CPT Patrick Blackwell

CPT Patrick Blackwell was assigned as Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion in November, 2009. In addition to his duties in the 4th BN, he serves as the instructor of The Raider Course at the SCSG Schools Detachment in Columbia, SC. He also serves as A-Team Leader with the Raider Detachment.

Born in Greenville, SC, CPT Blackwell attended the University of South Carolina holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies.  He enlisted as a private and chose to stay in the enlisted ranks for a year. He was commissioned a 2LT in 2006. His military education includes Basic Training, Officer Basic Course,  The Raider Course, Military Police Course, Traffic Control Course, the Dept. of Homeland Security Weapons of Mass Destruction Course, the Dept. of Defense Anti-Terrorism Training Course, Dept. of Defense Information Assurance Awareness Course, and the DOD Designated Approving Authority Course. He also holds CERT Certification and MEMS Certification. He is also a member of the US Naval Institute.

CPT Blackwell has previously served in the 4th BN as platoon leader in A CO, 4th BN and in 4th BN HQ as S-1, Personnel and Administrative Officer and XO, Executive Officer.

Among his awards and decorations are Service Ribbon (4 Bronze Stars), Military Readiness Ribbon, Military Proficiency Ribbon (Crossed Pistols & Bronze Torch Devices), Recruiting Achievement Ribbon, Individual Achievement Ribbon (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Humanitarian Service Ribbon, SC State Guard Commendation Medal - (Oak Leaf Cluster), the SC State Guard Medal of Merit and the Bayonet of the Swamp Fox.