LTC John Griscom

Army | Health Services Plans, Ops, Intelligence, Security,Training

Dates of Service: Aug 1964 - Aug 1992

RETIRED

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Commissioning Source: ROTC, May 1964

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Bio

Born 9/18/1942, Hopkinsville, KY. Grew up Warner Robins, GA. Graduated and commissioned (ROTC) from North Georgia College (now University of North Georgia) in 1964. Married Shelby Ellis Stone in 1965. Two sons, John H. Griscom III and Shelby York Griscom. Six grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Active duty - Aug 64 - Nov 75; USAR - Dec 75 - Aug 92. DAC - Dec 75 - Apr 2001.

Military Experiences

Mar 1983 - Apr 2001

Civilian

USARCENT (formerly Third Army) | Fort McPherson

Civilian Plans Officer in G3 Plans Division. Managed Army units deployment and redeployment information to and from Southwest Asia. Deployed for Operation Desert Storm, Operation Vigilant Warrior and two CENTCOM Bright Star Exercises.

Apr 1987 - Dec 1988

Assistant Chief of Staff, S4/Chief of Staff

332nd MED BDE, 3rd MEDCOM (MCDS), USARC | Nashville, TN

During my time at the 332nd, they were training to act as the medical command for USARCENT in the event of mobilization and deployment. My function was to ensure the staff was capable of performing that mission. The Brigade also had a peacetime mission to prepare other units in its command.

Jun 1984 - Apr 1987

G3 Plans Officer

USARCENT (formerly Third Army) | Fort McPherson, GA

US Army Reserve Officer assigned to the Third US Army's Troop Program Unit (TPU) assisting in the development of operations plans.

Jun 1982 - Feb 1984

Medical Staff Officer

87th Maneuver Area Command | Birmingham, AL

USAR. Developed and evaluated exercise scenarios for medical units

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Deployments

(2 years, 11 months)

Oct 1994 - Dec 1994

Saudi Arabia

USARCENT. Department of Army Civilian. Managed deployment and redeployment of US Army forces to and from Southwest Asia during Operation Vigilant Warrior .

Mar 1991 - Jun 1991