UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS IST MARINE DIVISION Box 555350 CAMP PENDLETDN. CALIFORNIA 92055 5350 5330 It?? 1 4 2019 FIRST ENDORSEMENT on 5330 C0 of 3 May 19 From: Commanding General, Marine Division To: File Subj: COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOL SMC l. I concur with the ?ndings of fact. Opinions, and recommendations of the investigating of?cer. No further investigation is warranted. 2. I will address LtCo misconduct via separate correspondence. mutant ort ts matter is the?[st Marine Division, From: To: Subj: Ref: Encl: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS IST MARINE DIVISION (REIN) BOX 555380 CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA 92055-5380 3 May 2019 Commanding Genera-, st .arine Division (Rein) COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE EACTS URROUNDING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOL USMC JAGINST 5800.7F, CH II MCO P1900.16 (MARCORSEPMAN) Manual for Courts Martial, MOM 2016 (1) Command Investi ation A ointin Order dated 17 A 2019 (2) (3) (4) Email between 2018 (5) Summary of interview with (6) Summary of interview with dated 18 Apr 2019 w/Summary of (7) Summary of interview with LtConated 13 Apr 2019 Summary of interview wit dated 19 Apr 2019 (9) Summa- of interview with dated 22 A 2019 (10) travel reservations s. and digital correspondence submitted by (11) Written statement by LtCol (12)Summary of interview with LtCol 2019 {13) Text stream print-out between LtCo 2018 to 19 Mar 2019) submitted by LtCo {14)Email correspondence authored by LtCo? suicide prevention submitted on 24 (15) Text stream print-out between LtComand (25 Dec 2018 to 16 Mar 2019) submitted by LtCo 24 Apr 2019 (16) to the ID on 23 Apr 2019 23 Apr 2019 dated 24 Apr (25 Dec 24 Apr 2019 on the subject of (17 dated 15 Mar 2019 {18)Military Protective Order (MPO) dated 16 Apr 2019 Subj: COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS .AND CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOL USMC Preliminary Statement 1. Per enclosure and in accordance with the references. I was appointed to conduct a Command Investig and cir of LtCol toward his All of the directives established by the Convening Authority have been met. In acc references. legal received from 151; Marine Division during the course of this Command Investigation. All reasonably available and relevant evidence was collected. 2. The investigating officer gathered information and evidence by conducting inwperson and telephonic interviews and requesting individuals to follow up with written and signed statements. to include any documentation they believed supported their statements and assertions. All individuals were cooperative and assisted in providing the investigating officer with a comprehensive understanding of various events, conversati hips that relate to the alleged misconduct on the part of LtCol In support of this Command Investigation, the following personne were interviewed: a. on 18 Apr 2019 b. (neighbo on 19 Apr 2019 c. of on 22 Apr 2019 of LtCol on 23 Apr 2019 e. LtCol on 13 and 24 Apr 2019 3. All images, records of digital correspondence, video links. and ense/ travel rec 1 ts were voluntarily submitted by either?or LtCol? 4. The investigating officer used the 2016 Manual for Courts Martial to examine and understand the elements associated with both Subj: INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS AND URROUNDING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCO USMC b. Article 133 - Conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman. Conduct violative of this article is action or behavior in an official capacity which, in dishonoring or disgracing the person as an officer. seriously compromises the officer's character as a gentleman, or action or behavior in an unofficial or private capacity which. in dishonoring or disgracing the officer personally, seriously compromises the person's standing as an officer. There are certain moral attributes common to the ideal officer and perfect gentleman, a lack of which is indicated by acts of dishonesty, unfair dealing, indecency, indecorum, lawlessness, injustice, or cruelty. Examples of offenses: Instances of violation of the article include knowingly making a false official statement; dishonorable failure to pay a debt; cheating on an exam; opening and reading a letter of another without authority; using insulting or defamatory language to another officer in that officer's presence or about that officer to other military persons; being drunk and disorderly in a public place; public association with known prostitutes; committing or attempting to commit a crime involving moral turpitude; and failing without good cause to support the officer's family. 