William Cotten

Experience

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  Army ROTC (Official Page)

  Aug 2018 - May 2022

  Cadet

  Ranked 4 out of 24 Cadets in the class of 2022 at the University of Mississippi Army ROTC program; served as the Cadet Operations Officer and Cadet Battalion Commander; commissioned into the active component as an Ordnance Officer.

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  Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  LOGBOLC Student

  Logistics Basic Officer Leader Course (LOGBOLC) is a 4 month entry level course for newly commissioned Second Lieutenants focused on the fundamentals of synchronized logistics during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) and core officer competencies; achieved top 20% in graduating class.

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  7th Infantry Division

  Nov 2022 - now

  Hand selected as a First Lieutenant to command a Forward Support Troop as part of an Army directive to deactivate Cavalry Squadrons across the force. Responsible for overseeing the maintenance program for all weapons, vehicles, and equipment for 5-20 IN, 1-2 SBCT; achieved an Operational Readiness (OR) rate of over 95% following National Training Center Rotation 24-07; responsible for the health and welfare of over 50 Soldiers and their families. Planned and executed transportation operations for 296 BSB, 1-2 SBCT; specialized in load planning, risk management, and convoy operations; conducted over 50 multi-vehicle convoys without incident; maintained accountability and maintenance of vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $10 million; responsible for the health and welfare of over 50 Soldiers and their families. Managed CL I and CL III distribution operations for 296 BSB, 1-2 SBCT in tactical and garrison environments; specialized in the transport of hazardous materials, bulk logistics distribution, and risk management; maintained accountability and maintenance of vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $9 million; responsible for the health and welfare of over 40 Soldiers and their families.

  • Troop Commander

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Maintenance Control Officer

    Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

  • Transportation Platoon Leader

    May 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Fuel and Water Platoon Leader

    Nov 2022 - Apr 2023