SGM David J. Litteral is the chief instructor of the Department of Combat Medic Training, 232d Medical Battalion, Army Medical Department Center and School, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. He supervises an educational staff of 242 military and 72 civilian instructors that train 6200 initial entry and basic NCO students annually.He is a member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators and is credentialed by the state of Colorado as a post-secondary educator in Health Occupations. He also maintains certification as a Nationally Registered Medical Technician-Paramedic. SGM Litteral is pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Education through Wayland Baptist University. Last semester, he completed six semester hours while attaining a GPA of 4.0. This semester SGM Litteral is also taking six semester hours.
Upon assuming duties as Chief Instructor, SGM Litteral noted that the graduation rate for initial entry students was 72 percent. He immediately directed competency assessment testing for instructors and created a cadre development branch to enhance proficiency. Additionally, he established a system of study sessions throughout the course. As a result, the current average primary graduation rate (first time students) is 87 percent.
SGM Litteral, son of George and Mildred Litteral, was born in Cincinnati, OH on 21 July 1962. After graduating from Loveland High School in 1980, he joined the Ohio National Guard and attended Basic Training and AIT in the summer and fall of 1980. In 1981, SGM Litteral joined the Active Army as a Combat Medic.
SGM Litteral’s assignments include: Flight Medic and Platoon Sergeant, 571st Medical Detachment, Ft. Carson, CO; Air Ambulance Section Sergeant, 377th Medical Co, Taegu, Korea; Medical Section Leader, Cleveland Military Entrance Processing Station, Cleveland, OH; Operations NCO, DCSOPS, 18th Medical Command, Yongsan, Korea; and First Sergeant, United States Army School of Aviation Medicine.
SGM Litteral’s education includes: Basic and Advanced NonCommissioned Officer Courses, EMT Basic and Paramedic Training, and undergraduate work toward a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education through Wayland Baptist University. He is a graduate of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 53.
SGM Litteral’s awards and decorations include: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award), Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Joint Service Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. He also wears the Senior Aviation Badge, the Expert Field Medical Badge, and the Gold German Army Shooting Medal (Shutzenschnuer). In 2000, he was inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit.
SGM Litteral and his wife, the former Charlene Austin, have three children, David, Charles (SPC, U.S. Army), and Nadine.