Command Sergeant Major Chad B. Harness, U.S. Army
Command Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major Chad B. Harness is a native of Jacksonville, Florida who enlisted in the U.S. Army in May 2001 and completed One Station Unit Training as an Infantryman from Fort Benning, GA.
CSM Harness held numerous positions from Rifleman to Brigade Command Sergeant Major. He served as a Riflemen, Mortar Gunner, Rifle Squad Leader, Mortar Section Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, Rifle Platoon Sergeant, Ranger Instructor/Senior Instructor Writer, Basic Training First Sergeant, Rifle Company First Sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company First Sergeant, Battalion Operations Sergeant Major, Battalion Command Sergeant Major, and Brigade Command Sergeant Major.
CSM Harness' assignments include Vicenza, Italy, Fort Benning, GA, Fort Riley, KS, Fort Campbell, KY, Fort Bliss, TX and Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK. CSM Harness' deployments include Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2004) and Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (2005-2006 & 2011-2012).
CSM Harness' military education includes the completion of the Basic Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leaders Course, Sergeants Major Academy, Nominative Leaders Course, Airborne School, Infantry Mortar Leader's Course, Drill Sergeant School, Ranger School, Jumpmaster School, Pathfinder School, Air Assault School, and Master Resiliency Training. He holds an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Purdue and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from the University of Excelsior.
CSM Harness' awards and decorations include: a Legion of Merit, Bronze Star w/ one OLC; Meritorious Service Medal w/ two OLC, Army Commendation Medal w/ two Valorous devices and seven OLC, Army Achievement Medal w/ seven OLC, Master Parachutist Badge w/ Bronze Star, Pathfinder Badge, Air Assault Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, and the Ranger Tab. CSM Harness is also a recipient of the Order of Saint Maurice (Centurion award), the Order of Saint Michaels (Guardian), and is a Distinguished Member of the 502nd Infantry Regiment.
CSM Harness is married and has two daughters and two Siberian Huskies.