LTC Michael D. Daniels was born in Chicago, Illinois and earned his Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) commission in 1993 at Eastern Illinois University. LTC Daniels holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Military Operational Art and Science. His military education includes completion of the Armor Basic Course, Ordnance Transition Course, Jumpmaster School, Combined Logistics Officers’ Advanced Course, Lean Six Sigma Certification, Combined Arms Services and Staff School, and Air Command and Staff College.
His initial assignment was as a detailed Armor Branch officer. LTC Daniels served as Tank Platoon Leader and Assistant Operations Officer in the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 73rd Armor Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. LTC Daniels transferred to Ordnance Branch under the Army’s Branch Detail Program. He then served as the Tech Supply Officer, Maintenance Platoon Leader, Shop Officer, and Battalion S-4 in the 307th (Airborne), Forward Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. Upon completion of the Combined Logistics Officers Advanced Course and Combined Arms Services and Staff School, LTC Daniels was assigned to the 702d Main Support Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, Republic of Korea. He served their as a company commander. He commanded Echo Company, 702d Main Support Battalion, the Army’s last Missile Maintenance Support Company. After successful completion of command, LTC Daniels served as the Plans Officer in the 528th Special Operations Support Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC supporting both Army and Joint Special Operations Forces. During this tour, he was selected for a second command. He commanded Bravo Company, 82nd Forward Support Battalion (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division and later served as Deputy Materiel Management Officer, Materiel Management Center, 82nd Airborne Division. LTC Daniels continued to serve as the Battalion Support Operations Officer and Battalion Executive Officer in the 407th (Airborne) Brigade Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division. He then served at the United States Army North (Fifth Army) as a Logistics Plans Officer. LTC Daniels’s last assignments was as the Department Chair and professor of Military Science at the University of Washington, Seattle. LTC Daniels has served overseas in both operational and combat tours to include Haiti, Korea, Afghanistan, and Iraq with United Nations Forces, Coalition Forces and Joint Special Operations Forces.
LTC Daniels’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with five oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, The Meritorious Unit Award, the Combat Action Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, and the French Parachutist Badge.
LTC Daniels is married.
187th Ordnance Battalion
BLDG 2360
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
Our mission and purpose within the 187th Ordnance Battalion “Maintainers” is to provide our Army with physically fit, well disciplined, trained and ready “Warrior Mechanics” in support of the Army's maintenance mission while developing and strengthening our Cadre Team, Families, and Civilians. Our team of knowledgeable professionals ensure our Soldiers in Training receive the most current maintenance instruction in support of the latest additions to the Army's wheeled vehicle fleets. We succeed in our mission by focusing on four essential tasks; Mission Command, Protection War Fighting Function; Soldier in Training Acculturation Process, and Quality of Life for our Soldiers and Cadre.
Mission Command
- Implementation of the Commander's Vision
- Well developed and managed Mission Essential Tasks Listing
- Detailed Annual Training Guidance
- Profession of Arms and Combat Oriented Leader Professional Development programs
- Civilian Instructor professional development
- Command Supply Discipline
- Training Management
- Professional Certifications/Organizations
- Competent Staffs
Protection War Fighting Function
- Active Shooter Training
- Field Training Exercises and Convoy Operations
- Weapons Skills Training
- Cadre Training and Certification
- Leader Presence and involvement
- Safety and Risk Management
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Soldier Acculturation Process
- Maintenance Training in accordance with Program of Instruction (POI) 12.0
- Introduction of MRAP maintenance, using the latest in Training Aid Devises
- AIT Soldier Privileges tied to Performance and Adherence to Army Values
- Financial Management Courses
- Realistic and Challenging Field Training Exercises
- Training Module upgrades, incorporating the latest technology in the classroom
- Single Class Fill
- Soldier Athlete concept – Integrate Physical Readiness Training and Testing
- Treat Everyone with Dignity & Respect
- *Strive for Excellence in all we do
Provide Quality of Life
- Active Family Readiness Group (FRG)
- Newcomer Briefs, Spouses Orientation Days and Battalion Hail & Farewell events
- Victory Block Leave
- Cadre Resiliency Program
- Strong Bonds Program
- Single Soldier Retreats
- SIT Chaplain Programs (Victory Ranch / Fortress Coffee House)
- Positive Command Climate
We exist to prepare our Soldiers for their first unit of assignment. We provide tough, aggressive and realistic training while reinforcing lessons learned in Basic Combat Training. This includes a strong adherence to the Warrior Ethos, Ordnance Creed, Soldiers Creed and the Army Values. Taking care of our Cadre (military and civilian), as well as our families and community is key to achieving balance and building resiliency. A secondary, but equally important mission is to take time to develop our junior leadership (Officer, Warrant Officer and NCOs) through Profession of Arms forums and combat / technical skills training. Leader development and presence is essential because we must have the capabilities, knowledge, experience, and opportunities to successfully build leaders who will return to the force prepared for any challenge. Accordingly, Soldiers will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to be victorious on today’s battlefield, and can successfully integrate into any organization.
