AWARDS
NAVY ACHEVMENT MEDAL 1
Citation
NA approved as NA by LTCOL HOWARD HALL on 07/31/2012
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AS PLATOON MAINTENANCE CHIEF, COMPANY D (REIN), 3D ASSAULT
AMPHIBIAN BATTALION, 1ST MARINE DIVISION (REIN) FROM APRIL 2010 TO MARCH 2012. DURING THIS
PERIOD SERGEANT DAVIS DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL INITIATIVE AND ANALYTICAL ABILITIES
WHILE PROVIDING UNRIVALED SUPPORT TO PLATOON COMMANDERS OPERATING IN BOTH COMBAT
AND GARRISON. WHILE DEPLOYED, SERGEANT DAVIS PROCESSED OVER 214 GROUND
TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS AND OVER 1,500 LOGISTICS SUPPORT REQUESTS. HE TRACKED OVER
350 MILITARY CONVOYS TRAVERSING REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAMS 1 AND 5 AREA OF OPERATION
WITH NO SHORTFALLS. IN SUPPORT OF RECOVERY OPERATIONS, HE CREATED 23 QUICK REACTION
FORCE CONCEPTS OF OPERATION AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS. UPON
REDEPLOYMENT, SERGEANT DAVIS AGGRESSIVE WORK ETHIC AND PROFICIENCY INCREASED THE
READINESS OF HIS PLATOONS VEHICLES FROM 27 PERCENT TO 81 PERCENT IN LESS THAN TWO
MONTHS. SERGEANT DAVIS EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, UNRELENTING PERSEVERANCE, AND
LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE
HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE..
Summary of Action
Sergeant Davis is recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for meritorious performance
while serving as Platoon Maintenance Chief, Company D (REIN), from 15 April 2010 until 9 March 2012.
Sergeant Davis professionalism, aggressive work ethic, and proficiency were instrumental in the success of
training and providing support to all Assault Amphibian Platoons within Delta Company. Additionally Sergeant
Davis demonstrated his versatility while working in a Combat Operations Center (COC) as the Battalion Ground
Movement Coordinator. His efforts ensured success to Combat Logistics Battalion 7 and Delta Company during
two pre-deployment training programs and one OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) deployment.
From 15 April 2010 to 10 August 2010, Sergeant Davis first served as a Section Mechanic and maintained 100
percent readiness of his assigned section. Demonstrating outstanding administration abilities, he reconciled with
Vehicle Crew Chiefs to validate discrepancies and repair all discrepancies. Simultaneously he developed and
taught nine Military Occupational Specialty training classes for Maintenance Platoon.
From 10 August 2010 to 23 March 2011, while attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 7 and serving as a Vehicle
Commander during pre-deployment training, Sergeant Davis participated in Exercise STEEL NIGHT 2010, two
Enhanced Mojave Vipers and Infantry Immersion Training. During these training evolutions, Sergeant Davis
commanded his vehicle and crew traversing over 200 miles while conducting 17 Combat Logistics Patrols with no
mishaps or vehicle failures. Sergeant Davis leadership reflected in the performance of his Marines and
equipment, which were always mission capable and tactically proficient during an arduous training schedule
which lasted over 100 training days.
Upon arriving in Afghanistan to support OEF 11.1 in early April 2011, Sergeant Davis was assigned to work in the
COC as the Ground Movement Coordinator because of his exceptional work ethic and versatility. Learning to
perform his new duties by on-the-job training, Sergeant Davis quickly familiarized himself with all formats and
requirements needed to successfully track ground operations in the combat zone. Sergeant Davis processed
over 214 ground transportation requests and over 1,500 logistics support requests with no shortfalls. Sergeant
Davis created 23 Quick Reaction Force (QRF) concepts of operations and ground transportation requests
supporting recovery operations resulting in 25 vehicles successfully recovered. Sergeant Davis tracked over 350
military convoys traversing through the Regimental Combat Teams area of operation.
