This page holds the information regarding the Campbell ROTC Battalion Cadre.
LTC James M. (Milt) Loffert
- Professor of Military Science/Battalion Commander
- loffertj@campbell.edu
- 800-334-4111 x:1582
- fax: 910-893-1599
Lieutenant Colonel Loffert graduated from Penn State University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Science and was a Distinguished Military Graduate with a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. Prior to joining ROTC at Penn State, Lieutenant Colonel Loffert served as an enlisted Soldier with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion of the 314th Infantry, 157th Separate Infantry Brigade; a U.S. Army Reserve unit in Huntington, PA.
Lieutenant Colonel Loffert has served in the Infantry his entire career, from a Private (E-1) as a basic rifleman to a Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) now serving as Campbell University’s Professor of Military Science. His assignments include service with airborne, light, and mechanized Infantry units to include numerous deployments to various countries.
Lieutenant Colonel Loffert’s awards and decorations include 3 awards of the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, 5 awards of the Army Commendation Medal, 7 awards of the Army Achievement Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Army Superior Unit Award, various other service awards, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge (2nd Award), the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Senior Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Tab.
Lieutenant Colonel Loffert is blessed with a wonderful and supportive family. He and his wife Jennifer reside in Linden and have three children.
CPT Brandon Tackett
- Assistant Professor of Military Science/Executive Officer
- tackettb@campbell.edu
- 800-334-4111 x:1593
- fax: 910-893-1599
MAJ Charles S. Robertson
- Assistant Professor of Military Science/Operations Officer
- robertsonc@campbell.edu
- 800-334-4111 x:1588
- fax: 910-893-1599
MAJ Charles S. Robertson initially enlisted into the Regular Army in 1986 and served as a Signal Analyst/Non-Morse Interceptor in various assignments. MAJ Robertson received his commission through Officer Candidate School as a Military Intelligence Officer. He went on to graduated from Campbell University with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Marketing.
MAJ Robertson’s military education includes Military Intelligence Officer’s Basic Course, Field Artillery Officer Advance Course, Electronic Warfare/SIGINT Tactical Operations Officer Course, Multiple Counterintelligence Course, and Air Movement Operations Course. His assignments includes tours from company-level positions to working with national agencies such as; NSA, CIA, and Homeland Security. He served in Air Cavalry, Artillery, Engineer, Forward Support, Infantry, and Military Intelligence Units. He accumulated more than 10 years time overseas.
MAJ Robertson’s awards include several Army medals for Achievement and Commendation, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Senior Parachutist Badge and the Armed Forces Space Badge
He is married to the former Barbara Ballou. They have two sons Charles Jr., currently attending Campbell University and Terrence.
MAJ (Ret) Chris A. Psaltis
- Enrollment and Scholarships Officer/Assistant Professor of Military Science
- psaltis@campbell.edu
- 800-334-4111 x: 1590
- fax: 910-893-1599
Major Psaltis recently retired from the Army after 21 years of service in 2005. He has served as the Campbell Battalion Recruiting Operations Officer since 2001. His service has included time as an enlisted soldier serving with the Special Forces and time as an officer with assignments in the Infantry and Signal Corps. Major Psaltis is a graduate of the Officer Candidate School of Fort Benning, Georgia. His assignments include Germany, Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Wainwright, and Fort Huachuca.
MSG Stevie Jones
1SG Stevie Jones joined the Army 15 Feb 1989. Completing the Armor One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, KY as a 19D, Cavalry Scout. 1SG Jones has served in various leadership positions such as Squad Leader, Section Sergeant, Bradley Commander, Scout Platoon Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, Instructor, Senior Military Instructor (ROTC) and First Sergeant.
His assignments include, 4th Battalion 66th Armor in Aschaffenburg, GE, 1st Squadron 7th US Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX, Charlie Troop 1st Squadron 4th US Cavalry, Schweinfurt, GE, (Drill Sergeant) Delta Troop 5th Squadron 15th Cavalry, Fort Knox, KY, (First Sergeant) F Troop 5th Squadron 15th Cavalry, Fort Knox, KY, (Platoon Sergeant/First Sergeant), Bravo Troop 1st Squadron 4th US Cavalry, Schweinfurt, GE, and (Senior Military Instructor) Bowie State University (ROTC), Bowie, MD, First Sergeant for K Troop and Headquarters and Headquarters Troop 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, TX.
1SG Jones military education includes PLDC (Commandant’s List), BNCOC (Commandant’s List), ANCOC, Drill Sergeant Course, Master Fitness Course, Cavalry Leader’s Course, Equal Opportunity Course, and Instructors Course. His civilian education includes an Associates Degree in Applied Science from Central Texas College. He is currently working towards his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Troy State University.
