Battalion Army Instructors

Battalion Army Instructor (AI): CSM (R) Cecil O. Surgeon

CSM Surgeon served for 28 years in the United States Army. CSM Surgeon served as a Logistician and Lead Planner in many capacities. CSM Surgeon served two tours in Iraq: one during the surge in Operation Iraqi Freedom and served as the lead planner during the drawdown in Operation New Dawn. During Operation Freedom Sentinel, CSM Surgeon served as a lead planner and Senior U.S. Army advisor to NATO forces in Northern Afghanistan. He also served in several state emergency activations, including natural disaster and civil disturbance response. CSM Surgeon is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (Master of Military Arts and Science), and Saint Leo University (Master of Business Administration) with a concentration in Organizational Management.

CSM Surgeon’s awards include the Bronze Star (1st award) and Meritorious Service Medal (7th award).