Michael Bloom Email & Phone Number

Fort Polk, Louisiana, United States

Serves as the Battle Captain in a Joint Operations Center on a replicated Division Staff providing both exercise and higher-headquarters command and control at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Directly supports the training of Brigade Combat Teams conducting Large Scare Combat Operations in a Decisive Action Training Environment. responsible for the integration and coordination of 17 separate agencies to ensure the safe administration of exercises involving over 5,000 trainees. Maintain situational awareness and accountability of all rotational personnel, both in and out of rotation, and facilitates briefings to senior leaders regarding current operations, critical information requirements, serious incidents, and other training data. Responsible for the health, welfare, and professional development of 3 Non-Commissioned Officers, and maintains accountability of organizational property valued in excess of $30M.

Fort Hood, Texas, United States

Commander of a Headquarters and Headquarters Stryker Cavalry Troop consisting of 120 soldiers, 7 strykers, and 23 tactical vehicles; organized into 6 staff sections, one medical platoon, one sniper section, and a headquarters section. Responsible for training, administration, sustainment, readiness, and soldier/family support programs to provide a fully manned, trained and lethal Troop which is prepared to deploy worldwide in support of decisive action combat operations in any conditions. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $82M worth of equipment for deployed and garrison operations. Also responsible for the safety, wellbeing, and resiliency of soldiers and their families. Develops, executes and maintains policies, procedures and systems to take care of soldiers and their families, and promote a healthy ad effective command climate within the Troop.

Fort Hood, Texas, United States

Troop Commander in a Reconnaissance Troop in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment with a worldwide contingency mission to deploy, fight and win. Responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, and welfare of 95 soldiers, and their families. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of 17 strykers and all related armament, valued in excess of $68M.

Fort Hood, Texas, United States

Serves as an Assistant Operations Officer for a Stryker Cavalry Squadron deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Plans and synchronizes operations in conjunction with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), adjacent coalition elements, and higher headquarters. Advises senior ISF counterparts on employment of forces and integration of joint enablers. Supervises current operations of a deployed Tactical Operations Center and rates three junior officers. Plans and coordinates future training for the Squadron to ensure maximum training readiness throughout training and deployment cycles.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Served as the Battalion Scout Platoon Leader for 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment. Responsible for 32 soldiers organized into 3 Scout Sections and 1 Sniper Section. Responsible for leading, training, maintaining, and caring for all soldiers and their families. Responsible for maintaining all platoon equipment, to include 3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 6 Humvees, and all related armament, valued in excess of $14M.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Responsible for conduction liaison activities with higher headquarters and adjacent units to include coordinating combat and combat support elements for a combined arms battalion, deployable worldwide in support of Unified Land Operations. Acts as the commander's representative at higher and adjacent unit command posts. Responsible for writing and distributing action orders across the battalion on a semi-weekly basis and working in conjunction with the Battalion Operations Sergeant Major to ensure higher-level taskings are assigned to he appropriate Company(s) in accordance with the Battalion Commander's intent.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Platoon Leader of a M1A2 SEPv2 Tank Platoon in a Combined Arms Battalion with a mission to deploy worldwide in support of contingency operations. Responsible for leading, training, maintaining, and ensuing the welfare of 15 soldiers and their families. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of 5 main battle tanks and all assigned equipment, valued in excess of $33M. Directly responsible for the platoon's combat and operational readiness, to include the morale, health, an warrior spirit of the soldier, and the trust and support of their families. Ensures families are informed and cared for through functional and resourced Family Readiness Groups.