Commander
COL Delarius V. Tarlton
Col. Delarius V. Tarlton received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Defense Artillery through the Army ROTC program at Florida A&M University in 2002. He holds a Bachelor of Criminal Justice from Florida A&M University, a Master of Science in Business with a concentration in Supply Chain Management and Logistics from the University of Kansas, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Col. Tarlton is recognized as a Demonstrated Master Logistician by the International Society of Logistics in recognition of his professional experience and logistics contributions throughout the course of his career.
He has completed a wide range of military education and operational assignments. Col. Tarlton’s military education includes: Air Defense Artillery Officer’s Basic Course, Air Defense Artillery Officer’s Short Range Air Defense Weapons Course, Mechanized Leader’s Course, Battle Command Sustainment Support System Course, Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course, Support Operations Course (Phases I and II), Joint Planner’s Course, Command and General Staff Officer’s Course, Capabilities Development Course, Theater Sustainment Planners Course, Joint Professional Military Education Phase II Course, and Army War College.
Col. Tarlton’s prior assignments include: Avenger and Bradley Linebacker Platoon Leader, B Battery, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos, Texas, and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II; Executive Officer, C Battery, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos; Assistant S-3 (Operations), 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Cavazos; Supply and Services Officer, G-4 (Logistics), 377th Theater Sustainment Command, New Orleans, Louisiana; Company Commander, Echo Forward Support Company, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas; Rear Detachment Commander, 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss; S-3 (Operations), 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss and Afghanistan in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom XII; Chief of Plans, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia; Brigade S-3 (Operations), 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart and Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Resolute Support, and Operation Inherent Resolve; Executive Officer, 87th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, Fort Stewart; Capabilities Developer, Sustainment Battle Lab, Combined Arms Support Command, Fort Gregg- Adams, Virginia; Aide-de-Camp to the Director, Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and Battalion Commander, 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos. His last assignment prior to assuming duties as a student at the United States Army War College was Chief of Sustainment (Logistics), 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos.
Col. Tarlton’s awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with Campaign Star), Iraq Campaign Medal (with Campaign Star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral 2), NATO Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Combat Action Badge. He is the recipient of the Honorable Order of Saint Martin by the United States Army Quartermaster Association and the Noble Patron of Armor by the United States Cavalry and Armor Association.
Command Sergeant Major
CSM Samuel G. Miles
Command Sergeant Major Samuel G. Miles enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 1992 and attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, followed by Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gregg-Adams (known as Fort Lee prior to 2023), Virginia, where he graduated as an Automated Logistic Specialist (92A).
CSM Miles’ assignments include: HHB DIVARTY, 1st CAV DIV, Fort Hood (known as Fort Cavazos since 2023), Texas; B Co, 1-4 ADA, McCully Barracks, Germany; HHB 2-43 ADA, Fort Bliss, Texas; Executive Administrative Assistant for the 82nd ABN DIV Command Sergeant Major, Fort Liberty (known as Fort Bragg prior to 2023), North Carolina; Platoon Sergeant F Co, 167th Forward Support Company, Fort Richardson, Alaska; Support Operations for 725th Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Richardson; First Sergeant for 135th Forward Support Company, 188th Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Liberty; Battalion Operations Sergeant for HHBN, 82nd ABN DIV, Fort Liberty; First Sergeant for A Co, 407th Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Liberty; 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Operations Sergeant Major; CSM for 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Gregg-Adams; CSM for the 4-410 Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Knox, Kentucky. He has deployed to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
CSM Miles’ military and civilian education include the Basic Leaders Course (Distinguished Leadership Awardee); Advanced Leaders Course; Senior Leaders Course; Support Operations Course (Phase I and II); Airborne Course; Jumpmaster Course; Air Assault Course; Pathfinder Course; Air Movement Operation Course; Contracting Officer Representative Course; Battle Staff Course; Master Resilience Training Course; BN/BDE Pre-Command Course. He is also a graduate of the Sergeants Major Course – Class 66. He holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management and an Associate degree in Applied Science from Excelsior College.
CSM Miles’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (1 Silver Leaf Cluster, 3 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1 SLC, 2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Citation (1 OLC), and the Army Superior Unit Award. His badges include the Combat Action Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Pathfinder Badge, and the Wheel Driver/Mechanic Badge. He is also a member of the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin and the recipient of the Army Demonstrated Master Logistician Award.