Austen Salusbury
Defense Professional | Foreign Affairs Specialist | Strategist
Austin,TX
Summary
Highly accomplished and versatile former British Army officer with a truly international outlook. Over 20 years' experience in strategic planning, international military affairs, intelligence, military operations, and defense technology. Proven strategic thinker and trusted advisor at the highest levels of defense. Adept at delivering results in the most demanding of military and inter-agency contexts.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
US Army Command and General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth, KS
08.2024 - Current
- As a faculty member at the Army University, deliver graduate level teaching on multinational and interagency operations, international affairs, and geo-political dynamics.
- Lead on the delivery of a European regional security seminar, preparing officers for employment in Europe-based positions.
British Army Liaison Officer to the French Army
French Army Headquarters
Paris
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Embedded in French Army HQ as the British Army's principal liaison officer, facilitated UK-France understanding and communication at the highest levels through drafting speeches and high-level correspondence, as well as serving as an interpreter.
- Through engagement, analysis, and breadth of perspective, identified and exploited opportunities for both armies to work more effectively together for European defense.
- Awarded Médaille de la Défense nationale.
Military Assistant to UK Senior Military Officer (2/3*)
US Central Command
Tampa, FL
03.2021 - 02.2022
- As the principal aide to the UK's senior representative in US Central Command (Middle East, Central and South Asia), responsible for the coordination of all aspects of his outer office and his engagement with US and UK-based senior leaders.
- Working in a small team in a high-pressure environment, managed global crises at scale through interagency collaboration to find solutions to complex security challenges.
Academy Adjutant
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
, UK
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: UK's only military academy (initial training to all British Army officers)
- Responsible for day-to-day training, personnel management and professional standards.
- Through determination and innovation, maintained training output during Covid-19.
- Commanded the Sovereign's Parade - a very high-profile UK military ceremonial event.
- UK's only military academy (initial training to all British Army officers)
Officer embedded with US Army
US Army Forces Command
Fort Bragg, NC
08.2017 - 09.2019
- As the only embedded foreign officer on the staff of the US military's largest 4
- Command (750,000+ active duty personnel), maintained oversight of the command's multinational training activities, introducing new processes and greater coherence.
- Provided recommendations on training activities to senior leadership to streamline decision-making.
Officer Commanding
Infantry Battle School
, UK
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Senior Division and Urban Operations Wing
- Leadership of a 15-strong team delivering robust and physically demanding training in infantry tactics to soldiers preparing to be senior enlisted members of a platoon.
- Leveraging experience from across the UK Defense community, established and led a team to deliver training in urban environment techniques and procedures to military personnel, nurturing creativity and encouraging novel approaches.
- Senior Division and Urban Operations Wing
Infantry Company Commander
1st Battalion Welsh Guards
, UK
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Within an infantry battalion (500 soldiers), leadership of a company of 120 soldiers on training and operations worldwide with responsibility for all aspects of their operational effectiveness.
Military Advisor
Defence Science and Technology Laboratories
, UK
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Embedded within an organization that seeks to bring strategic advantage to UK defense through science and technology, provided specialist advice to scientists working on defense programs.
Intelligence Analyst
UK Government
11.2009 - 10.2010
- On secondment and following training as an analyst, conducted strategic analysis of complex and high-profile politico-military matters with a focus on Central Asia.
Equerry
HRH The Prince of Wales's Office
London, UK
12.2004 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: Clarence House
- On secondment from the military to the Royal Household, managed HRH The Prince of Wales's military portfolio: the planning and execution of engagements and managing military-related correspondence.
- Provided operational updates and advice on military matters to HRH The Prince of Wales, using feedback to guide future engagements.
- Clarence House
Early Years of Service
, UK
09.2001 - 11.2009
- Multiple roles in an infantry battalion on global deployments (Balkans, Middle East and Central Asia).
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Battlespace Technology
Cranfield University
British Army officer training - undefined
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Batchelor of Arts - Modern History
Queen Mary, University of London
Skills
- Strategic planning
- International policy
- Strategic intelligence
- Geo-political risk analysis
- Leadership and team development
- Defense technology
- Project management (APMP)
- Operational excellence
- Crisis management
- Staff and personnel management
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Educator
US Army Command and General Staff College
08.2024 - Current
British Army Liaison Officer to the French Army
French Army Headquarters
08.2022 - 08.2024
Military Assistant to UK Senior Military Officer (2/3*)
US Central Command
03.2021 - 02.2022
Academy Adjutant
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
09.2019 - 03.2021
Officer embedded with US Army
US Army Forces Command
08.2017 - 09.2019
Officer Commanding
Infantry Battle School
08.2015 - 08.2017
Infantry Company Commander
1st Battalion Welsh Guards
08.2013 - 08.2015
Military Advisor
Defence Science and Technology Laboratories
11.2011 - 08.2013
Intelligence Analyst
UK Government
11.2009 - 10.2010
Equerry
HRH The Prince of Wales's Office
12.2004 - 12.2005
Early Years of Service
09.2001 - 11.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Battlespace Technology
Cranfield University
British Army officer training - undefined
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Batchelor of Arts - Modern History
Queen Mary, University of London
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