James Watson

Dean's Staff Operations Officer at West Point

MAJ James Watson is a 2013 Graduate of the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Law. He holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. He is married to his lovely (and understanding) wife Michelle. They have a two-year-old daughter whose favorite word is “outside” and a young son. CPT Watson was previously assigned as the Operations Officer for the Center for Junior Officers. Before that, he deployed Commander for the 24th Composite Supply Company, in support of the 1st TSC. Prior to that assignment, he served as the S3 and Deputy SPO for the 13th CSSB, Joint Base Lewis McChord. As a Lieutenant, he served as a Company XO, Platoon Leader, and Maintenance Control Officer for the 1-16th Infantry (Iron Rangers) 1 ABCT, 1 ID out of Fort Riley KS. During this assignment, he deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield and later Operation Inherent Resolve. He is a 2013 graduate of the Ordnance BOLC and 2017 Logistics CCC.

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  • Dean's Staff Operations Officer

    Current role

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