1SG Jones awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Commendation Medal (6OLC), Army Achievement Medal (9OLC), Valorous Unit Award, Army Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, (6th OLC), National Defense Service Medal (2nd AWD), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Medal BSS-3, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3), Overseas Ribbon (4), Saudi Arabia/Kuwait Liberation Medal, Kuwait/Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Drivers Badge (Track), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Nato Medal, and Drill Sergeant’s Badge.
1SG Jones is married to Lee Ann Jones and has three children, Kiera- 16, Tajah- 13, and Sequoiaa- 3.
SFC(r) Leondriss M. Williams
SFC Williams enlisted in the Army in March of 1985 and attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri where he graduated as a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator.
SFC Williams served in several leadership positions ranging from Team Leader to First Sergeant. While assigned to 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, SFC Williams served as a Squad Leader in the 618th Engineer Company. He went on to serve as the Battalion Construction NCO in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 307th Engineer Battalion.
Following his assignments in Fort Bragg, SFC Williams was reassigned to 25th Infantry Division in Schofield Barracks, Hawai’i. There he served as a Platoon Sergeant and the Company Operations Sergeant for the 84th Engineer Battalion. He also served in platoon sergeant positions for the 63rd Engineer Company in Fort Benning, Georgia.
While assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia, SFC Williams served as the Senior Drill Sergeant for 1/38th Infantry Battalion and Charlie Company, 30th Adjutant General (AG) Battalion (Reception). He filled in as First Sergeant in Hawai’i and Georgia on numerous occasions and retired as the Senior Processing NCO for 30th AG.
His military education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Advance Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Jungle Warfare Course, Air Assault Course, Airborne School, the Modern Army Combatives Program, Drill Sergeant Course, Instructor Training Course, and the Equal Opportunity Leaders Course.
His civilian education includes an Associates Degree in Administrative Justice and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. SFC Williams is presently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
SFC William’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal 6th Award, National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3 Device, Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 2 Device, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Army Valorous Unit Award, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge and a Drivers Badge with Wheel Device.
SFC Williams served in three combat tours: Operation Just Cause Panama, Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
LTC (Ret) John Robbins
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- Assistant Professor of Military Science/Methodist College
- robbins@methodist.edu
- 800-334-4111 x: 7693
- fax: 910-893-1599
LTC Robbins retired from the Army after 20 years of service and has been an Assistant Professor of Military Science with the Campbell Battalion since August 1997. He is currently the APMS at Methodist College. As a Military Intelligence officer in the Army, his assignments highlights include three commands and overseas assignments in Panama, Japan and Hawaii.
SFC Ted Sheppard
- Senior Enlisted Instructor
- 800-334-4111 x: 7694
- fax: 910-893-1599
SFC Sheppard, Ted L. joined the Army 4 OCT 1994. Completing the Armor One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, KY as a 19D, Cavalry Scout. SFC Sheppard served in various leadership positions such as Team Leader, Section Sergeant, Scout Platoon Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant and Instructor.
His assignments include: Fox Troop 2nd Squadron 3rd ACR, FT Bliss, TX & FT Carson, CO; HHC 3-69th AR BN, FT Stewart, GA; Comanche Troop 1st Squadron 7th Cavalry, Fort Hood, TX; Charlie Troop 5th Squadron 15th Cavalry, Fort Knox, KY; Black Jack Troop 2nd Squadron 14th Cavalry, FT Lewis, WA; and Outlaw Troop 4th Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment Vilseck, Germany.
SFC Sheppard’s military education includes WLC, BNCOC, ANCOC, Drill Sergeant, Retention, Safety Course, and Combatives Level I & II. His civilian education includes an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from Central Texas College and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Baker College Flint, MI. He is currently searching for a Master’s degree program to further his education.
His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (5th OLC), National Defense Service Medal (2nd AWD), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3), Overseas Ribbon (2), Drivers Badge (Track), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, and Drill Sergeant’s Badge.
SFC is married to Tamara Sheppard and has three children, Derris - 15, Dymond - 13, and Brandon - 11.
Michael A. "Bo" Cruz
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- LTC, US Army Special Forces Chairman, Department of Military Sciences FSU
- michael.a.cruz@us.army.mil
- 910-672-1942
- fax: 910-893-1599
Lieutenant Colonel Michael A. Cruz is a US Army Officer who received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Fordham University – College of Business, and Masters Degree from the University of Southern California – Graduate School of Education. His military assignments include: Rifle and Mortar Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer and Battalion S3 (Air), 3rd Infantry Division (Germany); Commander – Air and Armored Cavalry Troops and Operations Officer, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (Germany); Commander – Special Forces Companies, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne) US John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center & School (USJFKSWCS); Group Intelligence Officer, 449th Aviation Group (NCARNG); Operations Officer, Homeland Security Joint Task Force (ENDURING FREEDOM); Special Forces Liaison Officer – Joint Task Force BRAVO (Honduras, Central America), 42ndInfantry Division (IRAQI FREEDOM) and 101st Air Assault Division (IRAQI FREEDOM); Deputy, Future Operations & Plans Directorate, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Forces (IRAQI FREEDOM); Chief Operations & Plans Officer, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne); Future Operations & Plans Officer, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) ready-deployable Joint Task Force SWORD; and other operational assignments with Special Mission Units (SMU).
