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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Us

Washington, D.C., Us

Chief of global campaign plan assessments in the Joint Staff J-5 strategy, plans, and policy directorate, deputy directorate for global integration. Led an assessment team which included one US Marine Corps field grade officer and one DoD GS-14 operational research systems analyst to establish, organize, compile, and analyze assessments from all 11 combatant commands, 6 services, the National Guard Bureau, and other contributing organizations. These assessments aimed to provide the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a comprehensive appraisal of campaigning progress towards the nation's priority military challenges.

Washington, D.C., Us

US Army strategist assigned to the coalition strategy division in the deputy directorate for global integration of the Joint Staff J-5 strategy, plans, and policy directorate. Developed plans to integrate allied and partner nations into US military campaigns and operations to achieve objectives established in the National Military Strategy for mutual international benefit. Specific portfolio was the FVEY Strategic Effects Coordination Group, a 3-star level combined venue for J-5 counterparts in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, and New Zealand to discuss military perspectives. Reviewed, provided input, and coordinated strategy, policy, and planning products for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's interactions with National Command Authorities, Combatant Commands, Services, and allies and partners.

Lille, Hauts-De-France, Fr

Assigned to an internationally competitive billet available to different nations, this officer served as a military assistant to the French Army Lieutenant General commanding NATO Rapid Reaction Corps-France. Directly advised the commander on strategic-level issues, key leader engagements, and policy, specifically with respect to international military affairs and relations. Acted as chairperson of the commander's Senior Advisory Group (SAG) during operations and exercises. When in use the SAG was composed of a Political Advisor, Legal Advisor, Gender Affairs Advisor, Finance Advisor, and other subject matter experts as circumstances required. Had special area of emphasis on the bilateral interaction between the U.S. Army and French Army, in accordance with the 2015 strategic vision statement signed jointly by the U.S. Army Chief of Staff and the French Army Chief of Staff.

Lille, Hauts-De-France, Fr

The U.S. Army Strategic Plans and Policy officer designated to serve in a NATO Rapid Deployment Corps headquarters, and the sole American in its J-5 branch. This unit is an integrated combined, joint, and interagency staff composed of personnel from 14 allied NATO countries with France serving as the framework nation. The headquarters is able to provide three discrete command and control capabilities as part of NATO's graduated-response very-high readiness joint task force: a tactical-level corps headquarters, an operational-level land component command, or a theater-wide joint task force. This staff officer's primary function is to help create operational-level campaign plans as part of the Joint Operations Planning Group. Areas of special emphasis include NATO doctrine and policy. Additional duties include secretary of the joint task force certification steering group, foreign language policy officer, US element Joint Duty Assignment List officer, and newcomer integration officer.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern, De

Served as the Strategic Plans and Policy Officer assigned to DoD's regional center for security studies in Europe, which is a multinational academic institution designed to promote democratic values in partner-nations and facilitate development of their security institutions. Led an annual program plan working group that provided the command group a framework to determine programs, activity calendars, participant seat allocations, and internal distribution of resources. Synchronized resident, non-resident, alumni, language training, and Partnership for Peace Consortium plans that supported mutually-established German-American objectives. Interacted with allied, joint, and interagency stakeholders to link whole-of-government objectives, methods, and efforts for maximum effect. Required understanding of policy, strategy formulation processes, and regional cultures in order to address contemporary security issues.

Served as a strategist on the Army Staff in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, and an action officer for HQDA G-3/5/7. Developed long-term strategies, policy, and vision for America's ground forces and application of landpower. Contributed to drafting national security documents as part of the Department of Defense's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System. Prepared and advised senior Army leaders on policy development for discussions with Congress, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Joint Staff. Sustained frequent interaction with General Officers and senior civilian leaders. Special areas of emphasis included the Support to Strategic Analysis force-sizing construct and Total Army Analysis force-shaping project. Served as the HQDA subject matter expert on defense planning scenarios and future capabilities requirements.

Fort Carson, Colorado, Us

Served as Liaison Officer for 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) to Headquarters, Multi-National Division-Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom 07-09. Provided face-to-face representation between headquarters to facilitate timely and accurate communication for current and future operations, targeting, information operations, civil-military operations, and personnel administration. Synchronized intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets, electronic attack, Army aviation, and close air support requests. Briefed the Division G-3 and Deputy Commanding General for Operations on special missions. Supervised one non-commissioned officer. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of government property valued at approximately $35,000.

