Timothy Battles

Executive Assistant Office of the President

Cmdr., U.S. Navy

Biography

Cmdr. Battles is a career surface warfare officer with service aboard frigates, destroyers and cruisers. Most recently, he commanded guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs from Miami University, a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies, with highest distinction, from the Naval War College. He was recognized as honor graduate for NWC's College of Naval Warfare and also completed a graduate certificate in Ethics and Emerging Military Technology.

Contact Information

(401) 856-5060

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Areas of Expertise

Air Defense
Surface Warfare

Professional Highlights

2022

Commanding Officer

Commanded USS GONZALEZ (DDG 66) and deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea

2017

Maritime Warfare Instructor

Joined the staff of Surface Warfare Schools Command teaching surface and anti-submarine warfare

2015

Exercise Planner

Joined the staff of Carrier Strike Group FIFTEEN planning Composite Unit Training Exercises for deploying carrier strike groups

Education

M.A., U.S. Naval War College, 2024, National Security and Strategic Studies

M.A., Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, 2010, Law and Diplomacy

B.A., Miami University, 2003, Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs

Related Credentials

Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare Tactics Instructor

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