Mission Assurance Branch Chief
HQDA DCS G-3/5/7
Lieutenant Colonel Seungho Kang, CISSP, FACHE, LSSBB
Lieutenant Colonel Seungho Kang is a distinguished military healthcare executive with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience combining strategic mission assurance, cybersecurity expertise, and healthcare operations management. Currently serving as the Branch Chief for Army Protection Mission Assurance at HQDA G-3/5/7 in the Pentagon, LTC Kang oversees critical infrastructure protection for the Army's $50 billion enterprise spanning 1.2 million personnel.
Executive Healthcare Leadership
LTC Kang's healthcare executive experience encompasses managing some of the Army's most complex medical operations. As Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer of the 65th Medical Brigade/MEDDAC-Korea, he demonstrated exceptional fiscal stewardship by managing a $102.5 million budget while delivering healthcare services to over 60,000 beneficiaries across the Korean peninsula. Under his leadership, the organization maintained a 98% patient satisfaction rate while successfully navigating the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 pandemic response.
During the pandemic, LTC Kang's strategic leadership proved instrumental in establishing and standardizing operations across five isolation facilities, coordinating patient regulation and evacuation for over 3,000 COVID-19 cases within a six-week period. His ability to maintain operational readiness while ensuring uninterrupted healthcare delivery exemplifies the executive-level decision-making required in high-stakes healthcare environments.
His healthcare administration acumen was further demonstrated during the Military Health System transition, where he led the complex transfer of MEDDAC-Korea's healthcare delivery mission from Army Medical Command to the Defense Health Agency. This massive undertaking required meticulous planning and execution to ensure continued access and quality healthcare for 60,000 beneficiaries while achieving organizational efficiency and clearly defining operational frameworks for future leaders.
Cybersecurity and Information Technology Excellence
As a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with Security+ certification, LTC Kang brings unparalleled cybersecurity expertise to healthcare environments. His technical leadership spans comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, Security Controls management, and enterprise-wide cybersecurity operations ensuring compliance with DoD and theater-level security architectures.
At MEDDAC-Korea, he successfully led the deployment of MHS EHR GENESIS across the Korean peninsula, including the Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital and its six outlying clinics. This massive electronic health record implementation required coordinating with multiple stakeholders while maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards to protect sensitive patient data. The project achieved 100% system uptime during the transition of over 30,000 patient records.
His cybersecurity leadership extended to managing Defensive Cyber Operations and Incident Handling teams, ensuring accurate reporting and threat awareness by coordinating with the USFK Joint Cybersecurity Center, Cyber Protection Teams, and the 8th Army G6. This cross-functional collaboration demonstrates his ability to integrate cybersecurity considerations into broader healthcare operations.
Strategic Project Management and Financial Stewardship
LTC Kang's administrative residency at Johns Hopkins Health System provided invaluable private sector healthcare experience, where he led transformational projects generating significant operational improvements and cost savings. His business case analysis for establishing a ground ambulance service resulted in $3 million in annual savings while generating over $28 million in additional revenue. This project exemplifies his ability to identify strategic opportunities that simultaneously improve patient care and organizational financial performance.
At the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), he managed a $16 million annual budget for a 600,000 square-foot research facility housing 954 personnel. His innovative implementation of the Pristima enterprise solution generated $3.2 million in cost savings over five years while improving operational performance by over 70%. He also chaired a Source Selection Evaluation Board for a $24 million IT support services contract, demonstrating expertise in large-scale procurement and vendor management.
Academic Credentials and Professional Development
LTC Kang's educational foundation reflects his commitment to excellence in both healthcare administration and business leadership. He holds a Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration from the prestigious Army Baylor University dual program, complemented by an earlier MBA with concentration in Healthcare Management from Baker College. Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Business Administration from Liberty University, he continues advancing his academic credentials while serving in executive roles.
His professional certifications include Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), demonstrating his commitment to healthcare leadership excellence. Additional credentials include Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), Project Management Professional (PMP), and DoD Acquisition IT Level III certification, reflecting his comprehensive skill set spanning healthcare, technology, and project management.
Innovation and Operational Excellence
Throughout his career, LTC Kang has consistently demonstrated ability to drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence. His implementation of the Army Mission Assurance Construct reduced risk assessment time by 70% while increasing threat mitigation effectiveness. As Executive Agent for Enterprise Mass Warning and Notification systems, he acquired $24 million in capabilities protecting 200,000 personnel with 99.9% reliability.
His leadership in datacenter migration projects saved $2.5 million annually while improving system reliability by 45%. These achievements reflect his unique ability to balance cost-effectiveness with mission-critical reliability requirements, essential skills for healthcare executive leadership.
Global Perspective and Cultural Competency
LTC Kang's international experience provides valuable perspective for modern healthcare leadership. His bilingual capabilities (fluent Korean, conversational Japanese) and extensive service in Korea demonstrate cultural competency essential for managing diverse healthcare teams and patient populations. His coordination with Republic of Korea Armed Forces Medical Command and leadership of international medical symposiums showcase his ability to build strategic partnerships across cultural and organizational boundaries.
Future-Ready Leadership
As healthcare organizations face increasing cybersecurity threats and technological complexity, LTC Kang represents the next generation of healthcare executives who seamlessly integrate traditional healthcare administration with cutting-edge cybersecurity expertise. His proven track record of managing large budgets, leading complex organizations, and implementing enterprise-wide technology solutions positions him as an ideal candidate for C-suite healthcare leadership roles requiring both strategic vision and operational excellence in our increasingly digital healthcare environment.
Applying Military-Grade Mission Assurance Frameworks to Hospital Cybersecurity
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm CT