John "Pooch" Pucillo Email & Phone Number

United States

DSUSA Representative for a variety of programs and sports events, liaison between organization and disabled veterans, media and partner non-profits.

We aim to provide opportunity for all eligible with limb difference to participate in Amputee Soccer. We aim to develop a network of robust regional teams that will lead to national competitions and tournaments. Lastly, we aim to be a partner on the World stage as Amputee Soccer strives for recognition by the International Paralympic Committee to compete in the Paralympic Games.​The United States National Amputee Soccer Team is managed by the American Amputee Soccer Association and… Show more We aim to provide opportunity for all eligible with limb difference to participate in Amputee Soccer. We aim to develop a network of robust regional teams that will lead to national competitions and tournaments. Lastly, we aim to be a partner on the World stage as Amputee Soccer strives for recognition by the International Paralympic Committee to compete in the Paralympic Games.​The United States National Amputee Soccer Team is managed by the American Amputee Soccer Association and competes internationally in the World Amputee Football Federation. The Association is a proud affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation. Show less

Providing mentoring and life skills education and presentations to a variety of public schools in the Boston Area.

Greater Boston Area

PADI SCUBA Certified Diver conducting underwater photography and mentoring for Operation Blue Pride organization servicing Disabled Vets.

Expeditionary Warfighting Development Center (Exwdc) Little Creek Va

Program Manager Led 2-3 teams of 4-5 individuals in various projects that facilitated war-fighting doctrine for the naval expeditionary combatant force. Project examples: Development of a Knowledge, Information and Lesson Learned book Procurement and conversion of empty trailer into a mock Tactical Operational Center to augment existing curriculum for war-fighter training Led team in review and updates to entire scope of EOD/NECC doctrine from… Show more Program Manager Led 2-3 teams of 4-5 individuals in various projects that facilitated war-fighting doctrine for the naval expeditionary combatant force. Project examples: Development of a Knowledge, Information and Lesson Learned book Procurement and conversion of empty trailer into a mock Tactical Operational Center to augment existing curriculum for war-fighter training Led team in review and updates to entire scope of EOD/NECC doctrine from Tactical Bulletins to Naval Warfare Publications including Joint and Allied publications Show less

Command Task Force 56, Bahrain

Leadership position supervising 4 Departments, that direct 9 Task Groups comprised of 1,480 personnel conducting crisis response and expeditionary operations throughout US Central Commands Area of Responsibility. Director of Maritime Current Operations Picture Center that tracked all expeditionary forces throughout region. Responsible for maintaining and deploying center for disaggregated operations in region. Operational conduit between Task Force and Admiralty staff, coordinated competing… Show more Leadership position supervising 4 Departments, that direct 9 Task Groups comprised of 1,480 personnel conducting crisis response and expeditionary operations throughout US Central Commands Area of Responsibility. Director of Maritime Current Operations Picture Center that tracked all expeditionary forces throughout region. Responsible for maintaining and deploying center for disaggregated operations in region. Operational conduit between Task Force and Admiralty staff, coordinated competing requirements and troop movements within the Area of Operations. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Navy Center of Excellence Officer in Charge (NCOE)Chief, Training Support Element (TSE)Chief, Operational Support Branch (OSB)Leadership position that advises and assists in planning and implementing policy at the strategic national level on politico-military aspects of international affairs. Provides information, guidance, assistance and representation on international matters of interest to the Navy. Maintains liaison with government agencies concerned with international… Show more Navy Center of Excellence Officer in Charge (NCOE)Chief, Training Support Element (TSE)Chief, Operational Support Branch (OSB)Leadership position that advises and assists in planning and implementing policy at the strategic national level on politico-military aspects of international affairs. Provides information, guidance, assistance and representation on international matters of interest to the Navy. Maintains liaison with government agencies concerned with international affairs, programs directed:EOD and Robotics Program Determined and set guidelines for future EOD robotics procurement, research and development.Maritime C-IED program Spearheaded program to identify capability gaps within a developing threat area and incorporated funding, training and equipment to counter the threat in this space.Special Operations Forces Situational Awareness Training Program Managed EOD C-IED courses for 13 Army EOD Units and 1 Marine Special Operations Battalion.Home Made Explosive program Assessed, countered and provided trend analysis of enemy homemade explosives procurement and proliferation globally and on the battlefield. Show less

Mdsu2 Little Creek Va

Led and Managed a command of 150 personnel, responsible for the day to day administration and operation of command mission including monitoring and mentoring on all Navy programs, resolving issues with personnel associated with command, monitoring and resolving issues with all facilities to include contractor oversight, takes command operationally for Commanding Officer when deployed or unavailable.

