Colonel Douglas T. Carroll is the Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 028, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ.
Col Carroll is a 1993 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ where he received his commission as an AFROTC Distinguished Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He has served in numerous operational, staff, and command assignments including Commander, 353d Special Operations Support Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan; 353d Expeditionary Special Operations Group, Philippines; and Vice Commander, 58th Special Operations Wing, Albuquerque, NM. Col Carroll is a 2013 graduate of the US Naval War College where he earned a Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.
Col Carroll has deployed in support of Operations JOINT GUARD, JOINT ENDEAVOR, ALLIED FORCE, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, TOMODACHI, and ENDURING FREEDOM-Philippines, as well as the execution of numerous counterdrug missions for PLAN COLOMBIA.
Prior to his current position, Colonel Carroll was the Director of Strategy, Plans, & Policy at Special Operations Command Europe, Stuttgart, Germany, where he was responsible for translating national theater guidance into operational-level strategy and plans to achieve theater and campaign objectives, as well as programming and coordinating the execution of $152 million of special operations and conventional force funding annually.
EDUCATION
1993 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Aviation Applications, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ
1999 Squadron Officers School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2003 Master of Business Administration Military Management, Touro University International, CA
2004 Air Command and Staff College – Joint, by correspondence
2006 U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Ft Leavenworth, KS
2008 Joint Professional Military Education Phase II, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA
2009 Air War College, by correspondence
2013 Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Newport, RI
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Sep 1993 – Feb 1994, Student, Basic Communications Officer Training, 333d Technical Training Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS
2. Feb 1994 – Jan 1996, Computer Systems Programming and Analysis Officer, Air Force Information Warfare Center, Kelly AFB, TX
3. Jan 1996 – Feb 1997, Student, Joint Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training, Training Squadron 4, Pensacola NAS, FL
4. Feb 1997 – Jun 1997, Student, Joint Aviation Electronic Warfare School, Corry Station, FL
5. Jun 1997 – Jan 1998, Student, MC-130H Electronic Warfare Officer Initial and Tactical Qualification Training, Kirtland AFB, NM
6. Jan 1998 – Aug 2000, MC-130H Instructor EWO / Executive Officer, 7th Special Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
7. Aug 2000 – Jan 2002, MC-130H Evaluator EWO / Weapons and Tactics Flight Commander, 15th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL
8. Jan 2002 – Sep 2003, MC-130H Evaluator EWO / Chief Group Standardization and Evaluation MC-130H Branch, 16th Operations Group, Hurlburt Field, FL
9. Sep 2003 – Nov 2004, MC-130H EWO Program Manager / Instructor EWO, 58th Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM
10. Nov 2004 – Jan 2006, Military Training Flight Commander / Evaluator EWO, 58th Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM
11. Jan 2006 – Jan 2007, Student, Intermediate Developmental Education, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
12. Jan 2007 – Nov 2009, Chief, J37 Exercises / Joint Operations Planner, Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC
13. Nov 2009 – Feb 2011, Director of Operations, 353d Special Operations Support Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan
14. Feb 2011 – May 2012, Commander, 353d Special Operations Support Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan
15. Jul 2012 – Jun 2013, Student, US Naval War College, Newport, RI
16. Jul 2013 – Jul 2014, Chief, SOF and Tactical Airlift Branch, Global Mobility Division, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C.
17. Aug 2014 – Jul 2015, Chief, Plans and Programs Division, Directorate of Plans, Programs, and Requirements, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Joint Base San Antonio- Randolph, TX
18. August 2015 – June 2017, Vice Commander, 58th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland AFB, NM.
19. July 2017 – June 2020, Director of Strategy, Plans & Policy, Special Operations Command Europe, Stuttgart, GE
20. July 2020 – Present, Commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 028, Prescott, AZ
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. Jan 2007 – Nov 2009, Chief, J37 Exercises / Joint Operations Planner, Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, NC
2. Nov 2009 – May 2012, Battlestaff Director, Joint Special Operations Air Component, Special Operations Command Pacific and Special Operations Command Korea, Kadena Air Base, Japan
3. Sep 2011 – Feb 2012, Commander, Joint Special Operations Air Detachment, Joint Special Operations Task Force – Philippines
4. July 2017 – June 2020, Director of Strategy, Plans & Policy, Special Operations Command Europe
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Master Navigator
Flight Hours: More than 2500 hours including 367 combat hours
Aircraft Flown: T-34, T-1, MC-130H, MC-130J
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Combat Action Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant – 26 June 1993
First Lieutenant – 26 June 1995
Captain – 26 June 1997
Major – 1 November 2003
Lieutenant Colonel – 1 November 2008
Colonel – 1 February 2015 (Current as of June 2020)