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LTC Robert Kaderavek
Professor of Military Science

LTC Robert Kaderavek is a native of Wisconsin; in 1993 after graduating as a distinguished cadet from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, he commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. 

Upon completion of the Armor Officer Basic Course and of Ranger School, LTC Kaderavek served as a tank platoon leader, tank company executive officer, and assistant battalion operations officer in 2-12 Cavalry of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas from 1994-1997.

Following the Armor Officer Advanced Course, he became the Battalion Maintenance Officer, C Company Commander, and Headquarters Company Commander in 1-34 AR of the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas from 1998-2001.
 

LTC Kaderavek then pursued his M.B.A. at Harvard Business School and graduated with distinction in 2003.  From 2003-2005, he taught microeconomics, macroeconomics, and financial accounting as an Assistant Professor of Economics at West Point.

After a year at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, attending the Command and General Staff College, LTC Kaderavek joined 6-8 Cavalry of the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia in July 2006.  There, he became the squadron executive officer.  After intense training and deployment preparation, he fought with the Mustang squadron throughout a 14 month tour in the Arab Jabour region of Iraq.  He completed his “Rock of the Marne” tour as the squadron executive officer in May 2009.

LTC Kaderavek currently serves as the Commander and Professor of Military Science at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

LTC Kaderavek is a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, the Armor Officer Basic and Advance Courses, the Combined Arms Services and Staff School, the Master Fitness Trainer Course, Ranger, Airborne, and Air Assault Schools.

LTC Kaderavek holds a Master of Business Administration with Distinction Degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematical Economics from West Point. 

LTC Kaderavek’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (2 olc), the Army Commendation Medal (2 olc), the Army Achievement Medal (2 olc), the National Defense Service Medal (2d Awd), the Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Ribbon

LTC Kaderavek is married to Catherine and has three children: Sarah (10), Grace (7), and Emma (4). 

Related Links:

- On the homefront:  Having to say goodbye

- 3rd ID officer, family say goodbye to Fort Stewart

- Staying connected

- Leaving war behind

- A high-tech visit with Daddy

- Best birthday present ever: A soldier returns

Teaching Fields

  • Officership
  • Military Law
  • Leader Development

Office Location & Contact

Office Hours

  • M-F 8:30-4:30, by appointment

Teaching Schedule

  • MISC 146 - All Sections, Fall 2009
  • MISC 147 - All Sections, Fall 2009

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