The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Jesse McIntyre, III, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 April 2001 to 31 March 2011. Lieutenant Colonel McIntyre culminates a distinguished 34-year military career as a Doctrine Author, Operational Level Doctrine Division, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, United States Army Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He exemplified superior leadership qualities and complete selfless dedication to mission accomplishment during his years of service to the United States Army, United States Marine Corps and our Nation. Lieutenant Colonel McIntyre’s contributions to Army Special Operations Forces and civil support have been invaluable. His distinguished meritorious service reflects great credit upon him, the Combined Arms Center and the United States Army.