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Matthew J. Acanfora

Associate Professor College of Maritime Operational Warfare
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Biography

Associate Professor Matthew Acanfora joined the faculty of the College of Maritime Operational Warfare in 2022 after serving 22 years as a Naval Intelligence Officer. He has served in Japan, Hawaii, and San Diego in support of U.S. Indo-PACOM & Pacific Fleet operations and Djibouti in support of U.S. Africa Command.

Contact Information

(401) 856-5813

Areas of Expertise

  • China
  • Intel
  • Leadership
  • Operational Warfare

Professional Highlights

2020

Director of Intelligence

Surface & Mine Warfare Development Center, Mine Warfare Division
2018

Military Professor

U.S. Naval War College, Joint Military Operations Department
2014

Senior Watch Officer and Planner

U.S. THIRD Fleet

Education

M.A., U.S. Naval War College, National Security Studies

M.S., Old Dominion University, Education

B.S., Wagner College, Sociology

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