MICHAEL A. AQUINO
Lt. Colonel, Military Intelligence, U.S. Army (Ret)
Post Office Box #470307
San Francisco, CA 94147
Professional Vitæ
- as of January 2008 -
DEGREES RECEIVED/CIVILIAN EDUCATION/YEARS ATTENDED
4 years, Santa Barbara High School
High School Graduation
Santa Barbara, CA
1960-1964
4 years, University of California
B.A. Political Science
Santa Barbara, CA
1964-1968
2 years, University of California
M.A. Political Science
Santa Barbara, CA
1974-1976
Examination fields:
-- International Relations
-- Comparative Politics
4 years, University of California
Ph.D. Political Science
Santa Barbara, CA
1976-1980
Major field: International Relations
Dissertation: “The Neutron Bomb”
Additional qualification fields:
-- Comparative Politics
-- American Government & Politics
-- Political Theory
1 year, George Washington University
M.P.A. Public Administration
Washington, D.C.
(National Resources Management)
1986-1987
Adjunct Professor of Political Science
Political Science Department
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA
1980-1986
UPPER-DIVISION UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT
(GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO)
Political Science #100
-- Issues in American Government & Politics
Political Science #110
-- Political Theory (Ancient)
Political Science #111
-- Political Theory (Medieval & Modern)
Political Science #112
-- Contemporary Political Ideologies
Political Science #120
-- International Politics
Political Science #121
-- United States Foreign Policy
Political Science #140
-- Comparative Political Systems
Political Science #143-C
-- Dynamics of Western Culture
GOVERNMENTAL SCHOOLS ATTENDED
Psychological Operations Extension Course,
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, NC
1968
Airborne (Paratrooper) Course,
US Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA
1968
Armor Officer Basic Course,
US Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, KY
1968
Psychological Operations Unit Officer Course,
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, NC
1969
Armor Officer Advanced Course,
US Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, KY
1976
Special Forces ("Green Beret") Course,
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, NC
1976
Command & General Staff Officer Course (Commandant's List),
US Army Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
1979
Foreign Area Officer Course,
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, NC
1979
Military Intelligence Officer Qualification Course (Advanced),
US Army Intelligence Center, Fort Huachuca, AZ
1980
Reserve Attache Course,
Defense Intelligence College,
Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C.
1981
West Europe Area Studies Course,
Foreign Service Institute,
Department of State, Washington, D.C.
1982
Interdepartmental Foreign Affairs Seminar,
Foreign Service Institute,
Department of State, Washington, D.C.
1983
Strategic Intelligence Course
Defense Intelligence College,
Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C.
1984
Civil Affairs Officer Advanced Course (Distinguished Graduate),
US Army JFK Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, NC
1985
National Security Management Course,
National Defense University,
Washington, D.C.
1986
Industrial College of the Armed Forces Course
National Defense University,
Washington, D.C.
1987
Joint Space Intelligence Operations Course
US Army Space Institute
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
1990
U.S. ARMY PRIMARY SPECIALTY SKILL IDENTIFIER (PSSI)
48G - Politico-Military Affairs Officer
U.S. ARMY ADDITIONAL SKILL IDENTIFIERS (ASI)
3Y - Space Activities Officer
4S - Foreign Area Officer/West Europe
5E - Psychological Operations Officer
5G - Special Forces Officer
5P - Parachutist
5W - Civil Affairs Officer
35B - Strategic Intelligence Officer
50A - Force Development Officer
54A - Operations and Training Officer
OFFICES HELD AND HONORS RECEIVED
Honor Graduate, Santa Barbara High School
1964
Gold Sealbearer/Life Membership Award,
California Scholarship Federation
1964
Santa Barbara community service awards,
Lions Club & Exchange Club
1964
National Commander, Eagle Scout Honor Society,
Boy Scouts of America
1965-1966
Distinguished Service Award (Knight Eagle),
Eagle Scout Honor Society, Boy Scouts of America
1967
Distinguished Service Award (Vigil Honor),
Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America
1967
Lt. Colonel, National Society of Pershing Rifles
(Collegiate ROTC Honor Society)
1966-1968
Department of the Army Scholarship,
University of California
1966-1968
Lifetime Membership Award,
National Convention Committee,
Scabbard & Blade
(Collegiate ROTC Honor Society)
1966-1968
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity:
1965-1968
- Chapter Charter President, University of California
- Regional Conference Chairman
- Recipient of Distinguished Service Key
National Sojourners Award (scholarship),
University of California
1968
Reserve Officers Association of the United States:
- Distinguished Service Award, Department of California
1968
- President, Chapter #30
1975-1977
- Army Vice-President, Department of California
1977-1978
- National Army Affairs Committee
1979-1980
Distinguished Military Graduate, University of California
United States Army R.O.T.C.
1968
Regional Studies Research Award,
Industrial College of the Armed Forces,
National Defense University
1987
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2005-2006
UNITED STATES MILITARY DECORATIONS & AWARDS
Bronze Star Medal
1970
Meritorious Service Medal
1994
Air Medal
1970
Army Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
1969, 1972, 1979
National Defense Service Medal (2 awards)
1968, 1990
Vietnam Service Medal (3 campaigns)
1969, 1970
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Hourglass)
1982, 1992
Army Res. Components Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
1977, 1981
Army Service Ribbon
1983
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
1984
Parachutist Badge
1968
Special Forces Tab
1984
U.S. Air Force Space Activities Badge
1991
