Dan Rausch Email & Phone Number

Lugoff, SC, US

Arlington, Virginia, US

Columbia, SC, US

• Professor of Military Science and Department Chair at the University of South Carolina Gamecock Senior ROTC Battalion of over 250 Cadets and 24 military and civilian Cadre on three campuses to include 27 Junior ROTC.
• Served as professor and department chair for the senior Army ROTC unit across 8 campuses, overseeing 250 students and 25 staff and instructors, as well as 27 junior ROTC programs throughout the South Carolina region
• Recruited, retained, and educated students, fostering development and inspiring character-driven leadership, resulting in the commissioning between 50-60 lieutenants annually, nearly doubling the required 32 per year
• Managed an annual budget of $110K, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support training and operational requirements
• Coordinated functions with external agencies, including university leadership, state and local government leaders, and other personnel, demonstrating strong collaborative skills and fostering positive relationships

• Commanded a Basic Combat Training (BCT) Battalion consisting of five companies with a strength of 160 Cadre, and 1,200 Initial Entry Trainees. Responsible for the professional development, training, discipline.
• Managed all aspects of professional development, training, discipline, administration, and welfare for 4,800+ soldiers across four 10-week training cycles, ensuring readiness for assignments worldwide
• Cultivated a culture of excellence by developing subordinate leaders to conduct rigorous and realistic training, maintaining high standards and preparing soldiers for success in their future assignments
• Administered an annual budget of approximately $700K and oversaw a $16M training facility, including a headquarters, dining facility, barracks, and classrooms, ensuring optimal utilization and maintenance
• Established and upheld a standard of conduct, physical fitness, and morale within the organization, while embodying Army values and fostering a positive, ethical, and professional command environment

• Directed training and exercises as Deputy Chief for US Army Central (USARCENT) Training and Exercise Division with responsibilities for Camp Buehring's USARCENT Readiness Training Center and Udairi Range Complex.
• Represented USARCENT at all domestic and international venues, securing essential training facilities and devices for deployed units to uphold operational readiness
• Supervised the development and execution of USARCENT's Readiness Exercises, including training three command posts, enhancing operational preparedness
• Managed the execution of two training support contracts totaling $70M+, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and effective training delivery
• Led USARCENT's Theater Security Cooperation Exercise Program, facilitating bilateral and multilateral exercises with partner nations across the Middle East and Central and South Asia, strengthening regional alliances

• Provided executive support as assistant to the US Army Central Deputy Commanding General (DCG), enabling seamless operations across the area of responsibility. Facilitated the DCG's ability to conduct operations across.
• Facilitated efficient information flow between leadership and staff, ensuring clarity of guidance and intent, and fostering effective decision-making
• Managed daily operations in support of multiple operations, serving as a liaison between support elements across the organization and the staff, enhancing operational synchronization
• Orchestrated trip planning for leadership travel throughout the Middle East and Central and South Asia, coordinating transportation, entry, and scheduling to ensure timely and effective engagements
• Fostered integration between leadership, staff principals, joint and coalition partners, and other military headquarters, promoting collaboration and synergy in operational endeavors

Master Of Arts (M.A.) Liberal Studies, Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Sociology, Sociology, Military Science

Master'S Degree, Master Of Military Arts And Science, General Studies