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MAJ McKinley

Professor of Military Science

Branch (starting year of service): Field Artillery, 1992

Hometown: Newport, Maine

Academic Background:

            - Military Education:

•         Army ROTC cadet at Boston University and the University of Maine

•         Field Artillery Officer Basic Course

•         Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course

•         Combined Arms and Staff Services School

•         Command and General Staff College

•         School for Advanced Military Studies

•         Mountain Warfare School(Summer & Winter)

•         Northern Warfare School

•         Air Assault School

•         Joint Firepower Control Course

•         Strategic Deployment Course

            - Civilian Education:

•         University of Maine, B.A., Political Science, 1992;

•         Kansas State University, M.S., Adult and Continuing Education, 2004;

•         Command and General Staff College, M.S., Military Arts & Science, 2005.

- Research Interests:

I have been an avid student of history, particularly Military History, from a young age.  I believe that the knowledge and continued study of history is in many ways, a study in leadership, as human events are often shaped by human decisions.  Additionally, the study of history connects us to something larger than ourselves and puts those of us in the service profession into proper perspective as to our role in organizations.  During my studies at Kansas State University and at the School of Advanced Military Studies at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, I had the opportunity to explore education and the way that adults learn in life.  I found many practical examples and techniques that apply directly to military training and the development of leaders.  I continue to pursue studies in this field and am grateful for the opportunity to give back some of these lessons in the role of a trainer and developer of cadets and students in the Patriot Battalion.

Previous Assignments Location:

•         Ft. Sill, OK for Field Artillery Basic and Advanced Courses;

•         Ft. Campbell, KY as a member of 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Division;

•         First tour at Ft. Hood, TX as part of 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division;

•         Ft. Irwin, CA as an Observer/Controller at the U.S. Army National Training Center;

•         Ft. Leavenworth, KS for the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Command and General Staff College, and the School of Advanced Military Studies. 

•         A second tour at Fort Hood, TX as a Maneuver Plans Officer with 1st Cavalry Division, and as the Operations Officer (S3) and Executive Officer for 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.  This tour included a 15 month deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08.

Awards and Decorations/Notable Achievements: 

•         Bronze Star

•         Meritorious Service Medal w/OLC (Oak Leaf Cluster)

•         Army Commendation Medal w/2 OLC

•         Army Achievement Medal w/OLC

•         OSR (Overseas Service Ribbon)

•         ICM (Iraqi Campaign Medal) w/Bronze Star

•         GWOT-S (The Global War On Terrorism - Service Medal)

•         NDSM (National Defense Service Medal) w/Bronze Star

•         Army Service Ribbon

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