Maj Heidi C. Sykas, USMC

Civilian Education

• M.M.S. Military Studies, Marine Corps University
• B.S. Business Management, Old Dominion University

Military Education

• Officer Candidate School
• The Basic School
• Air Defense Control Officer Course
• Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination Systems
• Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems Course
• Multi-TDL Advanced Joint Interoperability Course
• Basic Instructor Course
• Ballistic Missile Defense Staff Officer Course
• Multi-TDL Planner’s Course
• Expeditionary Warfare School (DEP)
• Expeditionary Warfare School (RES)
• Theater Battle Management Core System (FOPS)
• Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course
• Command and Staff College (DEP)
• Security Management Course
• Senior Officer Legal Course
• Command and Staff College (RES)

Major Assignments

• Aug 04 - Apr 11 – Air Defense Control Officer, Marine Air Control Squadron 4
• Apr 11 - Apr 13 – Instructor, Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School
• Apr 13 - May 13 – Aide de Camp, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center/Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command
• Jul 14 - May 15 – Student, Expeditionary Warfare School
• May 15 - Jun 17 – Air Command and Control Planner, I Marine Expeditionary Force
• Jun 17 - May 18 – Assistant Operations Officer, Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38
• Jun 18 - Jun 20 – Operations Officer, Marine Air Control Squadron 2
• Jun 20 - Jun 21 – Executive Officer, Marine Air Control Squadron 2
• Jun 21 - Jun 22 – Student, Command and Staff College
• Jun 22 - Present – Faculty Advisor, Expeditionary Warfare School

Awards and Decorations

• Meritorious Service Medal
• Joint Service Commendation Medal
• Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 Gold Stars in lieu of third award)
• Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Gold Star in lieu of second award)