Col Jay F. Klaus (Ret) Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Department Chief for Plans and Exercises, Strategic Integration (SI) Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) with responsibilities to the Secretary of Defense for countering and deterring weapons of mass destruction and improvised threat networks, cooperative threat reduction, and arms control issues. Major responsibilities include.

Falls Curch, VA

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Department Chief for Plans and Exercises, Strategic Integration (SI) Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Colonel Klaus has responsibilities to the Secretary of Defense for countering and deterring weapons of mass destruction and improvised threat networks, cooperative threat reduction, and arms control issues. Major responsibilities.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Director Operations and Intelligence (DOI), Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization under the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) responsible for leading, planning, coordinating and executing all tactical and operational actions supporting the integration of multiple joint counter improvised-threat (C-IT) material and non-material solutions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Joint Operations Division Chief I work directly for the Director of Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization, a 3-Star General Officer, to support Combat Operations by delivering trained personnel and integrated staff solutions to deployed forces; to develop and synchronize the Joint Operations Plan to assist Combatant Commands in implementing.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the J7 Division Chief of Training & Education I work directly for the Director of Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization, a 3-Star General Officer, to develop and integrate of technology, training, and development of joint tactics, techniques, and procedures applicable to all Services, Coalition Forces, and other federal agencies. I assisted in.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the Department of Defense (DoD) Program Manager for the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (A&S) in support of Central Command (CENTCOM) Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONs) and the United States Homeland Security. I worked with all four of DoD Services (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine.

Afghanistan

Director of Counter-Improvised Explosive Defeat (C-IED) Directorate for Headquarters Resolute Support, forward deployed in Afghanistan, I managed the development and deployment of Coalition concepts, plans and funding recommendations for the Commander, Resolute Support, a 4-Star General Officer, in support of Government of the Islamic Republic of.

Fort Mcnair, D.C.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as the principal advisor to The Inspector General of the U. S. Army, a 3-Star General Officer. I supported The Inspector General in the management of operations, and provided direct supervision of the Office of The Inspector General. I coordinated all operations of the U.S. Army Inspector General Agency of 200 senior military and civilian staff.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as an Inspector General within the Inspections Division, United States Army Inspector General Agency. I assisted in planning, researching, execution, and follow-up of Army-wide inspections / assessments directed by the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and The Inspector General to identify issues.

JBLM, WA

Squadron Commander for the 4th Air Cavalry Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA. I commanded a Squadron with nine Commands consisting of one Headquarters Troop, one Forward Support Troop, three Air Cavalry Troops (OH-58Ds), one Assault Troop (UH-60s), one Aviation Unit Maintenance Troop, one Aviation.

JBLM, WA

Corps Aviation Officer for 1st Corps located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA I managed the base support of aviation operations, equitable distribution of aviation responsibilities, prioritizing aviation support efforts, conduct studies and assessments of aviation issues and evaluations, and execution of current aviation policies and procedures. As the 1st.

Wiesbaden, Germany

Division Operations Officer for 1st Armored Division located at Wiesbaden Germany I managed all of the operations, training, plans, and force modernization required for the Division to fight and win during full spectrum operations as a subordinate unit to a regional combatant commander. Further responsible for the coordination, planning and execution of.

Tikrit, Iraq

Chief of Operations for Multi-National Division-North (MND-N) in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) I managed the overall wartime functions during current Joint Operations while in a combat zone. I managed all Joint Operations in Northern Iraq and assisted 1st Armored Division in synchronizing operations in MND-N consisting of 22,000 U.S. Soldiers.

Camp Humphries, Republic Of Korea

Operations Officer of a Combat Aviation Brigade forward deployed in the Republic of Korea I was responsible for developing and implementing a high operational training program that ensured the Brigade can fight and win while preserving maximum combat power under conditions ranging from terrorist threats to full-scale regional conflict. Directly responsible.

Camp Humphries, Republic Of Korea

Squadron Officer for a Divisional Attack Helicopter Squadron forward deployed in the Republic of Korea consisting of three AH-64 Longbow attack helicopter Troop Commands and three Support Troop Commands I was responsible for developing and implementing a high operational training program that ensured the Squadron / Task Force can fight and win while.

Camp Garryowen, Republic Of Korea

Executive Officer of a forward deployed Heavy Divisional Ground Cavalry Squadron in the 2nd Infantry Division located 6 kilometers from the Demilitarized Zone in the Republic of Korea I was responsible for logistical, administrative, intelligence, security, and installation operations for a Squadron consisting of seven Cavalry Troops with 950 Soldiers, 16.

Newport Naval Station, RI

Fort Rucker, AL

Deputy Brigade Commander for 1st Aviation Brigade station at Fort Rucker, Alabama I was responsible for the health, welfare and administrative support of 68 Officer, 246 Enlisted Soldiers, 74 Department of the Army Civilians, and over 2000 student Officers and Soldiers with the mission of developing tactically and technically proficient combined arms.

Fort Rucker, AL

Aviation Captains Career Course Small Group Instructor and Team Leader I was responsible for the training and the professional development of up to 200 Captains Career Course Students annually, led 8 four month Captains courses over a 3 year period, and trained future Brigade and Battalion Commanders during the Pre-Command Course (PCC). Responsible for.

Fort Polk, LA

Special Operations Aviation Planner and Senior Observer/Controller assigned to Special Operations Training Detachment (SOTD) I was responsible for all Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and National Training Center (NTC) Special Operations training rotations. I performed duties equivalent to a Special Operations Aviation Battalion Operations Officer.

Fort Polk, LA

Headquarters Troop Commander in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Aviation Squadron, responsible for the tactical employment, Squadron support, maintenance, and welfare of an organization consisting of 30 Officers and 122 Enlisted Soldiers, fourteen Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), eleven 5-Ton Trucks, eighteen High Mobility Multipurpose.

Fort Polk, LA

Squadron Assistant Operations Officer in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment’s Aviation Squadron I was responsible as the primary manager for planning, training, and operational control of the Squadron. Squadron consist of 438 Soldiers, 32 OH-58D Attack Helicopters, 15 UH-60 Medium-lift Helicopters, 86 tactical ground vehicles and various support equipment. I.

Fort Bragg, NC

Company Executive Officer of an Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) Company, assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps I was responsible in providing aviation maintenance and logistical support to the 4th Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. I was the principle staff assistance and second-in-command to the Company Commander. Responsible for the.

Hunter Army Airfield, GA

OH-58D Helicopter Platoon Leader for the Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Platoon in the Command Aviation Company of the 24th Infantry Division. I was responsible to provide the Division with accurate intelligence/surveillance and precision munitions in support of the target acquisition and surveillance mission and I deployed in combat to Mogadishu.

Master Of Science Degree, Military National Resource Strategy And Policy

Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy War College

Master Of Art Degree, National Security & Strategic Studies

Naval Staff College

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration