Martin Parker

About me:

I want to thank my Mother, my Brother Logan, my Sister Angi, My Cousin Shannon, My Michelle, Mr. Kevin Hart, My friend Carla, National Oilwell Varco, Haliburton, and everyone who is sending us care packages! We call it Meerkat Manor because we look like Meerkats popping out of our holes all day when rockets hit the FOB. While back at the Airforce base we have the MWR center that has full Internet where we can check our email, myspace etc. So many have sent us care packages, socks, food, snacks, pens, paper, etc that make this place seem not so bad. I'm sorry that I am not prepared today to list all of you today (I don't have my list) but I will! My Mother and others back home have been sending packages to all of us here and it really means so much to us! Many of the guys here don't have family and when they get mail it makes it all easier. So again thank you, thank you, thank you. If anyone is interested in sending a soldier a letter or care package please contact my mother (Senette-she is in my friends list). She has an Alpha roster with all of our names on it and you can pick one. We really appreciate your support!

Lets see, about me, hmmmmmmmm..... Well ok, My name is Martin G. Parker. Some call me Martin. some Marty, some Parker (most), others call me "Tazz", "Pop's", "Fister", or even "Big Daddy".In addition to some other names I deserve but can't mention!!! LMAO! I hate having to explaining myself more than twice. You can trust me JUST as much as I can trust you. If YOU can't make a decision that's fine but get the HELL out of MY WAY, so that I can before somebody gets killed. Anything I've done wrong I have paid for IN FULL.... I know what I like when I see it.

I do NOT negotiate, E-V-E-R, WILL N-O-T HAPPEN, but I will "sell"....

"Spin" is a term I love because "perception" is often the reality we live in right?

Ummmm what else.... Oh, loosing is not an option, whatever didn't kill me made me stronger, I believe I can do ANYTHING I set my mind to doing, I like girls, Women, and Ladies. But not so much that it takes away from my Battle Buddies, Southern Comfort, Makers Mark, Jim Beam, or - (on those budget events) the always popular- Canadian Mist Whiskey - aged almost five days -LOL!

I was a wild child, wilder young adult, and EXPERTS say I was a perfect example of misguided youth!

Of course I am cured now -NOT!

Hey I guess I am okay with the fact my life has been a roller coaster but you gotta understand that is what makes it so AWESOME now! I admittedly have made SO MANY mistakes, but how can you feel without being burned?

Anyway I live my life feeling EVERYTHING. This I will not change! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

This Man helped me find "Me".

I am NOT a "religious freak, born again, and NO my past, or Childhood wasn't so messed up I find peace hiding behind his message...

He is a Preacher in Houston.

His Church has no cross's, no pictures. He doesn't even "ASK" for "YOUR" money. His message is simple; "Do the right thing even when you think nobody is looking"

This is the message I understand......

If you are one of those who resist or dislike "religion" watch him once, and listen to him. If you still "feel" the same way you always have - perhaps your soul died long ago....

His name is Joel Osteen. The funny thing is that I didn't really enjoy or like his Father, and he himself is a College Drop Out. His message is simple. Just act right, hope for the best and God willing things will be better more often than not.

Joss Stone, Gary Stewart, Buck Owens, Roy CLark, Charlie Rich (song: the most beautiful girl in the world), Barry Sadler (The Green Berets), The Bellamy Brothers, Moe Bandy,Johnny Cash, Ray Price, Faron Young, Johnny Horton, Marty Robbins

The Best Soul Singer in the Business Today!

Ms. Joss Stone!!!

My personal Soldier Oath

"Hearken we beseech Thee, O Lord, to our prayers, and deign to bless with the right hand of Thy Majesty this AR15 I carrie proudly, with which They servant desires to be girded, that it may be a defense of churches, widows, orphans and all Thy servants against the scourge of pagans, that it may be the terror and dread of all evil-doers, and that it may be just in both attack and defense."

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I am a 13F Forward Observer in the United States Army::

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Typically the 13Foxtrot/FO/Fister MOS(Military Occupational Specialties )attracts individuals with a quick wit, a strong sense of themselves incredibly fast thinkers who appreciate humor and are most often found at the root cause of most "Personnel Issues" in garrison in the form of pranks as well as fights. This also means that due to being "High Strung" fun loving troublemakers they are often in trouble for a multitude of offenses.

They are terrific multi tasking entities. They are smart, they are independent thinkers, and frequently referred to as some of the most deadly warriors available to leaders on the battlefield.