Fort Carson, Colorado, Us

Served as Commander of Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment (later reflagged as 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment), an Armored Reconnaissance Troop that conducted combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07 and 07-09. Commanded, controlled, and led tactical operations against enemy forces while assisting stability and support operations in favor of the Government of Iraq. Responsible for leading, preparing, training, as well as the safety, discipline, cohesion, and welfare of 100 Soldiers, and care of their families. Served as unit judicial authority for enforcing the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Responsible for the tactical employment, maintenance, and accountability of equipment assigned to the troop including 8 M2A2 ODS Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 23 M1114/M1151 up-armored HMMWVs, 2 M1064 armored mortar carriers, and associated ancilliary equipment with total value in excess of $31 million. Supervised an annual supply budget in excess of $1 million.

Fort Carson, Colorado, Us

Served as Acting Operations Officer for 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, an Armored Reconnaissance Squadron(-) attached to an Air Assault Infantry Brigade Combat Team during combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07. This position is the primary staff officer responsible for coordinating current operations, planning future operations, and synchronizing reporting procedures to maintain both unit situational awareness and preparedness for upcoming activities. Despite the duties intended to be fulfilled by a Major, performed these duties as a Captain since the actual Operations Officer was temporarily assigned as a special advisor to nearby Iraqi forces. The Squadron consisted of 422 Soldiers, 18 M2A2 ODS Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 43 M1114 up-armored HMMWVs, 4 M1064 armored mortar carriers, and 120 other tracked and wheeled vehicles. Developed standard operating procedures for Squadron operations, battle command and control, and synchronizing intelligence.

Fort Carson, Colorado, Us

Served as Assistant Operations Officer for 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, a 522-Soldier Armored Reconnaissance Squadron organized to perform reconnaissance and security operations for the Brigade Combat Team. In this capacity, performed duties as a staff officer primarily responsible for developing plans for future operations and also had limited supervisory authority over the staff section's 2 other officers and 6 enlisted personnel. Assisted with land and ammunition resourcing, schools, taskings, and tracking current operations. Assisted the Squadron Operations Officer with planning the long range training calendar. Responsible for planning Squadron training events and deployment. The Squadron consisted of 26 M2A2 ODS Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 30 M1025/1026 hard-top HMMWVs, 6 M1064 armored mortar carriers, and 130 other tracked and wheeled vehicles organized into three ground cavalry troops, one forward support troop, and a headquarters troop.

Fort Cavazos, Texas, Us

Served as second in charge of personnel adminstration for America's only heavy Armored Cavalry Regiment. Assisted the Regimental Adjutant manage personnel strength and conduct administrative actions for more than 3,500 troopers organically assigned to the Regiment and over 9,000 Soldiers in the Regimental Combat Team. Conducted command group activities, protocol, and time management for the Regimental Commander. Served as leader, mentor, and assistant supervisor for 1 commisioned officer, 1 warrant officer, 11 NCOs, and 10 enlisted Soldiers.

Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, Kr

Served as the Scout Platoon Leader for 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment (First Tank), a forward-deployed tank battalion in the Republic of Korea. A battalion scout platoon is the unit designed and organized to operate forward of friendly lines, and employed to gain and maintain observation of enemy forces in order to provide reconnaissance and security for the battalion. Responsible for leading, training, and preparing 30 US and ROK Soldiers for their combat mission, as well as their safety, immediate readiness, and morale. Supervised the tactical employment, accountability, and maintenance of 10 M1026 hard-top HMMWVs and additional equipment valued in excess of $5 million. Additional duties included Company Arms Room Officer and Unit Movement Officer.

Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, Kr

Served as Platoon Leader in Company A, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment (First Tank), an M1A1 tank platoon in a forward-deployed tank battalion in the Republic of Korea. Tank platoons are designed and organized to destroy enemy forces through superior firepower, rapid maneuver, and shock effect. Responsible for the training, preparation, safety, discipline, cohesion, morale, and welfare of 15 Soldiers. Supervised the tactical employment, accountability, and maintenance of 4 M1A1 main battle tanks including assigned equipment valued in excess of $10 million. Ensured the platoon's immediate combat readiness to alert, deploy, and fight in support of the unit's wartime mission. Additional duties included Company Safety Officer, Fire Prevention Officer, Information Systems Security Officer, Army Emergency Relief Officer and Combined Federal Campaign Officer.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Policy Analysis

Mpa, Public Administration

Bs, Business Administration