Magnus Dunning

Experience

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  Army Special Forces (Airborne)

  Dec 1994 - Aug 1999

  Operational planner for programs involving the SOUTHCOM AOR out of Panama. Facilitated movement and review of plans, programs, and activities relevant to issues with Geo-political focus. Interacted with multiple levels of government agencies, military, and international stakeholders. Supported transition of SOCSOUTH HQ from Panama to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, upon relinquishing Canal Zone and US Military facilities to the Republic of Panama to fulfill the 1977 Carter-Torrejos Panama Canal Treaty Show less

  • Captain-J3 Operations Planner, Special Operations Command South Special Forces

    Feb 1999 - Aug 1999

  • Captain-Commander, Special Forces Operational Detachment Bravo

    Jul 1998 - Feb 1999

  • Captain- Commander, Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (A Team)

    Dec 1994 - Jun 1998
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  United States Army Cadet Command

  Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

  Captain-Assistant Professor of Military Science-Scholarship Recruiting

  Lehigh University Associate Professor of Military Science and personnel recruiting and scholarship officer. Recruited, retained, trained, and commissioned the future officer leadership of the United States Army. Dynamic presence and interpersonal skills were key to numerous recruiting achievements and the University's top 14% ranking among 270 ROTC programs within Cadet Command. Personally raised overall enrollment numbers by 13% and increased the freshman year-end enrollment by 40%, posturing the battalion to exceed commission mission in the out years. Show less

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  82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army

  Jul 2002 - Jun 2005

  Forward Operating Base (FOB) Commander for FOB Salerno CTF-82, Khowst, Afghanistan, and Combat Operations Liaison to the Italian Coalition Task Force NIBBIO.the 4th largest Coalition operating base in Afghanistan; and special liaison to the Italian Task Force NIBBIO commander. While there, Ray assisted in planning and executing numerous Coalition Counter-Terrorist, Direct Action, and Special Reconnaisance missions against anti-coalition and Al Queda forces in the Khowst province. Insured operations in Khowst Province among Task Force elements properly coordinated and cleared resulting in zero incidents of civilian casualties. Participated in the first ever Italian Army Air Assault in history, a landmark in coordinated Battle Operating Systems and Coalition warfare. Show less

  • Major-Deputy Chief of Plans 82nd Airborne Division

    Jul 2003 - Jun 2005

  • Captain-Italian Task Force Nibbio-504 Parachute Infantry Regiment Liaison Officer

    Mar 2003 - Jul 2003

  • Captain- Deputy Chief of Plans Combined Task Force 82

    Jul 2002 - Mar 2003
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  U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command

  Jul 2005 - Jan 2006

  Major-Battalion Operations Officer Military Information Support Operations (PSYOP)

  Organizations' principal staff officer for all matters concerning training including supervising the command training program for over 500 military professionals engaged in Military Information Support Operations. Prepared and supervising the execution of trainingwithin the command, preparing the training guidance for the comman-der's approval and signature. Assisted the commander in developing and training the unit's mission-essential task list (METL) and identifying training requirements, based on the unit's METL and training status. Highlighted accomplishments were the execution of the only deliberate plan for positioning PSYOP forces into Louisiana for Hurricane Katrina, and assembling a new PSYOP company from disparate units across the USA, training and deploying them to Iraq in less than six months, and leading the Company as the Commander. Show less

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  United States Army Special Operations Command

  Jan 2006 - Apr 2007

  Major-Special Operations Company Commander, Strategic Influence Campaign Director

  As Task Force Tropic Lightning PSYOP Company Commander, demonstrated exceptional versatility, initiative and leadership in an extremely demanding, dangerous and complex combat environment. Brought unique energy and perspective across the Division units and staff that was critical to battlefield success. Was challenged with a highly diverse Psychological Operations mission requirement over the largest area of operations in Iraq. Executed missions with ease and clear measurable effects, including planning, distributing and disseminating the largest and single most successful influence Campaigns. across northern Iraq. Show less

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  U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Lieutenant Colonel- Strategic Communications

  Directly responsible for coordinating baseline perception research analysis in excess of $1.5M to include pre-screening of focus groups and polling questionaires for polling efforts in fifteen African countries and the integration of findings directly into the Command's Theater Campaign Plan and operational planning. Responsible for coordinating similar polling work in countries in the Trans-Sahel area in support of the Command's premier counter-terrorism (CT) information operations named operation directed at eliminating violent extremism. Responsible for coordinating with other Directorates in the Command, as well as CJTF-HOA J9, Joint Staff J39, and with US Embassies for future polling efforts in Africa. Responsible for organization, development and implementation of Regional Information program encompassing Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Planned and executed sucessful regional headquarters program information response to international piracy in the gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Show less

