James Dooghan

Experience

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  Regional Platform-South (RP-S), International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Military Assistant to Department of State Executive

  Responsible for the military advise, information management, resource management, and direct support to the staff integration of the Regional Platform-South Senior Civilian Representative (Department of State) to the Commander of Regional Command-South. Recommended multi-disciplinary and multi-agency solutions to complex problems while providing advise on military capabilities in the region. Promoted interagency collaboration within the headquarters as the USG Platform’s Office Management Specialist in the OMS’ absence. Published monthly activity summaries for RP-S and for submission to U.S. Embassy-Afghanistan. Show less

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  4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchu), 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, I Corps

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2013

  Stryker Infantry Battalion Commander (Director Ground Security Force)
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  3rd Infantry Division-Task Force Marne

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Division (Rear) Chief of Staff (Chief Executive Officer)

  Responsible for the synchronization and integration of uniformed military and civilian garrison resources in support of all deployed and non-deployed Division units and Families. Ensure the effective and efficient use of the organization's annual budget in excess of $150 million in support of 18,000 Soldiers and their families. Lead and direct a multi-disciplinary staff of more than a 200 to achieve the Commander's desired effects and end state.

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  2d Brigade (IBCT)-(ABCT), 3rd Infantry division

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Light Infantry and Armored Brigade Commander (Director of Ground Security Force)

  Commanded an Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) in the United States and converted the organization into an Armored Brigade Combat Team, one of the first times in U.S. Army history. Led the combat formation consisting of over 4,100 personnel, seven major subordinate commands, with over 300 military skill sets. Responsible for the personnel and material readiness of the organization through the responsible application of an annual budget. Led the organization across multiple countries on the African continent in support of U.S. Africa Command’s theater security cooperation missions. Show less

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  4th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB)

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

  Brigade Commander (Director of Ground Security Force)

  Established and commanded the newest U.S. Army specialized brigade (SFAB) consisting of 820 top-tiered volunteer leaders from the U.S. Army. Prepared the organization to train, advise, assist, enable and accompany allied and partnered nation Foreign Security Forces. Ensured the effective and efficient use of the organization's annual budget in excess of $20 million in support of leaders and their families.

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  4th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  Deputy Commanding General 4th Infantry Division

  Assists the commanding general in leader development, personnel and training readiness, and management of a U.S. Infantry Division.

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  US Army

  Jul 2023 - now

  Deputy, The Inspector General