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CPT PATRICK BLACKWELL
Senior Instructor

CPT Blackwell serves as the instructor for the  Raider Course and Team Leader for the A team. He earned his Raider Tab in 2008 and Airborne Qualification in 2010.

Born in Greenville, SC, CPT Blackwell attended the University of South Carolina and holds a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. He enlisted as a private and was commissioned 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.

In addition to his duties with the Raiders and the SCSG Schools Detachment, CPT Blackwell serves as Commanding Officer with 4th Battalion, 2nd "Highlands" Brigade based in Williamston, SC.

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.

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.