon to eliminate bunkers and breach urban targets with the MK153 SMAW. Responsible for the discipline, appearance, training, control, conduct, and welfare or the section at all times.

Jan 1995 - Aug 1995

Japan

The infantry assaultman employs rockets, the Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS), and demolitions. Assaultmen provide rocket fire against fortified positions in support of the rifle squads, platoons, and companies within the infantry battalion. Additionally, assaultmen employ APOBS, demolitions, and breaching/infiltration techniques.