William Cotten

William Cotten

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    U.S. Army Ordnance Officer | Troop Commander

  • Education

    • Jackson Preparatory School

      2012 - 2018
      High School Diploma 7-12

      Activities and Societies: Football, Track

    • University of Mississippi

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Criminal Justice/Homeland Security

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi, Army Reserve Officer Training Corps

    • Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

      2022 - 2022
      Logistics Basic Officer Leader Course
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TC-AIMS II

      US Army
      Aug 2023
    • Eagle Scout

      Boy Scouts of America
      May 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to William Cotten
      LOGBOLC Commandantโ€™s List Army Logistics Univeristy Sep 2022 Top 20% of graduates at the Logistics Basic Officer Leader Course.