Platte Moring

At a glance

Platte Moring is an attorney, retired Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and former Citadel instructor. His Senate submission describes federal litigation, military legal assignments and Pentagon leadership before the Defense Inspector General nomination.

Summary sources: [2] [1]

Career and documented accomplishments

• Moring served as Defense deputy general counsel for legal counsel from 2019 through 2020 and previously managed a regional office of a Philadelphia law firm. [2]
• He worked as a trial attorney in DOJ’s Civil Division Commercial Litigation Branch for five years and earlier clerked for a federal judge. [2]
• His military legal service included command judge advocate work and service as a rule-of-law officer in Afghanistan during 2003–2004. He retired from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a lieutenant colonel. [2] [1]
• At The Citadel, he taught political science, advised its pre-law society and coached its mock trial team. The university also records his receipt of the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service. [1] [3]

Role and nomination context

• The Citadel's December 19, 2025 announcement records Senate confirmation the preceding day for Defense Inspector General. Confirmation is distinct from the later oath and assumption of duties. [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. Citadel professor's Defense Inspector General confirmation, December 19, 2025

   The Citadel. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Platte B. Moring III advance policy questions, September 18, 2025 (PDF)

   Senate Armed Services Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

3. The Citadel account of Platte Moring military and legal service

   The Citadel. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.