UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARINE SECURITY GUARD DETACHMENT

AMERICAN CONSULATE LAGOS NIGERIA

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

WASHINGTON DC 20521-8300

1650

DetCmdr

14 Sep 15

From: Detachment Commander, Lagos, Nigeria

To: Detachment Commander, Athens, Greece

Subj: LETTER OF CONTINUITY IN CASE OF SERGEANT COREY R. YORK

Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 1650

(b) GRUO P5000.1N

1. In accordance with the references, this Letter of Continuity (LOC) is

provided to ensure a written accounting of Sergeant York’s accomplishments

while assigned to Region 7 from 6 October 2014 to 5 October 2015 and is a

matter of record and can also be referenced if a future award is contemplated

on this Marine’s behalf.

2. While assigned to Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment Lagos, Nigeria,

SNM was assigned the below listed collateral duty:

- MESS NCO

3. The below word picture is broken down into categories in order to best

illustrate the qualities that Sergeant York brought to and helped developed

while assigned to Region 7.

a. Physical Fitness: During the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) in November

2014, SNM achieved a 1st class with a score of 300. In April 2015, during

his most recent Physical Fitness Test (PFT), SNM achieved a 1st class with a

score of 300.

b. Leadership/Marine Skills: Sergeant York always carries himself in a

professional manner, and is highly proficient in his both is primary and

collateral duties. He needs to work on his customs and courtesies however.

SNM was able to manage his responsibilities to ensure we remained in

compliance with all applicable directives without assistance. Overall he is

an excellent Marine with no disciplinary issues, a detail oriented work

ethic, and the type of work ethic that I would welcome in any detachment.

For his outstanding level of physical fitness, work ethic, and attention to

detail, Sergeant York was the only MCESG Sergeant selected for meritorious

promotion for FY15, 2nd Qtr.

c. Administrative: SNM is the Mess NCO. During the SAI the Mess

collateral duty was found to be mission capable with one discrepancy. There

was not 30 days of water on hand, however water containers had been ordered,

and it was identified, annotated via memorandum for record, and submitted to

the inspecting officer prior to the SAI.

d. Marine Security Guard Skills: Sergeant York successfully provided so

far over 1600 hours of armed internal security to the United States Consulate

General Lagos, Nigeria, and was responsible for (1) OF-117 and (11) Incident

Reports to initiate corrective actions for problematic security

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systems/issues. Sergeant York has also participated in over 40 response

drills. Sergeant York is a phenomenal Mess NCO, but would be well served as

an Assistant Detachment Commander should he be given the opportunity.

4. Point of contact in this matter is Gunnery Sergeant Joshua Robinson at

RobinsonJR@state.gov or 234-1-460-3640.

J. R. ROBINSON