TROY BUCHER

Mr. Bucher served in the United States Army for over thirty years, both as an enlisted soldier and as an officer. He is renowned for his leadership skills in tactical operations, planning, training, safety, and administrative functions for Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) units. One of his notable roles was as a SHORAD Battalion Commander from 2017 to 2019. During his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he served as the Senior Air Defense Officer responsible for C-RAM Protection, Sense and Warn, and C-UAS operations and strategy for US Forces-Afghanistan. Mr. Bucher has held positions at both the brigade and division levels multiple times and has significant expertise in integrating SHORAD protection with maneuver operations in tactical environments and during warfighter and simulation exercises.

 

In addition to his operational roles, Troy has also served in leadership development positions, including as a Professor of Military Science, Officer Candidate School TAC Officer, and as an Instructor at the NATO Defence Against Terrorism CoE.

 

Troy's service record demonstrates his resilience and adaptability. He is a veteran of the Gulf War, OIF, OND, and OFS, having also served as a Liaison Officer to the Turkish Special Forces in Northern Iraq. Notably, he was the last ADA Linebacker Battery Commander in the US Army, serving in OIF under former NSA H.R. McMaster. His experience in these various conflicts highlights his ability to excel in challenging and dynamic environments.