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MAJ Mark Murray, MBA, MA

Army | Force Development

Dates of Service: Jul 1983 - Aug 2007

RETIRED

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11 Endorsements

347 Contacts

Influence Score: 15,289
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Commissioning Source: USMA, May 1990

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Bio

Contract Specialist and Organizational Development Professional with Air Defense Artillery and Army Space roots. Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Military Experiences

Jul 2002 - Aug 2007

Organizational (Force) Development Officer

Directorate of Combat Developments, FWC, USASMDC/ARSTRAT | Arlington, VA

Developed from idea to a formally approved organization, the division he served with for 4(+) years. Later assisted in the redesign of his senior directorate’s organization to better align with its higher headquarters. Managed a budget and monitored a contract in excess of $3.6 million and 13 contract personnel. Assisted with the “day to day” management in the absence of his division chief and represented the same during the annual budget process. Planned, lead, and facilitated an eighteen month study to address a Secretary of Defense and Congressional Mandate. Lead the study through a Human Resource Development Initiative which delivered a Human Capital Resource Strategy to identify and develop an Army Space Cadre.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

Adviser and Organizational Development Officer

NTM-A/CSTC-A, ISAF, NATO | Camp Eggers, Afghanistan

Trained and supported his Afghan organizational development counterpart in the build and maintenance of the Afghan National Army, 70,000 which has since grown in excess of 200,000 personnel. Facilitated his counterpart in the design of Afghan led and Coalition supported process of planning group sessions. Planned and delivered the organizational development initiatives that produced Commando Battalion, Heavy Weapons, and Military Police capabilities now residing within the current organization. Vetted and gained consensus on previously unapproved equipment documentation to accommodate personnel within the organization.

Jan 2002 - Jun 2002

Organizational (Force) Development Officer

Directorate of Combat Developments, USAADASCH | Fort Bliss, TX

1 Endorsement

Supported and began professional development as an FA50 Organization (Force) Management Officer at the Air Defense Artillery School's Directorate of Combat Developments.

Aug 1999 - Dec 2001

Small Group Instructor

A BTRY, 4-6 ADA, USAADASCH | Fort Bliss, TX

Lead a small group of postgraduate students from various military backgrounds through a challenging 13 week course of instruction that prepared students for future staff officer and leadership responsibilities. Lectured, instructed, and facilitated practical applications for officers concerning Military Decision Making Process; Staff Officer Roles and functions; and Company/Battery level leadership challenges.

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Deployments

(3 years, 8 months)

Oct 2011 - Jan 2014

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

Contractor, DynCorp International, Adviser. Supporting the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan. Counterpart Afghan National Police (Organization Development)

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

Served as the Lead Force Development Officer for the execution of the Afghan National Army (ANA) organization development in concert and close coordination with ANA General Staff, G3-Force Management (Brigadier General Mohammad Nazir).

Dec 1998

Operation Desert Fox

Supported the Operating SHINING PRESENCE. Provided Missile Defense of Haifa, Israel in support of Operation Shining Presence (EUCOM mission in coordination with CENTCCOM's Operation Desert Fox). Mission was commanded by a one star JTF Commander. Main Effort for the Operation was 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.

Feb 1991 - Apr 1991

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

1 Endorsement

Assistant Platoon Leader/Tactical Control Officer for a HAWK Assault Fire Platoon. Moved into Iraq on support of 18th Airborne Corps mission (Ground War following Air Campaign)