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Profile
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A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Commander
David G. Smith graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Oceanography and was commissioned an Ensign
in May 1987. Commander Smith
commenced flight training in June 1987 and was designated a Naval Aviator
in November 1988.
After completing fleet replacement
training in the P-3C (MOD) aircraft at Patrol Squadron THIRTY-ONE, Naval
Air Station Moffett Field, California, he reported to Patrol Squadron
SEVENTEEN, Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii in June 1989. Commander Smith made one deployment to
Naval Air Station Adak, Alaska and a tri-site deployment during Operation
DESERT STORM to Naval Support Facility, Diego Garcia; Masirah, Oman and
Naval Air Facility, Kadena, Japan.
Prior to deploying to Diego Garcia, he completed transition to the
P-3C UPDATE I aircraft. He served as
the Aircrew Training Officer, Maintenance Administration and Training
Officer, Schedules Officer and NATOPS Officer.
Commander Smith reported to Patrol
Squadron THIRTY, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida as a Fleet
Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot in June 1992. He served as the Power Plants Branch
Officer and Pilot Training Officer.
He reported as the Flag Lieutenant for
Commander EISENHOWER Battle Group/Cruiser-Destroyer Group EIGHT, Norfolk,
Virginia in May 1995 and participated in Exercise Unified Endeavor 96-1,
All Service Combat Identification Evaluation Team (ASCIET) 1995, Mountain Top Joint Exercise and Combined
Joint Exercise Unified Spirit 96.
Commander Smith was assigned to the
Naval Bureau of Personnel, Aviation Assignments, Arlington, Virginia in May
1996 and served as the Maritime Patrol Aviation Shore and Sea
detailer.
After completing FRS refresher
training, he reported to Patrol Squadron NINE, Naval Air Station Barbers
Point, Hawaii in March 1998.
Commander Smith served as the Safety/NATOPS Officer, Training
Officer and Operations Officer completing two multi-site deployments to
Diego Garcia/ Masirah, Oman/ Bahrain and Misawa/ Kadena, Japan. Patrol Squadron NINE was the first
squadron to transition to and deploy with the Aircraft Improvement Program
(AIP) P-3C.
In August 2000 he reported to
Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, MCBH
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. He served as
Current Operations Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff for Manpower and
Personnel (N1), and Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations (N3). During this tour he attended the
University of San Diego and graduated in March 2003, earning a Master of
Science Degree in Global Leadership.
Commander Smith assumed the duties as
Executive Officer, Patrol Squadron FOUR in April 2003 and subsequently completed
a Misawa/Kadena, Japan deployment flying in support of Operation ENDURING
FREEDOM-Philippines. As Commanding
Officer, he led the squadron on the first VP squadron deployment to
Bahrain, Afghanistan, and Djibouti, with numerous detachments throughout
the FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleets. During
this deployment, the squadron was recognized for their combat support of
Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM flying over 110 combat sorties
overland Iraq and Afghanistan. The
squadron was also one of the first Navy units on scene supporting Operation
UNIFIED ASSISTANCE and the relief efforts for the Indian Ocean tsunami
victims.
Reporting to the OPNAV staff in May
2005, he served as the Sea Strike Information Operations Military
Capability Package Lead for the Integration, Programming, and Analysis
Division (N70). In December 2005, he
was selected to be the Executive Assistant to the Director, Capability
Analysis and Assessment Division (N81).
Commander Smith was selected for the
Navy Permanent Military Professor Program in April 2006 and commenced
studies at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Department of
Sociology in August 2006. He
graduated in May 2010 with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Sociology with
specialty areas in Military Sociology and Social Psychology. Upon completion of his doctoral degree,
he reported to the United States Naval Academy Department of Leadership,
Ethics, and Law to assume his duties as a Permanent Military Professor.
His personal awards include the Meritorious
Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine
Corps Achievement Medal and various unit awards and campaign medals.
Commander Smith is married to the
former Erica Anne Miles of Annapolis, Maryland. They reside in Crofton, Maryland with
their children Jacob and Julia.
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Degrees
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· Ph.D.,
Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park (2010)
· M.S., Global Leadership, University of San Diego (2003)
· B.S.,
Oceanography, United States Naval Academy (1987)
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Honors & Awards
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· Recipient, Charles H. Coates Award for Excellence in
Graduate Student Research in Military
Sociology
(2010), The University of Maryland.
· Member,
Alpha Kappa Delta, International Sociology Honors Society (2010)
· Recipient,
Academic Excellence Award, University of San Diego (2003)
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Publications (peer reviewed)
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Smith, David G.. “Developing
Pathways to Serving Together: Dual Military Couples’ Life Course and
Decision-making.”. (2010). College Park, MD: University of Maryland,
College Park.
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Publications (other)
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Professional Presentations (peer reviewed)
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Professional Presentations (invited)
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Current Research Projects
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Military
Family Life Course & Decision Making of Dual Military Couples
(2009-2011). The purpose of this study is to analyze the
military and family life of dual military couples and their
decision-making processes, using a life course perspective. The life course perspective is useful
in analyzing the timing and sequencing of important events in a couple’s
career and family and the interdependency of two careers. Through analysis of the decision-making
processes that influence turning points and roles transitions, couples
can reflect on the meaning of work and family decisions that determine
their life trajectory.
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Professional Affiliations, Offices, & Activities
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Institutional Service
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Chair,
USNA Cultural Opportunities Committee (2010-2011)
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Co-chair,
USNA Military Faculty Teaching Awards Selection Committee (2010-2011)
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Courses Taught
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Instructor,
NL110: “Prepare To Lead” (2010-2011)
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Other
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