Col James Kockler

Col James Kockler

Dates of Service: no date specified
RETIRED
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Promotions

  • 2d Lt May 92
  • 1st Lt Nov 94
  • Capt Nov 96
  • Maj May 03
  • Lt Col Dec 06
  • Col Jun 12
Commissioning Source:  ROTC, May 1992

Recent Activity  -

Bio 

Over 22 years of strategic, operational and tactical-level experience leading complex organizations. Extensive interagency collaboration and decision-making balancing international, Congressional, and national security priorities. Instructor pilot in the F-15E Strike Eagle. Earned Stanford Graduate School of Business certificate in global innovation and entrepreneurship. University of Stanford, Graduate School of Business, IGNITE Program Certificate in Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Military Experiences

Jul 2011 - Nov 2014
Division Chief
Provided expert advice to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on U.S. detention policy and post-capture intelligence exploitation of suspected terrorists in support of the President’s National Counterterrorism Strategy. Coordinated the transfer of 20,000 detainees in Iraq and 4,000 detainees in Afghanistan. Led a staff of 10 military and civilian personnel specializing in operations, intelligence and policy.
Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
Air University
Associate Dean for Operations and Deputy Director, Joint Warfare Exercises
Led three academic departments and three supporting staff organizations with 110 military and civilian assigned faculty members responsible for scheduling, budgeting, and publishing materials for 500 resident and 12,000 nonresident midcareer officers and government civilians in accredited master’s degree granting institution.
Jun 2005 - Jun 2008
Director, Future Operations Division
Directed 15 military officers in planning, executing and assessing multi-national maritime exercises in support of 17 contingency plans in the Western Hemisphere. Advised the Senior Director of U.S. Navy’s Second Fleet Headquarters, a staff of over 300 personnel, on U.S. Air Force doctrine, training, and employment.
Jun 2002 - Jun 2004
366 OG
Chief, Wing Weapons / Flight Commander / F-15E Weapons Instructor and Evaluator
Chief instructor pilot for F-15C, F-15E, F-16 and EA-6B units; a total of 120 aircraft valued at $6B and 5,000 personnel. Developed and implemented Integrated Wing Training and managed $20M munitions program. As flight commander, supervised 11 officers, monitoring progress in flying and professional development.

Deployments

(2 years, 4 months)
Oct 2003 - Mar 2004
Qatar
Qatar
379th AEW Wing Weapons Officer, F-15E Weapons Instructor Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation Enduring Freedom
Jan 2001 - May 2001
Kuwait
Kuwait
F-15E Flight Lead, Mission Commander Operation Southern Watch
Jan 1998 - Jun 1998
Italy
F-15E Aircraft Commander Operation Allied Force
Jun 1997 - Sep 1997
Saudi
Saudi Arabia
EF-111 Flight Lead Operation Southern Watch

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Aug 2010 - May 2011

Aug 2004 - May 2005

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jan 2002 - Jun 2002

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher

Academic Degrees

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