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Jun 2008 - May 2011
Brigade Staff Officer - Air and Missile Defense Plans Officer
Applied operational air and missile defense (AMD) experience to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment, maintenance, and support of assigned ballistic missile defense operations. Analyzed, developed, and evaluated detailed AMD, ballistic missile defense (BMD), mobilization, deployment, contingency, tactical and strategic airlift, training plans, goals, and objectives. Led detachment operational planning efforts to execute missile defense operations within the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) AoR.
Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
Brigade Staff Officer - Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer
Integrated US Army AMD engagement operations into the Joint Integrated Air Defense System (JIADS) in order to destroy, nullify, or reduce the effectiveness of all hostile air and missile threats against friendly forces and reduce the risk of fratricide. Advised the Brigade Commander on engagement procedures, recommended airspace control measures, air defense warnings, weapons control status, emission control measures, and AMD system capabilities and limitations.
Jan 2006 - Jun 2007
Battalion Staff Officer - Patriot Tactical Director
Trained and evaluated battalion and battery tactical control crews in the detection, evaluation, monitoring, and engagement of hostile aircraft and missiles, and the protection of friendly aircraft and geopolitical assets. Prioritized and directed the engagements of four Patriot firing batteries in accordance with US directives and conditions. Evaluated the operational and system readiness of the Patriot AMD system. Advised the Battalion Commander and operations officer on technical and operational issues related to performance, systems engineering, and human factors of the Patriot system.
Jun 2003 - Dec 2005
Platoon Leader
Provided Patriot air and missile defense system and tactics expertise to the Battery Commander in order to ensure the effective defense of assets within the EUCOM AOR. Supervised and oversaw 35 personnel in daily operations and managed the administrative functions of the unit; ensured the health, welfare, and morale of assigned personnel and their family members. Provided technical oversight and supervision for the operation of major Patriot air and missile defense weapon system components valued in excess of $25,000,000.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Aug 2007
Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer Course
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Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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