Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaApril 9, 2002

Commanding Officer, Company A, MSG BattalionAmerican Consulate Frankfurt, Germany

Dear Lt. Col. Fitzgerald:

It gives me great pleasure to forward this letter of continuity on behalf of Sgt. JustinBondietti, who served as Marine Security Guard at Embassy Dar es Salaam from March2, 200t to present, Over the past 13 months I have had the oppoftunity to observe as

Sgt. Bondietti emerged as a highly valued asset to this Mission's security and a

recognized leader among his peers. Sgt. Bondietti is an intelligent, highly motivatedMarind whose service will enhance the operational effectiveness of his next post ofassignment.

Few if any of the scores of Marine Security Guards I have observed in 14 years ofservice have exhibited the enthusiasm Sgt. Bondietti has shown for tactical and security-related matters. Both in his collateral role as React NCO and in the peformance of his

duties, Sgt. Bondietti has consistently demonstrated a mastery of facility defense andaccess control procedures far exceeding what would be expected of his rank andexperience. He has worked tirelessly to fine-tune the Detachment's intrudercontainment, bomb search and internal defense plans, pointing out vulnerabilities thatmore seasoned members of the Mission security team may have missed and identifyingremedial measures to overcome them. His passion for continuous improvement hasinspired his peers and served as an antidote to the occasional monotony of MarineSecurity Guard duty.

Sgt. Bondietti's intense dedication to duty is tempered by a sense of humor and stronginterpersonal skills that have made him a well-respected and well-liked rnember of theMission community. Sgt. Bondietti's insights and accessibility have made him a valuedasset in communicating the fundamentals of security awareness to our Local GuardForce and the wider Mission community. He is recognized as a leader in thisDetacllment, and is instrumental in training his newly arrived colleagues,

Sgt. Bondietti is eminently qualified to serve as React or Training NCO at a largerDetachment with more complex Mission defense responsibilities. I wish him the best ofsuccess in his next assignment.