Adam Blanton, M.S., Rpo, Rsm, Ts/Sci Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

Tampa, Florida, United States

The USSOCOM Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element (ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME assists the SOFLE to provide subject matter expertise for the ARG/MEU-SOFLE Program. The SME will also support policy development, key leader engagements and decision development, planning meetings, and conflict resolution among the directorates, components and external service and functional components of the Navy and USMC.

Macdill Air Force Base

Lead the efforts of a cross-functional team of staff members representing Intelligence, Operations, Logistics, Strategy and Plans to provide analysis and review of national strategy and guidance and apply it to the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Global Special Operations Synchronization (GSOS) process. Develop and guide strategic-level planning and operational design in the development of USSOCOM's annual Force Planning Guidance. Manage Campaign Plan assessment to provide the USSOCOM… Show more Lead the efforts of a cross-functional team of staff members representing Intelligence, Operations, Logistics, Strategy and Plans to provide analysis and review of national strategy and guidance and apply it to the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Global Special Operations Synchronization (GSOS) process. Develop and guide strategic-level planning and operational design in the development of USSOCOM's annual Force Planning Guidance. Manage Campaign Plan assessment to provide the USSOCOM Commander feedback on the return on investment, risk assessment, and risk mitigation of Special Operation Force allocation in support of Combatant Command requirements. Produce weekly, monthly, and annual products, and on-demand executive summaries, for C-Suite Level military leadership for submission to the Secretary of Defense. Show less

National War College

The National War College's mission is to educate future leaders of the Armed Forces, Department of State, and other civilian agencies on high-level policy, command, and staff responsibilities by conducting a senior-level course of study in national security strategy.

Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

Responsible for leading and guiding Concept Development Teams that focused on developing concepts of experimentation for Marine Expeditionary Forces and Division Lines of Experimentation. This role requires providing crucial support during experiment execution, such as controlling the experiment and providing observers/controllers. Assists with planning, developing, executing, and tracking data for experiments that support the Service Level Experimentation Campaign Plan. Work closely with the… Show more Responsible for leading and guiding Concept Development Teams that focused on developing concepts of experimentation for Marine Expeditionary Forces and Division Lines of Experimentation. This role requires providing crucial support during experiment execution, such as controlling the experiment and providing observers/controllers. Assists with planning, developing, executing, and tracking data for experiments that support the Service Level Experimentation Campaign Plan. Work closely with the Center for Naval Analysis and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's Assessments section to develop reports based on the analysis of experiment data. The Field Testing Branch Head plays a critical role in guiding teams, overseeing experiments, and supporting data analysis to help advance the Marine Corps' experimentation and development efforts. Show less

Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

Lead for all matters pertaining to future planning and operations including integration of strategic communications, cross-level Service coordination, and development of the organization's campaign plan. Assists the Director of Operations in executing the organization's mission, determining priorities of lines of effort, and future force design focus areas. Synchronized and coordinated Combat Development & Integration and Headquarters Marine Corps activities and outputs associated with… Show more Lead for all matters pertaining to future planning and operations including integration of strategic communications, cross-level Service coordination, and development of the organization's campaign plan. Assists the Director of Operations in executing the organization's mission, determining priorities of lines of effort, and future force design focus areas. Synchronized and coordinated Combat Development & Integration and Headquarters Marine Corps activities and outputs associated with Service-level Naval integration efforts. These included integration of Naval Board guidance, coordination with Marine Forces Command Maritime Working Group, and collaboration with the Navy and Fleet Forces Command. Show less

Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

Involves developing ideas for how the Marine Corps will carry out future operations in collaboration with partners through participation in various activities such as wargames, planning teams, and workshops. The goal is to use a concepts-based approach to the combat development process, which will involve preparing and presenting various types of documents such as briefings, papers, and positions. The role also involves planning and coordinating meetings and seminars to refine concepts… Show more Involves developing ideas for how the Marine Corps will carry out future operations in collaboration with partners through participation in various activities such as wargames, planning teams, and workshops. The goal is to use a concepts-based approach to the combat development process, which will involve preparing and presenting various types of documents such as briefings, papers, and positions. The role also involves planning and coordinating meetings and seminars to refine concepts, representing the Marine Corps in various activities related to force development, and reviewing and recommending revisions to relevant documents. Show less

U.S. Naval War College

The College of Naval Command and Staff incorporates studies in Strategy and Policy, Joint Maritime Operations, and National Security Decision Making. Courses are tailored to the experience level and career needs of the mid-grade officers to prepare them for increased responsibilities as either Lieutenant Colonel or Commander.

