History and Creeds Flashcards
202d MI Bn History
The 202d MI Bn was activated at Fort Monmouth, NJ, on 2 October 1982 as a subordinate element of the 513th MI Bde.
On 1 June 1994, the 202d MI Bn moved to its current home at Ft Gordon, GA.
Since 1990, the 202d has maintained a deployed presence throughout Southwest Asia.
The 202d has deployed to participate in major combat operations on four separate occasions, twice each in Afghanistan and Iraq. In addition, the 202d has deployed detachments to Djibouti in 2002, Iraq from 2003-2004, and Afghanistan in 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
The 202d consists of three companies located at Ft Gordon, GA and sustains a forward presence in Southwest Asia through its Field Office Southwest Asia (FOSWA), located in Kuwait and Qatar.
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The NCO Creed
The Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer!
No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as the Backbone of the Army. I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind - accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain technically and tactically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Officers in my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!
The Soldier’s Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment, and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
Favorite line of the NCO Creed
My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind - accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers.
This sums up the rest of the Creed, and therefore what it means to be an NCO. Mission success may be for the ultimate benefit of politicians and officers, and it undoubtedly falls on the backs for the junior enlisted, but it depends on the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers. Likewise the role of an NCO should be to ensure the mentorship and well-being of the Soldiers entrusted to them.
What is the name of the 202d Battalion building and how did it get its name?
Gasiewicz Hall - Named for SGT Cari Anne Gasiewicz who was killed by an IED blast in 2004 in Iraq while serving in the 202d.
202d MI Bn honors
- The Defense of Saudi Arabia Battle Streamer
- The Liberation of Kuwait Battle Streamer
- The Iraq/Kuwait Ceasefire Streamer
- Three Meritorious Unit Citations
- Two army superior unit awards
- The National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation for 1991, 1992, and 1993.
