Background
Oerding, James Bryan was born on June 21, 1935 in Roseburg, Oregon, United States. Son of William Arthur and Naomi Eileen (Cobb) Oerding.
Oerding, James Bryan was born on June 21, 1935 in Roseburg, Oregon, United States. Son of William Arthur and Naomi Eileen (Cobb) Oerding.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1960; Master of Arts, U. Florida, 1975-1977; candidate in philosophy, University of California, Davis, 1978-1980.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Army, 1960; advanced through grades to major, United States Army, 1973; various assignments, United States Army, 1953-1973; officer 7th Special Forces Group, United States Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1973-1974; research specialist 1st Psychological Operations Battalion, United States Army, Fort Bragg, 1975-1978; international plans & training specialist, United States Army Western Command Headquarters, Fort Shafter, 1980-1985; international security assistance analyst, United States Army, Washington, 1985-1986; director senior fellowship program, United States Army, Washington, 1986-1989; commandant, United States Army Management Engineering College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1989-1991; deputy for strategic plans, United States Army Management Engineering College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1991-1992; regional representative East Coast D.M.E.C., United States Army Management Engineering College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1992-1994; retired, 1994. Consultant on management Escapes Unlimited, Greencastle, Pennsylvania, since 1989. Cruise lecturer.
Member Antarctican Society, Special Forces Association (life), American Indochina Veterans Legion (North Carolina state chairman 1975-1976), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans.