Arnel Pañarez David is a colonel in the United States Army who serves as the director of the Strategic Initiatives Group in the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). He an army strategist, with multiple tours of duty in conventional and special operations units where he deployed to the Middle East, Central Asia, and Pacific.[1]

Arnel P. David
Official portrait, 2022
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1996-Present
RankColonel
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star (2)
Alma materValley Forge Military Academy and College

University of North Florida

University of Oklahoma

National Defense University
Websitehttps://www.arneldavid.com

Education

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Born in Angeles City, Philippines, David was a distinguished military graduate and commissioned an officer from Valley Forge Military Academy & College.[2] He has a B.A. in international relations from the University of North Florida and an M.A. in international studies from the University of Oklahoma. He completed a master of arts & science from the Command and General Staff College's Local Dynamics of War Scholar Program.[3] He completed an artificial intelligence programme from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and is a PhD candidate at King's College London. He is a distinguished graduate of the Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS)[4][5] and National Defense University (NDU) scholar, awarded a military master of art and science in joint campaign planning and strategy.[6]

Publications

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Arnel David has authored two books on the topic of military strategy:

  • Cleveland, Charles; Jensen, Benjamin M.; Bryant, Susan; David, Arnel (2018). Military strategy for the 21st century: people, connectivity, and competition. Amherst, New York: Cambria Press. ISBN 9781604979503.
  • David, Arnel (2023). Krohley, Sean; Krohley, Nicholas (eds.). Warrior Diplomats: Civil Affairs Forces on the Front Lines. Cambria Press. ISBN 9781621966746.

David's second book Warrior Diplomats: Civil Affairs Forces on the Front Lines was reviewed in Strategic Focused Journal of the United States Air Force.[7]

Award and Decorations

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Awards and decorations

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U.S. military decorations
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and four oak leaf clusters
  Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
  Army Achievement Medal
U.S. Unit Awards
  Presidential Unit Citation
  Joint Meritorious Unit Award
     Meritorious Unit Commendation with four oak leaf clusters
U.S. Service (Campaign) Medals and Service and Training Ribbons
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with service star
Iraq Campaign Medal with one silver and one bronze service star
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with service star
  Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  Korea Defense Service Medal
  Army Service Ribbon
   Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 4
  NATO Medal for service with ISAF
Badges
  Combat Action Badge
  Parachutist Badge
  Ranger Tab
   Master Parachutist Badge with XVIII Airborne Corps background trimming
  Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge
  Air Assault Badge
  Egyptian Parachutist Badge
  82nd Airborne Division Distinctive Unit Insignia
  Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
  United States Army Special Operations Command Combat Service Identification Badge
  14 Overseas Service Bars

References

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  1. ^ London, King's College. "Arnel P David". King's College London. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  2. ^ https://www.warfighterpodcast.com/guests/arnel-p-david/
  3. ^ Wagenen, Matthew Van; David, Arnel P. (2024-06-13). "A Fiscal Crisis: The West is on the Wrong Side of Cost Curve | RealClearDefense". www.realcleardefense.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  4. ^ "Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS)". jfsc.ndu.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  5. ^ "NATO corps build trust in Black Sea region during DEF21 academics week". www.army.mil. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  6. ^ "Arnel P. David". The Society for Military History. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  7. ^ "Warrior Diplomats: Civil Affairs Forces on the Front Lines". Air University (AU). 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-09-10.