Gary J. Motsek
Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Program Support)
Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Logistics & Materiel Readiness)
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics)
Education:
Degrees:
M.S., Management Troy State University, Troy, AL, 1982
B.S., Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1974
Military Schooling:
Defense Acquisition University, 2005, Level III Certification; Army War College, 1997; Armed Forces Staff College, 1988; Command and General Staff College, 1984; Ordnance Officer Advanced Course, 1980; Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer Course, 1976; Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, 1974; ROTC distinguished military graduate, Syracuse University
Awards:
National Security Professional Executive, Presidential Rank Award for 2008, Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2); Defense Meritorious Service Medal (3); Meritorious Service Medal (5); Joint Services Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Army Superior Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3), Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge, JCSID Badge, Ehrenkreuz (Cross of Honor) from the Federal Republic of Germany.
| Major Assignments |
Serves as the principal advisor to the OSD leadership on policy and program support to the Geographic Combatant Commands (excluding TRANSCOM) and ensures continued actions to promote military effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and standardization. Develops and maintains a comprehensive policy framework and program support governing logistical and support operations, contractor planning and execution, including combat, humanitarian, and disaster relief. Coordinates policy for OSD relating to field support operations, civilians in the forward area and battle space, forward distribution and maintenance operations, contract support, LOGCAP, Management of frustrated cargo, disposal or redistribution of excess materiel and scrap, and retrograde operations and their links into the national level industrial and supply base. Represents the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Logistics and Materiel Readiness) in liaison with JCS J4, COCOM J4s, and Service Deputy Chiefs for Logistics regarding policy coordination and program support for COCOM field operations. Directs, coordinates, and provides analysis, assessments, and testimony to higher authorities, congressional committees, and industry. Designated a National Security Professional Executive. |
| May 02 – Aug 06 |
Deputy G-3 for Support Operations, U.S. Army Materiel Command, Fort Belvoir, VA. Responsible for the preparation and sustainment of war fighting in peace and war today and tomorrow, with the primary focus on the current fiscal year and the budget year. Responsible for munitions, software, sustaining base operations, readiness, customer requirement integration, and strategic alliances. Exercised command and control of supply chain management, including Army Pre-positioned Stock, readiness and management of the Surety Program; and management oversight of the organic industrial base of Arsenals, Depots, Plants, and Activities. Major programs included the Department's Single Stock Fund (SSF) and National Maintenance Program (NMP). Served as the Command Surety Officer for the safe storage of the national chemical munitions stockpile. |
| Aug 01 – Apr 02 |
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Ammunition, U.S. Army Materiel Command, Alexandria. VA [Senior Executive Service] |
| Aug 00 – June 1 |
Director, Commanding General's Staff Group, U.S. Army Materiel Command, Alexandria, VA [Colonel, 91D90] |
| Aug 99 – Aug 01 |
Assistant Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Materiel Command, Alexandria, VA |
| Jun 97– Aug 99 |
Commander, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR |
| Jun 94 – Jun 97 |
Logistics Planner, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon, Arlington, VA |
| Jun 92 – Jun 94 |
Commander, 15th Ordnance Battalion, 5th Corps, U.S. Army Europe & 7th Army, Darmstadt, Germany |
| Jul 91 – Jun 92 |
Commander, NATO Support Activity, Chievres, Belgium |
| Jul 88 – Jul 91 |
International Military Staff Officer, Army Board, NATO Military Committee, Brussels, Belgium |
| Aug 85 – Nov 86 |
Materiel Operations Officer, Maintenance Battalion, 10th IN Div., Fort Drum, NY |
| Jan 85 – Dec 85 |
Acting Battalion Commander, 10th Maintenance BN, 10th IN Div., Fort Drum, NY |
| Jul 83 – Dec 85 |
Operations Research Systems Analysis (ORSA) Officer, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, White Sands Missile Range, White Sands, NM |
| Feb 82 – Jun 83 |
Materiel Operations Officer, 3rd Ordnance BN, Worms, Germany |
| Mar 80 – Jan 82 |
Maintenance Control Officer, Maintenance Company, Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Jul 76 – Feb 80 |
Company Commander, 60th Ordnance Detachment, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Fort Dix, NJ |
| Jun 75 – Jun 76 |
Assistant Executive Officer, Artillery (Howitzer Battery), 3Td Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX |
| Dec 74 – May 75 |
Forward Observer, Artillery (Howitzer Battery), 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bliss, DC |
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