Arnel David
Arnel Pañarez David is a colonel in the United States Army who serves as the director of the Strategic Initiatives Group in the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). He an army strategist, with multiple tours of duty in conventional and special operations units where he deployed to the Middle East, Central Asia, and Pacific.[1]
Arnel P. David | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1996-Present |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) |
| Alma mater | Valley Forge Military Academy and College National Defense University |
| Website | https://www.arneldavid.com |
Education
[edit]Born in Angeles City, Philippines, David was a distinguished military graduate and commissioned an officer from Valley Forge Military Academy & College.[2] He has a B.A. in international relations from the University of North Florida and an M.A. in international studies from the University of Oklahoma. He completed a master of arts & science from the Command and General Staff College's Local Dynamics of War Scholar Program.[3] He completed an artificial intelligence programme from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and is a PhD candidate at King's College London. He is a distinguished graduate of the Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS)[4][5] and National Defense University (NDU) scholar, awarded a military master of art and science in joint campaign planning and strategy.[6]
Publications
[edit]Arnel David has authored two books on the topic of military strategy:
- Cleveland, Charles; Jensen, Benjamin M.; Bryant, Susan; David, Arnel (2018). Military strategy for the 21st century: people, connectivity, and competition. Amherst, New York: Cambria Press. ISBN 9781604979503.
- David, Arnel (2023). Krohley, Sean; Krohley, Nicholas (eds.). Warrior Diplomats: Civil Affairs Forces on the Front Lines. Cambria Press. ISBN 9781621966746.
David's second book Warrior Diplomats: Civil Affairs Forces on the Front Lines was reviewed in Strategic Focused Journal of the United States Air Force.[7]
Award and Decorations
[edit]• In 2016 he was awarded the State of Florida Citizen Life Saving Award.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ London, King's College. "Arnel P David". King's College London. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ https://www.warfighterpodcast.com/guests/arnel-p-david/
- ^ Wagenen, Matthew Van; David, Arnel P. (2024-06-13). "A Fiscal Crisis: The West is on the Wrong Side of Cost Curve | RealClearDefense". www.realcleardefense.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS)". jfsc.ndu.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "NATO corps build trust in Black Sea region during DEF21 academics week". www.army.mil. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Arnel P. David". The Society for Military History. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Warrior Diplomats: Civil Affairs Forces on the Front Lines". Air University (AU). 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ https://www.warfighterpodcast.com/guests/arnel-p-david/#:~:text=He%20was%20awarded%20a%20legion,action%20badge%2C%20amongst%20other%20commendations.
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