Michael J. Mooney

Michael J. Mooney currently serves as an Associate Professor in National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, engaging intermediate-level military officers in Theater Security Decision Making. Additionally, Michael holds the position of Senior Associate at the Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups, promoting interdisciplinary study on modern irregular warfare challenges. Michael's extensive military background includes notable roles such as Battalion Commander for the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and Chief of Future Operations at USSOCOM. Michael has also contributed as an adjunct professor at the George C. Marshall Center and Marine Corps University, and has earned recognition for teaching excellence. With a robust educational foundation including degrees in National Security and Strategic Studies, Leadership, and Terrorism, Michael is well-equipped for a career dedicated to military education and operational strategy.