Sean Carroll is a member of the faculty of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. His responsibilities include design, preparation, and execution of the Joint Force Maritime Component Commander (JFMCC) and Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Courses. These courses prepare 1-star and 2-star officers from the US and numerous other nations for the challenges of supporting and serving as maritime component commanders.
While on active duty, Professor Carroll served as an E-2C Hawkeye Naval Flight Officer with VAW-125 aboard USS Saratoga and USS Enterprise. He holds a commission in the US Navy Reserve Component. As a member of a unit that supports US Forces Korea, he has served on operational-level staffs during the Key Resolve exercise and the Korea United war game.
Professor Carroll holds a B.A. in History from Boston College and an M.A. in International Relations from Boston University.