Col. William T. Nuckols Jr. is the director of mounted requirements at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence. Previously, he was TRADOC capabilities manager, armored brigade combat team, at the Maneuver Center of Excellence. He also has served as deputy brigade commander of the 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and master’s degrees from Troy University and the U.S. Army War College. -