Colonel Brandt Deck

Colonel Brandt Deck graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from  Arizona  State  University  in  1988  and  was  subsequently commissioned as an Infantry Officer. He later earned a Masters of Business   Administration degree from Touro University International in 2002 and a Masters in National Security Studies from the National War College in 2011. COL Deck's professional education  includes  the  Infantry  Officer  Basic  and  Advanced Courses,  Combined  Arms  Service  and  Staff  School,  the  Special Forces  Qualification  Course,  the  Command  and  General  Staff College, and the National War College. Colonel  Deck  is  currently  serving  as  the  Division  Chief  Concept  Development  and Integration,  J7 Joint  Special  Operations  Forces  Development,  US  Special  Operations  Command, MacDill Air Force Base, FL.

His military awards include the Master Parachutist Badge, Expert Infantryman's Badge, Ranger Tab, and Special Forces Tab. His decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the GWOT Service and Expeditionary Medals