Serves as the Deputy Director of the corrections and discipline-based capabilities of the Department of the Navy (DON), Bureau of Naval Personnel, Corrections and Programs Office (BUPERS-00D), Millington, TN. As Deputy Director, Mr. Godwin is responsible for the oversight and management of the Navy’s offender management programs and functions of corrections, confinement and detention. He is responsible for Policy, Operations, Public Safety {Sex Offender Notification, Victim – Witness Notification, LEO Flying Armed Program}, Prisoner Transfers, Liaison Oversight, Parole/Mandatory Supervised Release Violator Management, Manpower and Personnel, Investigations and Technical Support, Field Training and Standardization within the Navy’s Corrections System.

Served as a senior Correctional Programs Specialist for the corrections and discipline-based capabilities of the Department of the Navy (DON), Navy Personnel Command (NPC), Corrections and Programs Office (PERS-00D), Millington, TN. PERS-00D supports fleet readiness, maintenance of good order and discipline, and public safety by providing resourcing, programming, operational oversight and policy for all aspects of the detention, corrections and correctional programs functions for the DON's ashore corrections and detention facilities. As a senior Correctional Programs Specialist (PERS-00DW) responsible for the management, policy and oversight of the Navy’s corrections, confinement and detention facilities, functions and programs for the Western Region, which spans from the central United States to Japan. Additionally, supported the Commander, Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) by serving as the Fleet Confinement Specialist – PACFLT (N16) providing oversight of the afloat brig confinement system for the Pacific Fleet.

Served as the Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Corrections Command which exercises mission command and oversight for policy, programming and resourcing of all Army Corrections System facilities and personnel worldwide; provides policy, operational and administrative oversight for Detainee Operations and the National Detainee Reporting Center; sets and enforces standards of performance, appearance, personnel management and training for over 2,250 Soldiers and DA Civilians; serves as the senior enlisted leader and principle advisor to the Commanding General on all enlisted matters, to include operational and policy issues pertaining to the incarceration of over 2,000 U.S. military prisoners.

Served as the Command Sergeant Major (CSM) of the 15th Military Police Brigade that exercises mission command over two MTOE I/R battalions, six MTOE I/R companies and three TDA companies consisting of 1,200 Soldiers and 150 civilian employees; served as the CSM of the Military Correctional Complex (MCC) which is comprised of the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) and the Joint Regional Correctional Facility (JRCF) which incarcerates nearly 750 felony inmates; principle advisor to the Brigade Commander on all matters related to the health, welfare, morale, safety, discipline and training of Soldiers; enforced the intent of the Commander; and stood as the NCO role model for the brigade.

Served as the Command Sergeant Major for a Military Police Brigade with an average daily population of over 3,700 officers, noncommissioned officers, Soldiers, Soldiers in Training, and civilians in one HHC, three Military Police OSUT battalions, and one Military Police School Support battalion; principle advisor to the Brigade Commander on all matters related to the health, welfare, morale, discipline, safety and training of Soldiers; enforced the intent of the Brigade Commander; maintained a positive command climate; stood as the role model for the Brigade; enforced all Safety standards; and responsible for the professional development of all enlisted Soldiers.

Served as the Command Sergeant Major of a Military Police One Station Unit Training (OSUT) Battalion comprised of an HHD and five companies, 127 cadre and an average Initial Entry Soldier strength of 1200 personnel; principle advisor the Battalion Commander on all enlisted personnel matters; responsible for training, NCO professional development, enlisted personnel management, Soldier's morale and welfare; responsible for preparation and conduct of inspections, visits, and ceremonies; ensured Soldiers are proficient in customs, courtesies, command policies and SOPs; provided mentorship, counseling, and guidance to NCOs, junior enlisted Soldiers and their families.

Served as the Command Sergeant Major of the 96th Military Police Battalion, a US Army Reserve Internment & Resettlement battalion which exercised command and control over 750 Soldiers consisting of two Military Police companies, one Field Artillery Company, one Infantry Company, and a HHC; served as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the Remembrance II, the Theater Collection Point and Theater Internment Facility, Camp Cropper, Iraq; supervised the custody and control of a detainee population averaging 4000 personnel; responsible for providing highly trained, motivated and well-disciplined Soldiers for the execution and support of detention operations mission as well as the internal security of Camp Cropper, to include all camp access control points; developed and implemented physical security and emergency control policies and procedures; ensured the overall health and welfare of all detainees; provided oversight of detainee reintegration training and family visitation operations; and ensured the maintenance of the facility.

