Bradley W. Ward
Beaumont
Summary
Over 30 years experience in organizational and leadership management. Proven record of senior level staff positions and operational experience and cross-functional integration. Experienced leader able to strategically analyze issues and identify practical and innovative solutions. Strong team-building and problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate achievable goals and outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional ability in training, developing and leading Marines and recruits while serving as a Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor at Parris Island, SC and at Quantico’s Officer Candidate School. Attended NCO School, Drill Instructor School, SNCO Academy, and Advanced Administrators Course.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator; World Geography
Beaumont Independent School District
Beaumont, TX
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers
- Compiled, administered, and graded examinations
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Kept abreast of developments in the field of world geography by reading current literature, dialoged with colleagues, and participated in professional conferences
- Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
- Worked closely with the school administration to ensure compliance with all teaching methods and practices
Commander, Recruit Training Regiment
Training & Education Command
Parris Island, SC
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Responsible for over 6,000 personnel; commanded the largest Regiment in the Marine Corps
- Possessed strong oral and written skills to communicate the mission of the Recruit Training Regiment
- Provided a formal brief to high school teachers, administrators and elected officials on the recruit training process
- Mentored, coached, and guided senior officers and senior enlisted on organizational and operational design and staff roles and responsibilities
- Fully integrated male/female training across the entire Regiment
- Provided expertise and functional knowledge of training and educating entry level Marines
- Forged external relationships with transparency and teamwork
- Initiated and implemented programs to foster an environment wherein injured recruits would remain in training to recover both physically and mentally
- Improved the graduation rate to an unprecedented average of over 90% per company
- Established a positive culture and climate within the Regiment
- Interfaced regularly with Training and Education Command to ensure my staff and I possessed a strong understanding of military training systems, curricula, and training material development in order to most effectively educate and train the more than 18,000 recruits who reported to Parris Island annually
Commander, Camp Mujuk
Marine Forces Pacific, III MEF
South Korea
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for over 800 Marines, U.S and Korean civilian employees
- Provided base security and defense in an operational theater
- Worked closely with the 1st ROK Marine Division and local police forces to prepare for contingencies and ensured the continued viability of the installation throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic
- Provided continuous support to the U.S
- Navy's HM-14 Countermine Detachment
- Made notable progress towards 'expanding the capabilities of naval expeditionary forces in WestPac' by hosting (16) training exercises, including, four Combined Command Post Trainings (CCPTs) and five Korea Marine Exercise Programs (KMEPs), training more than 3,000 personnel
- Oversaw the growth of Camp Mujuk's infrastructure with Plant Replacement Value (PRV) increasing from $87 million in 2017 to a projected $600 million when FY22 construction is completed
- Identified and executed notable and needed improvements to the MAGTF Operations Center aboard Camp Mujuk, and worked with multiple stakeholders to shepherd this key project to completion, providing state of the art C4I for Joint and Combined exercises and operations in the Korean Theater of Operations
- Developed an infrastructure development plan to take the installation out to 2030, with plans to build a new chow hall, new expeditionary barracks, and a war reserve staging facility with MV-22 pad
- Responsible for the two Cooperative Security Locations (CSLs) at Pohnag and Yecheon, key logistics nodes consist of (22) Above Ground Magazines (AGMs) and (52) earth-covered magazines (ECM's) storing $650 million worth of munitions, Fuel Storage facilities holding 14.5M gallons of jet fuel, a Tri-services Hangar, and (80) tactical aircraft revetments
- These critical logistics assets are the lifeblood for forward-deployed Marines in contingencies
- Regularly met with local Pohang governmental officials, to include the Major, Chiefs of Police and Fire Department, and school administrators in order to communicate the Marine Corps’ commitment to the strategic partnership with South Korea
- Developed plans, budgets, and objectives for the Camp in support of training objectives and local community support projects
Future Operations Officer (J35) Joint Billet
United Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Led USSOCOM global synchronization of Department of Defense's (DOD) trans-regional Counter-Violent Extremist Organizations (C-VEO) and Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction (C-WMD) efforts by designing, and leading planning efforts and synchronization venues
- Coordinated the efforts of a joint planning group comprised of USSOCOM staff members representing the J2,J3,J4, and J5 which provided analysis and review of strategic guidance and applying it to the USSOCOM Global Special Operations Synchronization (GSOS) process
- Developed and guided strategic-level planning and operational design as the primary J35 representative in the development of USSOCOM's annual Force Planning Guidance, which informed the Joint Staff's Global Force Management process
- Managed the USSOCOM Campaign Plan assessment process to provide CDRUSSOCOM feedback on the return on investment of SOF allocation in support of GCC requirements
- Produced weekly, monthly, and annual products, and on demand executive summaries, for General Officer/Flag Officer level for submission to the Secretary of Defense
Top Level School (Resident Student)
National Defense University
Washington, D.C.