1St Battalion, 11Th Marines

The primary advisor to the commander and organization staff. Handles all matters related to operations and training. They oversee planning efforts for contingencies, deployments, exercises, and the planning efforts of lower, adjacent, and higher organizations. They implement the Training Management and Safety Programs and ensure accurate readiness reporting to higher organizations. They lead planning teams for training, exercise, and contingency plans, and supervise the execution of the… Show more The primary advisor to the commander and organization staff. Handles all matters related to operations and training. They oversee planning efforts for contingencies, deployments, exercises, and the planning efforts of lower, adjacent, and higher organizations. They implement the Training Management and Safety Programs and ensure accurate readiness reporting to higher organizations. They lead planning teams for training, exercise, and contingency plans, and supervise the execution of the organization's training plan to meet readiness standards. They also draft, publish, and execute the organization's campaign plan. Show less

Task Force Belleau Wood (1St Marine Regiment)

Responsible for organizing and directing the use of fire support to support task force operations, as well as advising the commander on how to use that fire support. Ensured that targeting efforts were coordinated and effective, both against physical areas and against specific individuals who posed a threat. In addition, planned and carried out various information operations such as engagement with key leaders, producing print and audio materials, broadcasting on the radio, and using electronic… Show more Responsible for organizing and directing the use of fire support to support task force operations, as well as advising the commander on how to use that fire support. Ensured that targeting efforts were coordinated and effective, both against physical areas and against specific individuals who posed a threat. In addition, planned and carried out various information operations such as engagement with key leaders, producing print and audio materials, broadcasting on the radio, and using electronic warfare. Lastly, was responsible for planning and coordinating the training of the task force's senior staff and over two thousand personnel on the use of fires throughout their deployment. Show less

Tactics And Training Exercise Control Group (Ttecg)

Provides training and evaluations to the organization staff on how to use fire support, and also serves as an exercise controller during combined arms live fire training. They coordinate indirect and aviation fires and evaluate the operations of the fire support coordination center, providing feedback to improve readiness and ensure certification. Additionally, they review and update the organization's instructions, course materials, and procedures related to fire support planning and… Show more Provides training and evaluations to the organization staff on how to use fire support, and also serves as an exercise controller during combined arms live fire training. They coordinate indirect and aviation fires and evaluate the operations of the fire support coordination center, providing feedback to improve readiness and ensure certification. Additionally, they review and update the organization's instructions, course materials, and procedures related to fire support planning and direction. The person provides instruction, training, and evaluation on fire support planning and direction for both artillery and mortar fires, ensuring that everyone stays safe during live fire training events. Finally, they are responsible for making sure that the organization's fires section is qualified and skilled. Show less

3D Battalion, 11Th Marines

The primary advisor to the commander and organization staff. Handles all matters related to operations and training. They oversee planning efforts for contingencies, deployments, exercises, and the planning efforts of lower, adjacent, and higher organizations. They implement the Training Management and Safety Programs and ensure accurate readiness reporting to higher organizations. They lead planning teams for training, exercise, and contingency plans, and supervise the execution of the… Show more The primary advisor to the commander and organization staff. Handles all matters related to operations and training. They oversee planning efforts for contingencies, deployments, exercises, and the planning efforts of lower, adjacent, and higher organizations. They implement the Training Management and Safety Programs and ensure accurate readiness reporting to higher organizations. They lead planning teams for training, exercise, and contingency plans, and supervise the execution of the organization's training plan to meet readiness standards. They also draft, publish, and execute the organization's campaign plan. Show less

3D Battalion, 11Th Marines

Responsibilities include advising the commander on all logistical matters, planning, coordinating, and implementing organizational logistics activities such as supply, maintenance management, transportation, ordnance, ammunition, medical, food service, facilities, and safety. Additionally, you should supervise material and fiscal accountability across the organization and oversee the Administration and Logistics Operations Center during tactical operations. This involves monitoring supply… Show more Responsibilities include advising the commander on all logistical matters, planning, coordinating, and implementing organizational logistics activities such as supply, maintenance management, transportation, ordnance, ammunition, medical, food service, facilities, and safety. Additionally, you should supervise material and fiscal accountability across the organization and oversee the Administration and Logistics Operations Center during tactical operations. This involves monitoring supply classes and coordinating maintenance support to ensure the organization's operational readiness. Show less

3D Battalion, 11Th Marines

Responsible for managing and developing a team of 140 Marines and sailors, training them to adhere to industry standards and implementing risk management strategies for all organizational activities. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the maintenance and readiness of an organization's equipment, including howitzers, vehicles, weapons, and communication equipment, valued at over $18 million.

Master Of Science - Ms, National Security Strategy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Graduate Certificate, Workplace Performance Improvement

Master Of Arts - Defense And Strategic Studies

Alumni | Career Transition Support For U.S. Special Operations Forces

I'm honored to be a Fellow in Group 75 at The Honor Foundation's campus in Tampa, Florida. The Honor Foundation (THF) is a career.

Alumni

The objective of The COMMIT Foundation is to connect service members and veterans to a professional network that encourages them to widen.

Member

As a Veteran, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning.