MGySgt Gerry Sweeten

Marine Corps | Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Chief

Dates of Service: Jan 1966 - Nov 1991

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Military Experiences

Nov 1989 - Nov 1991

Operations Chief (S3)

1st Radio Bn, I MEF | Kaneohe, HI

Responsible for day to day ops for the battalion.

Jan 1966 - Nov 1991

Various Positions over 26yrs

Marine Support Battalion

Began as 2533 (Wireless Radio Op), Was an Instructor as C&E Bn, San Diego. Lateral move to 2600 field Jan 1973. Stations included Misawa, Japan, Hawaii, Guam, Norfolk, Gitom, Parris Island SC.

1983 - 1988

Recruit Screener

H&S Co, Recruit Training Co | MCRD Parris Island

Responsible for screening qualified recruits for assignment to the 2600 Sigint MOS, 0200 Intel MOS, Presidential Support Detachment, Camp David.

Deployments

Vietnam War

Two tours. One with 3rd Bn/4th Marines and MAG 11

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jan 1973 - Aug 1973

EW/SIGINT Noncommunications Interceptor/Analysts Course

Mar 1973 - Apr 1973

Communication Center Operators Course(2651)

Nov 1971 - Dec 1971

Instructor Training Course (ITC)

Mar 1966 - Nov 1966

Wireless Radio Op (2533)

Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI or higher

Academic Degrees

1994 - 1995

Pensacola State Jr. College

Associate Degree