LTC Michael Smith
2-305 FA Battalion Commander

LTC Michael K. Smith is a native of Alabaster, AL. He commissioned as a Chemical Officer in the US Army in May 2005 before branch transferring into the Field Artillery in 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Troy University and a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from Air University.

LTC Smith has served in various positions from Platoon Leader, Battery Commander, Company Commander, Observer/Controller Trainer, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Battalion Operations Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, and Brigade Operations Officer, and Professor of Military Science. His assignments include A/2-5 Field Artillery, HHB/2-5 Field Artillery, 3-340th Infantry Battalion, Counterinsurgency Training Center-Afghanistan, Birmingham Recruiting Company, Fires Battle Lab/Capabilities Development Integration Directorate, 2-2 Field Artillery Battalion, 428th Field Artillery Brigade, Florida State University (FSU) and Louisiana State University (LSU).

LTC Smith served two combat tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

LTC Smith’s military education includes the Chemical Officer Basic Leader Course, Field Artillery Captains Career Course, Recruiting Commanders Course, Air Command and Staff College, Common Faculty Development-Instructors Course, the Pre-Command Course, Tactical Commanders Development Course and Airborne School.

LTC Smith’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (5), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon (2).

LTC Smith is married to Rebecca Smith from Benecia, CA. They have five children; William (17), Carson (16), Jordyn (15), Emmerson (14), and Deacon (11).