The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Gunnery Sergeant Jarad K. Stout, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy on 20 November 2015, while serving as a Special Operations Assistant Team Leader with Third Marine Raider Battalion. Gunnery Sergeant Stout was conducting a training mission in a foreign country when he was informed a group of terrorists had attacked a local hotel, and the lives of more than 150 people, including eight American citizens, were in great peril. Arriving at the scene, he and a small group of U.S. personnel quickly devised a plan and made entry into the seven-story building. Despite effective enemy small-arms fire, grenade explosions, and choking black smoke, the team pushed forward through the chaos. Employing effective and efficient tactical movements, Gunnery Sergeant Stout and his team surgically cleared every room, stairwell, and hall of the hotel, neutralizing numerous barricaded terrorists and protecting hostages along the way. Throughout many hours and multiple entries into the hotel, Gunnery Sergeant Stout’s valiant actions, situational awareness, and selflessness were vital in safeguarding the lives of many civilians. By his bold initiative, undaunted courage, and complete dedication to duty, Gunnery Sergeant Stout reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.