My Journey as a Soldier
Abstract
From the time I first enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1982, I have served in the Active Duty (AD) Army, US Army Reserves-Individual Ready Reserves (USAR-IRR), and the Army National Guard (ARNG) as both a traditional M-Day Active Guard (AGR) Soldier. This paper will address my various duty assignments and assignments as a member of United States Army. My experiences as a Soldier over the past 21 years have been very unique and I am proud to say that I have positively impacted the lives of many non-prior service applicants, Army National Guardsman, and Active Duty Soldiers alike. I joined the Army under the delayed entry program on May 27, 1982 in Oklahoma City, OK. Growing up, I always wanted to become a paratrooper so I choose the MOS of 11X with an airborne option. On August 3, 1982, I reported to Fort Jackson, SC for reception station and in-processing. One week later, I arrived at Fort Benning, GA for One Station Unit Station (OSUT). I was assigned to B 2/2 INF in Harmony Church and I learned that my MOS would be 11B light infantry. 13 long weeks later on November 7th, 1982, I graduated OSUT and was transferred to the Airborne Training Battalion at Fort Benning to attend the 3 week basic airborne course. I graduated airborne school and learned that my next duty assignment would be the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. I reported into the 82nd Replacement Company on 4 December 1982 and after in-processing, I was assigned to Co C, 1/504th Abn Inf battalion. Over the next 18 months, I served in various duty positions to include rifleman, automatic rifleman, grenadier, assistant gunner and M-60 machine gunner. Some of the highlights during my time in 1/504 Abn Infantry were deployments to Spain and Panama.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- AD1117197
Entities
People
- Scott P. Spigelmyer
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy