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Civil Information Management Advisor, 354th Civil Affairs Brigade, Riverdale, MD'''
Civil Information Management Advisor, 354th Civil Affairs Brigade, Riverdale, MD'''


LTC Mandrick created Civil Information Management (CIM) training for the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (USACAPOC). He was the subject matter expert in the relation of CIM to Stability and Counterinsurgency (COIN) Operations.
Created Civil Information Management (CIM) training for the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (USACAPOC). A subject matter expert in the relation of CIM to Stability and Counterinsurgency (COIN) Operations.




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Commander, B Company, 401st Civil Affairs Battalion, Taji and Diyala Provinces, Iraq'''
Commander, B Company, 401st Civil Affairs Battalion, Taji and Diyala Provinces, Iraq'''


Major Mandrick commanded a civil affairs company, which was responsible for the civil- military operations in two provinces of Iraq. In this capacity he was responsible for 5 civil affairs teams, a company headquarters, and $13M worth of combat equipment. Major Mandrick’s company supported the major operations of a Brigade Combat Team in two of the most contentious provinces of Iraq.
Commanded a civil affairs company, which was responsible for the civil- military operations in two provinces of Iraq. Responsible for 5 civil affairs teams, a company headquarters, and $13M worth of combat equipment. Supported the major operations of a Brigade Combat Team in two of the most contentious provinces of Iraq.




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Assistant Visiting Professor, State University of New York, College at Brockport'''
Assistant Visiting Professor, State University of New York, College at Brockport'''


Dr. Mandrick taught courses in Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Ethics in Public Safety (Masters in Public Administration), Arts and Society, and Critical Thinking. Dr. Mandrick also took on the responsibility of tracking and analyzing the Student Learning Objectives for the department. He also recruited and advised students in philosophy.
Taught courses in Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Ethics in Public Safety (Masters in Public Administration), Arts and Society, and Critical Thinking. Tracked and analyzed Student Learning Objectives for the department. Recruited and advised students in philosophy.




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489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Assistant Team Chief, Konduz, Afghanistan'''
489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Assistant Team Chief, Konduz, Afghanistan'''


Major Mandrick was second in command of a remotely deployed Civil Affairs Team during combat operations in Konduz, Afghanistan. He tracked and planned all humanitarian and combat operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. His team worked in conjunction with a Special Forces Operational Detachment. Major Mandrick coordinated all joint missions.
Second in command of a remotely deployed Civil Affairs Team during combat operations in Konduz, Afghanistan. Tracked and planned all humanitarian and combat operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. Worked in conjunction with a Special Forces Operational Detachment. Coordinated all joint missions.




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Assistant Professor, Department of Military Science, SUNY College at Brockport'''
Assistant Professor, Department of Military Science, SUNY College at Brockport'''


Major Mandrick taught courses on Military Science, Military Leadership, Military Planning (Tactics and Strategy), Ethical Leadership, and the Evolution of the Battlefield. As the Battalion’s Recruiting Operations Officer, Major Mandrick built up the program to the highest levels in its history. He also taught courses on leadership, tactics, and strategy at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Taught courses on Military Science, Military Leadership, Military Planning (Tactics and Strategy), Ethical Leadership, and the Evolution of the Battlefield. As the Battalion’s Recruiting Operations Officer, built up the program to the highest levels in its history. Taught courses on leadership, tactics, and strategy at the United States Military Academy at West Point.




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U.S. Army '''
U.S. Army '''


Over a 20+ year period LTC Mandrick has served in a variety of leadership positions in the infantry and civil affairs. He most recently commanded a Civil Affairs Company in Iraq as part of the surge. In that capacity he was a key adviser to brigade staff on civil- military and counterinsurgency operations. He also acted as a liaison to the State Department (Provincial Reconstruction Team) in two provinces. LTC Mandrick has planned and led numerous humanitarian aid operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He has also coordinated reconstruction efforts with Iraqi and Afghan Government Officials. In combat operations he led numerous reconnaissance patrols and area assessments in Afghanistan. He also led an infantry platoon in the first Gulf War with the 1st Cavalry Division
Served in a variety of leadership positions in the infantry and civil affairs. Commanded a Civil Affairs Company in Iraq as part of the surge. Acted as the key adviser to brigade staff on civil- military and counterinsurgency operations. He also acted as a liaison to the State Department (Provincial Reconstruction Team) in two provinces. Planned and led numerous humanitarian aid operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Coordinated reconstruction efforts with Iraqi and Afghan Government Officials. Led numerous reconnaissance patrols and area assessments in Afghanistan. Led an infantry platoon in the first Gulf War with the 1st Cavalry Division

Revision as of 13:45, 23 December 2010

William S. Mandrick, Ph.D.