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  197th Infantry Brigade Alumni

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

  Executive Leader: Lieutenant Colonel-Battalion Commander

  Command the nation's only Continental United States (CONUS) Replacement Center (CRC) Battalion nested within an Active Component Infantry Brigade, consisting of six AG companies designated for Deployment, Redeployment, IRR/Retiree Recall Rapid Training, and Headquarters operations. Responsible for training, processing, and validating deployment readiness, and providing redeployment support to the 5 Geographical Combatant Commands for over 37,000 non-unit personnel annually from all service branches, DoD, federal agencies, and contract entities directly supporting our Nation at War. Directs PUSH/PULL fill of 4,400 qualified IRR/Retiree Recall Soldiers annually. Responsible for "Big Four" training of all Battalion Soldiers. Leads training and development of Battalion leadership to provide seed corn for the USAR's future. Facilitate transition from Strategic to Operational Reserve. Show less

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  America's First Corps (I Corps)

  Jul 2013 - May 2015

  Directs the integration and development of Total Force program within I Corps and member organizations that spans the entire Pacific region, including Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, and Korea, as well as three other treaty allies in support of the Commanding General's vision and US Army policy.Provides synthesis between chief executive and his direct-reporting team. Works behind the scenes with exceptionally talented staff to solve problems, mediate disputes and deal with issues promptly. Package solution options and recommend courses of action for decisions by chief executive in conjunction with chief executive's vision and guidance. Responsible for facilitation and coordination across all staff directorates and six geographically dispersed subordinate organizations for the execution of operations, intelligence, logistics, personnel administration, engagements strategy, and strategic & public communications to insure responsive and synchronized campaigns and operations result in organizational goals being achieved in peace and wartime environments, Show less Deputy Chief of Staff of a 40,000 member organization that spans the entire Pacific region, including Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, and Korea, as well as three other treaty allies. Provides synthesis between chief executive and his direct-reporting team. Works behind the scenes with exceptionally talented staff to solve problems, mediate disputes and deal with issues promptly. Package solution options and recommend courses of action for decisions by chief executive in conjunction with chief executive's vision and guidance. Responsible for facilitation and coordination across all staff directorates and six geographically dispersed subordinate organizations for the execution of operations, intelligence, logistics, personnel administration, engagements strategy, and strategic & public communications to insure responsive and synchronized campaigns and operations result in organizational goals being achieved in peace and wartime environments, Show less I Corps Commanding General’s Senior Advisor for all Branch Reserve and National Guard Affairs, comprising a total force encompassing 6 states 150 units and over 14,600 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in a multi-state, multi-nation geographic area. Furthers I Corps strategic plans objectives. Focal point for providing operational Reserve and National Guard Forces to I Corps. Interprets and provides guidance on Reserve Component policies/programs. Drives and supports execution of USAR & ARNG augmentation to meet active duty requirements. Coordinates with I Corps Staff on all Reserve & National Guard matters. Investigates/reports on special projects/tasks assigned by I Corps CDR. Facilitates total force integration/implementation of new authorities particularly 10 USC 12304B Assists training/integrating/deploying USAR forces. Supervise and direct 5 USAR AGR staff officers & NCOs. Show less

  • Senior Executive: Colonel- I Corps Total Force Directorate

    Sept 2014 - May 2015

  • Senior Executive: Colonel-I Corps Deputy Chief of Staff

    Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Senior Executive: Colonel-I Corps General Staff, Director Army Reserve Affairs

    Jul 2013 - Feb 2014
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  PKSOI-Peacekeeping & Stability Operations Institute-US Army

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  Executive Director, Stability & Governance Division
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  Manpower & Reserve Affairs, US Army

  May 2016 - Aug 2018

  Executive Director, Army Total Force Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army

  Provide advise, analysis, and opinion to Assistant Secretary of the Army M&RA on strategic and national level issues impacting the United States Army, Department of Defense, and the United States.

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  US Army Soldier for Life

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

  Transitioned Senior Executive

  Implement Strategic Vision for personal future after almost 40 years building experience in a dynamic, world impacting organization.

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  DEFENSE SOLUTIONS

  Feb 2019 - now

  President