Theodore D. Martin

Theodore David Martin (born December 21, 1960) is a lieutenant general in the United States Army, who serves as the Deputy Commanding General and Chief of Staff of United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. He is a graduate of United States Military Academy and was commissioned in 1983.[1][2]

Theodore D. Martin
Nickname(s)Ted
Born (1960-12-21) December 21, 1960
Massachusetts, United States
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1983–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands held2nd Infantry Division
National Training Center
United States Army Armor School
1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (3) w/ "V" device

Military career

Martin's military education includes the Armor Officer Basic Course (Cavalry Track), the Infantry Officer Advanced Course, the Naval College of Command and Staff, and the United States Army War College. He holds a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, a master's degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, and a master's degree in Business from Webster University.[2]

Lieutenant General Martin has served in a wide variety of staff and leadership assignments including duty in:

  • 1st Armor Training Brigade, Fort Knox, Kentucky
  • Combined Arms Command-Training, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
  • Advisor to the Imam Mohammed bin Saud Brigade and later the Prince Sa’ad bin Abdul Rahman Brigade, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, G3, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq
  • Joint Improvised Explosive Device-Defeat Task Force as the Iraq Field Team Leader, Baghdad
  • Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia, as Armor Branch Chief and Chief of Combat Arms Division

Awards and decorations

Combat Action Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
4th Infantry Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
10th Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
5 Overseas Service Bars
Army Distinguished Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and two oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Army Achievement Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
Valorous Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Superior Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one service star
Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 5
Order of National Security Merit, Cheonsu Medal (Republic of Korea)

References

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