LTC Scott Sossaman

LTC Scott Sossaman

Dates of Service: Apr 1983 - Jan 2013
RETIRED
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Promotions

  • PFC
  • SPC
  • SGT Jun 85
  • 2LT Dec 88
  • 1LT Jun 91
  • CPT Jan 94
  • MAJ May 00
  • LTC Apr 06
Commissioning Source:  ROTC, Dec 1988

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Bio 

Retired Field Artillery Officer with extensive Joint Operations and Planning experience.

Military Experiences

May 2008 - Dec 2012
JCW
Joint Observer/Trainer
Joint Observer/Trainer with the Joint Staff J7. Similar to my previous role in fires only expanded to include: joint plans and operations, joint targeting, inter-agency coordination, theater missile defense, and new O/T certification and training.
Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
Deputy Team Chief
Deputy Team Chief for National Border Transition Team advising National HQs of the Iraqi Customs and Border Protection Service. My responsibility was to advise the HQs Operations Officer, Inspector General, and Chief of Customs and Immigration. I was also responsible for inspecting all Border Regions and Ports of Entry (land, sea, and air) and reporting my results to the Iraq Assistance Group Commander, Multi-National Corps Commander, and the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq Commander.
Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
Student
Combat Advisor training for National Border Transition Team. Developed necessary skills to effectively advise Iraqi Customs and Border Protection National HQs.
Aug 2004 - Jan 2008
Joint Fires Observer/Trainer
Joint Fires Observer/Trainer at the JFCOM, J7, Joint Warfighting Center. Responsible for developing Joint Fires TTP's, Doctrine, and Best Practices across the joint forces. Coach, taught and mentored numerous joint organizations around the world in Joint Fires including tours to Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa. Adjunct Professor with National Defense University teaching joint operations to CAPSTONE, KEYSTONE, and PINNACLE courses to US and Allied Flag and General Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.

Deployments

(6 years)
Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deputy Team Chief/Senior Advisor for National Border Transition Team 4200. Responsible for advising National HQs of the Iraqi Customs and Border Protection Service. My responsibility was to advise the HQs Operations Officer, Inspector General, and Chief of Customs and Immigration. I was also responsible for inspecting all Border Regions and Ports of Entry (land, sea, and air) and reporting my results to the Iraq Assistance Group Commander, Multi-National Corps Commander, and the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq Commander.
2004 - 2007
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Periodic deployments to advise and assist CFC-A, ISAF, CJTF-76, CJSOTF-A, and their respective inter-agency partners in intelligence collection and targeting.
Apr 2003 - Jul 2004
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Battalion Operations Officer (S-3) for 2nd Battalion, 3rd field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division.
Nov 1990 - May 1991
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/Iraq/Kuwait
FDO for combined battery (8 gun) operations during Desert Shield/Desert Storm/Provide comfort. Biggest accomplishment besides defeating Iraqi forces in four day and bringing all my guys back in one piece was running a calibration range for our entire battalion.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

Military Combat Adviser Course

Jan 2005 - Mar 2005

Joint Forces Staff College (3A,3L)

Jan 2001 - Jun 2001

Joint Planners Course (3H)

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jan 2000 - Feb 2000

Joint Aerospace Comand and Control Course (5U)

Feb 1995

USMC Light TACFIRE Cadre Course

Feb 1995

Light TACFIRE Supervisor Course

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2000 - 2001

Webster University

Master's Degree, Human Resource Development

1987 - 1989

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