Background
Silkett, Wayne Arnold was born on February 18, 1945 in Uttoxeter, England. Came to the United States, 1946. Son of Arnold Ernest and Kathleen (Gill) Silkett.
Silkett, Wayne Arnold was born on February 18, 1945 in Uttoxeter, England. Came to the United States, 1946. Son of Arnold Ernest and Kathleen (Gill) Silkett.
Bachelor in History, San Jose State University, 1967. Master of Arts in International Relations, Boston University, 1975. Master of Arts in International Relations, University Southern California, 1980.
Master of Arts in English Literature, George Mason University, 1983.
Commissioned United States Army, 1968, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1985. Advisor Vietnam, 1969-1970. Instructor Infantry School, 1970-1973.
Member staff, company Commander 2d Battalion, 6th Infantry, Berlin, 1973-1976. Analyst Defense Intelligence Agency, Arlington, Virginia, 1980-1982, team chief, 1982-1983. Assistant professor political science United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, 1983-1986.
Nuclear and convential arms control officer Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Casteau, Belgium, 1986-1989. Director joint operations concepts United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, since 1989.
Married Debra-Lynn Anne Czubas, December 21, 1980. 1 child, Byron Alexander James.