OHIO University AFROTC - Cadre
Lieutenant Colonel Alejandro R. Cantu - Detachment Commander
Lieutenant Colonel Alejandro R. Cantu is the Commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 650, and Professor of Aerospace Studies at Ohio University, Athens, OH. He is responsible for recruiting, educating, training and preparing students for commissioning into the Air Force as second lieutenants.
Lt Col Cantu graduated from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington, and received his commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1988. He has been certified in the Minuteman III/Command Data Buffer ICBM system, the Passive Space Surveillance system, and the Minuteman III Rapid Execution and Targeting-A (REACT-A) system.
EDUCATION
1988 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
1994 Master of Science in Administration, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
1994 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2002 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL
2003 Master of Arts and Science in Military Operations, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
2006 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL (Correspondence)
ASSIGNMENTS
- January 1990 – May 1991, ICBM Deputy Crew Commander, 446th Missile Sq, Grand Forks AFB, ND
- May 1991 – May 1992, ICBM Instructor Deputy Crew Commander, 321st Space Wing, Grand Forks AFB, ND
- May 1992 – December 1993, ICBM Combat Evaluator/Instructor Crew Commander 446th Missile Sq, Grand Forks AFB, ND
- December 1993 – October 1994, ICBM Training/Evaluation Flight Commander, 446th Missile Sq, Grand Forks AFB, ND
- October 1994 –April 1995, Space Surveillance Crew Commander, 73rd Operations Support Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO
- April 1995 – November 1995, Chief of Training, 2d Command and Control Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO
- November 1995 – November 1996, Chief of Qualification Training, 2d Command and Control Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO
- November 1996 – August 1998, Operations Flight Commander, 2d Command and Control Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO
- August 1998 – December 1998, Chief, Missile Integrated Process Team, USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE
- December 1998 – February 2000, Division Executive Officer, USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE
- February 2000 – August 2001, Chief, Systems Control Center, USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE
- August 2001 – Aug 2002, Chief of Space Systems Requirements, NORAD, Peterson AFB, CO
- August 2002 – June 2003, ACSC Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL
- June 2003 – August 2004, Chief of Nuclear Systems Operations, Headquarters USAF, Pentagon, VA
- August 2004 – July 2006, Air Force Secretary for Joint and National Security Council Matters, Headquarters USAF, Pentagon, VA
- July 2006 – February 2007, Chief of Stan/Eval, 341st Operations Group, Malmstrom AFB, MT
- February 2007 – June 2009, Director of Operations, 490th Missile Squadron, 341st Operations Group, Malmstrom AFB, MT
- June 2009 – Present, Commander, AFROTC Detachment 650, Ohio University, Athens OH
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
Badges: Command Space Badge
Command Missile Badge with operations designator
Weapon Systems: Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile/Command Data Buffer
Passive Space Surveillance System
Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (REACT-A)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Combat Readiness Medal with oak leaf cluster
National Defense Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant December 16, 1988
First Lieutenant April 15, 1990
Captain April 15, 1993
Major July 1, 2000
Lieutenant Colonel August 1, 2005
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