6. The primary focus of the inv ?ty of the allegation levied against LtCol a thorough analysis of all evidence surroun ing the events of 21 Oct 2018 and 23 Dec 2013. Both parties provided a large volume of supporting material in the form of text streams. emails. writ other forms of correspondence that outline the and Subj: COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS URROUNDING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOL USMC In terms of good order an discipline, this broader context is applicable to the conduct of the service member alone since he is the one under the authority and jurisdiction of the UCMJ. The investigating officer was also careful no any of the civilian judicial proceedings occurrin sistem. nor the Marine Corps Installations west 7. No requests for extensions were submitted during the course of this Investigation. Findings of Fact [Encl 2] 3. On 10 Oct 2018, sent an email to LtCo co itions under 4. On 10 cknowledged and agreed to the conditions outlined wit veats or exceptions that were outlined in his response. note, LtCo id not den an of the assertions that On 21 Oct 2018, another [Encl S, 10. Encl 11, 12 From 21 Oct 2018 into earl The statements rovided house guests they witnessed during the course of their visit. [Encl 5. 12, 13] Subj: COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO FACTS RROUNDING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOL USMC 10. From ov (to-deployed for Operatio- 11. During the deployment,? expressed her frustration in working with the unit Deployment Rea Lness oordinator (DRC) to_ on more than one occasion. {Encl S. 12] expressed antici excitement for the- in December. LtCo returned home from deployment on 21 Encl 5, 12] On 23 Dec 2013 Encl 5, 10] was offered and acce ted [Encl 5, 8] 18. arrlve 1n on 25 Dec 2018. [Encl 5, 9. 10] [Encl 2. 5, 9] 20. From 25 Dec 2018 to 19 Mar 2019, via text and hone calls re ardin and LtCo :11: 21. From 25 Dec 2018 to 16 Mar 2015, LtCo-n corresponded via text and pnone calls regar 1ng [Encl 15] 23 Dec 2018. bot admitted to 22. That during this ti discussed the fact that ng the timef following the event assert that LtCol 5 Subj: COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS URROUNDING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOLW USMC on the night of 23 Dec 2018. These admissions occurred on separate instances during discussions centered on [Encl E, 9] ategorically denied He further asserted the 25. On or about 10 Jan 2019, 1.13201! informed Division Chief of Staff and Commandin enera of [Encl 12] home to ca and? [Encl S, 10] 26. On 8 Feb 2019. 2'3. no Imm? decides to convert [Encl 10] 28. On 11 Feb 2019, LtCo Encl 12} 29. On 15 Feb 2019 information letter. [Encl emails LtCol he cease all 0n 5 Mar 2019. 32. On 15 Mar 2019, [Encl 17] [Encl 2, 3] 35- On 16 A 2019, the command issues [Encl 13] Subj: COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS r'r - .1 URROUNDING ALLEGATIONS 0F MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOLW USMC Oginions COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS ALLEGATIONS OF AGAINST LTCOL Subj: CONNIE) INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS AND CIRCUT- SURROUNDING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOL Subj: INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS URROUNDING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCO USMC Recommendations Subj: COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS URROUNDING ALLEGATIONS 0F MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOW USMC The oint of contact for ation officer is Colonel Marine Division. at and phone 11 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS IST MARINE DIVISION mam BOX 555330 CAMP PENDLETON CALIFORNIA 92m: mu IN?ll?lY?ll?l?TI 5830 1 7 2019 From: Comm Marine Division (Rein) Subj: COMMAND INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TIONS 0F MISCONDUCT AGAINST LTCOL Ref: JAGINST 5800.7F (JAGMAN) points you. per facts and circumstances 0 allegation against LlCo USMC. of on are to complete your investigation no laler than 24 April 20l9. 2. 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Sent from Outlook lowed mt hidden] ENCLOSURE NZDIIB. 