Capt Childs

Short Training Video, primarily intended for reference by Raiders and personnel of the 4th MRB.
Practical training exercise from this training will follow on next vid.  Basic briefing about weapons and munitions for upcoming eastern European deployment.
 
 
 

Sgt Reckless:  "She wasn't a horse.  She was  a Marine"
PFC Reckless was purchased by a Marine Lieutenant who was the platoon commander of a 106 recoilless rifle platoon in Korea in 1953.  The Lieutenant purchased the mare using $250 of his own money, to use as a pack horse to haul the heavy ammunition for the recoilless rifles up the large steep hills his Marines had to climb.  
This horse was so loved by her Marines she even slept with them in their tents on cold nights, ate with them, drank beer with them after battles, loved eating eggs and pancakes when it was available and had a voracious appetite.  Reckless was trained to avoid barbed wire and dangerous obstacles, crawl under obstacles, go to a  bunker during shelling, lay down and take cover on battlefields, and after being shown a route to hilltops where her Marines were fighting, could and often did, make the trips unescorted.  During one day of a three day battle at Outpost Vegas, she made 51 trips up the hills to her Marines, unescorted, carrying over 9000 pounds of recoilless rifle ammunition, often carrying a wounded or dead Marine back down the hill on the return trip.
She was wounded twice and always continued on her mission.  She received two battlefield promotions, first to Corporal, then to Sergeant.  She retired as a SSgt at Camp Pendleton, CA, where she was stationed after the war.  There are literally dozens of stories about her and now a bronze statue of her is on display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, VA.  
Watch the following short video for more information and photo's of this heroic Marine, who is listed as one of the top 100 military heroes of the 20th Century.
 

 
 
 

For any of you interested, information about my father’s destroyer during World War II, the most decorated destroyer in the US Navy, Pacific Theater, the USS Buchanan DD484.



The USS Buchanan, aka the “Buke” was a Benson – Gleaves class destroyer.  Ships were ordered based on a plan, but different ship builders added their own modifications to improve the original plans.  No two ships were exactly the same.

The Buchanan and Aaron Ward, DD485 were built together and launched in November 1941.  These were the destroyers that were designed to hold off the Japanese Navy.  Note, the Ward, known as the “Double A”, was attacked by Japanese dive bombers in April 1943 in Iron Bottom Sound near Tulagi, and sunk.  In 1994 divers discovered the Ward in 240 feet of water in remarkably good condition.

The Buchanan was dispatched to the South Pacific where she was assigned a multitude of assignments as were all the destroyers at that time.  The Area of Operation was so large, and the US Navy so small, these fighting ships became the work horses of the Navy when things were most desperate.  She was assigned carrier escort duty with the carrier, USS Wasp, CV 7, but was detached on another assignment before the Wasp was attacked and sunk.  The Ward was with the Wasp at the time.  The Buke was attached to the newly created Destroyer Squadron 12 (Desron 12). This fighting squadron of destroyers participated in the entire Solomon’s campaign and were involved in numerous naval engagements.

During the invasion of Guadalcanal, the Buchanan supported the 1st Marine Raiders and a Paramarine battalion who assaulted Tulagi.  While the 1st MarDiv was landing unopposed on Guadalcanal across the sound, the Marine Raiders encountered heavy resistance from  Japanese Rikusentai, Japanese Marines, the toughest fighters Japan had.  The fighting at Tulagi was brutal with both of these two elite fighting forces slugging it out; neither side willing to accept defeat.  The Buchanan’s Captain saw the heavy fighting and ordered his ship in dangerously close to shore so they could put direct fire on Japanese fortified positions.   The Marines later commended the Buchanan for her daring and heroic action which saved many Marine lives.

The Buchanan and her sister destroyers fought the Japanese navy while being outgunned, outnumbered and with less experience.  They held the line during the most desperate time of the war.  Desron 12 later made a daring raid on Kavieng and Rabual for which they were commended, and given the nickname, the “Scrappers.”  Desron 12 later was referred to as The Scraperoos”.

