Captain Cota is enthusiastically recommended for the award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the Marine Raider Regiment Surgeon and Force Surgeon of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) from July 2011 to June 2015. His performance of these duties has been consistently marked by exemplary leadership, efficient management, exceptional professional expertise, and dedication to duty that epitomizes the highest standards of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. He worked tirelessly to develop and enhance the garrison and operational medical capabilities of the command. Additionally, the positive effect he has produced on the proficiency and effectiveness of the many Marines
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Using Functional Area Checklists from the Inspector General of the Marine Corps, his inspection team conducted six separate readiness inspections for the Major Subordinate Commands (MSC’s) of MARSOC, ensuring each unit’s ability to perform its mission within Medical, Dental, and Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) areas of responsibility. Under his leadership numerous subordinates have been recognized at the highest levels of DOD for superior performance and achievements: US Army Veterinarian of Year, USO Special Salute Award, Armed Services YMCA Angels of the Battlefield, in addition to numerous Officer and Enlisted promotions and command …show more content…
He transitioned to the commands model of Third Location Decompression to the HLD model while increasing the resources available to service members and their families returning from deployment. Under the HLD program Captain Cota aligned resources facilitating holistic collaboration between performance, social workers, behavioral health, physical therapy and spiritual setting the families up for a successful reintegration period. Additionally, under the HLD program spouses are able to attend the briefings and classes their service members receive creating a sense of inclusion and family throughout the process. Furthermore, Captain Cota’s model for integrated care was recognized by The Medical Officer of the Marine Corps as a system-wide “best
Using Functional Area Checklists from the Inspector General of the Marine Corps, his inspection team conducted six separate readiness inspections for the Major Subordinate Commands (MSC’s) of MARSOC, ensuring each unit’s ability to perform its mission within Medical, Dental, and Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) areas of responsibility. Under his leadership numerous subordinates have been recognized at the highest levels of DOD for superior performance and achievements: US Army Veterinarian of Year, USO Special Salute Award, Armed Services YMCA Angels of the Battlefield, in addition to numerous Officer and Enlisted promotions and command …show more content…
He transitioned to the commands model of Third Location Decompression to the HLD model while increasing the resources available to service members and their families returning from deployment. Under the HLD program Captain Cota aligned resources facilitating holistic collaboration between performance, social workers, behavioral health, physical therapy and spiritual setting the families up for a successful reintegration period. Additionally, under the HLD program spouses are able to attend the briefings and classes their service members receive creating a sense of inclusion and family throughout the process. Furthermore, Captain Cota’s model for integrated care was recognized by The Medical Officer of the Marine Corps as a system-wide “best