3.05 PM ENCLOSURE (q Summary of interview wit-n 23 Apr 2019 nd lter assigned amp Pendleton. 1e r' I approximately 90 min from 0800-0930. I started the interview by explaining he Cl process and my role as the informed her of all the persons i had intenriewed to date and what materials I had reviewed (emails. texts. photos, etc. At the end of the intervim additional materials that included additional text streams. email and a number of the rovided me no! rave to stop I re mterwew, I did pause at times and shi?ed my line afqnestioning so as to allow for tension relief: I I 1 ENCLOSURE Summary of interview wit-n 23 Apr 2019 Summary of interview with? on 23 Apr 2019 Summary of interview witl?on 23 Apr 2019 I - . ENCLOSURE Summary of interview wit?an 23 Apr 2019 April 24, 2019 have know n-since 2015, wher-moved to nd I became good friends and I attended her weddin in 2017. From November 8-12. 2018, visite We During the second I asked what had happened to them an _was very calm and smiled a bit as he told me they had been through the wash. After dinner we stood in the kitchen talking. but at on the couch with the TV on loudly had alwa -resente eably strange I stayed in there for awhile ading and praying. was just prior to his leaving for deployment At one point he pulls conversation and when they came back it was clear he had been crying. His mood was very changeable. At the time I thought he was worried about the deployment. He gave the impression that it was a very dangerous mission. ENCLOSURE (5) Summary of Interview 18 Apr 2019 for_ he my cal! to discuxs his" happened to be on vacation with hixfamt'ly. so he dt not tave were he his aj?ce. I took the time to read the latter portion of his letter to fantthame him with the subject afmy call. -onveyed the following key points to me during our conversation: ENCLOSURE Summary of Interview on 18 Apr 2019 He has a website and Iinkedin pro?le. He seems to be quite reputable given a cursory look at recommendations and patient feedbackretired Marine and his second career ENCLOSURE Summary of Interview with LtCol_ on 19 Apr 2019 On 19 Apr 2019 I met in person with SNO at 1300 to discuss the allegations which are the subject of the command investigation In the process of advising him of his Article 31 rights, he communicated to me that he did wish to make a statement and that he has one in development SNO stated that he wished to consult with counsel prior to submitting this statement SNO also stated that defense counsel was not available to meet with him until Monday I acknowledged that he wished to invoke his Article 3 rights and we set a tentative date of 22 Apr to reconvene I further provided him my list of questions (hard copy) SNO stated that he had not seen the exhibits tha? on 4 Apr 2019 I showed the exhibits to him and irovided a ihoto coii - I advised him that if he proceeded any further he would need to fully waive his Article 31 rights and it would become his of?cial statement to me as the 10 SNO reaf?rmed that he wanted to consult with military counsel before proceeding any further. but he made it clear that he would speak with me at a later date ENCLOSURE Summary of phone interview witl-an_? 19 Apr 2019 contact infomtation was provided to me via phone by? the morning of )9 Apr 2019. Following two phone messages. both persons returned my ca 1 and I spoke to them in turn about the facts and on the evening of 23 Der: 2018. 0 _con?rmed tho?did Spend the night at th-residenee on 23 Dec 20l8 I _stated that on 23 Dec 2018 she and her husband were out in front of their home sometime after 2300 taking in Christmas decorations. whe came up to them on foot 0 _said they were both very surprised and taken aback . They stated that ii ier ittire since 1! was very co outside and 0 When asked where her phone was?said that? the were su rised Th ffered to to spend the hi ht with them? - -pent the night on the couch in their living room 0 ?sai was not able to reach- and did not make an attempt to call anyone else ENCLOSURE (3) Summary of phone interview wit-an_ 19 Apr 2019 stated that she prayed wit_ on the couch prior to her attempting to go to sleep (I asked what they prayed about and she said for. ?God?s peace and calm") aid that she sensed that . Th- described themselves as Protestant. same . I hey stated that their home was dimly lit due to the time of evening and the seasonal decorations ?described a causal or neighborly relationship with-prior to the 1 no: em; trey