The Buchanan participated in the entire Solomon’s campaign, including Guadalcanal, Bougainville, raids on Rabaul and Kavieng, and supported the invasions at Pelilu, Philippines, Formosa, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and raids on Japanese mainland with the 3rd and 5th Fleets.

Admiral Halsey remembered two of his old war horse destroyers with special honors during the surrender ceremony in Japan in August 1945; the Buchanan and Lansdowne.  The Buchanan was assigned to escort the flagship for Admiral Nimitz, the battleship, USS South Dakota into Tokyo Bay.  The Buchanan was assigned to ferry Admirals Nimitz and Halsey around Tokyo Bay and a couple days later transported General McArthur to the surrender ceremony on the USS Missouri.

Eleven Benson-Gleaves class destroyers were decorated for action in WWII, two for actions in the Solomons; the Laffey and the Buchanan.  The Laffey was sunk during the battle of Cape Esperance (Guadalcanal) in November 1942.  Sixteen Gleaves class destroyers were lost during the war.

The Buchanan was awarded 16 battle stars, the Presidential Unit Citation and Navy Unit Commendation for Task Force 38, and ended up being one of the most decorated Navy ships of WWII, and the most decorated Navy Destroyer in the Pacific Theater.

Note:  My father joined the Buchanan as an 18 year old new sailor shortly before the invasion at Guadalcanal.  He was a signalman.  His station on ship was the radio room directly behind and connected to the ship's bridge and the bridge wings where the signal lamps were mounted.  I have often wondered if my father is in the photos of the Buchanan taken from the carrier Wasp while she was alongside taking on fuel and provisions.  You can see the Buchanan briefly in the famous John Wayne movie, “The Sands of Iwo Jima”.  My father saw the US Marines in action many times in the war.  The night before I went to Boot Camp we sat and he told me stories about what he saw.  He said the Marines were the toughest fighters he ever saw.  He said everyone knew, once the Marines landed the battle was won!  The Marines would not accept defeat and it was just a matter of time.

More stories for another day. 

 



The "Scraperoos" returning from THE famous raid on Rabaul.  Savo Island in background, Guadalcanal to their south (or right).  

 

 
Along side CV7, USS Wasp in Coral Sea area south of Solomon Island chain.
 
PS  I wasn't even a twinkle in my father's eye yet !!!

 

Application
View Application Status Ryan Camp

Submitted 03/05/2019 10:38 PM Name Ryan Camp Email ryancamp852@gmail.com Timezone America/Chicago Country United States Additional Application Fields
ArmA III Player ID 76561198032835783 Age 28 Have you served in a realism unit? No If so detail which unit, time in service, rank, billet N/A Desired Duty Assignment HM-8427 Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) Why are you applying to join 4th MRB? I've been watching the videos posted by members and it seems you guys have got a good thing going. I've been playing Arma for a long time and I am getting tied of making missions for only a handful of people. I'd like to become part of something a bit larger. How did you find out about the 4th MRB? Youtube Confirm you understand the 4th MRB is an immersion-orientated, role-playing realism unit? Yes

Mr. Camp,
Application accepted. Within the next hour, you will receive permission for your training pipeline. Check the PHASE I sub-board for the next available scheduled Recruit Training. If you are attending a Recruit Training check each thread for available times and sign up for it in the "Recruit Training" Forum. There will be a thread to sign in.
In Summary:
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Step 2. Sign up for a "Recruit Training" in the Recruit Training Forum.
Additionally, you must complete the Recruit Training on or before 07JUN19 to avoid being subject to Entry Level Separation. 

Thank you and once again, welcome aboard Recruit.
Respectfully Submitted,
SSgt Richter
Recruiting Office Detachment Personnel
 

Pre-Deployment Briefing and Training.
This is a shortened version of the briefing about our next Op in eastern Europe.  The details are classified.
Watch in High Definition and please "LIKE" our vids.  Our vids are one of the techniques we use to promote our unit to people we don't know.
 
