Fergus Paul Briggs

Background

Briggs, Fergus Paul was born on August 2, 1949 in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Son of Fergus and Shirley Briggs.

Education

Bachelor, Idaho State University, 1972. Certified secondary education, Idaho State University, 1982. Master of Arts, Naval War College, 1996.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1972, advanced through grades to colonel, 1995. Executive officer Reserve Support Unit, Camp Pendleton, California, 1988-1991. Plans officer, deputy assistant chief of staff G-3 4th Marine Division (reinforced), New Orleans, 1991-1992.

Operations officer Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters, 1992-1994, assistant chief of staff plans, 1994-1995. Deputy director College Continuing Education Marine Corps University, Quantico, Virginia, 1996-1999. Branch head personnel plans and policy Headquarters United States Marine Corps (Reserve Affairs), 1999-2000.

Deputy director readiness Office of Assistant Secretary Defense, Washington, 2000—2002. Retired, 2002

Air defense control officer United States Marine Corps, various locations, 1972-1985. Training programs officer Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1985-1987.

Achievements

• Fergus Paul Briggs has been listed as a noteworthy military officer, federal government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Marine Corps representative Fallbrook (California) City of C., 1989-1991. Member United States Military Pentathlon Team, 1980, 81, 83, 84. Member Reserve Officers Association, Marine Corps Association, Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association.

Interests

• Running, bicycling, skiing, reading.

Connections

Married Gina Marie Briggs.

Father:

Fergus Briggs

Mother:

Shirley Briggs

Spouse:

Gina Marie Briggs.