Upon redeployment in early November 2011, Sergeant Davis adaptively adjusted and began seamless
operations and reporting using Global Combat Support System Marine Corps (GCSS-MC). His perceptive
leadership allowed for more efficient communication from the Platoon Maintenance Chief to the Company,
increasing maintenance productivity by decreasing the overall maintenance cycle time. Sergeant Davis
aggressive work ethic, mentorship and proficiency brought the readiness of his platoons vehicles from 27 percent
to 81 percent in less than two months.
Sergeant Davis leadership, knowledge, and tireless efforts provided sound, effective maintenance support to
Delta Company maneuver elements. His consistent reconciliations and inventory support to platoon leadership
have enhanced mission success for the Company and are highly deserving of this recognition.
NAVY ACHEVMENT MEDAL 2
Citation
NA approved as NA by COL NATHAN NASTASE on 06/05/2013
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS
ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE CHIEF, COMBAT ASSAULT COMPANY, 3D MARINE REGIMENT FROM
JANUARY 2013 TO MARCH 2013. SERGEANT DAVIS CONTRIBUTIONS GREATLY ENHANCED MISSION
READINESS OF THE COMPANY THROUGHOUT THIS TIME PERIOD BY ACHIEVING 100 PERCENT
VEHICLE READINESS FOR A CRITICAL COMPANY FIELD EXERCISE. WITH VEHICLE READINESS AT
LESS THAN 20 PERCENT ONLY A WEEK PRIOR TO THE EXERCISE, SERGEANT DAVIS' SUPERIOR
WORK ETHIC AND EXPERT MANAGEMENT ENABLED HIM TO REPAIR 11 VEHICLES WHICH
OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEADLINED, ULTIMATELY ENSURING MISSION SUCCESS. DURING
THE CONDUCT OF THE FIELD EXERCISE, SERGEANT DAVIS WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN ACCOMPLISHING
10 REPAIRS AND CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL SERVICE--A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT IN A FIELD
ENVIRONMENT. DESPITE MULTIPLE EXERCISES AND A HIGH OPERATIONAL TEMPO OVER A TWO
MONTH TIME PERIOD, SERGEANT DAVIS OUTSTANDING SKILL AND LEADERSHIP LED TO THE
ACCOMPLISHMENT OF MORE THAN 25 MAJOR MAINTENANCE TASKS. SERGEANT DAVIS INITIATIVE,
PERSEVERANCE AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN
KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL
SERVICE.
NAVMC 11533
Summary of Action
1. Sergeant Jedidiah Davis is enthusiastically recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
for meritorious service in the performance of his duties while assigned to Maintenance Platoon, Combat Assault
Company, 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division from January 2013 to March 2013.
2. Sergeant Davis served in an exemplary fashion throughout this time period with and contributed immensely to
overall mission success both in a garrison and a field environment. Throughout this time period he maintained
the highest qualities in work ethic, leadership, and influenced all around him to perform at a higher level.
3. Being in a support role, Sergeant Davis has personally ensured the mission to maintain the combat readiness
of all (16) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) was achieved. During Exercise Lava Viper in support of 3d
Battalion 3d Marines, a month long exercise, Sergeant Davis maintained 100 percent readiness of all AAVs from
a previous 25 percent readiness the exercise prior to him arriving. During that exercise, often working through
the night to repair vehicles for operation, he replaced (2) final drives, repaired (3) major coolant leaks, repaired a
transmission to allow vehicle braking, and troubleshot an engine idle to increase vehicle proficiency. He
managed his mechanics in a way that maximized the use of time, facilitated learning, and guaranteed tasks were
accomplished correctly.
4. Shortly following, AAV Platoon conducted an environmental exercise, Mud Ops, aboard Marine Corps Base
Hawaii in the wetland areas. During Mud Ops, (4) AAVs became mired and were completely unable to recover
themselves. Over the course of (10) hours, Sergeant Davis utilized the AAV R-7, an AAV used for recovery and
repairs, to successfully recover all (4) AAVs. Without the utilization of the AAV R-7 and Sergeant Davis expertise
on recovery, the AAVs would not have been recovered. As the senior mechanic and recovery specialist present,
he oversaw all recoveries. He personally placed the AAV R-7 to maximize efficiency and covered lessons
learned the day following to facilitate junior Marines development on recovery operations.
