Moto XO Speech

Motivation

"Man cannot fully find himself, except through a sincere gift of himself."

- Pope John Paul II

My Path

Just another relaxing day. Mainly briefs and a class on the computer lab. There are some great learning resources at our disposal, here at TBS. One program lets you practice calling for fire (artillery fire), while another provides a virtual world of urban exercises from all the Marine Corps Bases. At the end of my 6 months of training, we conduct a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT). It's the culmination of our training, applying everything we have learned. The afore mentioned program allows us to make reconnaissance of the area without ever leaving the building. It's pretty awesome. There is no excuse for not being prepared when given these resources. There are also online resources that relate to the classes we will be taking. My plan is to read the student handouts before class, participate in class discussion, use the online/computer lab resources as a means of review, and then apply these skills in the field. Hopefully this will keep me proficient in each military skill.

The highlight of the day came at the very end. We were introduced to our Company Executive Officer (XO), Capt. Ingold. I will provide his biography at the end of this post. He is an Infantry Officer and shared some of his experiences from the Naval Academy, through TBS, and in the fleet. I wish I had a transcript of his brief. It was extremely motivating. He shared the ups and downs of his career, and made clear what his goals were. He, and the rest of the TBS staff, are here to not only make sure we graduate, but to make sure that we are prepared to lead the Marines we will take charge of in the fleet. If we fail our Marines, they feel that they have failed their mission as instructors. I can't put into words how excited his brief made me to start training. Monday is Day 1 of Phase 1. The big show begins then.

WOD

Wendler 5-3-1 Strength: Week 4 "Deload Week" (40%x5, 50%x5, 60%x5)

Military Press: 65#, 75#, 95#

Power Snatches
5x1 @ 95# (Warmup/Brush Up on Technique)
2x2 @ 95#
2x2 @ 105#
2x2 @ 115#
2x1 @ 135#
1 @ 145#
Failed @ 155#
I need my Oly Coach, Jeff Pruitt, Desperately!


Echo Company XO Capt. Ingold

Captain Ingold graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned in May 2006.  After commissioning, he completed his Masters in American History at the University of Maryland, College Park. He attended Basic Officer Course 2-07, after which he graduated from Infantry Officer Course 4-07.

In October 2007, Captain Ingold reported to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines and served as a weapons platoon commander in Golf Company.  In March of 2008 he attended Tactical Air Control Party School through EWTGPAC and became a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). From April to December 2008, he deployed with TF 2/7 to Farah and Helmand Provinces in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  

In January 2009, Captain Ingold attended Infantry Mortar Leaders Course. On return to his battalion, he assumed duties as 81mm Mortar Platoon Commander, Weapons Company. From January to July 2010, he deployed with BLT 2/7 on the 31^st Marine Expeditionary Unit out of Okinawa, Japan, and participated in Exercises Balakatan and Cobra Gold 2010.  

Captain Ingold reported to The Basic School in August 2010 and served in Warfighting as the Senior Primary Instructor for the Squad package. In October 2011, he joined Alpha Company 1-12 as the Staff Platoon Commander for 5th Platoon, which graduated in the following spring. Currently Capt Ingold is serving as Executive Officer, Echo Company 5-12.