MATTHEW DORSCHEL

509.592.5739
mdorschel@wsu.edu

United States Air Force Officer, Highest Grade: 0-6 (Colonel) / Current Top Secr
et Security Clearance / Retirement effective: Jan, 2011

PROFILE
US Air Force Officer and aviator with broad transferrable set of qualifications
and leadership skills, developed extensively over 29+ year USAF career. Core com
petencies include operations planning and execution, leadership development, edu
cation & training, program oversight, and analytical resource allocation

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a leadership role in an organization that shares my commitment to value
driven success and excellence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-PRESENT - COMMANDER, Air Force ROTC Detachment 905-Washington State Univers
ity / University of Idaho
Commander/Chairman of Department of Aerospace Studies tasked to oversee,
develop, and streamline daily operations of an AFROTC unit that administers a c
ollege-level officer training and leadership development program. Designated sen
ior Air Force officer at geographically separated unit. Responsible for success
ful execution of annual budget greater than $700K.
2007-2008 - COMMANDER, Ali Air Base & Commander, 407th Air Expeditionary Group,
Iraq
Led over 1200 deployed Airmen, 8 squadrons, $17M budget, and over 700 MQ
-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) combat sorties; directed multiple post-enemy at
tack responses for installation resulting in improved security for more than 10,
000 coalition personnel in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2006-2008 - COMMANDER, 15th Mission Support Group, 15th Airlift Wing-Hickam Air
Force Base, HI
Led over 2,500 Air Force and civilian personnel assigned to seven Squadr
ons and Wake Island tasked to provide base operating support for the 15th Airlif
t Wing and partner units on Hickam Air Force Base. Oversaw and directed all func
tions of a 2,530-acre unit with 1242 facilities and a base population of 15,155
people + 67 units in four countries. Responsible for successful execution of an
annual budget greater than $30M.
2004-2006 - COMMANDER , 56th Air and Space Plans Squadron / Chief-Combat Plans D
ivision, Pacific Air and Space Operations Center (PAOC), 13th Air Force, Hickam
Air Force Base, HI
Led 50 personnel in The Strategy and Plans Divisions of the Pacific Air
Operations Center, the command and control hub for all airpower operations in th
e entire pacific region. Responsible for all air, space, and information campaig
n planning in support of the Commander, Pacific Air Forces, and the Commander, U
S Pacific Command.
2001-2004 - DEPUTY, Plans & Policy Directorate, HQ Alaskan Command, Elmendorf Ai
r Force Base, Alaska
Directed civilian and military planners in preparation, coordination and
maintenance of Operations and Concept Plans in support of US Pacific Command, U
S Northern Command and Alaskan Command. Formulated military objectives and forc
e deployment planning. Conducted in-depth research, joint policy analysis and p
repared long-range strategic plans. Provided oversight of extensive foreign mil
itary contact program supporting National Military Engagement strategy.

OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
2000-2001: Student, Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
1995-2000: Fighter Weapons Systems Operator (F-15E), Deputy Squadron Commander,
Chief, Operations & Training Branch, Assistant Chief, Operations and Training Di
vision, HQ U.S. Air Forces in Europe
1991-1995: Flight Commander & Leadership Curriculum Development Manager, Student
, Marine Corps Command and Staff College
1981-1991: RF-4 Weapons Systems Officer, Instructor Weapons Systems Officer, Fli
ght Training Instructor

EDUCATION
(MS) MASTER OF STRATEGIC STUDIES ~ 2001
Air War College - Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112
(MS) MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ~ 1994
Troy University- Montgomery, AL 36112
(BS) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN REGIONAL ANALYSIS ~ 1981
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, WI 54302

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Fellowship-Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies- Executive Course ~
2004
- Joint Forces Staff College, Joint Professional Military Education ~ 200
2
- Distinguished Graduate-Air Education and Training Command Academic Instr
uctor School ~ 1991
- Distinguished Graduate Squadron Officer School ~ 1987
- Distinguished Graduate-Air Training Command Instructor Training ~ 1987
- Undergraduate Navigator Training ~ 1982
- Officer Training School ~ 1981

SELECTED AWARDS
- Distinguished Flying Cross -Awarded for Heroism in Flight, Desert Storm,
1991
- Bronze Star-Awarded for Achievement in Iraq, 2008
- Legion of Merit-Awarded for Achievement as Commander, 15th Mission Suppo
rt Group, 2008
- Kosovo Campaign Medal
- Kuwait Liberation Medal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE, ANNUAL PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST â⠬â Scored perfect on annual
ness test for entire career.

REFERENCES TO BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST