Daniel D. Brown

Commander Daniel D. Brown, USN serves as an Assistant Professor at the National Defense University's Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security & Resource Strategy, bringing extensive military experience to his academic role. His career bridges tactical naval operations with strategic resource planning at the highest levels of national defense.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Physics from The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina
• Master's in Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
• Master's degree in National Security and Resource Strategy from The Eisenhower School

Brown's research focuses on national security resource allocation, with particular expertise in military logistics systems, cybersecurity incident response in defense contexts, and joint force sustainment. His work integrates practical field experience from multiple combat zones with theoretical strategic frameworks, emphasizing the intersection of commercial supply chains and military operations as demonstrated during his leadership in the 2017 'NotPetya' cyber incident recovery.

His distinguished service has been recognized with:

• Defense Meritorious Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards)
• Joint Commendation Medal
• Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5 awards)
• Navy Achievement Medal (3 awards)

As an educator, Brown previously served as a JPME II instructor at the Joint Forces Staff College, teaching advanced warfighting concepts. His operational experience includes directing theater logistics for Navy-Marine Corps task forces in CENTCOM, managing submarine fleet logistics, and leading international supply operations in Japan. His dual expertise in naval nuclear propulsion logistics and commercial transportation systems provides unique insights into resource strategy education.

Brown maintains active military qualifications as a Joint Staff Officer, Submarine Supply Corps Officer, and Naval Aviation Supply Officer, ensuring his academic work remains grounded in current defense requirements and operational realities.