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Awarded Master of Science Degree in National Security Strategy through completion of the 10-month National War College curriculum
- Designated top student in courses 6310 and 6600
- Completed JPME requirement for Phase II
- Completed electives: Russia and the Greater Black Sea; Islam and the West; Russia & Putin
- Completed Regional Context study in Eastern Europe with a focus on Ukraine
- Successfully defended through a Logic Oral Examination: a National Security Strategy on U.S
- Strategy for Ukraine
- Completed 7 Core National War College Graduate Courses in Strategic Leader Foundation
Commander, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 (MWSS-373)
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Miramar, CA
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Commanded an organization of 500 Marines and Sailors
- Demonstrated an ability to make decisions on urgent matters in a very complex environment
- Organized, trained, and deployed an MWSS Squadron with SPMAGTF-CENTCOM in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, regional contingencies, and theater security cooperation
- Provided full-spectrum aviation ground support for sortie operations across the CENTCOM AOR, including locations in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan
- Organized, trained, and employed a non-infantry SECFOR company at Isa Air Base, providing base defensive operations and the internal security of one of the most strategically important air bases for the U.S
- In the CENTCOM AOR
- Demonstrated MWSS capabilities by executing a fly-away Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) in Jordan, air field damage repair in Al Taqqadum, Iraq, and preparations for installing M-31 arresting gear at Isa Air Base in support of Bahraini and U.S
- Tactical aviation platforms
- Served as the SPMAGTF senior officer and representative to the Isa Air Base OIC, ensuring vitally important coordination with the U.S
- Navy and host-nation personnel
- Organized the squadron to conduct and support split operations principally in Bahrain and Kuwait
- Supported the entire 3d MAW with Aviation Ground Support assets and personnel that helped ensured sortie generation
- Developed comprehensive Squadron training objectives to ensure the proper manning, training, and equipping necessary to perform the assigned mission in the CENTCOM theater of operations
Aide de Camp, 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps
Headquarters, United States Marine Corps
Pentagon, Washington, DC
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Planned and executed all details relating to the Commandant's daily schedule and official travel by coordinating with foreign and domestic military organizations, and government and non-government agencies
- Advised the Commandant of issues related to speaking, protocol, public affairs, logistics, communications, security, scheduling events
- Performed duties in a manner and interacted with outside agencies that helped to positively promote the image of the office of the Commandant of the Marine Corps
- Regularly provided leadership, guidance, and counsel to the Marines, officers, and SNCOs of the Commandant's staff as well as other staff offices in support of the Commandant of the Marine Corps
- Provided assistance and support as directed by the Military Secretary and Senior Aide involving in-coming and out-going correspondence, letter writing, speech preparation and miscellaneous Action Officer responsibilities
PP&O; Current Operations Officer
Plans, Policies & Operations
Pentagon, Washington, DC
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided briefs to the Commandant of the Marine Corps on the operational status of forces across the globe
- Provided operational updates to members of Congress and members of the House Arms Service Committee
- Briefed the Secretary of the Navy on a weekly basis concerning the status of forces deployed worldwide
- Briefed Mrs
- Amos and the EOS attendees' wives at the Center for Naval Analysis and the Navy Yard
- Provided a classified operations brief to the CG, Marine Corps Combat Development Command and his General Officers on a monthly basis
- Provided a weekly brief to the Deputy Commandant, PP&O, on the deployed forces as well as the status of the MSAUs and high threat posts around the world
- Supervised the preparation of the Boots on the Ground report delivered to the Joint Staff
Battalion Executive Officer, CLB-11
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, CA
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Strictly enforced the Battalion Commander's policies and procedures in both an administrative and operational capacity
- Provided oversight to all administrative and legal functions
