Name
Nico Rogers
26th Special Tactics Squadron / Radio Operator / Reconnaissance Marine / JTAC Lane
Nico Rogers
Callsign: Thoap
Sergeant / E-5 · 0621 Radio Operator · 0321 Reconnaissance Marine · 26th Special Tactics Squadron
Sergeant Nico “Thoap” Rogers is recorded as a Marine radio operator and reconnaissance Marine aligned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron lane. His profile blends communications, reconnaissance, joint fires, marksmanship instruction, combat-instructor duties, airborne and dive qualifications, and Afghanistan campaign service.
Call Sign
Thoap
Current Rank / Grade
Sergeant / E-5
Service
United States Marine Corps
Active Unit
26th Special Tactics Squadron
Current MOS
0621 Radio Operator · 0321 Reconnaissance Marine
ADMOS
0861 Fire Support · 0913 Combat Instructor · 0931 Marksmanship Instructor · 0932 Small Arms Weapons Instructor · 0933 Marksmanship Coach · 8002 Joint Terminal Attack Controller
Combat Deployments
Afghanistan
Current Billet
- Jump Master
- Chief Combat Instructor
- Alpha Team Radio Operator
Previous Billets Held
- 3/5 Infantry Battalion — Battalion JTAC
Profile Summary
Rogers’ profile is centered on communications and reconnaissance support for air-ground integration. His current MOS entries place him in both radio operations and reconnaissance, while his ADMOS history records joint fires, marksmanship, small-arms instruction, combat-instructor work, and JTAC responsibilities.
Badges
Qualification Badges
Displayed in a Marine-style precedence sequence: airborne and diving qualification imagery appears before marksmanship badges.
Airborne Qualified
Static Line and Military Free Fall qualification recorded on profile.
Dive Qualified
Marine Diver and Combatant Diver qualifications recorded on profile.
Joint Fires
8002 Joint Terminal Attack Controller ADMOS and battalion JTAC history recorded.
Rifle Expert
Marksmanship qualification image recorded with profile assets.
Awards
Decorations & Campaign Record
- National Defense Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- NATO Medal
- Purple Heart
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Good Conduct Medal
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Bronze Star Medal
- Combat Instructor Ribbon
Unit Citation
Meritorious Unit Citation
Awarded to: 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion
For meritorious service while deployed with Special Operations Task Force MISFIT in Kunar and Helmand Provinces, Afghanistan, from 1 May 2025 to 1 September 2025.
Throughout this period, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion demonstrated exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication to mission accomplishment in a demanding and complex operational environment. The Battalion's Marines consistently executed a wide range of critical missions, including reconnaissance and surveillance patrols, direct action raids, and sensitive site exploitation, often under hazardous conditions and facing determined enemy resistance.
Their courageous actions and expert execution were instrumental in disrupting enemy networks, gathering critical intelligence, and supporting the overall success of Special Operations Task Force MISFIT operations. The unwavering commitment and superior performance of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion reflect great credit upon its Marines and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the Department of the Navy.
SIGNED,
James P. Kilgore
Major · United States Marine Corps
Commanding Officer · Special Operations Task Force MISFIT
James P. Kilgore
Major · United States Marine Corps
Commanding Officer · Special Operations Task Force MISFIT