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 supported in command by his wife and two children.

187th Ordnance Battalion

BLDG 2360

Fort Jackson, SC 29207

The mission and purpose of 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