Cadre of Detachment 910
Professor of Aerospace Studies
Detachment 910, University of Washington
Colonel Jeff Gustafson is Commander of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 910 at the University of Washington. He entered the Air Force in 1986 after receiving his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance. He holds advanced academic degrees from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and the US Air War College.
Colonel Gustafson has held various operational, remote, and staff assignments in the United States, Pacific, & South West Asia. He is a command pilot with over 4,600 flying hours, including 2,600 hours as an Instructor Pilot (IP) and Flight Evaluator (FE) in the F-15C/D and T-37.
EDUCATION:
1986 Bachelor of Science- Business/Finance, USAFA, C. Springs, CO
1993 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
1997 Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ
1997 Joint Doctrine Air Campaign Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
1998 Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
2002 Joint Force Air Component Commander's Course, Saudi Arabia
2002 Air War College, by correspondence
2003 Maintenance Course for Operational Commanders, Sheppard AFB, TX
2004 On Scene Accident Investigation Course, Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan
2007 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL
2007 Safety Board President Course, Kirtland AFB, NM
2008 Senior Leader Maintenance Commander Course, Langley AFB, VA
2008 USAF Wing Commander Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2008 Congressional Operations Seminar, Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
2009 Detachment Commander of Aerospace Studies Academic Instructor Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
ASSIGNMENT HISTORY:
1. Jul 1986 - Jun 1987 Student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Columbus AFB, MS
2. Sep 1987 - Jan 1988 Student, T-37 Pilot Instructor Training Course, Randolph AFB, TX
3. Feb 1988 - Jul 1992 T-37 Instructor Pilot, Flt CC, Flt Evaluator, Check Pilot, Spin Pilot, Columbus AFB, MS
4. Jul 1992 - Aug 1992 Student, AT-38 Lead-in Fighter Training, Alamogordo, N.M.
5. Aug 1992 - Jan 1993 Student, F-15C Formal Training, Tyndall AFB, FL
6. Jan 1993 - Jan 1996 F-15 Pilot, Training Officer, Scheduler, 12th Fighter Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan
7. Feb 1996 - Jun 1998 F-15C Formal Training Unit Instructor Pilot, Tyndall AFB, FL
8. Jun 1998 - May 1999 Student, Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
9. Jun 1999 - Jun 2001, F-15C and F-16 Assignments Officer, AF Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, TX
10. Jul 2001 - Aug 2002 Deputy Cmdr & Royal Saudi AF F-15C/D Instructor Pilot, Khamis, Saudi Arabia
11. Sep 2002 - Jun 2003 Inspector General Inspections , 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
12. Jun 2003 - Jun 2004 Operations Officer, 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
13. Jun 2004 - May 2006 Commander, 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
14. Jul 2006 - Jun 2007 Student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL
15. Aug 2007 - Feb 2008 Deputy Commander, 3rd Operations Group, Elmendorf AFB, AK
16. Mar 2008 – Jun 2009 Vice Commander, 33d Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, FL
17. Jul 2009 – Present Commander, AFROTC Detachment 910, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, 5 devices
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one device
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Expert Marksmanship
OTHER AWARDS:
Distinguished Graduate - AT-38 Lead-in Fighter Training 1992
Distinguished Grad, Top Book - F-15C Formal Training 1993
Distinguished Graduate - Squadron Officer School 1993
Flight Commander of the Year – Tyndall AFB, FL 1996
PACAF Aircrew of Distinction Award - 2003
FLIGHT INFORMATION:
Rating: USAF Command pilot, Airline transport pilot, Multi-engine Land
Flight Hours: 4,600 +
Aircraft Flown: F-15A/B/C/D/, T-37, T-38, AT-38, Cessna Citation, T-41, C-172, C-177
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Second Lieutenant May 28, 1986
First Lieutenant May 28, 1988
Captain May 28, 1990
Major May 28, 1997
Lieutenant Colonel Mar 1, 2002
Colonel July 1, 2007
(Current as of July 2009)