5. Due to the high operational tempo, AAV readiness was less than 20 percent a week prior to a company field
exercise. With limited parts, Sergeant Davis successfully troubleshot and repaired (11) AAVs; allowing (14) fully
functional AAVs to be utilized in the company field exercise. He worked approximately (80) hours that week,
often late into the night to repair the vehicles. Regardless of what task was being conducted or at what hour,
Sergeant Davis was present exhibiting the example of a fighter leader and the responsibilities of a Marine
Sergeant.
6. During the company field exercise, field maintenance played a vital role. In a field environment with limited
tools, Sergeant Davis conducted an annual service on an AAV in one day, a task unheard of in a field
environment. Additionally, he oversaw a welding repair of an AAV hull plug, rebuilt an electric bilge pump,
troubleshot a transmission, repaired and re-shimmed an AAV ramp, repaired the crane hydraulic line on the AAV
R-7, repaired a gear selector, and troubleshot and repaired (2) hydraulic problems. Sergeant Davis managed
and oversaw all repairs that occurred to ensure proper procedures. His dedication and enthusiasm to
accomplish each task quickly and correctly was superb and was absolutely vital to the success of the field
exercise.
7. In a span of (3) months Sergeant Davis personally supervised and conducted over (25) major maintenance
tasks. Regardless of the operating environment, he accomplished the mission with limited assets and budget.
His enthusiasm to his job facilitated AAV operations and inspired both his superiors and subordinates alike.
Sergeant Davis exemplifies Marine Corps motivation and leadership.
8. The exceptional professional ability, steadfast initiative, and selfless dedication to duty exhibited by Sergeant
Davis reflected credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the
United States Naval Service.
NAVY COMMADATIOM MEDAL
Citation
NC approved as NC on 02/01/2020 07:51:01
MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS ECHO TAMCN COMMODITY ANALYST AND PLATOON
SERGEANT, MATERIAL READINESS CELL, MATERIAL READINESS CELL, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY,
COMBAT LOGISTICS REGIMENT 15, 1ST MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP, FROM JULY 2018 TO MAY 2020.
GYSGT DAVIS DEMONSTRATED SUPERB LEADERSHIP AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE FOR BOTH
PLATOON LEVEL EVENTS AND MEF LEVEL EQUIPMENT READINESS SOLUTIONS. THROUGH DAILY
REVIEW OF I MEF GROUND ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT AND ENTERPRISE ENGAGEMENTS HE
FACILITATED A GREATER THAN 80% READINESS FOR 45 OF 48 GROUND ORDNANCE TAMCN
ACCOUNTING FOR OVER 12,000 PRINCIPLE END ITEMS. LEADING HIS SECTION, HE ENSURED THE
DEPLOYMENT OF OVER 100 MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TEAMS ACROSS I MEF WHICH HAD AN
AVERAGE OF 8 PERCENT READINESS INCREASE ON THE TARGETED COMMODITY GROUP, AS WELL
AS CONDUCTING DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY DOCUMENT RECONCILIATIONS ON OVER 93,000
DOLLARS OF BACKORDERED CONSUMABLES. CONTINUING WITH MCMAP HE COMPLETED 42 BELT
ADVANCEMENTS THOUGH 200 HOURS OF SUSTAINMENT AND COMBAT CONDITIONING. GUNNERY
SERGEANT DAVIS' NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PERSEVERANCE, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY
REFLECTED CREDIT ON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE
CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
Summary of Action
Gunnery Sergeant Jedidiah Davis is enthusiastically recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal while serving as Platoon Sergeant and Ground Ordnance Equipment Analyst, Material
Readiness Cell, Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, from July
2018 to May 2020.
Throughout this period GySgt Davis demonstrated superb leadership and subject matter expertise for both
platoon level events and MEF level equipment readiness solutions. His guidance and mentorship to the Marines
in his section demonstrated the Marine Corps leadership principles to their fullest. His consult on ordnance
related readiness matters were vital to the decision making and resource application to affect I MEF readiness.
