Marine Boot Camp Book 2006 Platoon 1073 San Diego

Front Cover, MCRD Marine Boot Camp Book - San Diego - 2006 Platoon 1073. | GGA Image ID # 136ade4f03

📘 Platoon 1073 – San Diego, 2006: A Brotherhood Forged in the Post-9/11 Era

🗓️ Training Dates: 24 January – 14 April 2006

📍 MCRD San Diego, Series 1073

🔍 Overview and Significance

This boot camp book for Platoon 1073 captures the transformation of 58 recruits into United States Marines at the height of the Global War on Terror. Taking place just a few years after the events of 9/11, these young men trained during a pivotal era when the U.S. military faced active operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Their discipline, resilience, and teamwork reflect the Corps’ enduring values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

What makes this volume particularly compelling is its inclusion of detailed recruit portraits, leadership photos, and an honor graduate spotlight. These primary-source materials are invaluable for researchers, family historians, and educators seeking to understand post-9/11 military training culture and generational service patterns.

Platoon 2006-1073 Organization and Schedule

• Series 1073
• Commenced Training: 24 January 2006
• Completed Training: 14 April 2006

Platoon 2006-1073 Leadership

• Battalion Commander: LCOL B. D. Kerl
• Battalion Sergeant Major: SMAJ A. A. Spadero
• First Sergeant: 1SGT J. W. Senn
• Series Commander: CPT S. Rosales
• Series Chief Drill Instructor: SSGT H. SotoKodriguez
• Company Commander: CPT W. Marlowe
• Platoon Senior Drill Instructor: SSGT D. C. North
• Platoon Drill Instructor: SGT B. L. Rivera
• Platoon Drill Instructor: SSGT B. T. Holmes
• Platoon Drill Instructor: SGT E. L. Zych

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Recruits, Page 1 (Adams-Black)

1. Clinton S. Adams
2. Adam W. Allen
3. David T. Anderson
4. Michael A. Anderson
5. John G. Black

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Recruits, Page 2 (Bohanck-Holguin)

1. Alex L. Bohanck
2. Marco A. Boter
3. Jason L. Bryant
4. Timothy S. Carter
5. Ron G. Castillo
6. Cody A. Chapman
7. Christian B. Cherry
8. Willis P. Clark
9. Buddy L. Clegg
10. Brandon C. Cousins
11. Kyle L. Daniels
12. Thomas R. Davila
13. Jordan A. Diaz
14. Michael L. Dittmaier
15. Brandon L. Dominguez
16. Alan J. Ganther
17. Nicholas J. Gonzalez
18. Jory M. Grillo
19. Ryan C. Haas
20. Scott Hartmann
21. Michael E. Haverkamp
22. Jordan M. Hazen
23. Mario S. Henriquez
24. Robert M. Hilton
25. Matthew T. Holguin

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Recruits, Page 3 (Holmes-Quirarie)

1. Jon M. Holmes
2. Armando M. Ixta
3. Hector Jaramillo
4. Chad E. Jay
5. Brian A Kimball
6. Randall E Kisnor
7. Aaron J. Knop
8. Ramsey B. Kothmann
9. Jake D. Layton
10. Ivan D. LedesmaContreras
11. Sergio R Lee
12. Noah S. Leffler
13. Gregory H. Livae
14. William M. Lundgren
15. Jeffrey D. Miller
16. Michael R. Miller
17. Samuel T. Montejano
18. Jack L. Noftsger
19. Huy T. Pham
20. Edgar Quintanilla
21. David Quirarie
22. Abdeliah J. Ramadan
23. Joshua M. Reed
24. Andy Rocha
25. Jacob I. Rose

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Recruits, Page 4 (Sanford, Scheiderer, and Sears)

1. Orrin G. Sanford
2. William N. Scheiderer
3. Kyle R. Sears

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Leadership, Page 1. Portrait Photos Included LCOL B. D Kerl, SMAJ A. A. Spadero, 1SGT J. W. Senn, CPT S. Rosales, and SSGT H. SotoRodriguéz. | GGA Image ID # 136b512dba

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Honormen, Page 2. LCPL S. Hartmann Represented Platoon 1073. | GGA Image ID # 136b71993c

