Mark V. Ross
Military Professor Joint Military Operations Department

Biography
Lt. Col. Mark Ross joined the Joint Military Operations Department as a Military Professor in 2023 following battalion command. Mark began his Army career with a commission in the Field Artillery but later branch transferred to Infantry. He has multiple combat tours between Iraq and Afghanistan with operational assignments at the 2nd Infantry Division, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Lt. Col. Ross served in numerous key developmental positions at both the battalion and brigade levels. He received a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. from Webster University.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Afghanistan
- Artillery
- Command and Control
- Europe
- Ground Warfare
- GWOT
- HA/DR
- Iraq
- Koreas
- Military Planning
Professional Highlights
Battalion Command
Military Instructor/Assistant Staff Group Advisor
Brigade Executive Officer/Deputy Commanding Officer
Battalion Operations and Executive Officer
Education
M.A., Webster University, 2014, Management
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002, Political Science
Related Credentials
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
Phase II
Senior Officer Legal Orientation Course
Military Instructor Qualified
Joint Planner Qualified
Awards and Decorations
Bronze Star Medal
1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Meritorious Service Medal
6 Oak Leaf Clusters
Army Commendation Medal
1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Iraq Campaign Medal
3 Stars
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
1 Star
Armed Forces Service Medal (Operation Allies Welcome)
Overseas Service Ribbon
Numeral 6
NATO Medal
Combat Infantry Badge
Combat Action Badge
Parachutist Badge
Ranger Tab
Other Honors
Order of Saint Maurice
Centurion
External Memberships and Associations
National Infantry Association
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