As the Ground Ordnance Equipment Analyst he monitored the readiness of 48 ordnance Table of Authorized
Material Control Numbers (TAMCN) accounting for over 12,000 principle end items, with specific focus on Marine
Corps Automated Readiness Evaluation System (MARES) reportable equipment. His proactive mindset and
daily engagement with both organic and enterprise supply chain stakeholders culminated with 45 of the 48 I MEF
ordnance TAMCNs maintained a readiness of above 80% at the end of his tour. His interactions with enterprise
supply chains were the reinvigoration, forcing function to get stagnant and dead original equipment
manufacturers to produce critical repair parts for non-mission capable equipment. With the MEF's critical low
density assets, these interactions were crucial to the successful employment of the equipment. His daily
reconciliation of equipment readiness ensured I MEF was ready to deploy and fight with the most capable
equipment to accomplish its wartime mission.
In preparation for 0-6 Commander to Commander Lean Forward Engagements, Gunnery Sergeant Davis' fine
toothed comb review of the unit's ordnance equipment ensured an in-depth, and constructive conversation was
facilitated. His review and analysis of over 1300 ground ordnance equipment service requests and parts
requirements identified maintenance process shortfalls, class IX requisitions with un-attainable estimated ship
dates and inaccurate reporting procedures. Through the focused lens of the Material Readiness Cell these
deficiencies were brought to light in a manner that encouraged unit buy-in and action without the stigma of a
failed inspection. Through these lean forward engagements the Material Readiness Cell was better equipped to
provide support and advocate for using unit priorities while simultaneously increasing both unit and I MEF
readiness. His actions and attention to detail have proven invaluable to the success of the Lean Forward
Program accomplishing over 20 Commander to Commander engagements.
On a day to day basis Gunnery Sergeant Davis supervised the actions of three additional commodity analysists
and two supply analysts. Through his engaged leadership, the Material Readiness Cell was able to coordinate
and direct the tailored deployment of over 100 maintenance support teams to conduct maintenance actions on
units that are short technicians, have inspection and classification issues, or required augmentation for technical
inspection and preventative maintenance attributed to relentless operational tempo. Each of these maintenance
teams averaged a readiness increase of 8% across the commodity with a highs of over 20% increase at some
units. With keen observation of class IX requisitions and fulfillment performance Gunnery Sergeant Davis was
instrumental in the creation the section's Defense Logistics Agency supply action request submissions and
tracker. Under his guidance the supply analysts reviewed over 5,000 document requisitions across 2,000 Global
Combat Service Support-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) service requests. Through these efforts, over 83 supply
action requests were submitted on 35 specific national item inventory numbers (NIIN) for hundreds of requisitions
worth over $93,000 on behalf of I MEF units.
As a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) Black Belt Instructor Gunnery Sergeant Davis executed
multiple MCMAP courses resulting in the advancement of (16) gray belts, (20) green belts, (3) brown belts and
(3) black belts though the course of over 200 hours of combat conditioning and MCMAP sustainment. His
expertise was key in the successful execution of one Martial Arts Instructor Trainer course which resulted in (23)
new Martial Arts Instructors. His professionalism and proactivity in MCMAP will ensure Marines remain
competitive for further promotions and that there will be available MCMAP instructors to continue belt
advancements for eligible Marines. Gunnery Sergeant Davis' professionalism and career experience have made
him the go-to Staff Non-commissioned Officer to assist with (12) promotion board panels for (30) Marines, (2)
Commander of Troops duties for retirement ceremonies and various collateral billets such as Camp
Commandant and Logistics Chief during regimental and large scale field exercises, all of which were executed
seamlessly and without any disruption to section and company level activities.
Throughout his tour here at CLR-15 Gunnery Sergeant Davis has consistently answered with resounding results
to any tasks assigned. His dedication and perseverance in the performance of his duties directly contributed to
the success of the Material Readiness Cell and CLR-15 as a whole. He distinguished himself as an invaluable
member of this team and is enthusiastically recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.