Nicholas J. DiLandro

Nicholas J. DiLandro is a Major in the United States Army currently serving as an Instructor at the United States Military Academy (USMA) for MX400 Officership – The Superintendent’s Capstone Course at the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in History with Honors from Towson University (2010-2014), where he graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate through ROTC
• Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University

His research and teaching interests center on military ethics, leadership development, military history, and business administration applications in military contexts. His extensive combat experience and command roles provide practical foundations for these academic pursuits, particularly in ethical decision-making during complex operations and refugee resettlement logistics.

Military Awards and Decorations:

• Bronze Star Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Army Commendation Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
• Army Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
• Humanitarian Service Medal
• National Defense Service Ribbon
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Afghan Service Ribbon
• Overseas Service Ribbon
• NATO Medal
• Army Service Ribbon
• Expert Infantryman Badge

Advanced Military Training:

• Ranger School
• Reconnaissance Surveillance Leader's Course
• Airborne School
• Pathfinder School
• Air Assault School
• Fast Rope Insertion and Extraction Course
• Rappel Master Course