Lieutenant Colonel Donyeill (Don) A. Mozer U.S. Army, Regular Army
Cell: 785-375-6055 [email protected] or [email protected]
Objective
Complete Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at University of Texas at El Paso.
Summary of Personal Qualifications
Donyeill “Don” Mozer is a career Army officer with 20 years of active duty leadership experience in the US Army. He additionally has 5 years of prior service as an enlisted Soldier in the US Army Reserves. He was able to overcome an adverse childhood to become a successful leader in the military. He has held numerous leadership and staff officer positions throughout his career and has extensive operational and combat experience through deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and South Korea. Donyeill Mozer also spent two years teaching military science at the United States Military Academy and was The Army ROTC Department Head and Professor of Military Science at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD (which also included the ROTC programs at Hood College and Mount Saint Mary’s University.
LTC Mozer earned a BA degree in Sociology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Masters in Public Administration from CUNY John Jay College. His military education includes the Infantry Basic Officers Leaders Course, Logistics Captains Career Course, Airborne School, Ranger School, and Intermediate Level Education. In 2011, he participated in a summer program where he studied genocide prevention in Poland with the University of Krakow.
Civilian Education
City University of New York at John Jay College MPA – Public Administration 2009 NYC, New York
University of North Carolina at Charlotte B.A. Sociology 2000 Charlotte, North Carolina
Holy Cross College A.A. Liberal Arts 1998 South Bend, Indiana
Military Graduate Education
Attended Intermediate Level Education. ILE consists of two components, the Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) Common Core Course, and the Advanced Operations and Warfighting Course which is the credentialing course for field grade officers in the operational Army. Students complete these courses in an experiential learning environment which yields adaptive, self-aware, field-grade leaders of character and competence who are capable of shaping the joint operational environment. The United States Army Command and General Staff College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a Master’s Degree granting institution.
Highlights: While attending the Command and General Staff College Intermediate level education at Fort Leavenworth I was selected to participate in the Class, “Genocide and the Military Role: Identification, Prevention and Intervention.” I spent 14 days in Poland with other military personnel studying what happened at the extermination camp on outskirts of the city of Oświęcim with the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, Jagiellonian University at Krakow and the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. We also looked at how religion amongst other things plays a part in genocide.
Publications
Mozer, Donyeill 2011 (September). “Service Academies Worth Considering” The Statesville Record and Landmark. Mozer, Donyeill 2017 (February). “College Education Makes Education Attainable for Some” Guest Commentary. Carrol County Times.
Military Assignment History
July 2018 to Present Army Field Support Battalion - Bliss
Army Sustainment Command Fort Bliss, Texas
Battalion Commander
Commander of Army Field Support Battalion-Bliss providing overall supervisory and management responsibility for all battalion activities, operations, and 740 personnel. Provides continuous synchronized logistics solutions in order to support the Materiel Enterprise, the combat readiness of divisional and non-divisional units (1st Armored Division, 32nd Army Aviation and Missile Defense Command, elements of 1st Army, and Joint Modernization Command. Provides a single face to Army Installations for AMC elements, integrating national level logistics support, filling logistics gaps, advising supported unit commanders on AMC technical and logistics management capabilities, and tailoring support based on the mission and equipment requirements. Provides a focal point on matters involving AMC support for readiness of the US Army in the AFSBn area of responsibility (AOR). These matters require continuous liaison with the ACOMs and MSCs, LRCs, the national (wholesale) logistics support systems, and life cycle management.
Clearance: Top Secret Rater: COL Noon Senior Rater: MG Shapiro
June 2017 to June 2018 McDaniel College
United States Army Cadet Command Westminster Maryland
Professor of Military Science
Professor of Military Science and Senior Officer at the McDaniel ROTC Program, consisting of McDaniel College as the host, Mount Saint Mary's University as a partner, and Hood College as an affiliate. Responsible for the professional development of 9 Cadre and 90 Cadets across the 3 campuses. Recruits, retains, and executes leader development programs to commission 15-18 2LTs annually. Manages an annual combined budget in excess of $30,000 and responsible for issuing over 1.1million dollars in scholarships. Represents the Army and Cadet Command in the Central Maryland region and greater Westminster/Frederick/Emmitsburg communities and regularly coordinates and collaborates with campus leadership, JROTC programs, sister ROTC Programs, higher Headquarters, and other military and Veteran partners in the area.
