Maurice Todd

At a glance

Maurice Todd’s Senate questionnaire describes decades of military, civilian, and international-security work. His Readiness nomination connects that background with force-readiness assessment, military training and education, and occupational health and safety responsibilities.

Summary sources: [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• In his questionnaire, Todd described more than forty years of international-security experience as an Army officer and defense civilian. [2]
• He described intelligence and security leadership at Joint Interagency Task Force South and strategy-and-engagement leadership at Special Operations Command Africa. [2]
• His stated education includes international relations at St Andrews, foreign service at Georgetown, advanced military studies, and undergraduate study at the U.S. Military Academy. [2]

Role and nomination context

• The committee identified Todd as the nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, clarifying the portfolio behind the shorter nomination title. [1]
• The hearing discussed maintenance backlogs, training availability, and reporting force readiness to Congress. [1]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Senate Armed Services hearing on four senior Pentagon nominations, November 6, 2025

   U.S. Senator Roger Wicker. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Advance Policy Questions for Maurice Todd, Readiness nominee

   U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.