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Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
Course Director Military Working Dog Operations
Defines training objectives and independently plans, prepares and conducts daily sustainment training for US Air Force Military Working Dog Teams. Training focuses on controlled aggression, area searches, building searches, tactical movements, building entries, obedience training, tracking/trailing, and explosive odor detection. Responsible for the training and supervision of canines, handlers, and related personnel in all Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Reviewing and assessing performance on 3 levels: Handler, Canine, and Team.
Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
Superintendent Security Forces Training Operations
During this Period I supervised 40 personnel and oversaw five courses that trained over 980 Security Forces Members.
Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
Program Mananger Military Working Dog Tier III Operations Course
Instructor/Evaluator and subject matter expert on training issues related to explosives detection canine teams. Evaluate explosives detection canine teams in their operational performance and training methods. Identify problems and initiate corrective measures to resolve performance and training issues.
Including but not limited to: Serving as a troubleshooter regarding canine and/or handler performance issues. Recognizing canine and/or handler behavioral issues and recommending alternative methods to correct deficiencies in both the canine and/or the handler.
Feb 2006 - Aug 2009
Expeditionary Combat Skills Training Program Manager
Managed base level pre-deployment training for all personnel deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan during this period. Trained over 1300 personnel in Urban Operations, Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship, Dismounted/Mounted Operatations.
Deployments
(1 year, 2 months)Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jun 2013
Master Resilience Facilitator Course
Jun 2006
Mid-Eastern Oreintation Course
Certifications
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
2012 - 2013
Southern Illinois University – Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree, Workforce Education and Development