Commandant

Previous to becoming the 33rd Commandant of the US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School and the Chief of Chemical, COL W Bochat was the 2nd Infantry Republic of Korea (ROK)-US Combined Division Chief of Staff. Her assignments include the continental United States, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea.

EDUCATIONAL DEGREES

• National Defense University—Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy —MA—National Resources Strategy

• School of Advanced Military Studies—MMA—Advanced Military Studies

• Jacksonville State University—BS—Political Science with minor in English

MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED

• British Higher Command and Staff College

• National Defense University—Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

• Joint Planners Course

• School of Advanced Military Studies—Advanced Military Studies Program

• United States Army Command and General Staff College

• Combined Arms Service Staff School

• Chemical Officer Captain’s Career Course

• Chemical Officer Basic Course

FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) Japanese

ASSIGNMENT HISTORY

Jun 2023 to Present 33rd Commandant US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School, and Chief of Chemical, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Jun 2021 May 2023 Chief of Staff, 2nd Infantry ROK-US Combined Division, Camp Humphreys, Korea

Jun 2019 Jun 2021 Commander, 48th Chemical Brigade, Fort Hood, TX (known as Fort Cavazos since 2023)

Jun 2017 Jun 2019 Senior Military Advisor, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy, Pentagon, Washington DC

Jul 2014 Jul 2016 Commander, 2d Chemical Battalion, Fort Hood, TX

Aug 2013 Jul 2014 Chief of Plans, 20th CBRNE Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Aug 2011 Aug 2013 CBRN Planner, 20th CBRNE Command, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

Jun 2010 Jun 2011 Deputy CJ5, CJIATF-435, Camp Phoenix Afghanistan (OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM)

Apr 2007 Jun 2009 Executive Officer, 84th Chemical Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Apr 2006 Apr 2007 Chief, Officer Training Department, 84th Chemical Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Sep 2003 Apr 2006 Small Group Instructor, US Army Chemical School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Nov 2001 Sep 2003 Commander, 68th Chemical Company, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood TX (OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM)

Jan 2001 Nov 2001 Brigade Chemical Officer, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood TX

Sep 1999 Jul 2000 Aide de Camp, US Army Chemical School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Nov 1996 Sep 1999 Platoon Leader & Executive Officer, 11th Chemical Company, Fort McClellan, AL

COL Bochat’s awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit OLC, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with three OLC, Army Commendation Medal with four OLC, Joint Service Achievement Medal, and Army Achievement Medal with one OLC.