Aaron Baugher

Aaron Baugher has a strong background in military operations and leadership, with experience in various roles within the Iowa Army National Guard. Aaron has served as a Deputy Director of Operations, Executive Director/Infantry Battalion Commander, Senior Operations Director/Regional Support Group, Senior Operations Manager, Director of Operations/Infantry Battalion Task Forcer, and Senior Manager/Officer in Charge. Throughout their career, Aaron has demonstrated their ability to effectively manage and lead teams, develop training programs, and plan and execute operations. Aaron has also been responsible for the welfare and well-being of their soldiers and their families. Aaron has a proven track record of success in overseeing and resourcing training and operations, as well as in collaborating with other military units and organizations.

Aaron Baugher's education history is as follows:

- From 1987 to 1991, Aaron Baugher attended Ankeny High School, where they completed their high school education.

- From 1991 to 1996, Aaron Baugher attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Aaron'sfield of study was Secondary Education and Teaching, with a core focus on History and Sociology.

- In 1996, Aaron Baugher completed the Infantry Officer Basic Course, which is a requirement for all Commissioned Infantry Officers in the Army. The course covered Infantry Tactics.

- In 1998, Aaron Baugher received certification from the Unit Armor School for -20 Level Weapons Repair.

- In 1999, Aaron Baugher completed the Air Assault Course, becoming Air Assault Qualified. Aaron also completed the Air Movement Operations Course, which certified him in the Airborne Movement of Personnel and Equipment. Additionally, they became Jumpmaster Qualified by completing the Jumpmaster Course at Ft. Bragg.

- In 2002, Aaron Baugher received certification in Parachute Operations by completing the Parachute Operations Mishap Prevention Orientation Course (POMPOC). Aaron also became a Certified Physical Readiness Leader by completing the Physical Readiness Leaders Course, which focused on Physical Training and Health.

- In 2003, Aaron Baugher obtained certification in Sniper Operations after completing the Sniper Employment Leaders Course (SELC).

- In 2006 and 2007, Aaron Baugher attended the Infantry Captain Career Course at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Although no specific degree was mentioned, this course was a requirement for Army officers before assuming Company Command. The focus of the course was on Infantry Tactics and Leadership.

- In 2009, Aaron Baugher completed the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) Common Core (ILE), which is a Professional Military Education Level course focusing on Strategic Studies. Aaron also completed the Joint Firepower Course, which certified him in the Integration of Air Firepower into Ground Operations.

- In 2012, Aaron Baugher attended the Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education. The specific degree or qualification obtained is not mentioned, but the field of study was Theater Sustainment Cou. Additionally, they completed the Advance Operations Course (AOC), a Professional Military Education Level course that focused on Operations Studies and Strategic Staff Operations.

- In 2014, Aaron Baugher received certification in Project Management by completing the Project Managers Course.

- In 2015, Aaron Baugher attended the Strategic Planners Course, which focused on Organizational Leadership and Strategic Leadership.

- In 2019, Aaron Baugher completed the Group Facilitators Course, obtaining a certificate in Strategic Group Facilitation.

- From 2019 to 2021, Aaron Baugher attended The United States Army War College, where they earned a Master's degree in Military and Strategic Leadership.

- In 2021, Aaron Baugher participated in the Human Factors Analysis Classification System (HFACS) workshop, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.