- As the Battalion Security Officer provided guidance and supervision to ensure the security program was in accordance with Marine Corps policies and regulations
- Mentored a battalion staff comprised solely of junior officers across all functional staff sections and detachments
- During the MEU work ups to include the at sea periods, performed all duties relating to the billet of Assistant Forward Command Element (FCE) Officer In Charge
- Served as the OIC for an LCE contingency sent into Djibouti, Africa capable of providing MT, HE, medical, fuel, and water support to the BLT and ACE
- Also acted as the XO for the ACE Commander during the same operation
- Served as the OIC for an LCE det during Theater Security Cooperation Exercise (TSC)Sea Soldier in Oman
- Also served as the BLT 3/1 XO during the same exercise
G-3, Operations Officer, 1st MLG
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, CA
07.2010 - 04.2011
- Coordinated and supervised the ground combat service requirements for numerous TECOM exercises including Weapons Tactical Instruction (WTI), Bilateral Exercise Iron Fist, MPF exercise Pacific Horizon, and Enhanced Mojave Viper/Mojave Viper
- Coordinated with 4th MLG to identify reserve augmentation support for OEF 11.1 and 11.2
- Co-hosted the weekly Force Generation Working Group with the G-1 resulting in the personnel sourcing solutions for CLB-7, 7th ESB, CLB-13, CLB-11, and CLB-1 prior to deployment
- Coordinated and provided oversight to the regimental operations officers in support of daily I MEF and MarForPac taskings and feasibility of support requests
- Provided weekly formal operational updates to the CG, 1st MLG and CG, I MEF
- Advised the Assistant Chief of Staff G-3 and Deputy G-3 on all matters pertaining to the current and future operations of the 1st Marine Logistics Group
Monitor, Graduate Education Program
HQMC Manpower Reserve Affairs (M&RA)
Quantico, VA
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Determined staffing requirements through a reconciliation process that ensured the most efficient means of staffing Naval Postgraduate School graduates, to include Foreign Area Officer and Regional Area Officers
- Performed duties as the senior recorder for the Foreign Area Officer/Regional Area Officer, Special Education Program, and Olmsted Scholarship selection boards
- Drafted and released the MarAdmin stipulating the criteria and requirements for the Congressional Fellowship program
- Screened and processed all applications prior to the Office of Legislative Affairs conducting the selection process
- Assumed responsibilities as the Acquisition and Contracting manpower manager
- Developed a manpower management tracking system by which both populations can be more properly placed and efficiently managed
- Worked closely with Marine Corps Systems Command to revalidate structure in the acquisition community
- Coordinated and ran acquisition selection boards that held selections for command equivalent billets in the acquisition community
Joint Deputy Logistics Officer
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Kandahar, Afghanistan
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Company Overview: 101st Airborne Division 45th Sustainment Brigade, Joint Logistics Command
- Conducted mounted and dismounted foot patrols throughout the Korengal Valley
- Lead US Logistics planner for Polish Task Force 1.6K troop bed down; enabled ISAF mission to stabilize Afghan CJOA
- Planned sustainment for Op TOLO HAMKARY; ensured future transfer of security to Afghanistan government
- Planned sustainment of 3/10 Brigade Combat Team; 3.5K soldiers combat ready in Afghanistan CJOA
- Wrote concept of support and planned sustainment for largest US increase in Afghanistan: 20K soldiers and Marines
- Developed and coordinated build-up and sustainment requirements for (8) Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Regional Command South RC (S) to include construction and contracting requirements, all classes of supply, and heavy lift/transportation requirements
- 101st Airborne Division 45th Sustainment Brigade, Joint Logistics Command
Marine Officer Instructor (MOI)
Naval Reserve Officer Training Unit
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Provided leadership and supervision for 162 midshipman and MECEP students throughout the academic school year during field training evolutions, weekly military seminars, and physical training sessions
- Exercised a firm understanding of the operational, training, logistical and financial requirements to effectively manage an NROTC unit
- Annually briefed the George Washington University Administrative leadership issues pertaining to the efficient and effective operation of the NROTC program
