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The Army ROTC program is only as strong as its instructors. That's why we provide such highly qualified faculty and staff for Cadets. See the kind of varied and interesting experiences instructors have had that make them the best ROTC faculty and staff.

Lieutenant Colonel Wise, Michael C.

Professor of Military Science

Lieutenant Colonel Michael C. Wise became the 29th Professor of Military Science at Eastern Michigan University on 17 June 2010.  In his previous assignment, he was Senior Signal Observer Trainer for the Battle Command Training Program.  Lieutenant Colonel Wise was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Signal Corps from Kent State University in 1992.

Throughout his career, he has served in operational assignments in Germany, Bosnia, Iraq, and the United States.  

He commanded Headquarters and Alpha Company 369 Signal Battalion at Fort Gordon, Georgia from November 1997 to May 1999; later, he commanded the Toledo Recruiting Company from May 2001 to May 2004.

His principal staff assignments have been as the United States Army Europe Theater Frequency Manager; then later, as the Battalion Executive Officer for the 72nd Signal Battalion in Mannheim, Germany.

Lieutenant Colonel Wise holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Touro University International and a Bachelor of Arts in Design from Kent State University.  Lieutenant Colonel Wise is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Lieutenant Colonel Wise was a member of the All-Army Triathlon Team from 1997-2000 and competed in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2000








Major (R) Cox, Jesse

Assistant Professor of Military Science

COMTek Contractor

Retired: Aviation, U.S. Army
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Training Officer
MSIII Instructor

Years of Commissioned Service: 14 (Commissioned)/ 6 (Warrant)

Civilian Education:
B.S.B.A., Finance, Washington University in St. Louis (1982)

Military Education:
Calvary Leader Course (2001)
Aviation Officer Advance Course (1995)
Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA (1991)
Officer Candidate School (1991)
Air Assault School, USAREUR (1987)
Flight School (1985)
Warrant Officer Candidate Development (1985)

Decorations, Service Medals & Badges:
Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards)
Army Commendation Medal (4 awards)
Army Achievement Medal (8 awards)
Army Good Conduct Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Master Aviator Badge Airborne Badge
Air Assault Badge
Holder: Order of St. George/Order of St. Michael

7th Brigade Instructor of the Year (2010)

 








Captain Moon, Renn

Assistant Professor of Military Science

Total Years of Service: 14

Civilian Education:
B.S. Public Administration, Eastern Michigan University (2005)

Military Education:
Logistics Captains Career Course (2010)
Military Police Officer Basic Course (2005)
Eastern Michigan Univ. Reserve Officer Training Course (2005)
Leadership Development Assessment Course (2004)
Crash-Fire-Rescue/Firefighter 1 course (2002)
One Station Unit Training Armor Course (1997)
Decorations, Service Medals & Badges:  
Bronze Star Medal
Combat Action Badge
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal (5)
Army Service Ribbon
National Defense Ribbon
Global War On Terrorism Ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal
Overseas Ribbon (3)
Korean Service Ribbon
Army Good Conduct Medal
NATO Medal (Kosovo)
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Broadsword Ribbon
National Guard Good Conduct Medal








Captain Smith, Rachael

Assistant Professor of Military Science

CPT Rachael B. Smith took command of HHC, 406th CSSB, United States Army Reserves, Ann Arbor, Michigan in August 2010. In her civilian capacity, CPT Smith is an Assistant Professor of Military Science and Leadership at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

CPT Rachael B. Smith was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Military Intelligence Corps from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York in 2001. Following the Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course, she was assigned on Active Duty as the Battalion S2 for 29th Signal Battalion, 142nd Signal Brigade at Fort Lewis, WA. From 2003 through 2006, she was assigned to 1st Brigade/ 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), also at Fort Lewis, Washington, where she served as an Analysis Platoon Leader in the Direct Support Military Intelligence Company, Rear Detachment Commander for the Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Targeting and Acquisition Squadron, and the Brigade Comptroller. In 2006, CPT Smith left Active Service, and moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2007, CPT Smith joined the Army Reserves as the S2 for the 406th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. From 2009-2010, CPT Smith volunteered for a one year Active Duty for Operational Support Deployment with I Corps to Baghdad, Iraq where she served as the Assistant United States Forces- Iraq, J2 Intelligence Planner.

CPT Smith is a graduate of the Military Intelligence Officer’s Basic Course, the Military Intelligence Captain’s Career Course (Reserve Component), the Joint Intelligence Combat Training Course, Anti-terrorism Course, Security Manager’s Course, Stryker Leadership Course, Asymmetric Warfare Course, the National Intelligence Familiarization Course, and Airborne School.

CPT Smith’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, Parachutist Badge, and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Gold.

CPT Smith qualified for and competed in Collegiate Powerlifting Nationals, placing in the top six in 1999, 2000 and 2001. CPT Smith also qualified for and competed in Collegiate Mountain Biking Nationals in 1999.

 








Sergeant First Class Trumble, Tyler

Assistant Professor of Military Science








Sergeant First Class Ploucha, Chris

National Guard Liaison








Claudia Cullin

Department Secretary








Janice Mitchell

Human Resources Technician

Work Experience:
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marines 1979-1985
Admin Tech: SEP 85 - JUL 01 (Veteran's Hospital)
Military Processing Clerk: Jun 01- Jun 03 (Detroit MEPS)
Secretary: Jun 03 - Mar 05 (Detroit MEPS)
HRA: Mar 05- Present (Eastern Michigan University)

Education:
Bachelor's Degree 1990 Wayne State University








Mykelamike McClure, Sr.

Human Resources Technician








Kathy Miller

Supply Technician








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