would see each other in the neighborhood and engage in ?mailbox chit chat" id invite th- to visit their church ere of two different Christian denominations: mentioned that she being knew that the protestant and _this morning to advise her that 1 would be callin- has met LtCo a just one occasion: she interacted primarin wit rior to and after the incident Summary of phone interview 19 Apr 2019 - _has had more frequent casual conversation with LtCo-again, described as ?mailbox chit chat": when queried. they said they spoke about common athletic interest and cyc?ng I ?offered to be contacted at any time in the future as needed. ENCLOSURE (9) Summary of phone interview wit_ conducted on - pr 2019 I started the terview by askin'to recount for me the events that occurred on 23 Dec 2018. I 1rst heard fro hen she called her back on the morning of 24 Dec; she at she had several missed calls from an unknown phone number in CA (the phone) All of the missed calls were around 2230 PST or 2330 CO local time ENCLOSURE Summary of phone interview witFonducted on pr another incident in Se. '018 as further proof of? ENCLOSURE (an Summary of phone interview WHIP conducted on pr 019 0 At this pain evealed some of tion as a mother and stated that she continually sought for way to connect wit :1 order to help him Summary ofvhone interview wit_ conducted on 22 Apr 2019 - ?concludcd the conversation by stating that they/she wanted to be fully ransparen ENCLOSURE (cl) a: 1 - I ml 21.1363: 1? n. 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I Thank you Captai ll su?'if?gf I BOX 555584 CAMP CA 92055-5534 II I?m '3 23 April 19 From: Lieutenant Colonel To: Commanding General, Marine Division Via: Investigating Officer Subj: STATEMENT BY LIEUTENANT Encl: (1) Text Hessage Records between (2) Text Message Records between . On 23 Dece 5. statement is a mischar 2. 4 Subj: STATEMENT BY LIEUTENANT COLONEL- 8. 9. I have handled the strain unconditional support of this or Marines and Sailors of deal through prayer and through the atu remained faithful to servin the he Major are aware details. 10. In closing, I reiterate my apologies for all of this up valuable operational bandwidth for the Division. deal about myself. my personal decisions, and I have taken great pains to ensure that none of those decisions had the to command. stray voltage taking I have learned a great pportunity to erode my ability I have great confidence that all of this personal acrimony will be behind me this Thursday and there will be no impact to mission from this point forward. ENCLOSURE Interview Summary for LtCo conducted on 24 Apr 20 9 at the MARDIV CP Following our initial conversation on 18 Apr. 1 met with LtCo nce he had tlte opportunity to consult with both his civilian and milita councils. provided for him a list of questions that I had prepared with the assistance of tit-? Our agreemet was that he would meet with me to provide me his prepared written statement. Both the ad ex ted that there would not be an extensive discussion or verbal interview. Howe ver. LtCo?Jresented his written statement and directly conununicated his desire to speak with me candi and to explain or defend himself against the allegations levied by his spouse? We discussed the allegations and the events surrounding them for almost two hours. The below notes are a bullet summary of our discussion. There were several moments during the course oi the interview where purposely stopped taking notes so 1 could better assess LtCol demeanor. composure and sincerity in his statements. - We started the interview by discussing the events of 23 Dee 2018 ENCLOSURE (l2) Interview Summary for LtCo?conducted on 24 Apr 20l9 at the MARDIV CP pointed out that they all agreed it wasn?t applicable aused as if unsure of whether or not he should continue and he said that his CiVl Ian awyer didn? to discuss any details of his defense for his LtCo? eiterated his desire to be transparent and defend himself against the accusations? ntinued with the interview At th we re-directed the conversation to the events that led Up to 23 Dee 2018. tated that he returned home on 2 Dec. He completed the ship off-load of his umt on 22 Dec and then went to get groceries. He said that they had a series of activities planned for the holidays that included leave It was Sunday. so the then ttended a Presbyterian Service in San Clemente He mentioned that LtCo ?and her spouse were also present at the service After the service the d_cided to go