Matthew J. Acanfora
Associate Professor College of Maritime Operational Warfare
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
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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