Clearance: Top Secret Rater: COL Duncombe Senior Rater: MG Hughes
June 14 – May 17 U.S. Army Operations Group, Joint Readiness Training Center Fort Polk, LA 71459
Support Operations Observer/ Controller
Serves as the Sustainment Task Force Support Operations OIC Observer/Coach/Trainer (OCT) at the Joint Readiness Training Center overseeing tough, realistic, multi-echelon, joint and combined arms training for infantry, armor, and Stryker brigade combat teams (BCT) as they execute decisive action training environment (DATE) rotations, global response force (GRF) missions, and mission rehearsal exercises (MRE) in preparation for combat operations; responsible for observing, coaching, and training units while providing objective feedback through after action reviews (AAR); provides doctrine based, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Controls simulated combat operations ensuring compliance with training objectives, enforcing safety, and maximizing collective training opportunities. Responsible for the health and welfare of 6 OCTs and their families.
Clearance: Top Secret Rater: LTC Cotman Senior Rater: COL LaNeve
June 13 – June 14 U.S. Army
64th BSB, 3ABCT, 4ID Fort Carson, Colorado 80913
Support Operations Officer
Serves as the Support Operations Officer for a Brigade Support Battalion responsible for providing sustainment support to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) consisting of three Combined Arms Battalions, one Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, one Fires Battalion, one Brigade Engineer Battalion and one Brigade Support Battalion totaling over 4,600 Soldiers and 2,000 vehicles. Plans and synchronizes the logistics functions throughout the ABCT area of operation to ensure support requirements are met enabling the ABCT to achieve its mission. Continuously monitors the logistics current operating picture and battlefield situation in order to anticipate future requirements and advise the Battalion Commander on how best to support. Supervises the management of a $45 million Authorized Stockage List. Responsible for the health, welfare and training of 26 subordinates and their Families.
Awards: MSM Clearance: Top Secret Rater: LTC Callis Senior Rater: COL Sierra
June 12 – June 13 U.S. Army
64th BSB, 3ABCT, 4ID Fort Carson, Colorado 80913
Battalion Executive Officer
Battalion Executive Officer for the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division consisting of eight companies with 1185Soldiers. Responsible for all staff planning, coordination and execution with an emphasis on personnel administration, supply and maintenance activities, deployment readiness, and budget execution in support of the Commander’s combat objectives. War fighting responsibilities include training on an effective Tactical Operations Center, 3rd ABCT’s Base Defense Operations Center. Deliberate Combat Logistical Patrols and sustaining over 300 pieces of equipment ensuring responsive and flexible mission support to the 3ABCT. Coach, teach and mentor subordinate officers and directly supervises 6 staff officers to expertly command and control multifunctional logistics units.
Awards: BSM Highlights: OEF deployment Clearance: Top Secret Rater: LTC Martin Senior Rater: COL Kasales
Dec 11 – June 12 U.S. Army
G4, HHBN, 4ID Fort Carson, Colorado 80913
Division Logistics Officer
Serves as the G4 Supply and Service Officer. Plans, develops and establishes policies to guide the effect requisition, acquisition, storage and provisioning of supplies and equipment; Develops and coordinates policy for field sanitation; determines supply requirements, and monitors and analyzes the performance of the supply system and provides recommendations for attainment and Maintenance of high levels of supply system responsiveness; coordinates all classes of supply, except Class VIII according to the commander’s operational plan and priorities; Develops and coordinates policy for the proper disposal of enemy supplies and equipment; Coordinates the allocation of petroleum products to subordinate units. Provides units assigned to the installation guidance/logistical support in deployment, filling critical MTOE equipment shortages.
Awards: Clearance: Top Secret Rater: COL Cook Senior Rater: COL Antonia
Dec 10 – Dec 11 U.S. Army
Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027
Student Officer
Attended Intermediate Level Education. ILE consists of two components, the Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) Common Core Course, and the Advanced Operations and Warfighting Course which is the credentialing course for field grade officers in the operational Army. Students complete these courses in an experiential learning environment which yields adaptive, self-aware, field-grade leaders of character and competence who are capable of shaping the joint operational environment. The United States Army Command and General Staff College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a Master’s Degree granting institution.
Highlights: While attending the Command and General Staff College Intermediate level education at Fort Leavenworth I was selected to participate in the Class, “Genocide and the Military Role: Identification, Prevention and Intervention.” I spent 14 days in Poland with other military personnel studying what happened at the extermination camp on outskirts of the city of Oświęcim with the Auschwitz Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, Jagiellonian University at Krakow and the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. We also looked at how religion amongst other things plays a part in genocide.
June 09 – Nov 10 U.S. Army Task Force Sword Stability Transition Team 2BCT, 3ID Fort Stewart, Georgia 09334
Stability Transition Team Executive Officer
Executive Officer for an Advise and Assist Functional Battalion in a Heavy Brigade Combat Team assigned to U.S. Division – North in Ninewa Province, Iraq. Responsible for executing every staff function: logistics, personnel, operations, and intelligence, in support of eight U.S. Army and two U.S. Marine Corps Transition Teams advising and assisting one Federal Police Division, two Iraqi Divisions, and seven Iraqi Army Brigades. Responsible for coordinating the efforts of the brigade staff and adjacent battalion staffs in order to provide timely and accurate support to the battalion’s teams. Additionally, oversaw the STT deployment/ redeployment efforts into and out of theater with focus on property accountability and life support requirements. Represents the STT Battalion Commander in his absence.