get some doughnuts together. LtCol frustration tha ecided to invite another Marine of?cer that they ot them xpressed new to join ENCLOSURE Interview Summary for LtCol_onducted on 24 Apr 2019 at the MARDIV CP . a They went back for a quick changeover and then proceeded to the unit sponsor event at yacht club in Newoort. He noted that his X0, 53 and SgtMaj were all in attendance at the eeded home (about 90 min drive). event. The event concluded 100 an During the ride home. LtCowsaid thwanted to talk BN DRC. This was a conversation they 21 ad during ep oyment. LtCol?said that he asked her not to bring up the subject and that he didn?t want to discuss I . said that they drove home the rest of the way in silence. listening to the radio asked him if he esponded with intensity, (multiple times) ENCLOSURE . At th' LtCo Interview Summary for LtCoFonducted on 24 Apr 20l9 at the Ist ARDIV CP - i In another instance he was on the phone with his sister discu health of their father. He has recently had a bad fall and was badl in'ured. LtCo. tated that he believe- has been building a record against him ENCLOSURE (17.) Interview Summary for LtCo%onducted on 24 Apr 2019 at the said that he felt as though?Has slowly getting rid of all of his persona property. He recounted how his company guide on for 1 was the only item most recent PCS move. This was particularly upsetting to him and he said howed little empathy for him ENCLOSURE (t2) Interview Summary for LtC0l*0nducted on 24 Apr 20l9 LtCo ?talked at length about the research he' done on his own (both on the' and throng ehavioral hooks) to understand He added thaw has not received any that he wasn genera angry but more confused and upset demeanor towards him and ENCLOSURE (r1) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (l3) Dec 29 201617 :13 .. 1?1- em nuM?rf-u?m. Im? ?33 '1 "Es" 41* .., 1. .. a7?ae air]: .. ?h-dd ,1 surf-t i ?xn - .v a. Dec 29. 2013 20 52 1 a. Dec 29, 2012 21 29 Dr: 29 3615 112913! Doc 30. 2018 34 f? fr! ENCLOSURE (r3) ENCLOSURE (f9) Dec 2018 11? If. ENCLOSURE (l5) ENCLOSURE (r3) ENCLOSURE (l3) a I'm praying also ENCLOSURE I'l! have to check when I can get to my computer Do you still need it? W- (l3) Your hotmail Maybe you can add his email to your contacts so they don't go to spam/get deleted etc If you need me to it to you, you can let rue know If I see her at the again I would approach her and talk to her and clear the air ENCLOSURE (l9) ENCLOSURE It' as with me 0k lam ec ng my schedule and I have specific days tor you Alternating Thursdays and Wednesdays every other week. Starting on Thursday 17 around 1: 00pm. after that day I will be there on Wednesday 30 at 7: 00am. And so on Let me know r- Not sure if you want the house I: eaned ENCLOSURE (t9) Yes you do Well since i'm not there It doesn't matter to me if she cieans Hi let's have a phone conversation today Okay maybe this noon when we can also do the I vanguard transfer Okay let's do it this afternoon then I'l Cali you around 1 ENCLOSURE (I3) 1 your time. Okay I'll take a look when I get to my computer and call ENCLOSURE (l3) (G) - And you bought yourself a gift loo ENCLOSURE (13) Please wri mop rag it check for tomorrow and put the rags and ndry cabinets in the kitchen for her It's for two times Rags] cloths in the laundry room above the washer/dryer Same ENCLOSURE (13) 0k when? ENCLOSURE (I3) Have you looked at the peacemakers book? What did you think of it? Okay maybe we can talk atar today ENCLOSURE (l3) Also, please read peace maker I sent you a picture of it I'm sure you can find the book if you desire ENCLOSURE (I9) I thought you were (In the field)? ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE That is a nice picture So much anticipation in that picture ENCLOSURE (Y5) ENCLOSURE macaw (l3) Have you read any of the peace maker book? What do you think of the book? 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The cookies were very good also ENCLOSURE (r3) ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (l9) hope you have a good Sunday. atw were you able to move my car into the garage helore you left yesterday? Okay thank you! ENCLOSURE (l3) I hope you have a grea a I'm looking forward to being back In Ca! Lov What happened to the zebra skin? We-l that doesn't matter i ENCLOSURE (l3) Mornin I had to take my Car in be the air springs were worn out and have a crack in them. 