Battalion Operations Sergeant Major: Served as the Operations Sergeant Major for over 450 Soldier and Civilian organization consisting of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company, a internment/resettlement company, a law enforcement detachment, and a correctional activity; provided oversight and directives for all current and future operations, as well as all individual and collective Soldier and unit training; supervised 15 Soldiers and responsible for their health, welfare, training, discipline and professional development; developed, evaluated, conducted and assessed detention and corrections tasks, training and operations; and supervised the custody, control and discipline of a Correctional Facility incarcerating over 200 inmates. Theater Internment Facility Sergeant Major: Directly responsible for the safe and secure operation of the Central Command's only maximum security Theater Internment Facility (TIF); supervised the custody and control of a detainee population averaging 1450 personnel; supervised the training of over 400 Soldiers and Sailors and 500 Kurdish Correctional Officers (KCOs); responsible for providing highly trained, motivated and well-disciplined Soldiers, Sailors and KCOs for the execution and support of detention operations; developed and implemented physical security and emergency control policies and procedures; ensured the overall health and welfare of all detainees; and ensured the maintenance of the facility.

PMO SGM: Served as the Operations Sergeant Major for the Multi-National Corps-Iraq Provost Marshal Office (MNC-I PMO); deployed as a subject matter expert on Corrections, Detention Operations, Internment / Resettlement and training; advised the Deputy Commanding General for Detention Operations and the Provost Marshal on all matters pertaining to detainee operations, doctrine and SOPs; supervised, mentored and inspected 30 Soldiers and four Mobile Training Teams who performed detention operations training throughout the entire Theater of Operation; responsible for the morale, welfare, training, safety and discipline of all assigned Soldiers; and prepared orders, reports, correspondence and briefings up to the senior leaders of the U.S. Army and DoD.TIF SGM: Served as the Sergeant Major of the Theater Internment Facility, Camp Bucca, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; advised the Commander on all matters pertaining to detainee operations; was responsible for the daily operational, administrative and logistical management of the internment facility; supervised the operations branch and services branch consisting of 428 Soldiers who provided custody, control, supervision, discipline and support to over 8,200 detained persons; and oversaw the Facility Behavioral Management and Education/Recreation Programs.

Served as the First Sergeant of a Military Police One Station Training (OSUT) Company; advised the commander on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel; supervised, mentored and inspected 12 Drill Sergeants, an Operations Sergeant, Supply Sergeant and 240 Soldiers in Training; responsible for the health, morale, welfare, and discipline of all assigned Soldiers; prepared duty rosters, reports, orders and correspondence; supervised Soldiers individual training, cadre certification and equipment maintenance; and ensured the professional development and counseling of all Soldiers.

Served as the Chief, Corrections Supervision Branch (CSB) and Chief, Prisoner Services Branch (PSB) for the Eighth Army Correctional Facility, Korea.Served as the Chief, CSB; responsible for the supervision, custody, control, health and welfare of approximately 30 U.S. military prisoners; supervised all correctional force personnel consisting of three squads totaling 40 U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers, and an Employment and Temporary Release section of six Soldiers; responsible for the health, welfare and training of all assigned Soldiers; served as the Provost Sergeant in his absence; and responsible for property and equipment in excess of $1.2 million dollars.Performed duties as the Chief, Prisoner Services Branch; prepared correctional treatment files, computed prisoner sentences to confinement, and prepared and submitted monthly and annual historical reports to the Department of the Army; coordinated prisoner transfers to CONUS; responsible for the logistical support of approximately 18 Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) prisoners incarcerated in the Korean penal system; planned and coordinated all training within the branch; and was responsible for the training, professional development and welfare of 12 Soldiers.

