SSgt Shawn Springsteen

SSgt Shawn Springsteen

Dates of Service: Jan 1999 - Sep 2004
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Military Experiences

Aug 2002 - Sep 2004
533 TRS
Senior Instructor
As the unit’s senior instructor, administered Initial Qualification Training (IQT) to all prospective MILSTAR, DSCS III, & NATO/SKYNET Satellite System Operator’s (SSOs). In this dual role, provided 1500+ hours of classroom lecture and simulator instruction, resulting in the accreditation and certification of 53 SSOs. Additionally, as the lead course developer, managed five-person training development team on $4.6M CCS-C simulator upgrade and incorporation of $94M OSR upgrade into 3 SOPS IQT, ensuring all technical content, written tests, performance evaluations and simulations were updated in accordance with the AF Instructional System Development (ISD) process.
Aug 1999 - Aug 2002
3 SOPS
Satellite Controller
In the role of Satellite Systems Operator (SSO), conducted 2000+ satellite TT&C (telemetry, tracking, and command) contacts, while personally resolving 250+ anomalous conditions within the AFSCN. In doing so, provided direct support to 24x7 operations of DSCS, Ultra-High Frequency (UHF)/UHF Follow-On (UHF/UFO), and NATO/Skynet constellations and numerous DoD missions around the globe. Additionally, provided direct TT&C support for three launch and early orbit teams, all resulting in mission success. As OSR Operations Transition Manager, led seven-person team with development and implementation of OSR Command & Control (C2) procedures, performed technical planning, system integration/testing and transition to operations for all 3 SOPS assets (i.e. 17 satellites and $1.2B in DOD assets).
Feb 1999 - Aug 1999
381 TRG
Satellite Controller
Initial training for 3rd Space Operations Squadron. Completed Enlisted Space Operations Training and Space Systems Operations Course.
Jan 1999 - Feb 1999
392 TRS
Basic Trainee
Just Basic...nothing crazy!

Deployments

United States
I did not ever have to deploy overseas. I had several 7-14 day TDYs but never anything that took me out of country.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

May 2002 - Jun 2002

Certifications

Dec 2006

Project Management Certification

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher

Academic Degrees

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