Colonel Douglas T. Carroll is the Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 028, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ.
Col Carroll is a 1993 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ where he received his commission as an AFROTC Distinguished Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He has served in numerous operational, staff, and command assignments including Commander, 353d Special Operations Support Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan; 353d Expeditionary Special Operations Group, Philippines; and Vice Commander, 58th Special Operations Wing, Albuquerque, NM. Col Carroll is a 2013 graduate of the US Naval War College where he earned a Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.
Col Carroll has deployed in support of Operations JOINT GUARD, JOINT ENDEAVOR, ALLIED FORCE, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, TOMODACHI, and ENDURING FREEDOM-Philippines, as well as the execution of numerous counterdrug missions for PLAN COLOMBIA.
Prior to his current position, Colonel Carroll was the Director of Strategy, Plans, & Policy at Special Operations Command Europe, Stuttgart, Germany, where he was responsible for translating national theater guidance into operational-level strategy and plans to achieve theater and campaign objectives, as well as programming and coordinating the execution of $152 million of special operations and conventional force funding annually.
- 1993 - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Aviation Applications, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Ariz.
- 1999 - Squadron Officers School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
- 2003 - Master of Business Administration Military Management, Touro University International, Calif.
- 2004 - Air Command and Staff College – Joint, by correspondence
- 2006 - U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Ft Leavenworth, Kan.
- 2008 - Joint Professional Military Education Phase II, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.
- 2009 - Air War College, by correspondence
- 2013 - Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
- September 1993-February 1994, Student, Basic Communications Officer Training, 333d Technical Training Squadron, Keesler AFB, Miss.
- February 1994-January 1996, Computer Systems Programming and Analysis Officer, Air Force Information Warfare Center, Kelly AFB, Texas
- January 1996-February 1997, Student, Joint Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training, Training Squadron 4, Pensacola NAS, Fla.
- February 1997-June 1997, Student, Joint Aviation Electronic Warfare School, Corry Station, Fla.
- June 1997-January 1998, Student, MC-130H Electronic Warfare Officer Initial and Tactical Qualification Training, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
- January 1998-August 2000, MC-130H Instructor EWO / Executive Officer, 7th Special Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
- August 2000-January 2002, MC-130H Evaluator EWO / Weapons and Tactics Flight Commander, 15th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
- January 2002-September 2003, MC-130H Evaluator EWO / Chief Group Standardization and Evaluation MC-130H Branch, 16th Operations Group, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
- September 2003-November 2004, MC-130H EWO Program Manager / Instructor EWO, 58th Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
- November 2004-January 2006, Military Training Flight Commander / Evaluator EWO, 58th Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
- January 2006-January 2007, Student, Intermediate Developmental Education, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
- January 2007-November 2009, Chief, J37 Exercises / Joint Operations Planner, Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
- November 2009-February 2011, Director of Operations, 353d Special Operations Support Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan
- February 2011-May 2012, Commander, 353d Special Operations Support Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan
- July 2012-June 2013, Student, US Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
- July 2013-July 2014, Chief, SOF and Tactical Airlift Branch, Global Mobility Division, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C.
- August 2014-July 2015, Chief, Plans and Programs Division, Directorate of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Joint Base San Antonio- Randolph, Texas
- August 2015-June 2017, Vice Commander, 58th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
- July 2017-June 2020, Director of Strategy, Plans & Policy, Special Operations Command Europe, Stuttgart, Germany
- July 2020-Present, Commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 028, Prescott, Ariz.
- January 2007-November 2009, Chief, J37 Exercises / Joint Operations Planner, Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
- November 2009-May 2012, Battlestaff Director, Joint Special Operations Air Component, Special Operations Command Pacific and Special Operations Command Korea, Kadena Air Base, Japan
- September 2011-February 2012, Commander, Joint Special Operations Air Detachment, Joint Special Operations Task Force – Philippines
- July 2017-June 2020, Director of Strategy, Plans & Policy, Special Operations Command Europe
- Rating: Master Navigator
- Flight Hours: More than 2,500 hours, including 367 combat hours
- Aircraft Flown: T-34, T-1, MC-130H, MC-130J
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor
- Bronze Star
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
- Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters
- Aerial Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
- Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Combat Action Medal
- Second Lieutenant - June 26, 1993
- First Lieutenant - June 26, 1995
- Captain - June 26, 1997
- Major - Nov. 1, 2003
- Lieutenant Colonel - Nov. 1, 2008
- Colonel - Feb. 1, 2015
(Current as of January 2021)
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