Miguel Martinez

Led unit training programs with minimal supervision, aligning with commander’s intent. Oversaw battalion physical fitness initiatives, ensuring timely execution of assessments. Demonstrated strong leadership, initiative, and effective communication while briefing senior leaders and coordinating complex training objectives.

• Managed and maintained over 800 individual training records, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and readiness across multiple units.
• Interacted effectively with senior officers and enlisted leadership to coordinate and support comprehensive training initiatives.
• Conducted audit verifications for over 500 Marines and Sailors during two major musters, directly contributing to deployment readiness for contingency operations and joint exercises.

Led and trained a 12-man rifle squad in complex operational environments, overseeing readiness, tactical execution, equipment maintenance, and personnel welfare. Frequently assumed responsibilities of the Platoon Sergeant, managing logistics, casualty tracking, medical evacuation coordination, and combat resupply for over 25 Marines. Provided more than 100 hours of instruction to squad and platoon members and helped prepare over 30 Marines for the Advanced Infantry Course during the 31st MEU deployment. Recognized by senior leadership as one of the top squad leaders in the company for leadership ability, initiative, and mission effectiveness.

• "Sgt Martinez is a dedicated leader and one of the top squad leaders in the company. He consistently led from the front, performed exceptionally as an acting platoon sergeant, and can be trusted to lead with excellence. Highly recommended for promotion and retention.”
  – Capt. Cheatham, Commanding Officer, 1st Bn 4th Marines, May 2023

Led and managed a 4-man fire team, ensuring discipline, training, and the proper care and use of weapons and equipment. Served as senior fire team leader and assistant squad leader, overseeing fire support, resupply, and casualty evacuation efforts. Planned and executed missions in accordance with squad leader orders to maintain operational readiness and team welfare.

• Delivered over 80 hours of comprehensive instruction and training to a squad of 12 Marines and a fire team of 4 Marines.
• Played a key role in preparing and developing subordinates for Operation Octave Quartz during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment (Nov 2020 – May 2021), ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness.

• Carried out the orders of the fire team leader.
• Responsible for the effective employment of individual rifle and for the condition and care of weapons and equipment.
• Conducted deployment to Japan on 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.(November 2018- May 2019)
• Locate, close with, and destroy the enemy.
• Repel enemy assaults.
• Employed weapons such as the M4 carbine, M203 grenade launcher, and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.