Curtis McGiffin
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Jeff Neischel
Curt McGiffin was my Deputy Division Chief of the AF/A10 Assessments Division, and he did an outstanding job. I could always count on Curt to help lead the mission and the people (active military, reservists and government service civilians) who performed it. Curt is a detail oriented leader who has the unique ability to think critically in order to solve a wide variety of problems/issues. I enjoyed working with Curt, and would recommend him for any position. He would be a great addition to any organization's team!
Jay Johnson
Curt McGiffin was my top planner (Joint Forces Command) handling all of the major contingency sourced plans using the adaptive planning execution model. When I had a complex problem to solve Curt was my go to leader. He is an agile and innovative leader with a remarkable ability to think at the strategic level. Curt's range and depth of expertise was unmatched across the other services who served in our division. Curt will bring value and leadership to any organization and make a difference today.
Jeff Neischel
Curt McGiffin was my Deputy Division Chief of the AF/A10 Assessments Division, and he did an outstanding job. I could always count on Curt to help lead the mission and the people (active military, reservists and government service civilians) who performed it. Curt is a detail oriented leader who has the unique ability to think critically in order to solve a wide variety of problems/issues. I enjoyed working with Curt, and would recommend him for any position. He would be a great addition to any organization's team!
Jay Johnson
Curt McGiffin was my top planner (Joint Forces Command) handling all of the major contingency sourced plans using the adaptive planning execution model. When I had a complex problem to solve Curt was my go to leader. He is an agile and innovative leader with a remarkable ability to think at the strategic level. Curt's range and depth of expertise was unmatched across the other services who served in our division. Curt will bring value and leadership to any organization and make a difference today.
Jeff Neischel
Curt McGiffin was my Deputy Division Chief of the AF/A10 Assessments Division, and he did an outstanding job. I could always count on Curt to help lead the mission and the people (active military, reservists and government service civilians) who performed it. Curt is a detail oriented leader who has the unique ability to think critically in order to solve a wide variety of problems/issues. I enjoyed working with Curt, and would recommend him for any position. He would be a great addition to any organization's team!
Jay Johnson
Curt McGiffin was my top planner (Joint Forces Command) handling all of the major contingency sourced plans using the adaptive planning execution model. When I had a complex problem to solve Curt was my go to leader. He is an agile and innovative leader with a remarkable ability to think at the strategic level. Curt's range and depth of expertise was unmatched across the other services who served in our division. Curt will bring value and leadership to any organization and make a difference today.
Jeff Neischel
Curt McGiffin was my Deputy Division Chief of the AF/A10 Assessments Division, and he did an outstanding job. I could always count on Curt to help lead the mission and the people (active military, reservists and government service civilians) who performed it. Curt is a detail oriented leader who has the unique ability to think critically in order to solve a wide variety of problems/issues. I enjoyed working with Curt, and would recommend him for any position. He would be a great addition to any organization's team!
Jay Johnson
Curt McGiffin was my top planner (Joint Forces Command) handling all of the major contingency sourced plans using the adaptive planning execution model. When I had a complex problem to solve Curt was my go to leader. He is an agile and innovative leader with a remarkable ability to think at the strategic level. Curt's range and depth of expertise was unmatched across the other services who served in our division. Curt will bring value and leadership to any organization and make a difference today.
Experience
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National Institute for Deterrence Studies
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United States
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President and Co-founder
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Sep 2022 - Present
Leads education initiatives for the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS) a by- practitioner, for-practitioner national security think tank that supports education, research, and consulting connecting strategic deterrence with global peace and stability. Leads education initiatives for the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS) a by- practitioner, for-practitioner national security think tank that supports education, research, and consulting connecting strategic deterrence with global peace and stability.
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Missouri State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Professor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Professor of "Nuclear Strategy and Deterrence" and "Grand Strategy" (graduate-level), "Advanced Deterrence and Arms Control" (Doctoral) Distance Learning courses for Department of Defense and Strategic Studies
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Adjunct Professor
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2022
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U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
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United States
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Armed Forces
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Dean for Strategic Force Studies
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May 2019 - Aug 2022
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Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI)
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director, Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI)
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
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Nuclear Deterrence & Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) SME
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
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National Defense University
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty, National War College
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2017
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Chief, National & Nuclear Command, Control, Communication Division
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
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Chief, Executive Services Division
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Oct 2010 - Jul 2012
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Deputy Chief, Assessments Division and Chief, Nuclear Enterprise Oversight Branch
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Jul 2009 - Oct 2010
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Senior Leader Advisor
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
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US Joint Forces Command
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Chief, Adaptive Plans and Future Operations Branch
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Jul 2006 - Jul 2009
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Air Force Recruiting Service
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commander, 339th Recruiting Squadron
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Jul 2004 - Jul 2006
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E-4B Instructor Navigator, 55th Wing Executive Officer
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Aug 2000 - Jul 2003
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Education
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2003 - 2004
National Intelligence University
Masters of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI), Military Strategic Intelligence; Joint Military Intelligence College -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Masters in Aeronautical Science - MAS -
1996 - 1999
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master's degree, MAS - Masters of Aeronautical Science -
1986 - 1990
Texas State University-San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography: Resource & Environmental Studies
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