The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) ***** *****, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Charlie Platoon Chief for Naval Special Warfare Task Unit-RAMADI in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 2 August 2006. As Chief *****’s Platoon conducted a combined clearance operation in South-Central Ramadi, an enemy sniper shot and critically wounded a SEAL on an adjacent rooftop. He quickly directed critical suppressive fire into the enemy’s position, enabling the wounded SEAL to be evacuated, saving his life. Chief ***** then orchestrated a bold assault on the enemy’s position and an intense gun battle ensued killing one SEAL and wounding the Patrol Leader. Chief ***** entered the compound and courageously placed himself directly in the line of fire returning heavy gunfire into the enemy’s position. He then aggressively directed the successful clearance of the target, expertly placed his assaulters in security positions, and provided combat casualty care to his wounded Patrol Leader. Chief *****’s exceptional leadership and courage under fire successfully defeated the enemy attack and enabled his casualties to be quickly evacuated and safely extracted with no further casualties. By his bold leadership, courageous actions, and complete devotion to duty, Chief ***** reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.