Served as the Senior Drill Sergeant Instructor and Assistant Course Manager of the Army's Counterdrug Rehabilitation Training Instructor Course for civilian correctional officers; coordinated with over 182 civilian Boot camp facilities from 39 States to schedule students for training; responsible for in/out processing and welfare of students attending the course; responsible for developing the course curriculum, lesson plans and scheduling instructors; ensured adequate logistical support for all facets of the course; and supervised five Drill Sergeant Instructors.Served as a Senior Instructor and Writer for the Counterdrug Investigation Branch of the Law Enforcement Training Division; prepared and presented instruction in support of the Military Police Investigator Course, the Military Police Officer Basic and Captains Career Course, and the Noncommissioned Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, including students from all services and allied nations.

Senior Drill Sergeant Instructor and Writer for the Army's Counterdrug Rehabilitation Training Instructor course for civilian correctional officers; primary instructor, teacher, coach and mentor to a squad of 15 civilian correctional officers attending training to learn to be Drill Instructors at their respective home station Boot Camp facilities; responsible for lesson plans and training products and materials; conducted in/out processing and all graduation ceremonies; and supervised three Drill Sergeant Instructors.

Led and instructed a platoon of 65 initial entry training Soldiers and two Drill Sergeants in a Military Police One Station Unit Training Company; managed, supervised, observed, disciplined, evaluated and counseled all subordinates; made recommendations on subordinates retention or dismissal from training and/or the Army; ensured the overall health, welfare, discipline and training of all assigned Soldiers; and oversaw and ensured the care and maintenance of all assigned equipment and facilities.

Served as the Platoon Sergeant of a 52 Soldier platoon; responsible for the morale, welfare, training and discipline of all assigned Soldiers; supervised four squad leaders and provide daily direction, guidance and counseling to assist with the development, team building and leading their respective squads; maintained platoon statistics and duty rosters.Performed duties as Guard Commander and Senior Correctional Supervisor; supervised a 25 Soldier guard force responsible for maintaining custody, control, supervision and discipline of over 150 prisoners charged with UCMJ offenses ranging from AWOL to murder; responsible for daily facility operations, accountability, movement, work details, barracks maintenance and recreation activities; evaluated prisoner conduct and correctional treatment by observing and reporting behavioral patterns and changes. Performed as the Training NCO for a Correctional Guard Company consisting of 145 Soldiers; coordinated for all training aids, support agencies and ranges; requisitioned, received and accounted for all training ammunition; managed a complex database of training information and individual Soldier training files; coordinated and administered the company's semi-annual Army physical fitness test, required weapons qualification ranges, common task testing and self-development testing for 12 different military occupational specialties; and advised the Commander and 1SG on training.

Battalion Training NCO: Performed duties as the Training NCO of a Military Police Battalion which consisted of four correctional companies, 532 Soldiers and 27 officers, comprised of 25 various military occupational specialty codes; planned, coordinated and monitored mandatory correctional in-service training for the battalion, to include 175 USMC and USAF attached personnel and 150 civilian employees; advised the Training Officer and Battalion Commander on all matters relating to training; and served as the liaison for all Army Reserve and National Guard MP units during annual training.USDB Emergency Operations NCO: Operated and maintained the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Emergency Operations Center; updated information profile cards on all prisoners; maintained and updated contingency/emergency/operational plans and orders; trained EOC clerks and radio operators for all emergency operations; ordered, maintained and accounted for over $90,000 worth of equipment; generated communication between outside agencies and directorates; proved tours and briefings to command visitors as required.Performed duties as a Squad Leader for a squad consisting of 12 Soldiers; responsible for the health, welfare, training and discipline of all squad personnel; responsible for keeping Soldiers informed and briefed on platoon operations and functions; maintained duty rosters and ensured Soldiers were informed and posted for assigned duty; responsible for counseling, coaching, teaching and training all Soldiers assigned to the squad; and reported directly to the Platoon Sergeant.

As the Army Liaison, responsible to the Administrative Officer, Western Command Provost Marshal Office for accountability, to include the initiation and maintenance of confinement data on all confined Army personnel; served as the communication link between the prisoner and his/her unit, and as the principal coordinator between legal services, the units, and the confinement facility in matters pertaining to legal status, shipping, temporary release, pay, health and welfare, and any other administrative and logistical needs; prepared required monthly/quarterly confinement reports; and inspected all Army prisoners for proper maintenance of uniforms and haircut standards, to include adherence to published facilities rules and Army regulations.