Department Chair and Commander Det 930
Aerospace Studies-Air Force ROTC
Lieutenant Colonel Jerad T. Warren is the commander of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 930, at Marquette University.
He oversees all facets of recruiting, training, and education for about 70 Air Force Officer Candidate per year. In 2003, he graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He then entered into the Combat Control Pipeline in Hurlburt Field, Florida. During this time, he completed the United States Army Airborne School, Air Force Air Traffic Control School, the Air Force Combat Control School, Army Combat Dive Course, and Special Forces Military Freefall School. In December of 2008, Captain Warren assessed and was selected for assignment to the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, where he deployed on multiple occasions in support of Overseas Contingencies Operations throughout the Middle East. In May 2017, Lieutenant Colonel took squadron command within the 724th Special Tactics Group, after which he transitioned to the office of the Deputy Directorate for Special Operations in Washington, District of Columbia.
Education
2003 Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, United States Air Force Academy, CO
2008 Master of Science in Sports Management, American Military University, VA
Professional Experience
- Aug 2003 - Dec 2005: Special Tactics Training Pipeline, Various TDY locations
- Dec 2005 – Nov 2008: Flight Commander, 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan
- Dec 2008 – Jul 2015: 724th Special Tactics Group, Pope AFB, NC
- Jul 2015 – Jul 2017: Director of Operations, 24th Special Operations Wing
- Jul 2017 – Jul 2019: Commander, Data Mask
- July 2019 – Jun 2022: Ops Officer, Joint Staff Deputy Directorate for Special Operations
- June 2022 – Present: Commander, Air Force ROTC, Detachment 930, Marquette Univ.
Honors and Awards
- Bronze Star
- Defense Meritorious Service Medial
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- National Defense Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Promotions
- Second Lieutenant May 2003
- First Lieutenant May 2005
- Captain May 2007
- Major July 2013
- Lieutenant Colonel March 2018