Due to there "gift of gab" they are able to survey battlefields, summon the demons of war and call for artillery, naval gun fire and air strikes all while working beyond enemy lines under heavy fire often engaged in combat within 10 meters of where they stand, all the while insuring that they do not under any circumstance make errors that cost the lives of friendly and allied forces.

Few are capable and even fewer accept the responsibility of being a "Fister". In addition to the many strains put on Fisters they most also accept the fact that since they are in fact the "eyes" of the armed forces they must accept that they are also the most sought after targets on the battlefield.

All of these factors weigh in and the end result is a pure warrior who can separate what he does for a living versus who he is as a person. They always place the mission first, they have a strong sense of country and family, all the while accepting the fact that the life of a "Fister" is approximately 17 minutes on the battlefield which is why the Bonus is so high due to the fact that it is considered a high priority high needed position.

Forward Observers in the US Marine Corps/US Army:

Artillery observers carry the (MOS) designation of 13 Foxtrot (13F) in the U.S. Army and 0861 in the U.S. Marine Corps. Commonly referred to as FO's (Forward Observers), FISTs (FIre Support Team), or COLTs (Combat Observation Lasing Team), their more general official designation is “Fire Support Specialist”; other designations referring to specific positions held depending on the mission.

For a variety of reasons, the position of Fire Support Specialist is often thought of as among the most dangerous and challenging in the armed forces. Due to the substantial firepower they control, their communications and reconnaissance abilities, and their small numbers, artillery observers of any variety are regarded as targets of very high importance to enemy forces. Their skills in reconnaissance must be met with similarly high intelligence and ability to think quickly in situations of extreme stress, as a minor mental error during a fire mission could lead to the forward observer accidentally ordering an artillery bombardment on friendly forces or even on himself. There exist 2 duties associated with Forward Observer Teams according to general military doctrine and the FIST field manual 6/20. Primary duty consists of bringing to arms all indirect fire assets (artillery, mortars, naval gunfire and air strikes). Secondary duties consist of reporting battlefield intelligence to the command echelon.

Soldiers in this MOS must meet a number of requirements not demanded of many other military careers.

The artillery observer must be acutely aware of the position and movements of their own troops as well as those of the opposing forces. Because of the strategic importance of this information, U.S. Army FO's must qualify for top secret security clearance, the [level] depending on their specific position. They must be able to work independently for long periods of time, as some missions can be last for days or even weeks, and because of the clandestine nature of their work and their frequent placement on or (behind enemy lines), the ability to operate with minimal support is of great importance. They are all "Special Forces Qualified".

Their physical demands are extremely high as the FO's must survive and fight alongside paratroopers, airmobile infantry, light infantry, mechanized infantry, United States Marines and even United States Army Rangers while typically carrying a much greater equipment load (radios, secure communication equipment, laser target designators, etc.) than the maneuver element they are attached to. As well they must survive in an armored and cavalry environment. Because of this, their grunt/rifleman skills must be on a level that allows them to have an optimal survival rate. They are given exceptionally hard cardiovascular, strength, infantry and United States Army Combatives/United States Marine Corps MCMAP training in addition to their FO training. This is to ensure that they have the capability to perform their more cerebral duties while under the same stress the infantry unit is exposed to.

FO teams are often attached to Mechanized infantry dismounted teams. In this scenario they break off with small infantry teams and travel on foot akin to light infantry and search for the enemy. They can also break off in two man FO teams and establish an observation post.

Fire support teams designated to work with infantry companies and platoons play a more direct action role, performing their duties without the aid of a vehicle often walkiing as much as 35 miles to reach an observation post. Each infantry platoon is assigned a Forward Observer in the rank of E-5 Sergeant, along with his Radio/Telephone Operator (RTO) and a SAW Gunner (see above). These FO's fall under the auspices of the Fire Support Officer and Fire Support Non-Commissioned Officer who work at company-level.

Fire support teams designated to work with cavalry and Special Forces troops also play a direct action role. Due to the smaller platoon size in a cavalry troop the forward observer often fulfills the role of both a FO and a scout. As with the infantry the FO and RTO are assigned to be a Platoon Leader's personal asset.

Basic concept of how the FO calls in and adjusts Artillery fire on a targetOne specialty of a fire support team is to act as a COLT/STRIKER(Combat Observation Lasing Team). The COLT is a high-technology, deeply inserted, observer/reconnaissance team often called on to maximize the use of smart laser-guided munitions such as the M712_Copperhead. COLTs are regularly equipped with a GLLD, a device used to assist any munition which requires reflected laser energy for final ballistic guidance. These teams typically work closely with attack aircraft to guide air-delivered laser-guided munitions.

