SFC David Pope, MBA

Army | Fire Support Specialist

Dates of Service: Nov 1987 - Nov 2003

RETIRED

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Bio

My military and civilian experience has allowed me to work in many fields and occupations. I have worked in the reinforcing steel industry since 1997. I have been trained as a plumber and as an architectural designer. I am certified in FEMA professional development. I have a BSBA in finance and an MBA in Accounting. I plan to get a DBA in Organizational Leadership. Student of the Year Technology 1998, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society 2013.

Military Experiences

Oct 2001 - May 2002

Assistant NCOIC

Airport Security Command | Cedar City Airport, UT

Assistant to NCOIC in charge of airport security after 9/11. Supervised security of airport, conducted training, assisted in passenger screening. Assisted US Air Marshals with security issues. Provided security for VIP's entering the airport. Secured military aircraft for refueling missions. Operation Noble Eagle/Olympic Security.

Jun 1991 - Jul 1991

Tactical Satillite Team Chief

25th ID, USARPAC | American Embassy Manila

Responsible for all satellite communications from the Philippines to Pacific Command and the Pentagon. Transport classified materials as a COMSEC currier with diplomatic orders. Was posted at guard post one in the embassy to prevent any delay in operations. Trained on all security systems for the embassy.

Deployments

(1 year, 1 month)

Aug 2001 - Sep 2001

South Korea

I was liaison to Theater Operations and the ROK Army for 1st Corps. Duties were to relay information between the three commands during the exercise. I would work in combination with all US forces and Republic of Korea forces in mission coordination.

Jan 1994 - Feb 1994

Japan

Operations sergeant for I Corps Artillery. I worked many tasks including mission planning, shift assignments and operations communications.

Feb 1993 - Mar 1993

South Korea

Worked Deep Battle Operations for I Corps Artillery. In charge of all artillery command communications systems.

Jun 1991 - Jul 1991

Philippines

Tactical satellite team chief at the American Embassy. I was in charge of gathering all evacuation information for the Philippines, and reporting to US Pacific Command. I was attached to Marine Detachment temporarily to stand guard of the embassy to allow operations to continue without interruption. Operation Fiery Vigil(Joint Meritorious Medal)

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