Michael Shrout

Michael Shrout serves as the Assistant Professor and Director of the American Studies Concentration at the National Defense University since May 2019. Previous positions include Assistant Professor of Strategy and Strategic Leadership at the National War College and various leadership roles within the United States Army, including Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Training for the 1st Army Division East, and Battalion Commander for the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry. Michael's educational background encompasses a Doctor of Education candidacy at The George Washington University, a Master's degree in Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Science in Military History from the United States Military Academy at West Point.