• LCPL S. Hartmann
  Platoon 1073 Company Honor Man
• PFC W. M. Nix
  Platoon 1074 Platoon Honor Man
• PFC A. L. Wright
  Platoon 1075 Platoon Honor Man

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Leadership and Recruits, Page 1. Leadership Portrait Photos Included SSGT D. C. North, SGT B. L. Rivera, SSGT B. T. Holmes, and SGT E. L. Zych with Recruit Photos (Adams-Black). | GGA Image ID # 136bae040d

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Recruits, Page 2 (Bohanck-Holguin). | GGA Image ID # 136be98acb

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Recruits, Page 3 (Holmes-Quirarie). | GGA Image ID # 136c18d4a7

Platoon 2006-1073 MCRD San Diego Recruits, Page 4 (Sanford, Scheiderer, and Sears). | GGA Image ID # 136c38472f

📸 Noteworthy Images

Leadership Panel (GGA Image ID #136b512dba)
Includes official portraits of LCOL B. D. Kerl, SMAJ A. A. Spadero, and 1SGT J. W. Senn, showcasing the command structure of the 2006 MCRD San Diego battalion.

Platoon Honorman (GGA Image ID #136b71993c)
LCPL S. Hartmann was named Platoon 1073’s Company Honor Man, an exceptional distinction awarded for exemplary conduct and leadership. This achievement would follow him into a meritorious promotion and potentially specialized assignments.

Drill Instructor Lineup (GGA Image ID #136bae040d)
Features SSGT D. C. North, SGT B. L. Rivera, SSGT B. T. Holmes, and SGT E. L. Zych — the Marines directly responsible for shaping the discipline and morale of the recruits.

🧑‍✈️ Notable Marines & Post-Service Recognition

LCPL Scott Hartmann, as Platoon Honorman, likely continued on a fast-track path within the Corps. While additional military records are protected, honormen frequently go on to earn meritorious promotions, serve in elite units, or later enter federal service or law enforcement roles.

LCOL B. D. Kerl served as the Battalion Commander at MCRD San Diego during a demanding training period for combat-readiness. His career reflects the leadership backbone needed during wartime recruitment surges.

If further genealogical research is conducted, some recruits from this 2006 cohort may have later served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), marking this volume as a record of Marines who trained on the front end of America’s longest war.

🎯 Educational and Genealogical Relevance

This platoon book provides a powerful lens into the training environment of the modern Marine Corps, valuable for:

Genealogists tracing military service in the 2000s

Veterans and families honoring service legacies

Educators teaching modern American military history

Military historians studying the post-9/11 surge years and boot camp evolution

With a full roster and formal portraits, it offers clear visual documentation of the people, ranks, and command structures that shaped this generation of warfighters.

🪖 Rank Abbreviations Key

Abbreviation: Rank

• LCOL: Lieutenant Colonel
• MAJ: Major
• CPT: Captain
• 1LT: First Lieutenant
• 1SGT: First Sergeant
• SMAJ: Sergeant Major
• SSGT: Staff Sergeant
• SGT: Sergeant
• LCPL: Lance Corporal
• PFC: Private First Class

📘 Glossary for Civilians

Term: Definition

MCRD: Marine Corps Recruit Depot. There are two: San Diego (for West Coast recruits) and Parris Island.

Platoon Honorman: The top-performing recruit in the platoon, recognized for leadership and exemplary performance.

Series Commander: Officer responsible for supervising several platoons during training.

DI / Drill Instructor: Non-commissioned officer responsible for the training, discipline, and morale of recruits.

Boot Camp Book: An official publication containing photos, rosters, and leadership from a specific graduating class of Marines.

Company Commander: The officer in charge of a recruit company, overseeing the entire training schedule.

📚 Final Thoughts

This MCRD San Diego Boot Camp Book for Platoon 1073 (2006) is more than a commemorative photo album — it is a living document of U.S. Marine Corps history during a time of global conflict and national resilience. Whether you’re a military researcher, a former Marine, or a genealogist tracing a family story, this record offers irreplaceable insight into the character, command, and camaraderie of one remarkable training cycle.