Waylon R. Vary

Waylon R. Vary is a Senior Military Science Instructor at South Carolina State University (SCSU), where he has taught Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets since 2021. He is also an active-duty U.S. Army soldier with 18 years of experience, serving in leadership and training roles at military installations including Fort Drum (NY), Sembach (Germany), Camp Humphreys (South Korea), and Fort Hood (TX).

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, Western Kentucky University (2023)
  • Certificate in Interactive Training & Leadership, Western Kentucky University (2022)
  • Certificate in Organizational Leadership, Western Kentucky University (2022)
• Research & Instruction:

  His expertise includes U.S. Army training protocols, military doctrine, and Department of Defense operations. He teaches Military Science 101 (Freshman), focusing on foundational Army training and leadership principles.

• Professional Affiliations:

  Active military service with the U.S. Army, combined with academic instruction at SCSU.