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• Conduct research In support of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) J6 (Command, Control, Communications & Computers Directorate) and develop draft documents on the National Guard's Shared Situational Awareness Initiative.• Provided team leadership within a program management office for Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention programs, supervising contracting and procurement activities. Researched, composed and revised solicitation and contract documentation, in compliance with procedures, regulations, and technical specifications. Prepared deliverable documents from pre-draft through final draft, including edits, reviews, and final work products.• Provided technical and strategic expertise in support of the NGB J5 (Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate) in the establishment and maintenance of programs between the states, the Department of Defense (DoD), other government agencies and NGB Joint Staff. Served as a principal trainer and training team leader to new State Plans Officers.• Provided technical assistance to 15 states based in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regions V, VI, and VII in developing, coordinating and maintaining NGB contingency plans to support functional and concept plans for Homeland Defense, Civil Support, or Homeland Security involving National Guard forces.• As BAH project leader, provided oversight, assistance, and enhancement of Joint Capabilities State Strategic Plans (JCSSP) and the web-based Joint Capabilities Database (JCD). Assisted states in updating the JCD and assist them in developing and writing their JCSSPs.• Authored several information papers for the DoD Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate (J8) on US Air Force Force Generation and general threat assessment for consideration of future Readiness and Force Generation Options. Authored statement of objectives for both the Air National Guard and the NGB Joint Staffs, consolidating several independent initiatives into single documents.

• Conducted training for Action Officers, Support Personnel, and Senior Executives in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, or OUSD(P), using collaborative training strategies in classroom and web-based training.• Conducted data gathering and periodic reviews to determine status of courseware and define areas for course improvement and changes to schedules. • Prepared to conduct personal desk-side training for any members of the OUSD(P) staff, Senior Executive Service personnel, General Officers/Flag Officers, and Military Assistants.

• Served the Commander, 58th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) as an advisor in military training and the Distributed Battle Simulation Program (DBSP). Assisted the Commander in preparing Yearly Training Guidance and Battle Staff Training programs. Assisted in all Brigade simulation exercises.• Worked and participated in special projects in close coordination with the Operations Section, 58th IBCT and the Maryland National Guard to support staff and individual training proficiency. Recommended training and training strategies.• Participated in VIGILANT GUARD 07, a National Capitol Region (NCR)-based Military Support to Civil Authorities training event, directing all actions of the Simulations Cell directing the response of assigned units.• Assisted 2nd Battalion, 200th Infantry Regiment, NM Army National Guard (ARNG), 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment, VT ARNG, and 130th Combat Support Brigade, NC ARNG in developing and conducting staff training exercises in preparation for Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment.

• Served as Full Time Officer-in-Charge of an Infantry Division maintaining readiness for mobilization and deployment of an over 7,000-man force from five states, supervising a staff of over 300 soldiers, including over 55 Full Time Unit Support personnel.• Assigned tasks to appropriate staff sections and assigned priorities of work and established deadlines, worked to remove impediments to the staff, reviewed submissions for accuracy and completeness, and provided feedback to the staff. Supplemented formal training for the staff by identifying and suggesting additional study and suggesting future assignment possibilities to broaden their experience. Coordinated for resources from outside organizations, particularly in the area of military support to civil authorities, to supplement the knowledge base of the staff. • Worked closely with NGB and states to effect the Division's Transformation to the modular force. Updated and maintained briefings on CG's vision for conduct of all transformation actions.• Assisted the CG in development of his mission, vision, goals, and objectives and as Full Time OIC maintained his briefing, updating as necessary and briefing other senior leaders in his absence.• Supervised staff planning of several Contingency Operations for 29th Infantry Division: Kosovo Force (KFOR), NATO HQs-Pristina, NATO HQs-Sarajevo, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.• Supervised design of and staff planning for assignment of 29th Infantry Division as a Joint Task Force for service in the NCR in case of natural or man-made disaster. Directed planning for and execution of a Table Top Exercise for National Guard Adjutant Generals/Commanding Generals from FEMA Region III June 2006. Supervised planning for and execution of a Staff Exercise for 29th ID response to natural disaster in NCR, April 2007.• Supervised execution of over $4M budget including support for training, equipment, and facilities.