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I'm praying about things ENCLOSURE (I3) ENCLOSURE (IS) ENCLOSURE (f5) ENCLOSURE (r5) ENCLOSURE 0?5) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (f5) ENCLOSURE (IS) ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (r5) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (I3) ENCLOSURE (l5) ENCLOSURE (l9) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (m ENCLOSURE (I3) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE l3) ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (V5) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE l3) ENCLOSURE (l3) .- rm 11; 115! 013931- I made other ans for church today. ENCLOSURE (l9 Did you do any -aundry? In one hour you did two loads of laundry? Uh 3k ENELQEURE ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (I9) ENCLOSURE (r3) ENCLOSURE (I3, ENCLOSURE 0?5 ENCLOSURE (r5) ENCLOSURE mus) ENCLOSURE (6) ENCLOSURE (r5) ENCLOSURE (r5) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (l9) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (I 3) a ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (l9) ENCLOSURE (l9) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE 03) ENCLOSURE (K55 ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (13) ENCLOSURE l3) ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (l3) ENCLOSURE (l9 ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (Y5) ENCLOSURE 03) ENCLOSURE (r3) ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE (r5) ENCLOSURE (.3) Gentlemen. I have been forced to stop and reflect. We almost lost another Marine to suicide over the past few days. His struggle is not over. and our support on his long road ahead remains vital. I send this email to you all, because I think it is necessary to capture the things that went right this time. I do not claim to have the solution. but I share my observations because I believe it may help save more of our brothers who are in distress. I fear more are coming in the months and years ahead. I also confess that [still do not know all of the details or the reasons. The one we lost: -One year ago, as most of you know, we lost a great Marine to suicide. -l didn't even know he was in trouble. I offer most of us didn?t because all of us had or -His suicide came four years after our combat tour together (I do not know if our time together was the root of his suffering). -Aleohol abuse led to a DUI, NIP. and inability to re-enlist. Suicide followed. The one we saved for now): -He has been facing distress ?ve years after our combat tour. -PCS has enabled separation from those who knew him best, and could rapidly detect distress. -Alcohol abuse has lead to a series of unfortunate personal mistakes that believe contribute the Marine?s sentiment of hopelessness. -Drunken texts were sent to a Marine brother who identi?ed the distress and potential tragedy. Despite not being on active duty, that Marine traveled across North Carolina driving all night to get to his friend on CLNC. He further triggered a redundant response that alerted several exemplary Marine SNCO's, all serving in different units on CLNC. who dropped everything without hesitation to ?nd the Marine in distress. -The Marine in distress realized he was not alone when two of his peers came to his side and were reinforced by SNCO's from his 20l0 chain ofcommand. Those who were able to respond safeguarded the Marine in distress and facilitated the proper medical response. -Thi.r is what ll-?L?Hf right in this case: a Marine who is now in the civilian sector identi?ed the distress. Because he is stili connected with his chain from the past via eel! phones and main! media. he was able to trig oer a redundant response that resahed in the safeguarding of the Marine and access to medical care. The response was a redundant network of Marines who traiv cared for each other across of! ranks. Observations: -Personal despair is manifesting itself several years after our combat deployment and after we have all dispersed due to PCS or EAS. ~Wounds are surfacing at a time when we are not postured to identify them (and realistically it is very dif?cult to do so. ..1 can?t stay in daily communication with the thousands of Marines have served with in IS years). -It may be dif?cult for present unit leadership to recognize modi?ed behavior, ct. or lack of discipline as manifestations of emotional distress (General described this to as recently as having a ?clear sight picture" and connecting all ENCLOSURE (up the dots). I cannot fault commanders for maintaining good order and discipline. but the