Kevin C. M. Benson
Adjunct SCHOLAR at Modern War Institute at West Point- Claim this Profile
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Tom Greco
When the nation needed a top tier thinker to critically analyze policy, plans, operations and new endeavors, the first name mentioned was Kevin Benson.
Burke G.
I’ve worked with Kevin Benson for over 25 years. He is a master of his craft, impeccable with his word, and a pleasure to work with. His strategic thinking skills and red teaming acumen are fundamental in shaping powerful strategies for organizational growth. In this role, he excels uniquely.
Tom Greco
When the nation needed a top tier thinker to critically analyze policy, plans, operations and new endeavors, the first name mentioned was Kevin Benson.
Burke G.
I’ve worked with Kevin Benson for over 25 years. He is a master of his craft, impeccable with his word, and a pleasure to work with. His strategic thinking skills and red teaming acumen are fundamental in shaping powerful strategies for organizational growth. In this role, he excels uniquely.
Tom Greco
When the nation needed a top tier thinker to critically analyze policy, plans, operations and new endeavors, the first name mentioned was Kevin Benson.
Burke G.
I’ve worked with Kevin Benson for over 25 years. He is a master of his craft, impeccable with his word, and a pleasure to work with. His strategic thinking skills and red teaming acumen are fundamental in shaping powerful strategies for organizational growth. In this role, he excels uniquely.
Tom Greco
When the nation needed a top tier thinker to critically analyze policy, plans, operations and new endeavors, the first name mentioned was Kevin Benson.
Burke G.
I’ve worked with Kevin Benson for over 25 years. He is a master of his craft, impeccable with his word, and a pleasure to work with. His strategic thinking skills and red teaming acumen are fundamental in shaping powerful strategies for organizational growth. In this role, he excels uniquely.
Experience
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Modern War Institute at West Point
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct SCHOLAR
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Sep 2020 - Present
Adjunct scholar at the US Military Academy's Modern War Institute. Adjunct scholar at the US Military Academy's Modern War Institute.
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Critical Thinking Resources, LLC
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United States
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CEO
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Jul 2017 - Present
I assist businesses in understanding the full potential of red teaming methods in bringing nuance into decision making. We all engage in critical thinking. I present proven methods to enhance any strategy producing model and will help make better decisions. Critical thinking works! I am affiliated with Red Team Thinking, LLC. I assist businesses in understanding the full potential of red teaming methods in bringing nuance into decision making. We all engage in critical thinking. I present proven methods to enhance any strategy producing model and will help make better decisions. Critical thinking works! I am affiliated with Red Team Thinking, LLC.
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University of Foreign Military & Cultural Studies
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United States
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Armed Forces
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Seminar leader
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2017
Responsible for presenting classes on military theory, history and doctrine, leadership, critical and creative thinking and cultural anthropology. Responsible for presenting classes on military theory, history and doctrine, leadership, critical and creative thinking and cultural anthropology.
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of the School of Advanced Military Studies
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Aug 2003 - May 2007
The School of Advanced Military Studies educates commanders and general staff officers for US Army divisions and corps as well as officers from other US services and international armies ranging from Great Britain to Egypt.
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COL (ret)
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1977 - 2007
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Director of Plans/J5
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Jun 2002 - Jul 2003
Director of plans for the initial invasion and occupation of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom Director of plans for the initial invasion and occupation of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom
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Cadet
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1973 - 1977
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Education
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2004 - 2010
University of Kansas
PhD, American history -
1973 - 1977
United States Military Academy at West Point
BS, none
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