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Retired Field Artillery Officer with extensive Joint Operations and Planning experience.
Military Experiences
May 2008 - Dec 2012
Joint Observer/Trainer
Joint Observer/Trainer with the Joint Staff J7. Similar to my previous role in fires only expanded to include: joint plans and operations, joint targeting, inter-agency coordination, theater missile defense, and new O/T certification and training.
Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
Deputy Team Chief
Deputy Team Chief for National Border Transition Team advising National HQs of the Iraqi Customs and Border Protection Service. My responsibility was to advise the HQs Operations Officer, Inspector General, and Chief of Customs and Immigration. I was also responsible for inspecting all Border Regions and Ports of Entry (land, sea, and air) and reporting my results to the Iraq Assistance Group Commander, Multi-National Corps Commander, and the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq Commander.
Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
Student
Combat Advisor training for National Border Transition Team. Developed necessary skills to effectively advise Iraqi Customs and Border Protection National HQs.
Aug 2004 - Jan 2008
Joint Fires Observer/Trainer
Joint Fires Observer/Trainer at the JFCOM, J7, Joint Warfighting Center. Responsible for developing Joint Fires TTP's, Doctrine, and Best Practices across the joint forces. Coach, taught and mentored numerous joint organizations around the world in Joint Fires including tours to Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa. Adjunct Professor with National Defense University teaching joint operations to CAPSTONE, KEYSTONE, and PINNACLE courses to US and Allied Flag and General Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.
Deployments
(6 years)Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deputy Team Chief/Senior Advisor for National Border Transition Team 4200. Responsible for advising National HQs of the Iraqi Customs and Border Protection Service. My responsibility was to advise the HQs Operations Officer, Inspector General, and Chief of Customs and Immigration. I was also responsible for inspecting all Border Regions and Ports of Entry (land, sea, and air) and reporting my results to the Iraq Assistance Group Commander, Multi-National Corps Commander, and the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq Commander.
2004 - 2007
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Periodic deployments to advise and assist CFC-A, ISAF, CJTF-76, CJSOTF-A, and their respective inter-agency partners in intelligence collection and targeting.
Apr 2003 - Jul 2004
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Battalion Operations Officer (S-3) for 2nd Battalion, 3rd field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division.
Nov 1990 - May 1991
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/Iraq/Kuwait
FDO for combined battery (8 gun) operations during Desert Shield/Desert Storm/Provide comfort. Biggest accomplishment besides defeating Iraqi forces in four day and bringing all my guys back in one piece was running a calibration range for our entire battalion.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
Military Combat Adviser Course
Jan 2005 - Mar 2005
Joint Forces Staff College (3A,3L)
Jan 2001 - Jun 2001
Joint Planners Course (3H)
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jan 2000 - Feb 2000
Joint Aerospace Comand and Control Course (5U)
Feb 1995
USMC Light TACFIRE Cadre Course
Feb 1995
Light TACFIRE Supervisor Course
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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