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Special Schools

Special Schools for the 1-205th presents TRADOC and WAARNG developed and approved courses which are non-MOS specific. As part of the Battalion’s S-3, Operations and Training Section, the Special Schools is dedicated to providing the best training possible for instructors, course managers, TAC officers and NCOs, combat lifesavers. Additionally, Special Schools develops and field tests new courses as directed by the Adjutant General for the State of Washington or as directed by TRADOC. Cadre for the Special Schools is comprised of Traditional National Guard soldiers and augmented by other soldiers within Region G, as required. It consists of:

Special Schools Officer:

CPT Shane T. O’Donnell
Chief Instructor: MSG Ralph Broadrick
Senior Instructor (CLC): SFC Joyce Nordquist
Senior Instructor (TAITC): SSG Kevin Johnson
Senior Instructor (SGI): SFC Carl Anderson