John Owsley
About John Owsley
John Owsley is an Interagency/Operational Environment Planner currently working at Valiant Integrated Services in Fort Polk, Louisiana. He has extensive experience in military planning and operations, having held various roles within the Louisiana Army National Guard and Cubic Corporation.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
John Owsley currently serves as an Interagency/Operational Environment Planner at Valiant Integrated Services. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in Fort Polk, Louisiana. In this role, he coordinates interagency components of training exercises for both civilian and military units, including Special Operations Forces, at the Joint Readiness Training Center. His responsibilities include translating training requirements and objectives into actionable training events, ensuring that these events are adequately resourced.
Previous Experience at Cubic Corporation
Prior to his current role, John Owsley worked at Cubic Corporation as an Interagency Planner for a brief period in 2018. His tenure lasted for two months and took place in Fort Polk, Louisiana. During his time at Cubic, he also served as an Operations and Intelligence Scenario Writer from 2010 to 2016, where he contributed to the development of training scenarios and supported various operational planning efforts.
Military Background with Louisiana Army National Guard
John Owsley has an extensive background with the Louisiana Army National Guard. He served as the Assistant Operations Officer (S3) for the 773rd MP Battalion from 2012 to 2014 at Camp Beauregard. He later held the position of Company Commander from 2014 to 2018, also at Camp Beauregard. Following this, he served as the Battalion Plans Officer from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, he was involved in various operational planning and leadership activities.
Educational Qualifications
John Owsley studied at Upper Iowa University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, completing his studies from 2004 to 2012. He further pursued education in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Services at the same institution, achieving a degree with an emphasis in Law Enforcement from 2015 to 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in operational planning and interagency coordination.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
In his professional capacity, John Owsley represents the interagency team at planning meetings and conducts briefings for various stakeholders, including field grade and general officers, civilian officials, and VIPs. His role requires a deep understanding of both military and civilian operational environments, enabling him to effectively coordinate training exercises and ensure that all components are aligned with the overall objectives.