COL Gregory Berry

COL Gregory Berry

Dates of Service: Jun 1974 - Jun 2009
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  • 2LT Jun 79
  • 1LT Jan 81
  • CPT Jun 83
  • MAJ Mar 91
  • LTC May 98
  • COL Nov 02
Commissioning Source:  USMA, Jun 1979

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Bio 

Certified Public School Teacher in the following areas: 1. Elementary Education 2. Grade 4-12 Social Studies and History 3. Grade 4-12 Mathematics

Military Experiences

Jun 2008 - Nov 2008
G-3/5/7 DCS
Chief, Coalition Lessons Learned, HQ, Department of the Army
Primarily responsible for the execution of the Army's plan to conduct a major combined operation in Europe. This operation consisted of over 2000 soldiers from the English speaking countries of Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The purpose of the operation was to practice military operations together. All units were to deploy to Afghanistan within a year.
Apr 2007 - May 2008
Director of International Donations
Directly responsible for lobbying NATO and Non-NATO nations for training and equipment support for both the Afghan Army and the Afghan Police. Further responsible for the tracking of the accepted support and ensuring its delivery into the combat theater. Briefed in country commands of incoming equipment and training personnel and also briefed upon request the NATO civilian and military leaders via teleconferences from Afghanistan to Brussels, Belgium. Bottom-line served as the primary advocate for both the American and Afghan people.
Jan 2007 - Apr 2007
Team Leader
Served as the team leader of an 8 man team that was originally intended to deploy to Iraq. About 1 week out of deployment...I was instead sent to Afghanistan to become the J-4 of the Combined Transition Command-Afghanistan.
Jun 2006 - Jan 2007
Division Logistics Officer
Responsible for all Division level logistical plans. Served as the primary advisor to the Division commander on logistical matters. Equipped over 300 soldiers who were preparing for a deployment to Iraq. Set in place proper procedures (throughout the division) 9 western states, of accounting for all divisional property. Prepared for personal deployment to Afghanistan

Deployments

(1 year, 2 months)

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Security Clearance
None / Expired

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1975 - 1979

United States Military Academy (USMA, West Point)

Bachelor's Degree, History (Major)

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