Adam Armstrong
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven law enforcement professional with over 22 years of experience in criminal investigations, currently leading the Cold Case Unit within the Investigations and Operations Department. Proven expertise as a Supervisory Special Agent and Forensic Science Consultant, successfully supervising diverse teams and developing structured investigative standards in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies. A distinguished military career includes key roles such as Team Chief and Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in high-pressure environments. Adept at overseeing complex felony investigations, fostering cross-agency partnerships, and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Investigator
Army CID Cold Case Unit
01.2025 - Current
- Directed investigations for Army CID Cold Case Unit, managing cases spanning from 1982 to 2020. Oversaw operations as program manager for death and violent crimes division, coordinating efforts across DACID offices worldwide. Established 'Purple' training environment for military criminal investigative organizations, enhancing inter-agency collaboration and effectiveness.
Supervisory Special Agent (SSA)
Southeast Field Office
Fort Stewart, GA
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Facilitated successful collaboration among 40 special agents and analysts for off-post operations with local, state, and federal agencies. Enhanced investigation processes by providing expert guidance on death scene management to senior army leaders. Established comprehensive training protocols and logistical strategies for the effective deployment of forensic response teams and major incident response teams in all field offices.
Supervisory Special Agent
Wiesbaden CID Office
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Directed operations as SSA at Wiesbaden CID office, managing a team of over 50 personnel across Baumholder, Benelux, and Vicenza CID offices. Led a high-profile death investigation that garnered international media attention. Delivered comprehensive briefs to House Armed Services Committee and Congressional representatives on Capitol Hill, highlighting investigation outcomes.
Operations Officer
CENTCOM Area of Operations
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Directed operations as officer for three SSA’s within Central Command area of operations. Cultivated a culture of mentorship and training for 24 personnel, enhancing task force effectiveness. Managed a comprehensive fraud investigation spanning 12 years, uncovering extensive falsification of military documents by a 1LT who fraudulently claimed to be a doctor.
Senior SSA
Fort Bragg CID Office
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided expert guidance and mentorship to over 100 special agents in four states and three U.S. territories, ensuring thorough and compliant investigative practices.
SSA
US Army Criminal Investigation Division
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Selected by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division to attend George Mason University for one year to attain a Master’s in Forensics. Upon completion of course, will transition to Fort Bragg, NC, to serve as the Subject Matter Expert for death and child assault investigations.
Special Agent-in-Charge
Fort Stewart CID Office
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Achieved successful outcomes in investigations at Fort Stewart CID office, managing 31 special agents and civilians. Delivered thorough reviews of investigations, enhancing accuracy and completeness. Led critical double homicide case, securing a confession from one perpetrator. Identified and developed sources, leading to the arrest of a soldier involved in cocaine distribution. Conducted operations that resulted in substantial drug seizures and numerous arrests for drug-related activities.
Team Chief
Fort Bragg CID Office, NC
Fort Bragg, NC
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Achieved successful prosecution of 12 subjects through leadership of nine agents in sexual assault, economic, and general crimes. Recognized as primary case agent for three high-profile investigations. Attained distinction as top office for thorough investigations during deployment in Afghanistan. Delivered results in two high-profile death investigations concerning a missing soldier, confirmed to be murdered by a civilian off-post.
Personal Security Officer (PSO) and Mission Special Agent-in-Charge (MSAC)
Supreme Allied Commander-Europe (SACEUR)
Mons, Belgium
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Coordinated comprehensive security measures for Supreme Allied Commander Europe, successfully managing missions to Russia, Oman, Turkey, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Jordan, Albania, and beyond.
MSAC and Travel Team Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge (NCOIC)
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) at the Pentagon
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Oversaw mission planning and execution for msac and travel team, ensuring safe operations within the continental United States and overseas.
Investigative Case Agent
Fort Lewis CID Office, WA
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Investigative Case Agent at Fort Lewis CID Office, WA, wherein SA Armstrong conducted over 120 criminal investigations and identified as the lead agent for a high profile nationally witnessed drug investigation resulting in the death of a youth which led to the prosecution of three Soldiers and Civilians. Worked numerous high profile death investigations which received national media attention.
Master Trainer
US Army
02.2002 - 12.2007
- Served in the US Army as a Master Trainer in Martial Arts and Close Quarters Marksmanship in the Field Artillery/Infantry organizations. Conducted combat operations in Iraq for a total of 20 months, wherein operated as the primary supervisor and mentor over 16 Soldiers and conducted protective service operations for the Army senior leaders.
Patrol Police Officer
El Mirage Police Department, AZ
07.2000 - 11.2001
- Attended and certified as a POST Certified Police Officer through the academy and served as a patrol police officer for the El Mirage Police Department, AZ.
Education
Master of Science - Forensics
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01.2013
Skills
- 19 years in law enforcement
- Trained 500 special agents in criminal investigations
- Instruction in investigative techniques
Accomplishments
- Selected over peers to serve as Special Agent-in-Charge for medium size CID offices
- Obtained confessions in numerous felony level investigations
- Created worldwide joint crime scene processing training event with National Forensic Academy
- Trained over 500 Special Agents in felony investigations at request of CID leadership
- Selected as CID spokesman for death investigations highlighted on ABC News 20/20
Certification
- 2008: US Army Military Police Child Abuse Prevention and Investigative Techniques Training Course.
- 2008: Reid Technique
- 2008: US Army Military Police Domestic Violence Intervention Training
- 2009: Protective Services Training
- 2011: US Army Advanced Crime Scene Training
- 2015: US Army Special Victims Investigative Course
- 2016: Special Agent-in-Charge / Commander Course
Timeline
Lead Investigator
Army CID Cold Case Unit
01.2025 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent (SSA)
Southeast Field Office
07.2023 - 01.2025
Supervisory Special Agent
Wiesbaden CID Office
07.2021 - 06.2023
Operations Officer
CENTCOM Area of Operations
09.2020 - 05.2021
Senior SSA
Fort Bragg CID Office
05.2018 - 08.2020
SSA
US Army Criminal Investigation Division
05.2017 - 05.2018
Special Agent-in-Charge
Fort Stewart CID Office
01.2015 - 05.2017
Team Chief
Fort Bragg CID Office, NC
08.2011 - 12.2014
Personal Security Officer (PSO) and Mission Special Agent-in-Charge (MSAC)
Supreme Allied Commander-Europe (SACEUR)
08.2010 - 05.2011
MSAC and Travel Team Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge (NCOIC)
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) at the Pentagon
07.2009 - 07.2010
Investigative Case Agent
Fort Lewis CID Office, WA
01.2008 - 06.2009
Master Trainer
US Army
02.2002 - 12.2007
Patrol Police Officer
El Mirage Police Department, AZ
07.2000 - 11.2001
Master of Science - Forensics
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ashford University
Military Experience
Chief Warrant Officer Four – 23 years of service
CID 2024 Forensic Science Consultant of the Year
- Created several initiatives with federal agencies to enhance capabilities
- Supervised over 100 Agents in George, Florida, South Carolina, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Guatemala and South America
- Successfully resolved over 45 death investigations
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