Served at the nexus of USMC Commandant’s Force Design 2030 and associated capabilities development & resource prioritization. Vast experience in supporting strategic priorities, through a fiscally restrained requirements development process. Comprehensive understanding of the linkages, dynamics, and tensions from strategic vision, fiscal execution, and corresponding activities at all echelons. Led transition of two USMC budget plans (calendar years 2021 & 2022) from planning to budget… Show more Served at the nexus of USMC Commandant’s Force Design 2030 and associated capabilities development & resource prioritization. Vast experience in supporting strategic priorities, through a fiscally restrained requirements development process. Comprehensive understanding of the linkages, dynamics, and tensions from strategic vision, fiscal execution, and corresponding activities at all echelons. Led transition of two USMC budget plans (calendar years 2021 & 2022) from planning to budget development. This ~$48B/year budget planning effort was the leading edge for the Marine Corps’ modernization effort which included paradigm-changing systems, emergent technology, and commensurate training and support requirements. This included maturation and integration of multifaceted, dynamic, and multi-layered networks to ensure multiple, complex systems across the U.S. military, allies, and partners.Led risk analysis for USMC budget planning in 2021 & 2022. Analysis was specifically focused upon USMC’s paradigm shift of conceptual and programmatic departures from traditional and recent organizational constructs to a modernized force. Managed implications of Defense Department reductions and Congressional Marks on USMC budgets for 2020, 2021, and 2022 which included risk to the USMC as an institution, its ability to execute its legally required missions, and political considerations. Specific risk management included: divestment of Marine manpower to gain budget flexibility; procurement of emergent-technology for modernization; mitigating unanticipated loss of funding; procurement program development schedules and performance of 97 ongoing and emergent programs; implications of Congressional District interests on procurement. Show less

Taught Socratic seminars on Strategy. Developed and taught Mobilization curriculum which included historical analysis with heavy focus on US mobilization in World War 2. Detailed study of US policy (Defense Production Act), to include Dept of Commerce/CFIUS/FIRRMA. Supply chain, industrial & innovation base, organic industrial base. Included international mobilization policy and industry.

Responsible for all operations of Joint Enabling Capabilities Command. Coordinated and ensured timely and effective support to all U.S. Combatant Commands and emergent Joint Task Forces with strategic planning, public affairs, and communications. Ensured continued and responsive organizational engagement with all supported commands. Managed future operations and organizational training.

Operational planning experience with multiple Combatant Commands; Led 54 active & reserve officers from all services in training, administration, and operational employment which spanned all Combatant Commands and emergent Joint Task Forces. Additionally, directed operations for entire Joint Planning Support Element. Personally led numerous planning missions, including a 59 member team spanning five strategic & operational commands conducting simultaneous operations on two continents.

Responsible for planning, coordination and support of all MAGTF Training Program events under preview of MAGTFTC. Included Joint, Coalition and Interagency activity.

Commanded battalion of 1600 Marines. Responsible for the conduct and activity of 1600 Marines while executing the daily requirements to operate and maintain the Marine Corps' premier expeditionary training base. Command requirements included; maintenance of included good order & discipline, including adjudication of elements of military justice; implementation & management of all USMC programs & directives; development, execution, and management of individual and organizational training;… Show more Commanded battalion of 1600 Marines. Responsible for the conduct and activity of 1600 Marines while executing the daily requirements to operate and maintain the Marine Corps' premier expeditionary training base. Command requirements included; maintenance of included good order & discipline, including adjudication of elements of military justice; implementation & management of all USMC programs & directives; development, execution, and management of individual and organizational training; individual & unit safety; and troop and family welfare. Show less

XO/OpsO for stand up of Afghan 215th Corps. This included initial formation, training organization and equipping of Corps Staff (Major General Staff), two brigade staffs and nine kandaks (battalions).Served as Staff Mentor for Corps Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff.Served as 2 MEB LNO to Helmand PRT and TF Helmand (UK) Oct-Nov 2009.

Strategic Analyst; built pol/strat portfolios on Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Additionally worked: Central Asia, global demographics, global food & water and other strategic issues.