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Robert Kirtland

Robert Kirtland

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Robert Kirtland

  • Education

    • US Army War College

      2016 - 2018
      Master’s Degree of Strategic Studies National Security Policy Studies

      The Distance Education Program (DEP) at the U.S. Army War College allows you to participate in a two-year, rigorous program of instruction that results in the award of the same Graduation Certificate and the same fully-accredited Master of Strategic Studies degree awarded to graduates of our resident program. The DEP is also accredited by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, as a program for joint education, Phase I Senior Level (JPME I).

    • Rose Hulman

      1987 - 1988
      Engineering

    • Valparaiso University

      1988 - 1991
      BA History/ Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega (Service Fraternity); Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Fraternity); Phi Alpha Theta (History Fraternity)

    • Ball State University

      1992 - 1994
      MPA Public Administration

    • National Defense University

      2018 - 2019
      Joint Planner Certification Joint and Combined Warfighting School Hybrid

      Intensive forty week distance learning experience mixed with two in residence phases education providing officers joint military training regarding planning military operations.

    • DePaul University College of Law

      1994 - 1997
      JD Law

      Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta

  • Experience

    • Hughes & Associates, PC

      Aug 1998 - Oct 2004
      Attorney

      Provided legal advice and services to clients concerning business formation, estate planning, real estate transactions, familiy law, and civil litigation.

    • United States Army Reserve

      Oct 2004 - Oct 2008
      Judge Advocate General (JAG)

      Provided legal services to mobilizing servicemembers to include: family law, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Uniformed Servicemembers Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, estate planning, contract law, and real estate law. Advised commanders concerning administrative law and regarding AR 15-6 investigations.

    • US Army

      Oct 2008 - Aug 2018
      Soldiers' Medical Evaluation Board Lead Counsel

      Provide legal advice to servicemembers undergoing the Integrated Disability Evaluation System as well as general legal advice.

    • United States Army Reserve

      Mar 2015 - Sept 2017
      Deputy Commander

      Serve as Deputy Commander to 91st LOD. Supervise and direct the activities of four geographically dispersed teams, full time staff, and approximately sixty attorneys and paralegals. Provide administrative support to the Commander and implements the Commander's intent.

    • 643rd Regional Support Group, United States Army Reserve

      Sept 2017 - May 2020
      Command Judge Advocate

      Principal legal advisor to the Commander of the 643rd Regional Support Group, located in Whitehall, Ohio. Provide timely legal advice to the RSG Commander and other Group command elements.

    • U.S. Army Recruiting Command

      Aug 2018 - now
      Chief of Administrative Law, Civil and Recruiting Operations

      Serve as Chief of Administrative Law, Civil and Recruiting Operations. Supervises an assigned area of responsibility for all matters arising within the command in connection with recruiting operations, policy and legislation. Provides legal advice on civilian personnel law, employment discrimination law, and labor relations matters. Responsible for recommending policies and developing the procedures and regulations implementing new or amended legislation.

    • 79th Theater Sustainment Command

      Jun 2020 - Jun 2021
      Chief, Administrative Law

    • 9th LOD

      Jun 2021 - Nov 2023
      Commander

    • United States Army Reserve

      Dec 2023 - now
      Staff Judge Advocate/ 377th TSC

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Joint Professional Military Education Level I

      U.S. Army War College
      Jul 2018

    • Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

      Aug 2015

    • United State Supreme Court

      United States Supreme Court
      Mar 2015

    • Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

      Seventh Circuit Court Appeals
      Dec 2015

    • Joint Professional Military Education Level II

      National Defense University
      Sept 2019

    • State Bar of Illinois

      Illinois Supreme Court

    • State Bar of Indiana

      Indiana Supreme court

    • Northern District of Illinois

      U.S. District Courts
      Nov 1997

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Commander's Award for Civilian Service US Army Medical Command August 1, 2018
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      District Award of Merit Boy Scouts of America February 1, 2018
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Meritorious Service Medal Uniites States Army August 1, 2017
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      President's Award Boy Scouts of America Feb 2017
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal US Army December 1, 2016
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Buckskin Award Boy Scouts of America Jan 2016
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Meritorious Service Medal US Army Nov 2014
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal US Army August 1, 2014
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service Department of the Army July 1, 2011
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Alumni Service Award Valparaiso University Alumni Association Board of Directors 2008
    • Awarded to Robert Kirtland
      Successfully Completed Six Marathons, Two 10 Milers, A 200 Mile Relay Race, and Ten Half Marathons -

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Race Ambassador

      Issued by Kentucky Derby Half/Marathon Race Ambassador on Jun 2014
      Kentucky Derby Half/Marathon Race AmbassadorAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Military & Veteran's Affairs Committee

      Issued by Indiana State Bar Association on Jan 2013
      Indiana State Bar AssociationAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Volunteer

      Issued by American Legion on Jan 2005
      American LegionAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Sons of the American Revolution on Mar 2014
      Sons of the American RevolutionAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Member

      Issued by Reserve Officers Association on Aug 2010
      Reserve Officers AssociationAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Member

      Issued by Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) on Jun 2014
      Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)Associated with Robert Kirtland

    • Texas Beef Team

      Issued by Texas Beef Council on Nov 2019
      Texas Beef CouncilAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Volunteer Running Team

      Issued by Kentucky Beef Team on Apr 2020
      Kentucky Beef TeamAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Volunteer

      Issued by German American Club Louisville Kentucky on Jun 2021
      German American Club Louisville KentuckyAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Assistant Scoutmaster & Troop Committee Chairperson

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 2010
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Volunteer Race Ambassador

      Issued by Urban Bourbon Half Marathon on Jan 2016
      Urban Bourbon Half MarathonAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Brand Ambassador

      Issued by Team Marathon on Apr 2010
      Team MarathonAssociated with Robert Kirtland

    • Oldham County Location Board of Directors

      Issued by YMCA of Greater Louisville on Aug 2018
      YMCA of Greater LouisvilleAssociated with Robert Kirtland