Justin M. Pritchard
Military Professor National Security Affairs
Biography
Col. Justin Pritchard joined the U.S. Naval War College in 2023 as a military instructor in the National Security Affairs Department. He commanded the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion (Airborne) at Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska and served as a strategic planner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Past operational assignments include the 11th Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and 20th Engineer Brigade. He received a B.S. from Gonzaga University, an M.S. from the University of Washington, an M.A. from the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies, and an M.A. from the U.S. Army War College.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Arctic
- GWOT
- Homeland Security
- Joint Operations
- Military Planning
Professional Highlights
Battalion Commander
Aide de camp/Strategic Planner
Operations Officer
Operational Planner
Education
Master of Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College, 2023
M.M.A.S., U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies, 2015, Theater Operations
M.S., University of Washington, 2012, Civil Engineering
B.S., Gonzaga University, 2004, Civil Engineering
Related Credentials
Professional Engineer (WA)
Project Management Professional
Research Contributions and Publications
Defending a Melting Arctic: Aligning Joint Capabilities to Achieve Strategic Goals
Lindsay, Pritchard, Witt
Awards and Decorations
Commandant's Award for Distinction in Research
U.S. Army War College, 2023
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