LTC Gavin Heater

Army Reserve | Field Artillery Officer

Dates of Service: May 1986 - Jun 2013

RETIRED

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Commissioning Source: ROTC, May 1986

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Bio

I am a logistics, operations and project professional with over thirty years of experience in both the military and private sectors. I began my military career as an Active Duty Field Artillery officer, focusing in technical, tactical and operations roles, transitioning to Logistics roles upon transferring to the Reserves. I held a Top Secret Clearance with SCI access for most of my career.

Military Experiences

Jun 2013 - Present

Retired Reservist

Retired Reserves | Retired Reserves

I retired from the Active Reserves in June 2013 and joined the Retired Reserves. I am now in the Retired Reserves until 2024, when I turn 60. Then I will become officially retired.

Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

Brigade Operations (S3) (Volunteer)

Massachusetts State Defense Force | Hanscom AFB, MA

Volunteer Operations Officer for the Massachusetts State Defense Force.

Feb 2011 - Jun 2013

Brigade Fire Support Coordinator

302nd MEB, 412th TEC, USARC | Westover ARB, MA

This was my last Reserve position prior to transferring to the Retired Reserves. My position was to advise the Brigade Commander on all aspects of indirect fires, direct fires and effects. As an LTC, with DOR, I was an equal peer to both the S3 and DCO, and often filled in for both of them.

Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

Logistics Officer (S4)

655th RSG, 316th ESC, 99th RSC, USARC | Westover ARB, MA

Developed Logistics plans and estimates to support domestic, foreign and combat zone deployments for units within this Brigade sized organization, with over 3,000 personnel dispersed throughout New England and the Northeastern United States. Supervised purchasing, maintenance, procurement, equipment fielding and budgeting functions. Managed a staff of ten including commissioned officers, warrant officers, senior NCOs and civilians.

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