 

Part 2 of "Pre-deployment Brief and Training".
Note:  I will be adding an information text message at the beginning of videos during our next Operation to inform viewers why we are not using USA or Raider equipment, weapons, etc.
 
 

Part 2 of the Rescue Asset mission.  This was the final mission of Operation Arch Stand. 
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Mr. Barragan,
Welcome to the 4th MRB Realism Unit! I have processed you in as a Lance Corporal because of your prior service. Please report in to the MSOS forum at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully Submitted,
SSgt Richter
Recruiting Office Detachment Personnel

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View Application Status Anthony Barragan

Submitted 01/23/2019 08:37 PM Name Anthony Barragan Email bearusmc77@yahoo.com Timezone America/Los_Angeles Country United States Additional Application Fields
ArmA III Player ID 76561198009426853 Age 40 Have you served in a realism unit? Yes If so detail which unit, time in service, rank, billet 15th, about 3 years, LCPL, 0311 Desired Duty Assignment 0372 Critical Skills Operator (CSO) Why are you applying to join 4th MRB? I heard its a fun small unit play with experienced players. How did you find out about the 4th MRB? Friends from the 15th that I have played with for years came over to the 4th and suggested that I come here. Confirm you understand the 4th MRB is an immersion-orientated, role-playing realism unit? Yes

Operation Arch Stand.  Rescue Asset
This is Part 1 of the final mission of Operation Arch Stand.  This part is a little slow as it shows the briefing, insert, maneuvering and getting into position, but don't be fooled, Part 2 is wild.
WATCH IN HIGH DEFINITION
 

Happy New Year 2019 message to all you members of 4th MRB and viewers of our YouTube Channel videos.
Just a silly, short little message to show everyone we are still here.
 
 
 

Op Arch Stand, "Check on Well Being of Asset"
Part 1.
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Op Arch Stand, "Check on Well Being" Part 2.
Watch in High Definition and please click "LIKE" and subscribe in Youtube.  All this increases the rating of our channel, making it possible for more people to find us and view our videos.
Thanks men.
 
 
 

Mr. Ricker,
Welcome to the 4th MRB Realism Unit! I have processed you in as a Sergeant because of your prior service. Please report in to the MSOS forum at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully Submitted,
SSgt Richter
Recruiting Office Detachment Personnel

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View Application Status Ricker, Todd

Submitted 12/17/2018 08:49 PM Last Name, First Name: Ricker, Todd ArmA III Player ID: 76561197981407287 Age: 50 Have you served in a realism unit? Yes If so detail which unit, time in service, rank, billet: 15th MEU
(USMC - Combined Arms)
- TIS: 851
- RANK: SSgt (E-6)
- Billet: 0369 (Weapons), 0365 (Assault), 0351, 0341, 0331, 0311
- Billet (Secondary): S-2 Intelligence Chief, S-3 MCC Operator / Instructor
- Qualifications: CLS, Basic Jump School, IDFC, CLSAMS

Ironside International (Ix2)
(PMC)
- TIS: 8 months
- Rank: Contractor Grade 3

A3: 4,427 hrs Desired Duty Assignment: 0372 Critical Skills Operator (CSO) Why are you applying to join 4th MRB? Prefer small unit ops with solid people How did you find out about the 4th MRB? Holliday and Hershall Confirm you understand the 4th MRB is an immersion-orientated, role-playing realism unit? Yes

Mr. Graves,
Application accepted. Within the next hour, you will receive permission for your training pipeline. Check the PHASE I sub-board for the next available scheduled Recruit Training. If you are attending a Recruit Training check each thread for available times and sign up for it in the "Recruit Training" Forum. There will be a thread to sign in.
In Summary:
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Step 2. Sign up for a "Recruit Training" in the Recruit Training Forum.