Contact Details

900 Sergius Way

Rochester, NY 14612

(585) 720-6106 (home)

(585) 721-7599 (cellular)

william.mandrick@us.army.mil

Presentations and Briefs

Background

✤ Co-Creator of Command and Control (C2) Ontology

✤ Created UCore extensions for Global Force Management, COIN Operations, Army Data Yellow Pages, Position Reporting, STRIKE, Call For Fire, IED-Defeat, and Targeting

✤ Subject Matter Expertise in Civil Information Management (CIM)

✤ Twenty-three years of military leadership in both garrison and austere environments

✤ 4 Combat Deployments

✤ Assistant Professor of Military Science

✤ Taught, trained, and mentored Cadets for the U.S. Army

✤ Assistant Visiting Professor of Philosophy

✤ Taught courses in ethics, applied (professional) ethics, logic (critical thinking), aesthetics, and philosophy

Civilian Education

Ph.D., Philosophy (Ontology), University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY, 2004

M.A., Philosophy (Ontology), University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY, 2000

B.A., Philosophy, State University of New York, College at Brockport, 1989


Military Education

U.S. Army Airborne School

Infantry Officer’s Basic Course

Bradley Commander’s Course

Mortar Platoon Leader’s Course

Civil Affairs Officer’s Advanced Course

Combined Arms Exercise

Counterinsurgency Academy

Commanding General’s Staff Course


Military Awards

Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (fourth award), Army Achievement Medal (third award), Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (second award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (second award), Southwest Asia Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal


Employment History

September 2008 – Present

Ontolgist, L3 Services Incorporated (C2S2), 246 Industrial Way West, Eatontown, NJ 07724

Dr. Mandrick provided oversight and technical expertise on the construction of ontologies for the 18 military domains of the Army Enterprise. He was the primary developer of the Command and Control (C2) Ontology. He also acted as the liaison between university researchers at the National Center for Ontological Research (NCOR), L3 Services Incorporated (C2S2), and the United States Army Software Engineering Center (SEC).


April 2010 – Present

Civil Information Management Advisor, 354th Civil Affairs Brigade, Riverdale, MD

Created Civil Information Management (CIM) training for the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (USACAPOC). A subject matter expert in the relation of CIM to Stability and Counterinsurgency (COIN) Operations.


June 2007 – July 2008

Commander, B Company, 401st Civil Affairs Battalion, Taji and Diyala Provinces, Iraq

Commanded a civil affairs company, which was responsible for the civil- military operations in two provinces of Iraq. Responsible for 5 civil affairs teams, a company headquarters, and $13M worth of combat equipment. Supported the major operations of a Brigade Combat Team in two of the most contentious provinces of Iraq.


January 2005 – May 2007

Assistant Visiting Professor, State University of New York, College at Brockport

Taught courses in Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Ethics in Public Safety (Masters in Public Administration), Arts and Society, and Critical Thinking. Tracked and analyzed Student Learning Objectives for the department. Recruited and advised students in philosophy.


November 2001 – December 2002

489th Civil Affairs Battalion, Assistant Team Chief, Konduz, Afghanistan

Second in command of a remotely deployed Civil Affairs Team during combat operations in Konduz, Afghanistan. Tracked and planned all humanitarian and combat operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. Worked in conjunction with a Special Forces Operational Detachment. Coordinated all joint missions.


April 1999 – May 2005

Assistant Professor, Department of Military Science, SUNY College at Brockport

Taught courses on Military Science, Military Leadership, Military Planning (Tactics and Strategy), Ethical Leadership, and the Evolution of the Battlefield. As the Battalion’s Recruiting Operations Officer, built up the program to the highest levels in its history. Taught courses on leadership, tactics, and strategy at the United States Military Academy at West Point.


October 1984 – Present

U.S. Army

Served in a variety of leadership positions in the infantry and civil affairs. Commanded a Civil Affairs Company in Iraq as part of the surge. Acted as the key adviser to brigade staff on civil- military and counterinsurgency operations. He also acted as a liaison to the State Department (Provincial Reconstruction Team) in two provinces. Planned and led numerous humanitarian aid operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Coordinated reconstruction efforts with Iraqi and Afghan Government Officials. Led numerous reconnaissance patrols and area assessments in Afghanistan. Led an infantry platoon in the first Gulf War with the 1st Cavalry Division

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