
LTC Walter J. Biner
Battalion Commander
CSM Samuel J. Alter
Battalion Command Sergeant Major
CSM Samuel J. Alter is originally from Florence, CO. He enlisted in the United States Army in August 2001. He attended One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, KY where he was awarded the Military Occupation Specialty of Calvary Scout (19D).
CSM Alter’s assignments and duty positions include: HHC 1st BN 4th Infantry Regiment, DIV Recon Platoon Hohenfels, Germany (Dismounted Scout), C Troop 2nd Squadron 9th Cavalry Regiment Ft. Carson, CO (Team Leader), A Troop 6th Squadron 4th Cavalry Regiment Ft. Hood, TX (Section Leader), HHC Garrison Ft. Hood, TX (Section Sergeant/ In-processing NCO), D Company 2nd Battalion 13th Infantry Regiment Ft. Jackson, SC (Drill Sergeant/ Senior Drill Sergeant), Fitness Training Unit 120th AG Battalion Ft. Jackson, SC (Senior Drill Sergeant), B Troop 1st Squadron 75th Cavalry Regiment Ft Campbell, KY (Platoon Sergeant/ First Sergeant), The Sabalauski Air Assault School 101st Airborne Division (First Sergeant), Indiana University of Pennsylvania ROTC Pennsylvania (Senior Military Science Instructor SMSI), Sergeant Majors Academy Class 71, Fort Bliss, TX, and most recently 1st Battalion 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany (Operations Sergeant Major).
CSM Alter’s deployments include Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006 (OIF III); Operation Enduring Freedom 2008-2009 (OEF); Operation Inherent Resolve 2016-2017 (OIR).
CSM Alter’s military and civilian education includes Combat Life Savers Course, Basic Leaders Course, Advance Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, Sergeant Majors Academy, Drill Sergeant School, Master Resilience Trainer Course, Army Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response Program, Armor Reconnaissance Course, Joint Fire Powers Course, Commander and First Sergeants Course, Battalion Pre-Command Course, Air Assault School, Rappel Master Course and Army Pathfinder School. CSM Alter also has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Leadership and Workforce Development from US Army Command & General Staff College, and he is continuing his education in Safety Science and Occupational Health.
CSM Alter’s awards and decorations include: Bronze Star Medal (2 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal ( 4 OLC), Army Commendation Medal with Valor; Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 campaign star), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 campaign stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 5, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon numeral 5; NATO Medal, Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal. His badges include Drill Sergeant Badge, Combat Action Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver Badge (wheeled vehicle), and Expert Marksmanship Badge, and the German Schutzenschnur Foreign Marksmanship Badge (Silver). He is also a recipient of the United States Cavalry and Armor Association Order of Saint George Bronze Medallion.