CWO5 Quint D. Avenetti, U.S. Marine Corps

Quint D. Avenetti enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980 and served nearly 28 years, becoming one of the Marine Corps’ foremost experts in artillery target acquisition, meteorology, survey, and targeting. After completing Artillery Meteorological Crewman training, he served with 5/10, 3/11, 1/12 Marines, and a recruiting assignment as an NCO. His deployments included Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM. In 1992, he was selected as an Artillery Target Acquisition Warrant Officer. He pioneered GPS integration into artillery survey operations and advanced Marine Corps targeting capabilities. As the first Marine Warrant Officer Targeting Officer assigned to the 1st Marine Division Fires Support Coordination Center, he coordinated joint fires during Operations SOUTHERN WATCH and IRAQI FREEDOM. Later, as Chief of the Army Target Acquisition School, he helped develop the C-RAM system and established Marine Corps Target Acquisition Platoon doctrine. He has been awarded two U.S. Patents, both digital RADAR-based. Since retiring, CWO5 Avenetti has written two books and continues serving on a multitude of organizations that empower veterans, youth, and the joint fires community through leadership, innovation, and mentorship.