All US Army 13-series soldiers attend training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Special Forces Training regardless of specialty. All Forward Observers are experts in combatives, hand to hand combat, and experts when it comes to weapons. The training for 13F's has recently been revamped, eliminating separation between basic training and job training. Recruits complete both Basic Combat Training and their job instruction not only at the same facility, but with the same cadre, all in one long training period. Marines receive their forward observer schooling at Fort Sill as well, though their initial boot camp training is completed elsewhere.

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The Choleric / Sanguine:

Decisive, NT - Rational - The choleric is the most forceful and active of the four types. He is strong-willed and independent and opinionated. The choleric thrives on activity.

He is the most practical and makes sound, quick decisions.

He is not afraid of obstacles and tends to drive right through or over problems.

He is probably the strongest natural leader of the four types. He has the most problem with anger and does not display compassion easily. He will often experience long periods of self induced self perceived failures which can continue indefinitely unless he finds a new "opportunity or goal".

He is quick to recognize opportunities and quick to capitalize on them - though details irritate him and, unless he learns to delegate, he will often gloss over details.

His strong will and determination may drive him to succeed where more gifted people give up. The choleric is a developer and may be seen in construction supervision, coaching, military, or law enforcement. Most entrepreneurs, and throughout history some of the worlds greatest tacticians, and military leaders, and warriors are choleric. Because of their impatience they often end up doing everything themselves. A choleric is extremely goal/task oriented in leading others. His biggest weakness as a leader is a tendency to run right over people if he feels they are in his way. This is often his downfall in personal relationships.

He assumes that approval and encouragement will lead others to slack off and he probably finds criticism and faultfinding more useful for his purposes. Though often Cholerics are great "exploiters" often causing distrust from others once people realise how gifted he can be presenting an idea or plan.

However if you allow them they are capable of honesty, and no other personality type of the four are more loyal.

Through his natural determination he may succeed where others may give up, even if he himself has failed in the past.

Cholerics weaknesses include anger and hostility.

A choleric is the most likely to have an active temper; he is a door slammer and horn blower and he can carry a grudge for a long time. This includes a cutting and sarcastic tongue and the choleric will rarely hesitate to tell someone off. The choleric is the least likely to show affection or any public show of emotion. His emotions are the lease developed of all the temperaments. Additionally a choleric can be inconsiderate, opinionated and crafty in getting their own way.

Cancer Traits:

Powerful Intuition:

Paradoxically combining a love of travel with a deep need for security, you surround yourself with sentimental objects from the past, including souvenirs, hand-me-downs and keepsakes. Cancerians are remarkably good at accumulating things; indeed, you can be unwilling to throw anything out, even relationships that have passed their use-by date.

Cancer is also good with money and generally takes a long-term view. The main thing to remember is not to let the powerful, turbulent emotions of the moment crowd out your normally rational judgement. Your intuitions are reliable and should be trusted; you may even have natural psychic powers, which may be developed, given the right circumstances.

Hard Shell The emblem for Cancer is the Crab, a creature with a very hard shell which protects a soft interior. The crab walks sideways, which is how the Cancerian skirts around a problem until forced to take it on with gritty determination and a creative flair. The crab's large claws hang on to its possessions for dear life, just as the Cancerian collects things to beautify the environment and bravely defends the home turf. Many famous Warriors have been Cancerians.

Cancerians make good business people, excellent soldiers, combining artistry, originality and drive with an understanding of financial matters, marketing, skills important to missions and the needs of the public. You can trust your intuitions, but you do need to generate a faith in yourself which will not be dampened by gloom or depression over what, in retrospect, may appear to be relatively insignificant problems. You have the natural ability to be diplomatic and to speak out when necessary or keep your mouth shut. Home and family ties will be significant in your life and developing a secure, comfortable home environment will be a boon to your state of mind, irrespective of your marital state.

Emotional ReleasePhysical fitness or sports activities can become important ways for you to work out emotional stress. Team sports are fun, for you can adopt team members as part of an extended family. Swimming, fishing, sailing and other water activities attract you, along with skiing, ice skating, and mountain climbing. Cancerians are creative. Even those among you who may not have any particular talent can use some involvement with art, music, or writing as another method of emotional release, rather than indulging in eating binges or other destructive habits. Living or spending time near the water is a relaxing, as well as creatively stimulating environment for Cancerians.