This research paper is a look at the military career and significant accomplishments of Chief Master Sergeant Michael I. "Mike" Lampe. The intent is to convey the impact Chief Lampe had on the strategic objectives of the United States while serving in the United States Air Force (USAF) as a Combat Controller over a twenty-eight year period. First, his innumerable successful exploits on the battlefields around the world through the application of precision fires and precision assault enabled the U.S. to achieve national strategic objectives through his tactical employment. Through this historical and biographical account of his superlative work from Southeast Asia to United Special Operations Command, there is no question about his courage and commitment. He routinely demonstrated both characteristics throughout his career and had a positive impact on Special Tactics and Special Operations. Lastly, you will gain an understanding and appreciation for his strategic vision at all levels of leadership and ability to rally consensus for the betterment of unit, mission and men. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.