lack of a broader history may detract from the ability to properly identify the wounds that are being manifested. -My opinion is that Marines are using alcohol to (incorrectly) self-medicate. Alcohol abuse is sending our brothers into a spiral of self-destruction immoral behavior that destroy families, etc). The negative consequences result in further deSpair and hopelessness. -Between these two cases and a few more in which I have approached Marines directly via Facebook about some of their alarming posts, 1 now realize that some may be unwilling to Open up or share with me out of reSpect. One Marine assured me he had everything under control. I am forced to consider that potentially the last thing some Marines want to do is to fail or appear vulnerable in the eyes of their leadership (present or past). This pain masking and desire for infallibility is an obstacle for all of us as engaged leaders who genuinely care about our men, specially given post PCS circumstances. Opportunities. Thoughts, and Potential Solutions: -I hate to say it, but social media is a great way to stay connected with Marines over long- term periods. My Marines can't seem to hold onto my cell phone or email. but they sure know how to lind me on Facebook (it?s the only reason I?m still on there). 1 believe this is an opportunity. l'm also learning that Facebook is only used by ?our generation". Younger generations are using new forms of social media (lnstagram. Tumbler, I can't remember the other one-[ confess I don't even know what these are). In any case, we need to be aware of how our young Marines are communicating and how we can influence them positively. -Smart phones are great at keeping ?phonebooks? with old numbers. it seems like most people are keeping the same number for long periods of time. This is an opportunity. regards to social media. despite the "libo-incident" sub-culture of many social media military grOUps Boot, Terminal Lance, etc). these groups have a ?erce loyalty to brotherhood and they provide a commendable. consistent message to veterans about suicide prevention. This too is an Opporttmity. -l believe we must continue to strengthen our network. Despite our genuine interests in our Marines, we may not be given access to their inner demons. Our network across all ranks is the only solution. Those who are con?ded in, those who are in the inner circle for every individual. must be able to serve as sensors that activate the redundant response by all of us whether we are on active duty or not. The brotherhood that has been created by our 'n the Corps together enables this. Afte?took his life, I witnessed a humbling response by our ?not-so young anymore arines. [t was bottom-up. Marines reconnected and realized we could not let another brother take his life. Again, many if not most, are now in the civilian sector. I believe a couple of our guys have been safeguarded during dark hours as a result of this network. This Facebook network is helping. The worst thing that could happen is for it to be broken by making it a Top-Down requirement. [share this because I believe this is a best practice that may help in other units if it doesn?t already exist. ENCLOSURE Pf) -Realizing that some may be unwilling to open up to more senior leaders. perhaps the most effective response we can provide is to alert his those who may be in the ?inner circle? who will gladly check on their buddy. -We need to teach our Marines to drink and be men. I believe the club system use to do that. I remember a day when I was forced to go to the club, have a beer or two, and taught to remain a professional and conduct myself like a man at all times. We have lost this mentorship and education because we are trying to prevent drunkenness and misconduct. The clubs should be the place we can take advantage of this opportunity. It will be a process, and not an event. Thank you for taking the time to read and re?ect. remain humbled to serve along side with you. ENCLOSURE (H) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Signed By: anne was ay, Au ust 14 2018 Subject: ave Sir, Sending it back to you. I?ve reflected back on the points you made quite a bit over the years and used them while talking to the Marines. Coming off a very no n-kinetic deployment to Afghanistan recently, I glossed it over but dismissed the feeling I had to share it with the company. As we all and moved in different directions, I handed off the company social media page and departed ways. I