Thank you and once again, welcome aboard Recruit.
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View Application Status James Graves

Submitted 01/01/2019 06:02 PM Name James Graves ArmA III Player ID 76561197960873691 Age 26 Have you served in a realism unit? No Desired Duty Assignment HM-8427 Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) Why are you applying to join 4th MRB? While I am still new to Arma III, I have always wanted to be apart of an organized realism group. The 4th seems like the best group for me. How did you find out about the 4th MRB? Youtube Confirm you understand the 4th MRB is an immersion-orientated, role-playing realism unit? Yes

Mr. King,
Application accepted. Within the next hour, you will receive permission for your training pipeline. Check the PHASE I sub-board for the next available scheduled Recruit Training. If you are attending a Recruit Training check each thread for available times and sign up for it in the "Recruit Training" Forum. There will be a thread to sign in.
In Summary:
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Step 2. Sign up for a "Recruit Training" in the Recruit Training Forum.

Thank you and once again, welcome aboard Recruit.
Respectfully Submitted,
SSgt Richter
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View Application Status King, Corey

Submitted 12/17/2018 10:03 PM Last Name, First Name: King, Corey ArmA III Player ID: 76561198294224785 Age: 20 Have you served in a realism unit? Yes If so detail which unit, time in service, rank, billet: i was in a United Called 31st MEU and my Rank was a LCpl. Desired Duty Assignment: 0372 Critical Skills Operator (CSO) Why are you applying to join 4th MRB? I am applying to the 4th MRB because i want to learn more skills and knowledge in Milsim and also i want to be a Sniper if you guys do that. How did you find out about the 4th MRB? i found the 4th MRB on Youtube Confirm you understand the 4th MRB is an immersion-orientated, role-playing realism unit? Yes

Mr. Alexander,
 
Application accepted. Within the next hour, you will receive permission for your training pipeline. Check the PHASE I sub-board for the next available scheduled Recruit Training. If you are attending a Recruit Training check each thread for available times and sign up for it in the "Recruit Training" Forum. There will be a thread to sign in.
 
In Summary:
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Step 2. Sign up for a "Recruit Training" in the Recruit Training Forum.
 
Thank you and once again, welcome aboard Recruit.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
SSgt Stone
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Last Name, First Name: Alexander, Mack
Player ID: 76561197996199689
Age: 27
 
Have you served in a realism unit?: No
If so detail which unit, time in service, rank, billet:
 
Desired Duty: 0372 Critical Skills Operator (CSO)
Why are you applying to join 4th MRB?:
1. Looking for a group thats relaxed but buttons down when the op starts
2. Looooove that you do ops sunday night.
 
How did you find out about the 4th MRB?: Krytech, who i met in a more casual arma discord
 
Confirm you understand the 4th MRB is an immersion-orientated, role-playing realism unit: yes

Mr. Evans,
Welcome back! I have processed you back in as a Sergeant. Please report in the MSOS check-in thread at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully Submitted,
SSgt Richter
Recruiting Office Detachment Personnel

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View Application Status Thomas Evans

Submitted 12/16/2018 01:51 PM Last Name, First Name: Evans, Thomas ArmA III Player ID 76561198124950114 Age 28 Have you served in a realism unit? 15th & 4th If so detail which unit, time in service, rank, billet forgot, SGT in the 4th. Desired Duty Assignment 0372 Critical Skills Operator (CSO) Why are you applying to join 4th MRB? Missing the unit, had some time away ready to get back. How did you find out about the 4th MRB? Used to be a member. Confirm you understand the 4th MRB is an immersion-orientated, role-playing realism unit? Yes

Mr. Holliday,
Welcome to the 4th MRB Realism Unit! I have processed you in as a Cpl because of your prior service. Please report in to the MSOS forum at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully Submitted,
SSgt Richter
Recruiting Office Detachment Personnel