Awards: BSM Clearance: Top Secret Highlights: OIF and NEW Dawn Deployment Rater: LTC Bricker Senior Rater: COL Sexton
June 07 – June 09 U.S. Army
Department of Military Science West Point, NY 10996
Military Science Instructor
Course Instructor for two undergraduate Military Science Courses, providing instruction in small unit tactics; responsible for developing and overseeing the curriculum content, conduct of instruction, and assessment plans; responsible for teaching 120 cadets per semester, to include lesson planning and preparation; developing critical communication skills; responsible for the mentorship and assist with the professional development of cadets at all times; responsible for assisting in planning and executing the planning, resourcing, and execution of a Cadet Summer training committee; support the United States Military Academy programs and activities; serve as a liaison for the United States Military Academy Corps of Cadets; supports department and academy programs and activities.
Awards: MSM Clearance: Top Secret Raters: Maj Nawoichyk Senior Raters: LTC Meyer
May 05 – May 07 U.S. Army
A/302D BSB 1HBCT, 2ID Camp Casey, Korea, APO AP 96224
Company Commander
Company Commander of Alpha Company, 302D Brigade Support Battalion, 1HBCT, 2D Infantry Division, the most forward-deployed Distribution Company in the Republic of Korea. Primary duties include the leadership, safety, training, health, and welfare of 179 Soldiers. Safeguards and manages resources to ensure the unit logistically supports the brigade with food, water, bulk petroleum, petroleum products, building materials, vehicles repair parts, and replacement vehicles(ie, tanks, jeeps, field artillery). Ensures unit is able to defeat all level one threats. Provides oversight and develops training programs, resource management programs for unit. Advises and informs the battalion commander on safety and infrastructure issues.
Responsible for: 202 Soldiers, 204 vehicles and trailers, NBC and communications equipment. Serves as the senior manager of one four-story 85 room barrack, one two- story office building with arms room, two warehouse buildings, and a motorpool.
Awards: MSM, Order of Saint Martin Security Clearance: Secret Raters: LTC Brent Bolander and LTC Burba Senior Rater: Col Chris Queen
June 04 – May 05 U.S. Army
U.S. Army Logistics Management College (ALMC) Fort Lee, Virginia 23801
Student Officer – Combined Logistics Officer Captains Career Course (CLC3) Aerial Delivery and Materiel Officer Course (ADMOC) Supply and Service Management Course (SSMO)
U.S. Army Commissioned Officer attending the Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course and the Aerial Delivery and Material Officer Course. Specific tasks included learning the duties, functions, and responsibilities of a company grade officer in order to perform in both branch specific and immaterial command and staff positions of increasing responsibility.
Status: Completed SSMO, CLC3, and ADMOC. Awarded: Parachute Rigger Badge
Nov 03 – Jun 04 U. S. Army
Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver) 24th Infantry Division Fort Riley, Kansas 66442
Aide-de-Camp
Assist the Assistant Division Commander of Maneuver in all assigned task. Provide the ADC(M) with the necessary tools, facilities, and maximum amount of time for decision making and the execution of his duties. Facilitate the flow of information to and from the ADC(M)’s commanders and staff meetings. Coordinate and schedule training visits, briefings, appointments, and off-post travel requirements. Supervise the ADC(M)s driver and secretary. Perform all other duties assigned by the ADC(M).
Responsible for: 1 Dodge Van, 1 HMMWV, 3 desktop computers, 1 blackberry Awarded: ARCOM Security Clearance: Secret Senior Rater and Rater: BG Frank Kearny
Jan 03 - Nov 03 U. S. Army
HHC/1-41 Infantry Battalion 3BCT, 1st Armored Division Fort Riley, Kansas 66442
Support Platoon Leader
Support Platoon Leader for a Mechanized Infantry Battalion equipped with M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles during OIF1. Participated in the movement from Kuwait to Iraq. Participated in the Battle of Al Samawah attached to the 82nd Airborne Division. Responsible for the training, health, welfare, morale of 51 assigned Soldiers; responsible for the maintenance and serviceability of all platoon equipment valued in excess of $5.5 million; to include 12 M977 Cargo HEMTTS, 7 M978 fuel HEMTTS, 5 M927 5-ton trucks, and 1 M998 HMMWV; responsible for the requesting, and issuing of all class III, IV, and V products; and responsible for the execution of all major cargo transportation.
