Master Sergeant Melvin T. Fletcher

 

MOS 2111-Small Arms Weapons Repairman

MOS 5814-Physical Security Specialist

MOS 2181-Ordance Chief

MOS 8411-Marine Recruiter

 

Last Active Duty Billet Held: 

 

2111 MOS Course Manager, SMI, and Curriculum Developer, 2^nd Platoon

Marine Corps Detachment, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland

 

Hometown:  Tompkinsville, KY

 

College:  Liberty University Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice  

 

Family Members:   

Adriane L. Fletcher (wife)

Nigel T. Fletcher (son)

Zicarria L. Anderson (daughter)

 

Date of Retirement:  30 April 2008

 

Date joined Butler High School: 15 September 2008

 

Previous Duty Stations:

2003-2008, Marine Detachment, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen, Maryland

                                    Billet - Ordnance Weapons Instructor, SMI Ordnance School

2002-2003, 6^th MCD, RS Montgomery, AL, Officer Selection Office

                                    Billet – Officer Selection Assistant

 

2000-2002, 6^th Marine Corps District, RS Montgomery, AL, RSS Tuscaloosa, AL

                                    Billet – Recruiting Station NCOIC

                                    Previous – Canvassing Recruiter

 

1998-2000, 1^st Battalion, 11^th Marines, 1^st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA  

                                    Billet – Armory Chief

                                                 Battery Gunny

 

1997-1998, MWSS-272, 1^st Marine Aircraft Wing, Iwakuni Japan

                                    Billet – Armory NCOIC

 

1993-1997, 4^th Battalion, 14^th Marines, 4^th Marine Division, Bessemer, AL

                                    Billet – Armory Chief

 

1992-1993, Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron-18, 1^st MAW, Okinawa Japan

                                    Billet – Armory NCOIC

 

1990-1992, Communication Squadron 28, Detachment Bravo, 2^nd Marine Aircraft Wing

                    New River, NC

                                    Billet – Armory Chief

 

1988-1990, 2^nd Battalion, 8^th Marines, 2^nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC

                                    Billet – Armorer

 

1987-1988, 2^nd Battalion, 6^th Marines, 2^nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC

                                    Billet – Armorer

 

1986-1987, MCRD Parris Island, 2111 MOS School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

                                    Billet – Recruit / Student

 

Decorations:

-Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal x 3

-Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon

-Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation

-Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal x 6

-National Defense Medal x2

-South West Asia Service Medal

-Sea Service Deployment Ribbon x 5

-Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon

-Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)

-Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

-Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Master Sergeant Fletcher was born on May 4, 1967 in Elizabeth Town, KY.  He enlisted in the Marine Corps on September 4, 1986.  Graduating MCRD, Parris Island SC, he received orders to report to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD to attend the 2111 MOS School for Small Arms Weapon Repair.  Upon Graduating from the Small Arms Repairman Course, He received orders to 2^nd Battalion, 6^th Marines were he served as a weapons repair technician from May 1987 to May 1988.  During his tour with 2^nd Battalion 6^th Marines, he participated in two deployments, including one deployment while temporarily assigned to 2^nd Battalion 4^th Marines.  After exchanging colors with 2/6, Corporal Fletcher remained in place as the weapons tech for 2/8 from May 1998 to June 1990.  In June 1990 Corporal Fletcher received orders to report to Communication Squadron 28, Detachment-B, New-River, NC where he served as the Detachment Weapons Tech from June 1990 to August 1992.  During his tour with Detachment-B, Corporal Fletcher deployed to Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. 

Upon returning from deployment Corporal Fletcher received orders to report to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron-18, Okinawa Japan where he served as the Armory NCOIC.  After that one year tour with MTACS-18, Sergeant Fletcher reported to Inspector/Instructor Staff, 4^th Battalion 14^th Marines, 4^th Marine Division, Bessemer, AL  for duty as the Armory NCOIC from August 1993 to January 1997.  During this tour Sergeant Fletcher also served as the Battalion Maintenance Management Chief, Substance Abuse Control Officer, and Commander of the Color Guard.  He participated in countless funeral details and was the spokesman for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign.  In January 1997 Sergeant Fletcher reported to Marine Wing Support Squadron-272, Iwakuni Japan where he served as the Armory NCOIC from January 1997 to February 1998.  After that one year tour Sergeant Fletcher then reported to 1^st Battalion 11^th Marines, 1^st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA where he served and the Armory Chief and the Battery Gunny from February 1998 to March 2000.

In March 2000 SSgt Fletcher received orders and proceeded to report to Recruiter School at MCRD San Diego, CA.  SSgt Fletcher graduated with honors from Recruiter School finishing in the top ten percent of the class and received a special Fitness Report and letter of recognition from the Director of the School.  SSgt Fletcher then reported to 6^th Marine Corps District, Recruiting Station Montgomery, AL sub-station Tuscaloosa AL for duty as a canvassing recruiter.  SSgt Fletcher quickly rose from a ranking of 53 to number 6 within the first six months and stood up as the Station NCOIC.  In June 2002 Gunnery Sergeant Fletcher transferred to the Marine Corps Officer Selection Office where he was instrumental and successful in recruiting future Marine Corps Officers.

Upon the end of his successful tour as a Recruiter, Gunnery Sergeant Fletcher received orders to report to Marine Corps Detachment, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD for duty as an instructor.  During this tour Gunnery Sergeant Fletcher was promoted to Master Sergeant in 2006. 

Master Sergeant Fletcher’s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with silver star, National Defense Medal with two bronze stars, South West Asia Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 bronze stars, Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Master Sergeant Fletcher is married to the Former Adriane L. Nash.  They have two children:  Zicarria, age 19 and Nigel, age 14

 

 

                                   

BILLET DESCRIPTION/RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS: 

 

-Senior Marine Instructor for the Small Arms Repair Course and Common, Knowledge and Skills Annex.

-Instruct primary MOS Marines, Soldiers and Sailors in the conduct of Small Arms Repair per the Individual Training Standards.

-Serve as a mentor for the instructors.

-Evaluate student progress and performance.

-Administer practical and performance exams.

-Review and evaluate lesson plans and procedures in accordance with the Systems Approach to Training (SAT) manual.

-Counsel Marine students on academic achievement or failure

-Participate in the Faculty and Development program for instructor progression.

 

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING REPORTING PERIOD: 

Completed the Conventional Physical Security Course and obtained the 5814 MOS

Completed Certification as AT/FP Level II Trainer/Advisor

 

 

PME/SELF EDUCATION: 

Completed Marine Corps Institute’s Math for Marines

Completed Hazardous Materials Handling

Completed SNCO Advanced Distant Education Program, MCI 8200 Series

Completed War Fighting Skills Distant Education Program, MCI 7400 Series

Completed Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Liberty University

Reads numerous articles and remains abreast of all matters pertaining to the Marine Corps and current events

 

OTHER (I.E. Awards, Commendatory Correspondence, Community Involvement):

Active member of Faith Outreach Church as Security Lead