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the largest command in the Virginia National Guard, approximately 2400 soldiers, supervising a staff of over 25 Full Time Unit Support personnel. Assigned tasks to appropriate staff sections and assigned priorities of work and established deadlines, worked to remove impediments to the staff, reviewed submissions for accuracy and completeness, and provided feedback to the staff. • Supplemented formal training for the staff by identifying and suggesting additional study and suggesting future assignment possibilities to broaden their experience. As vacancies on brigade and battalion staffs were identified conducted interviews to select best qualified candidate. • Supervised the alert, mobilization, deployment and reintegration of 2 battalions and 1 company for service in Operation Enduring Freedom/Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, and at Fort Meade, MD. Maintained and updated briefings for stakeholders regarding the Commander's vision on all concurrent mobilization activities. • Directed support to state and local authorities after major summer and winter storms in 2002 and 2003, deploying over 500 hundred soldiers for over 6 weeks combined.• Assisted the Commander in development of his mission, vision, goals, and objectives and as Full Time OIC maintained his briefing, updating as necessary and briefing other senior leaders in his absence.• Provided both regular and short-notice briefings to update the Commander on the current status of the command, subordinate unit deployments, and domestic operations involving Brigade units. • Served as an assistant to the Senior Mentor of the 28th ID's pre-deployment exercise in 2002, with responsibility for advising, assisting, and evaluating their G3 section as well as providing input to the exercise White Cell.

• Supervised plans and programs for Multi-National Division (North) and subordinate units, Stabilization Force (SFOR) 10, Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of the General Framework Agreement for Peace. Provided the Commanding General with the analysis of SFOR operational and strategic goals and provided courses of actions for decisions and implementation.• Presented decision and information briefings to senior leaders including CG US Army Europe, CG SFOR, CG US Army FORSCOM, CG First US Army, CG XVIII Airborne Corps, Director Army National Guard, Chief National Guard Bureau, and participating Adjutant Generals.• Supervised the Division's support of counter-terrorist operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina.• Supervised the planning and support of a multi-national Civil Disturbance training exercise, which included forces from 18 NATO and Coalition nations and the police and military organizations of both the Bosnia Federation and the Republika Srpska for the first time.• Established a comprehensive training plan for deploying US forces from 21 states and 6 Active Army and U.S. Army Reserve Commands by supervising the conduct of five Staff Exercises, a Peace Keeping Seminar, and a Mission Rehearsal Exercise. Maintained the CG's master briefing for communicating his vision to CG FORSCOM, CG First Army, Chief, NGB and all affected Adjutants General and Army Reserve Command CGs. • Developed COAs on the force structure of future SFOR rotations when manning levels were reduced as NATO and US European Command (USEUCOM) manpower caps were periodically lowered. Provided options for CG, Task Force Eagle to share with follow-on counterparts in order to provide in-time decisions as the future rotations were built.• Served as an assistant to the Senior Mentor of the 25th ID's Mission Rehearsal Exercise in 2002, with responsibility for advising, assisting, and evaluating their G3 section as well as providing input to the exercise White Cell.

• Supervised the Virginia National Guard Emergency Operations Center during response to Hurricane Floyd, Tropical Storm Dennis, and Drought Relief operations, tracking almost 1200 soldiers and airmen activated to support local and state authorities. Coordinated the request for and employment of additional forces through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Provided both regular and short-notice decision and information briefings to update the Adjutant General and Director of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management on current status of state-wide domestic operations involving the Virginia National Guard.• Supervised the Virginia National Guard Emergency Operation Center during preparation for and subsequent monitoring of Y2K. Primary instructor for all personnel on Virginia National Guard Emergency Operations procedures.• Served as a member of the Governor's Domestic Preparedness Working Group, working to improve coordination with Virginia's Emergency Response communities. In conjunction with other working group members conducted the Virginia Public Safety Terrorism Summit and provided periodic information briefings to the Secretary of Public Safety.

• Planned and managed National Guard training programs with an annual budget of over $10M.• Served as instructor for Virginia Army National Guard Officer Candidate School, and Company and Battalion level Pre-Command Courses, teaching training management, state budget process, small unit leadership, and staff functions and processes.• Coordinated and supervised initial fielding of TROUPERS, National Guard Bureau's Training Readiness Operations, Unit Planning, and Resourcing System at state headquarters.

• Served as Executive Officer for a U. S. Army Cadet Command battalion of 17 cadre and over 400 cadets in a host institution with two cross enrolled schools.• Served as Branch Chief for cadets preparing for ROTC Advanced Camp, conducting classroom instruction, leading practical exercises on leadership, and OIC for all tactical training exercises.• Served as primary instructor on the history of the Militia, the National Guard, and the Reserves, and conducted 2 Staff Rides for cadets at the New Market State Battlefield Park.• Planned, coordinated, and supervised execution of Cadet Command's logistical and operational support for the annual U. S. Army's General George C. Marshall Awards.• Nearly doubled cadet participation in the Simultaneous Membership Program, increasing Guard strength by over 60.