Deployment: The Plight of the Soldier Introduction - SAME Detroit Post
Deployment: The Plight of the Soldier Introduction - SAME Detroit Post
Deployment: The Plight of the Soldier Introduction - SAME Detroit Post
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<strong>Deployment</strong>: <strong>The</strong> <strong>Plight</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>Soldier</strong><br />
Warrior Transition:<br />
From Warrior-Citizen to Citizen-<strong>Soldier</strong>.<br />
CPT Scott McCostlin<br />
<strong>Introduction</strong><br />
Commander, 1461 st Combat HET Co<br />
Deployed Sep 06 – Aug 07<br />
Conducted Transportation Missions all<br />
over MND-N Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Iraq.<br />
And Convoy Security Missions
Mission<br />
-Conducted over 300 convoy missions all over Iraq<br />
- Conducted 115 Gun Truck Missions escorting both<br />
military and TCN convoys<br />
- Endured 53 IED engagements many with direct<br />
enemy contact<br />
- Direct engagements (fire fights) on numerous<br />
occasions.<br />
-- 31 <strong>Soldier</strong>s injured, 1 KIA, 15 purple hearts<br />
OBJECTIVES<br />
-Discuss problems soldiers face after being wounded<br />
- Make sure to convey <strong>the</strong> stories <strong>of</strong> a fallen soldier and<br />
<strong>the</strong> plight <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wounded soldier.<br />
- Explain <strong>the</strong> impact on <strong>the</strong> families <strong>of</strong> fallen or<br />
wounded soldiers
SGT John Palmer<br />
Convoy Security Team Member<br />
Gun Truck 2 Commander<br />
Controlled Convoys<br />
Developed Issues after return that we were unaware<br />
<strong>of</strong> prior to leaving Iraq
Issues<br />
- <strong>Soldier</strong> issues have been steady since our return<br />
- In most cases soldiers thought <strong>the</strong>y were <strong>the</strong> only one<br />
with issues or were embarrassed to come forward<br />
- <strong>Soldier</strong>s feel “out <strong>of</strong> place” and unable to cope with<br />
civilian life<br />
- Issues can arise at any time<br />
SGT Mat<strong>the</strong>w Soper<br />
Lead Gun Truck in all Convoys<br />
Found 24 IED’s prior to explosion<br />
Volunteered to be a convoy security team member<br />
Strong family and community ties
SGT Cary Kieffer<br />
-M2 50 Caliber Gunner<br />
-Volunteered for duty<br />
- Wounded in action<br />
- Diffculties after deployment<br />
SGT Cary Kieffer
SGT John Palmer<br />
Convoy Security Team Member<br />
Gun Truck 2 Commander<br />
Controlled Convoys<br />
Developed Issues after return that we were unaware<br />
<strong>of</strong> prior to leaving Iraq
SGT John Palmer<br />
Convoy Security Team Member<br />
Gun Truck 2 Commander<br />
Controlled Convoys<br />
Developed Issues after return that we were unaware<br />
<strong>of</strong> prior to leaving Iraq
Medevac<br />
Suddenly alone<br />
Most leave country with no belongings<br />
Limited flow <strong>of</strong> information<br />
Communication with families<br />
Questions
Please Make<br />
Donations to <strong>the</strong><br />
St Mary’s<br />
Elementary<br />
Scholarship fund<br />
in <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong><br />
Sergeant Mat<strong>the</strong>w<br />
Soper
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