don't know where that page is now and it was more to keep the families informed while we were deployed. With the tragic incident taking place with decided to reinvent the social media connection as we did with India. As for the most recent tragedy. Cpllas a worked in the Armory in Pit. Charlie Co. He deployed here he returned to an unfaithful wife. Upon his return, he made some poor decisions (breaking his wife's cell phone) and placed under a investigation for domestic violence. During the work up, he was counseled I: fand my X0 about his off duty activities regarding alcohol. Much lik was a stellar performer at work and portrayed his alcohol consumption as just hanging with the Marines. To my knowledge, he never had an alcohol related incident before arrival to Ch and had none while I was there. We deployed ?it nd he was placed in a rifle platoon and was an 0 mg pe ormer. a returned with the X0 and on ADVON and did a phenomenal job in the armory. We had a briefdiscussion 1 prior to my departure where he?d on the up and up and getting his life together. A few months ago Cp as over to SOI East to work as 1/2 prepared for their upcomin yment that I don't think he had the time to make. After a short time at SOI, he committed suicide (pending details) due to it happening yesterday. I ?gured I would outline the similarities in his situation with the Marines we lost and the ones that we've had successful intervention with. Going forward, I think it will be bene?cial to share the details of your points 1 ENCLOSURE H) with the Marines from Charlie 1/2. We?ve hit that time period in our redeployment where Marines are departing and are no longer surrounded by their Marine family. I feel this could become a common occurrence if we don't get ahead of it. I hope the social media connection coupled with your points has a positive I'm a the boys and we are able to have success like we did with 3* Thanks Again, Gunne From Se y, in ?mm Subject: Fwd: A Marine was Sorry for not having your email handy last night when I first sent this USM Begin forwarded message. ENCLOSURE So glad you found peace at mass. I?m sorry ou {eel you have no voice, but fee there is hope to resolve the as arrived safe .. 1, ferF 9. . '2 . True and ENCLOSURE (I5) Good morning. I hope you had a restful night and God's peace co today. Would you please send me the photo of you an from the party in Newport Beach? 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For your parents' saier arrival and your time together ENCLOSURE (15) mil?IL: Dm'l. ?j?n?tu 'l how are you when do your parents arrive glad the weather cleared and they are able to travel how are you did you get some sleep yesterday ENCLOSURE (l5) . 37'. Praying Headed home - will call back a; man- 4 rim 7 He'CF-F'iilj? . . mic-911131.113: 130.92: 3 Eitif?". Thank you I wish you the same Just ahead a great church service 1? - ijul 1 3?7! mm ?b.3119 -c This was our family devotional rel ection last night. Timeiy reminder ENCLOSURE (l5) Just got back home. Glad Mass provided a timely message from God. if you want to chat, I am free tor the next hour. It not, maybe we can touch base tomorrow i know you are enjoying time with your parents more packages arriving that I had ordered to hat were delayed. If you are wilting to send them here. wou appreciate it - and happy to pay the postage. I'm so sorry about the inconvenience. but mi be a couple .-.I. .- i=1: :17 543.133 - .. Thank you! I pray that the peace of God. which surpasses all understanding. will keep your heart and your mind fixed on Christ Jesus today (Phil. 4:7] She is ok for now Thank you for checking. ENCLOSURE (15) yes, we all are Hope you and your parents have a love 5! New Year's Eve Wax-Ts . 'r aimj?tl: May you experience God's peace, grace and mercy there It really is We just watched your New Year's Eve video from last year in Sydney ENCLOSURE (PS .I . 1. 1.45.:ng . en! you a copy of he video. So sweet 2.2125 A Ten mix-5391,40 WE-L-z?e?m -u mf-n?r 7-. s: ENCLOSURE Wishing you God?s very best in 2019! We keep trusting Him for the future Eu" nth-L14 i a; love that - there have been good times too {L?lldl-JIM ta . . I?ll? I . ?tm?t?imm .1 man amt-[IF a 1g, ,7 "Gratis-am - - (hat's funny ENCLOSURE A W0 as GIFT In din-joyful moments?- Hrank?tm. In the busy moments-? Illa: Hm. In the. trying amenls rm Him. In the quiet momma: plum Hm Rm Laws I'm not wit ight now - but will ask her and lat you know. 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