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CAPT Paul Schiermeier, MSC, USN

DEPUTY COMMANDER, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION COMMAND

CAPT Paul Schiermeier, MSC, USN, began his career after earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Southern Illinois University in 1995 and a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Hygiene from Central Missouri State University in 1997. Prior to receiving his commission in 1999, he worked for the Minnesota Department of Health. His first assignment was at Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit No. 5, where he earned two research awards from the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery for fleet design reconstruction of composite ventilation and engineering-noise controls onboard amphibious ships. In 2001, he reported to Regional Support Organization San Diego, serving as the Staff Industrial Hygiene Officer and receiving the Chief of Naval Operations award for achievements in afloat occupational safety and health. In 2005, he reported to USS EMORY S. LAND (AS 39) as the command Safety and Environmental Compliance Officer, and in 2006, he received the Admiral Vern Clark Safety Award for his accomplishments.

He served as the Department Head for Naval Safety & Environmental Training Center West from September 2007 to October 2009, providing global Navy, Marine Corps and civilian Department of Defense safety and environmental courses for operational and staff commands. From October 2009 to July 2012, he served as the staff Force Preservation Officer at 1st Marine Logistics Group. In 2011 he completed a combat deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His achievements resulted in receiving the Navy League’s General James L. Jones safety award in 2011. Prior to serving as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Safety at U.S. Naval Surface Force Pacific Fleet, he was assigned as the Director for Public Health at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan. In 2018 he served as the Officer in Charge of Branch Health Clinics Naval Station, Chula Vista and East Lake, Naval Medical Center San Diego. From 2019 to 2022 he was the Acting Director for Fleet Safety at United States Fleet Forces Command. CAPT Schiermeier recently served as the Chief of Staff for DHA Public Health, Deputy Director at Defense Centers for Public Health – Portsmouth and Deputy Commander for Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command Portsmouth.

CAPT Schiermeier is authorized to wear four Meritorious Service Medals, four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medals, one Navy Achievement medal and numerous unit and campaign awards. CAPT Schiermeier holds a Master of Science Degree in Industrial Hygiene, a Master of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership and is a credentialed Project Manager Professional (PMP). He is further qualified as a Surface Warfare Medical Service Corps officer and a Fleet Marine Force Qualified officer..

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