Eric L. Moore, Ph.D.
DEPUTY TO THE COMMANDING GENERAL
Dr. Eric L. Moore is the Deputy to the Commanding General (DtCG), U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. As the DtCG, he provides strategic direction for the organization and serves as the catalyst for research, development, and engineering initiatives across the command. Dr. Moore also serves as the Senior Civilian for a workforce of over 14,000 personnel.
Moore was appointed to the Senior Executive Service on August 21, 2016.
In his prior assignment, Moore served as Director of the DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center, formerly known as the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center. His first assignment as an SES was the ECBC Director for Research and Technology.
An expert in chemical and biological defense programs and medical countermeasures, Moore served in multiple positions at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency including Chief of the Advanced and Emerging Threat Division, and Chief of the Basic & Supporting Science Division.
Moore’s educational achievements include a doctorate in neurophysiology from Meharry Medical College in 1992; and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Fisk University in 1987. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant through the U.S. Army R.O.T.C. at Vanderbilt University in 1987.
His civilian and military awards include the Federal Laboratory Consortium Laboratory Director of the Year, 2023; Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award, 2016; Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1 Oak leaf cluster); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal (1 bronze star).
