Brandon Rhea Email & Phone Number

Summary: Graduate of U.S. Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) September 2018. Air Defense Artillery Officer who specializes in short range air defense (SHORAD). Extensive experience with the Avenger Weapon System, Stinger MANPADs, Sentinel Radars, and numerous Counter unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) systems. Knowledge in both kinetic and non-kinetic kill solutions for class I-III UAS. Held positions as a Battalion (BN) Adjutant to the BN commander, Avenger/Stinger/Sentinel Radar Platoon Leader, Executive Officer for an Avenger/Stinger/Sentinel Battery, BN AS3, Air Space Manager, C-UAS Officer, and Brigade S3.Platoon Leader: Leader of up to 18 Soldiers and NCOs. Directly responsible for the training, resourcing, and well-being of the Platoon. Tactical level planner and employment of six Avengers and MANPADs and a Sentinel Radar. Executive Officer: Second in command of 80 Officers, NCOs, and Soldiers. Lead for the maintenance program, training program, and liaison to the BN staff. Mentor to the Platoon Leaders. Airspace Manager: Coordinator between aviation, field artillery, and air defense units to ensure airspace is deconflicted to avoid fratricide and midair collisions. C-UAS Officer: Non-military jobs: Little League Baseball Umpire and Youth Camp Counselor (K-5)