Thru Noncommissioned Officer: Recommendation For Drill Sergeant

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MEMORANDUM THRU Noncommissioned Officers Academy 14030 MSCoE Loop, Suite 2520, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473

FOR Drill Sergeants Course 9574 Marion Ave, Fort Jackson, SC 29207

SUBJECT: Recommendation for Drill Sergeant

1. Sergeant (SGT) Hamtig, Jose is part of the 626th Brigade Support Battalion. He works as part of the Battalion operations shop (S3). Since his arrival training and Overall Unit Readiness has drastically increased. His tremendous interest and motivation in leading, training and mentoring soldiers is unparalleled.

2. Leading is a natural quality that is possessed by Sergeant Hamtig. This seasoned noncommissioned officer (NCO) has been hand selected by his Brigade over all others. On multiple occasions SGT Hamtig has lead

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