LTC Cruz is a graduate of the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) Warfighter Certification Course, Joint Forces Staff College Advanced Professional Joint Military Education Course, the Marine Corps Command and General Staff College, and US Army Command and General Staff College. LTC Cruz currently serves as the Chairman, Department of Military Science at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC.
SFC (ret) Duane Whitaker
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Duane E. Whitaker enlisted in the Army in June of 1984 and attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He moved to Fort Gordon, Georgia for Advanced Individual Training and later reclassified to a Food Service Specialist in 1988.
SFC Whitaker has served in several duty and leadership positions from Platoon Sergeant to Dining Facility Manager in his career field over the last twenty years. He has served in the 9th Infantry Division, 3rd Armored Division, 3/47 Infantry, 1/509th Infantry (OPFOR), 1/508 ABCT, 5th Special Forces Group, and the 82nd Airborne Division.
He served tow overseas tours (Friedberg, Germany and Vicenza, Italy) and three combat tours (Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom).
His military education includes: Primary Leadership and Development Course (Warrior Leader’s Course), Basic Noncommissioned Officer’s Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer’s Course, Airborne School, and Air Assault School.
SFC Whitaker’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal w/2 OLC, the Army Commendation Medal w/2 OLC, the Army Achievement Medal w/4 OLC, Good Conduct Medal 6th Award, the National Defense Service Medal w/2 OLC, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal w/2 OLC.
CPT Warren Withrow
- Assistant Professor of Military Science, University of North Carolina – Pembroke
- warren.withrow@uncp.edu
- 910-522-5771
- fax: 910-522-5770
MSG Clinton Hill Jr.
- Senior Enlisted Instructor, University of North Carolina – Pembroke
- Clinton.hill@uncp.edu
- 910-521-6372
- fax: 910-522-5770
Master Sergeant Clinton Hill Sr. was born in Windsor, North Carolina 11 April 1968. He graduated from Bertie High School in Windsor, North Carolina in June 1986. MSG Hill entered Active duty in October of 1986, attending Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia and Advance where he was trained to be an Infantryman.
During his 23 year career, Master Sergeant Hill served two overseas tours in Germany. His assignments include M249 SAW GUNNER, Bravo Company Kirchgeons, Germany; Team Leader, Alfa Company 2/5 CAV, Fort Hood, Texas; Bradley Fighting Vehicle Gunner, Alfa Company, Fort Hood, Texas; Team Leader, Bravo Company 2/6 Infantry, Baumholder, Germany; Squad Leader, Bravo Company, 2/6 Infantry, Baumholder, Germany; Instructor, III Corps NCO Academy, Fort Hood, Texas; Assistant Platoon Drill Sergeant, B Battery 1/22nd FA, Fort Sill, OK; Platoon Sergeant, B Battery 1/22nd FA, Fort Sill, OK; Senior Drill Sergeant, B Battery 1/22 FA, Fort Sill, OK; Tasking NCO, HHC Corps Support Company, Fort Bragg, NC; Platoon Sergeant, 403rd CTC, 7th Trans BN, Fort Bragg, NC; Truck Master, 403rd CTC, 7th Trans BN, Fort Bragg, NC; Detachment Sergeant, 530th CSSUP SVC BN, Fort Bragg, NC; Operation Sergeant, HHC, 7th Trans BN, Fort Bragg, NC; Logistic NCO Trainer, HHC, 7th Trans BN, Fort Bragg, NC; MSG Hill recently served in the 189th CSSB Support Operations (SPO) as the Operations Sergeant.
MSG Hill deployed to Afghanistan in January 2008 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom VIII.
Master Sergeant Hill’s military education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Advance Noncommissioned Officer Course, and Drill Sergeant Course. MSG Hill currently holds an Associate Degree.
Master Sergeant Hill’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd OLC), Army Achievement Medal (5th OLC), Good Conduct Medal (6th award), National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 2), Southwest Asia Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi and Kuwait) , Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Nato Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, Driver Badge.
Ms. Tori Nicolosi
- University Administrative Assistant, University of North Carolina – Pembroke
- Nicolosi@uncp.edu
- 910-775-4217
- fax: 910-522-5770
Ms. Rosemarie Gore
Mr. Olin Bowman
Mr. Angel L. Vazquez