Extra Duties: Unit Movement Officer Highlights: OIF 1 Task Force 1-41, 1 NTC Rotation Awards: The Bronze Star Rater: CPT David Kirkland Senior Rater: LTC George Geczy III
Dec 01 – Jan 03 U. S. Army
C/1-41 Infantry Battalion 3BCT, 1st Armored Division Fort Riley, Kansas 66442
Rifle Platoon Leader
A mechanized Bradley infantry platoon, with the mission to deploy with or without equipment, build combat power, conduct military operations in support of 1st Battalion 41st Infantry, and redeploy. Responsible for the training, morale, health, welfare, and safety of 41 Soldiers. Ensures high standards, discipline and performance are maintained by all assigned to the platoon. Provide command and control of all Soldiers and four Bradley Fighting Vehicles. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of $5 million of MTOE equipment.
Extra duties: NBC Officer and Supply Officer Highlights: 1 Intrinsic Action Deployment, Camp Doha, Kuwait Awarded: 1 ARCOM, NDSM Security Clearance: Secret Rater: CPT Marlon James Senior Rater: LTC George Geczy III
Jun 01 Dec 01 U. S. Army
HHC/1-41 Infantry Battalion 3BCT, 1st Armored Division Fort Riley, Kansas 66442
Assistant S-4
Battalion assistant S-4 for a 780 Soldier mechanized infantry battalion responsible for assisting the BN S-4 in directing and coordination logistical and supply operations for M2A2 Bradley equipped infantry battalion prepare to deploy worldwide for combat or peace operations.
Rater: CPT David Kirkland Senior Rater: LTC David Boslego
Jul 00 – Jun 01 United States Army B Company
2d Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment Fort Benning, Georgia
Student Officer – Infantry Officer Basic Course (IOBC)
U.S. Army Commissioned Officer attending the Infantry Officer Basic Course. Specific tasks included learning the duties, functions, responsibilities of a Light Infantry Platoon Leader and Company Grade Officer in order to perform in both branch specific and immaterial command and staff positions of increasing responsibility.
Completed: Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne Course, Ranger Course
Promotion History and Experience Summary
LTC April 17 30 Months as a Lieutenant Colonel
MAJ April 14 67 Months as a Major 12 Months as a Support Operations Officer Observer/ Controller
MAJ June 14 55 Months as a Major 12 Months as a Brigade Support Operations Officer
MAJ June 13 43 Months as a Major 12 Months as BN XO
MAJ Dec 12 29 Months as a Major 14 Months as a Student
MAJ Oct 10 14 Months as a Major 14 Months as a Transition Team XO
CPT Feb 09 63 months as a CPT 21 Months as a Military Science Instructor
CPT May 07 42 months as a CPT 24 Months as Company Commander CPT May 05 18 months as a CPT 11 Months as a Student
CPT May 04 7 months as a CPT 9 months as Aide-de-Camp
1LT Jan 02 24 months as a First Lieutenant broken down as follows 24 months in leadership positions
2LT Dec 01 20 Months as a 2LT 2 months as inactive upon start of IOBC 6JUL00 11 months as a student 5 months on staff 2 months in leadership position
Source of Commission: R.O.T.C. Basic Branch: Quartermaster Branch Detail: Infantry, 4 years
Military Resident Education
2011 Command and General Staff College (ILE Qualification) 2011 Support Operations Course Phase II 2009 First Responders Course – Asymmetric Warfare Group 2005 Combined Logistics Officer Captains Career Course (CLOAC) 2004 Aerial Delivery and Material Officer Course (ADMOC) 2004 Supply Service Management Course (SSMO) 2001 USAF Airlift Load Planners and Cargo Preparation Courses 2001 Ranger Course 2000 Infantry Officer Course (IOBC) 2000 Airborne School
Awards, Decorations, and Accommendations
The Bronze Star Medal x 2 Meritorious Service Medal x3 Army Commendation Medal x3 National Defense Service Medal (1BSS) Overseas Service Ribbon x4 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Army Service Ribbon Iraqi Campaign Medal Korean Defense Service Medal Combat Infantry Badge Expert Infantry Badge Ranger Tab Parachutist Badge Parachute Rigger Badge
Foreign Awards and Decorations
Kuwait Army Certificate of Appreciation Republic of Korean Army Support Group Certificate of Appreciation
Additional Skill Identifiers
5S Airborne/Ranger 5K Instructor R9 Aerial Delivery and Material
Professional and Military Organization Memberships
The International Society of Logistics (SOLE) Demonstrated Master Logistician Certification
Association of the United States Army Member
Association of Quartermasters Fort Lee, VA Member
MAAF Member
References
COL Carl Mason [email protected]
COL Brent T. Bolander [email protected]
COL Kevin Cotman [email protected]