Shane W. Shorter is a retired Command Sergeant Major with more than 30 years of experience advising and leading at the highest levels of the U.S. military. He most recently served as the 11th Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) of U.S. Special Operations Command headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, FL.

In his 37 years of service, Command Sergeant Major Shorter’s nominative positions also include CSEL of United States Indo-Pacific Command, Special Operations Command Pacific – Indo-Pacific, and the Joint Special Operations University. He has contributed to the leadership, workforce strategy, and operational readiness across organizations supporting more than 70,000 U.S. personnel and global operations spanning over 80 countries.

Additionally, he has held many leadership roles in 1st Special Forces Group, including 1st Group Command Sergeant Major and Battalion Command Sergeant Major, Company Sergeant Major for Charlie Company 3rd Battalion, Group Operations Sergeant Major, and Operations Detachment Sergeant Major. He also served as a Junior Medical Non-commissioned Officer (NCO), Senior Medical NCO, Team Sergeant, and Headquarters Support Company First Sergeant.

Command Sergeant Major Shorter’s military education courses include every level of NCO Professional Development and the Summit Course. He is a graduate of the Special Forces Qualification Course, Special Forces Operations and Intelligence Course, Static Line Jumpmaster Course, Dive Medical Technician’s Course, and the Military Free Fall Parachutist Course.

Command Sergeant Major Shorter’s top military decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (one oak leaf cluster), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star (one oak leaf cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (four oak leaf clusters), and Army Commendation Medal with Valor.

Command Sergeant Major Shorter and his wife Leslie have been married for 36 years. They have one adult daughter and are proud grandparents.