Captain Matthew Moulton, Owner/Instructor
SOLDIER/POLICE OFFICER/NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Captain Moulton has served in the US Army for over 25 years on both Active Duty and Reserve status. He began his career in 1992 by enlisting in the Infantry and advanced from the rank of Private to Sergeant First Class (Infantry Platoon Sergeant) before commissioning as an officer. He lived abroad in Germany on Active Duty for five years serving with the 1st Battalion 6th Infantry Regiment "Regulars by God" (3rd Infantry Division) and the 1st Battalion 16th Infantry Regiment "Iron Rangers" (1st Infantry Division) respectively before returning home and continuing service with the Army Reserve.
After returning home to Oklahoma, he attained a Bachelor’s Degree in History with an emphasis on Middle Eastern Studies and Master's Degree work in International Relations while working as a police officer. While on Reserve duty status he served in the 2nd Battalion 290th Infantry Regiment "Prepared Professionals" (75thDivision) as a leadership mentor, unit liaison, range master, firearms instructor, and tactical operations instructor preparing Army Reserve and National Guard units for deployment into combat.
In 2007 he commissioned as an officer and took command of Civil Affairs Teams in the 490th "Progress Through Unity", the 403rd "Hearts and Minds", and finally the 486th "Force Multiplier" Civil Affairs Battalions. The CA Teams specialize in deployments to Central and South America, but also deploy to Africa as well as various other theaters in South Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. CPT Moulton's last assignment was in the Labrador & Newfoundland Arctic and Subarctic zones working with the Canadian and Polish Armies.
His first deployment was to Macedonia/Kosovo back in 1994. His last deployments were during the War on Terror, Captain Moulton activated 4 times in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom including his last tour in eastern Afghanistan attached to the 3rd Squadron 73rd Cavalry Regiment “Thunderbolts” (reconnaissance) (1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division).
MILITARY RESUME
Leadership Schools:
Civil Affairs Captains Career Course
Canadian Army Winter Warfare School
Civil Affairs Qualification Course
Signal Officer Basic Leader Course (OBC)
Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course (BNCOC)
Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)
Opposing Forces Leadership Course
Observer Controller/Trainer Course
Special Forces Assessment and Selection
Infantry Basic Training (OSUT)
Military resume (cont’d)
Decorations and Awards:
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Army Reserve Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War On Terror Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon
United Nations Medal
NATO Medal
Combat Action Badge
Expert Infantry Badge
Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Rifle Expert Marksmanship Badge
Pistol Expert Marksmanship Badge
German Armed Forces Marksmanship Badge (Schutzenshur Klasse Gold)
Meritorious Unit Citation (403rd Civil Affairs Battalion)
Army Superior Unit Citation (2nd Battalion 290th Infantry Regiment)
Joint Meritorious Unit Citation (1st Battalion 6th Infantry Regiment)
LAW ENFORCEMENT RESUME
Law Enforcement Schools:
DEA/OBN Anti-Narcotics Air Assault Operations Course
FBI Crisis Negotiator School
Crisis Intervention Team Member
Glock Armorer School
Colt AR-15 Armorer School
FEMA Incident Command System
FEMA National Incident Management System
Tactical Vehicle Intervention
CLEET Certified Police Officer
NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR:
Oklahoma Self Defense Act Instructor (Carry Permit)
Chief Range Safety Officer
Home Firearm Safety Instructor
Basic Pistol Shooting Instructor
Basic Rifle Shooting Instructor
Basic Shotgun Shooting Instructor
Personal Protection in the Home Instructor
Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor