Assistant Marine Officer Instructor

Before reporting to NROTC U of I/WSU as the new AMOI, Gunnery Sergeant Gleich was serving as the S-4 Chief for the battalions Inspector-Instructor staff. He hails from Helena, MT where he was born and raised. He enlisted in the Marine Corps delayed entry program on September 28, 2007, and reported to recruit training on July 7, 2008 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA.

Upon graduating from boot camp and Marine Corps Combat Training, Private Gleich attended the Basic Automotive Maintenance course at Camp Johnson, North Carolina where he received the Military Occupational Specialty 3521, Motor Transport Mechanic. Graduating at the top of his class and being meritoriously promoted to Lance Corporal.

In March of 2009, he received orders to go to Combat Logistics Regiment 1, General Support Motor Transport Company, Camp Pendleton Ca. While assigned to GSMT, he performed the duties of Line Mechanic and Quality Control. He was deployed to OEF in September 2009 where he was meritoriously promoted to Corporal in April 2010.

In April 2012, Corporal Gleich received orders to report to 1st Battalion 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Upon arrival he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. During his tour, Sergeant Gleich held the billets of Floor Chief, Quality Control and Motor Transport Maintenance Chief.

In July of 2014 Sgt Gleich received orders to Drill Instructor School MCRD San Diego, Ca. Upon graduation Sgt Gleich was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit training Battalion where he served as a Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor. On October 1st 2016 he was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and then assigned to India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion where he served as a Chief Drill Instructor.

In September 2017 Staff Sergeant Gleich received orders to 1st Maintenance Battalion Camp Pendleton California where he served as Battalion’s organic Motor Transport Maintenance Chief.

In September of 2020 Staff Sergeant Gleich received orders to Combat Logistics Battalion 23 aboard Joint Base Lewis-McChord and is currently serving as an Inspector-Instructor staff member. In August of 2021 Gunnery Sergeant Gleich was promoted to his current rank. As a member of CLB 23 Gunnery Sergeant Gleich’s billets include; Motor Transport Chief, Ground Safety Manager, Facilities Manager, Ammo Chief, SACO, Environmental Compliance Officer and Licensing Officer.

Gunnery Sergeant Gleich’s personal awards include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2 Gold Stars.