Lieutenant Colonel  (Lt Col) Morton B E Stewart A dedicated and innovative leader, Lieutenant Colonel Morton Stewart serves as the Executive Officer of the Maritime Air and Cyber Command, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), where he acts as the principal assistant to the Brigade Commander and the integrator of the Brigade Staff. His career serves as evidence to the modern JDF officer: a strategic thinker, a humble servant leader and a creative problem solver dedicated to the security and progress of Jamaica.

Lieutenant Colonel Stewart’s journey from a tactical leader to a strategic commander reflects a deep commitment to lifelong learning and adaptive leadership. Since enlisting in 2003, he has cultivated a unique and diverse portfolio of experience across infantry, aviation, intelligence, and training fields.

He has been instrumental in developing and implementing critical national projects in operations, crisis management and risk analysis. His proven ability to inspire teams, drive innovation under pressure and operate effectively in complex, multinational environments has delivered tangible results for the JDF and the nation.

 

His command and leadership experience is both broad and deep, including:

• Commanding Officer, Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing.
• Commanding Officer, Fourth Battalion, The Jamaica Regiment (Infantry).
• Commanding, Directorate of Training and Doctrine (now the College of Military Training and Doctrine).

 

Lieutenant Colonel Stewart’s career is distinguished by a profound empathy for the people he serves and leads, whether on the front lines of a disaster relief operation or in a multinational classroom. His assignments reflect a core belief in the power of collaboration.

His role as a Foreign Directing Staff member at the Combat Training Centre, Canadian Army Tactics School, in Gagetown, Canada and as a Standards Officer at the Caribbean Junior Command and Staff College, Jamaica, underscores his commitment to building strong regional and international partnerships. He is not just a representative of the JDF but a bridge-builder, sharing knowledge and fostering mutual understanding across the diplomatic and defence communities.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Stewart is a lifelong scholar, passionately pursuing knowledge that enhances his ability to serve. His academic credentials include:

Master of Science in Defence Innovation, King’s College London, United Kingdom.

Master of Science in Security and Risk Management, University of Leicester, United Kingdom.

Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC 28), Defence Academy of the United Kingdom.

Military Intelligence Captain’s Career Course, USA.

Certifications in Project Management, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations and Aerospace Battle Management.

Outside of his duties, he is an avid rifle and pistol shooter and enjoys the strategic challenges of chess, a pursuit that mirrors his thoughtful and calculated approach to leadership.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Stewart is the recipient of the:

• Jamaica Military Commendation Medal for Excellence.
• Medal of Honour for General Service with Clasp “Jamaica 2018”.
• Medal of Honour for Long Service and Good Conduct.
• Platinum Jubilee Medal.
• The Governor-General’s Medal of Honour.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Stewart’s leadership exemplifies the core values of the Jamaica Defence Force. He remains a dedicated steward of national security, committed to innovating for a safer Jamaica and a more secure Caribbean.