- Bi-annually prepared and delivered a presentation communicating to the University leadership all matters pertaining to the NROTC program relative to its operational concept, training objectives, and comprehensive review of the undergraduate classes offered to all students attending the University
- Demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the education and learning theories, principles, procedures, and practices of continuing education
- Excellent problem solver and demonstrated conflict resolution facilitator
- Served as the primary advisor to the Commanding Officer on all matters as they related to the battalion of 162 midshipman, MECEP students, and prior enlisted Navy (OCS)
- Scheduled, coordinated, and supervised unit drill functions and NJROTC field meets which involved over 300 students and numerous events
- Planned, coordinated and saw to completion annual awards ceremony and two commissioning ceremonies
- Executed and accomplished filed training objectives and other essential training requirements in order to properly prepare students for OCS
- Prepared and taught two college undergraduate classes at the George Washington University
Platoon Commander; S-4 Logistics Officer
USMC
Okinawa, Japan
07.2001 - 06.2004
Platoon Commander; Company Commander
USMC
Camp Lejeune, NC
06.1999 - 06.2001
Sergeant Instructor
Training and Education Command
Quantico, VA
06.1997 - 08.1997
- Served as a Sergeant Instructor training, developing and accessing young officer candidates
Sgt-SSgt
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Parris Island, SC
08.1993 - 08.1995
- Served as a Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor responsible for the training, development and mentorship of hundreds of young men desiring to become a U.S
- Marine
- For a period of 6 months during this tour, held the billet of Academics Instructor teaching Marine Corps history to every recruit passing through recruit training
LCpl-Sgt
Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron
NAS Memphis, Millington, TN
12.1989 - 03.1993
- Personnel administration, leading a team of 5 Marines ensuring the proper pay and entitlements of over 900 personnel
PFC-LCpl
3d Marine Division
Camp Fuji, Japan
11.1988 - 12.1989
- Personnel administrative duties while serving in the administration office
Education
Master of Science - National Security Strategy
National Defense University
Washington, D.C.Master of Science - Human Environment Science
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL01.2015
Master of Arts - International Policy
George Washington University
Washington, D.C.01.2007
Master of Arts - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma01.2003
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Webster University
Webster Groves, MO01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Park University
01.1997
Skills
- Executive level Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
Timeline
Educator; World Geography
Beaumont Independent School District
01.2024 - 04.2024
Commander, Recruit Training Regiment
Training & Education Command
07.2021 - 07.2023
Commander, Camp Mujuk
Marine Forces Pacific, III MEF
06.2020 - 06.2021
Future Operations Officer (J35) Joint Billet
United Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
06.2018 - 06.2020
Top Level School (Resident Student)
National Defense University
07.2017 - 06.2018
Commander, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 (MWSS-373)
I Marine Expeditionary Force
06.2015 - 06.2017
Aide de Camp, 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps
Headquarters, United States Marine Corps
06.2014 - 06.2015
PP&O; Current Operations Officer
Plans, Policies & Operations
07.2012 - 06.2014
Battalion Executive Officer, CLB-11
I Marine Expeditionary Force
04.2011 - 06.2012
G-3, Operations Officer, 1st MLG
I Marine Expeditionary Force
07.2010 - 04.2011
Joint Deputy Logistics Officer
Kandahar, Afghanistan
10.2008 - 05.2009
Monitor, Graduate Education Program
HQMC Manpower Reserve Affairs (M&RA)
06.2007 - 06.2010
Marine Officer Instructor (MOI)
Naval Reserve Officer Training Unit
06.2004 - 06.2007
Platoon Commander; S-4 Logistics Officer
USMC
07.2001 - 06.2004
Platoon Commander; Company Commander
USMC
06.1999 - 06.2001
Sergeant Instructor
Training and Education Command
06.1997 - 08.1997
Sgt-SSgt
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
08.1993 - 08.1995
LCpl-Sgt
Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron
12.1989 - 03.1993
PFC-LCpl
3d Marine Division
11.1988 - 12.1989
Master of Science - Human Environment Science
University of Alabama
Master of Arts - International Policy
George Washington University
Master of Arts - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Park University
Master of Science - National Security Strategy
National Defense University