The “Maintainers” have a proud history in training and producing “Warrior Mechanics”. We must continue to have skilled, professional Cadre, instructors and staff that are committed to the mission, each other and our families.
“GEARED TO MAINTAIN”
MICHAEL D. DANIELS
LTC, LG
Commanding
Command Sergeant Major Greene is a native of Cleveland Ohio. She entered the army November 1988 as a Wheel Vehicle Operator. She attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C. She attended advanced individual training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds MD where she became an Ordnance Soldier.
Command Sergeant Major Greene’s assignments include: 3d Maintenance Company, Ft Bliss Texas as a Wheeled Vehicle Repairer; 61st Maintenance Company, Camp Kyle Korea, as a Wheeled Vehicle Repairer Sergeant and Company Training NCO; 512th Maintenance Company, Mannheim, Germany, as a Squad Leader, MST Team Chief and Technical Inspector. A Co and D Co 187th Ordnance BN, Ft Jackson S.C. as a Drill Sergeant; B Co 725th Main Support BN, Schofield Barracks, Hi, as Automotive Platoon Sergeant and Maintenance Control Sergeant; HQ and Alpha Main Support BN, Schofield Barracks, HI, as the Support Operations NCOIC; 94th Maintenance Company, Ft. Stewart GA, as the Maintenance NCOIC; HHD 87th CSB, Ft. Stewart, GA, as the Support Operations Maintenance NCO and S3 Operations NCOIC; HHD 702d MSB Camp Casey, Korea as the Support Operations NCOIC; E. Co, 702d MSB Camp Casey, Korea as the First Sergeant; HHC DISCOM Ft. Stewart, GA, S3 Operations NCOIC; B Co, 26th FSB, Ft. Stewart, GA, as the First Sergeant; Division Support Brigade, Ft. Stewart, GA, BN Motor Sergeant; HHC 3d Sustainment Brigade, Special Troops BN, Ft. Stewart, GA as the First Sergeant; She also served during Operations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom. I and III; 501st Special Troops BN, Cp Carroll Korea, S3 Operations NCOIC; HHC 19th ESC, Cp Henry, Korea, G3 Plans Fielding SGM; She then assumed the position of Command Sergeant Major of the 187th Ordnance Battalion Ft. Jackson, South Carolina.
Command Sergeant Major Greene’s military civilian education includes; PLDC, BNCOC, ANCOC, Drill Sergeant School, First Sergeant Course and the United States Sergeant Major Academy (Class 58), Fort Bliss, Texas. She completed her Bachelors of Arts from Thomas Edison State College.
Command Sergeant Major Greene’s Awards and Decorations include the BSM, MSM w/4 OLC, ARCOM W/5 OLC, AAM w/ 2OLC, AGCM/6th award, national defense w/ 1 BS, ICM, GWTM Exp/Service, Korean Defense Service Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service ribbon and ASR, Driver/ Mechanic Badge and the Drill Sergeant Badge. She is a member of the Ordnance Corps Samuel Sharpe Recipient and a Honorary Member of the Transportation Corps Order of St. Christopher.