Naval Personnel Command, Millington Tn

Personal assistant to Commander Navy Personnel Command/Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel scheduled and coordinated all details associated with protocol matters, official and social calendar, uniform requirements, travel arrangements and accommodations. Processed special category and sensitive communications between principal, principal’s staff and between the highest levels of government.Provided administration to 430,000 Navy Military Personnel including distribution, career… Show more Personal assistant to Commander Navy Personnel Command/Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel scheduled and coordinated all details associated with protocol matters, official and social calendar, uniform requirements, travel arrangements and accommodations. Processed special category and sensitive communications between principal, principal’s staff and between the highest levels of government.Provided administration to 430,000 Navy Military Personnel including distribution, career counseling, record maintenance, selection boards, community management and personnel service delivery.Planned, coordinated and led local IT contractors in utilizing and optimizing web based software to create a Virtual Town hall forum that enabled Admiral to communicate with staff of 1200 members dispersed throughout satellite stations across the nationManaged and approved (152K annually) travel funding for Admiral and staff of 13 Senior Department Heads.Planned 20 out of area VIP engagements for principal and hosted 5 VIP visits from Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, and Chief of Naval Personnel managing all protocol and scheduling conflicts. Show less

Naval Eod Technology Division, Indian Head, Md

Responsible for training all active and reserve officer, enlisted and civilian deployed personnel in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.Specifically, coordinated and trained 5 platoons with 3 unique mission areas. CEXC (Combined Explosive Exploitation Cell) FMA (Foreign Material Acquisition) CREW (Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare)Lead evaluator on all Final Evaluation… Show more Responsible for training all active and reserve officer, enlisted and civilian deployed personnel in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.Specifically, coordinated and trained 5 platoons with 3 unique mission areas. CEXC (Combined Explosive Exploitation Cell) FMA (Foreign Material Acquisition) CREW (Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare)Lead evaluator on all Final Evaluation ProblemsDeveloped Initial CEXC training pipelineManaged Department budget of 564K training dollars after combining three different departments into one efficient Readiness and Training department.Provided in-country threat exploitation and technical support to OIF and OEF.Provided IED and WMD counter-measures to EOD ForceDeveloped Underwater C-IED Post-Blast SOPDeveloped Home Made Explosive course of instruction in conjunction with Sandia National LaboratoriesCommand Diving Officer.Coordinated 23 Naval Reserve members annual training, drill weekends and mentored the reserve platoon involved with test and evaluation of Underwater Post-Blast SOP. Show less

Eod Mobile Unit Eight Sigonella, Sicily

Directly responsible for 8 enlisted personnel and associated EOD equipment. Conducted C-IED operations under ARMY 4th Infantry Division 3rd Ordnance Battalion: Conducted 42 CIED Combat EOD Operations and 44 Route Clearance patrol missionsCreated and trained TTP’s with 5th Battalion Army Engineers for newly developed Route Clearance missions.Conducted 21 missions and Cleared Approx. 5200km of routes.Responded to 19 IED’s, 3 UXO’s and conducted 5 Post Blast… Show more Directly responsible for 8 enlisted personnel and associated EOD equipment. Conducted C-IED operations under ARMY 4th Infantry Division 3rd Ordnance Battalion: Conducted 42 CIED Combat EOD Operations and 44 Route Clearance patrol missionsCreated and trained TTP’s with 5th Battalion Army Engineers for newly developed Route Clearance missions.Conducted 21 missions and Cleared Approx. 5200km of routes.Responded to 19 IED’s, 3 UXO’s and conducted 5 Post Blast Investigations.Prosecuted 6 IED’s as first responder en-route to AH-64 crash.Explosive Driver, Joint Explosive Rapid Response Vehicle. Coordinated and deployed C-IED team throughout NATO countries:C-IED OIC NATO response detachment/Trainer for NATO forces in exercises “Loyal Mariner” 05 and “Adriatic Engagement” 05.Led and conducted CIED training for 14 countries.Led and supervised 17 EOD responses. 3 Live Mine disposal operations. 9 IED calls. 5 underwater clearance operations.Disposed of 100 lbs N.E.W. explosive remnants of war.OIC C-IED advisor to Italian Caribinieri and Polizio di Stato Carabinieri: C-IED OIC liaison for SECDEF in Taormina, Italy Polizia di Stato: C-IED OIC advisor during mafia roundup of weapons and ordnance at local residence. Led emergent search operations for lost Italian diver off Coast of Sazan Island at the request of Albanian and Italian militaries.Qulifications:MK-16 UBA SupervisorSCUBA SupervisorDemolition Burn Operations SupervisorLocal Duty EOD Response OfficerPhysical Security ManagerSecurity ManagerDiving OfficerSafety Officer Show less

Uss Pioneer Mcm-9

Department Lead for 15 personnel and directly responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of all counter mine and Sea/Anchor equipment. Improved and streamlined Search and Rescue and Mine Sweep programs and procedures. Responsible for all deck gear and maintenance and ship’s ordnance movement. Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer for ship. Weapons Officer Developed, updated and integrated new security training program… Show more Department Lead for 15 personnel and directly responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of all counter mine and Sea/Anchor equipment. Improved and streamlined Search and Rescue and Mine Sweep programs and procedures. Responsible for all deck gear and maintenance and ship’s ordnance movement. Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer for ship. Weapons Officer Developed, updated and integrated new security training program, ensured training and tactics were promulgated throughout ship and live fire exercises were conducted with zero safety discrepancies.Legal Officer Conducted Legal Matters and provided Legal counsel for Commanding Officer and Crew.Command Fitness Leader Led Physical fitness training for 84 Member crewSearch and Rescue Officer Responsible for Search and Rescue at sea for ships and personnel. Repair Party Locker LeaderOfficer of the DeckCommand Duty Officer Show less

Masters, Naval Strategy And Doctrine/Anti-Terrorism

Bachelor'S, Political Science W Minor In English

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