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Dorado, Pr, United States

Freelance author providing a Warfighter's perspective and insight into current events. Retired U.S Army Colonel with 30 years experience in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. Served in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Intelligence and Security Command, Office of the Secretary of Defense, DIA, NSA, NGA, U.S. Army Cyber Command, and U.S. Africa and European Commands.

Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization

Served as the contractor’s single authorized interface for directing and supervising single source intelligence teams in the production of all-sourced fused intelligence products which support the Government’s Request For Support (RFS) process. Responsible for all matters pertaining to the collection, production, planning and dissemination of intelligence under this TO, and for coordinating and synchronizing intelligence production as part of TO performance.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Led and managed strategic planning, policy development, operational and administrative support of 18 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Support Teams (NST) and eight Regional/Functional Offices, consisting of over 2800 Department of Defense (DoD) Civilians, Active and Reserve Component Joint Service members and contracted employees, providing integrated Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) support to Combatant Commands, National Intelligence Agency and Service Intelligence Centers.… Show more Led and managed strategic planning, policy development, operational and administrative support of 18 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Support Teams (NST) and eight Regional/Functional Offices, consisting of over 2800 Department of Defense (DoD) Civilians, Active and Reserve Component Joint Service members and contracted employees, providing integrated Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) support to Combatant Commands, National Intelligence Agency and Service Intelligence Centers. Promoted collaboration and analytical synchronization between the Analysis Directorate and the Services' GEOINT production elements in support of NGA's Program of Analysis and the NGA Director's Functional Management authorities. Advised and counseled the Analysis Directorates' senior leadership on Warfighter mission requirements, DoD and Joint Staff policy. Supervised the Directorate's execution of Joint Staff requirements. Led the Agency's NST Governance Working Group. Established management controls to ensure effective execution of NST mission and budget. Show less

Djibouti, Africa

Led, directed, trained, and supervised 127 Active and Reserve Component Joint Service Members, Contractors and embedded Department of Defense Civilians from the Defense Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial Agency, National Security Agency and the National Counter Terrorism Center. Identified mission intelligence requirements, supervised intelligence management processes and executed all intelligence collection plans and activities. Ensured timely, accurate and relevant analysis of… Show more Led, directed, trained, and supervised 127 Active and Reserve Component Joint Service Members, Contractors and embedded Department of Defense Civilians from the Defense Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial Agency, National Security Agency and the National Counter Terrorism Center. Identified mission intelligence requirements, supervised intelligence management processes and executed all intelligence collection plans and activities. Ensured timely, accurate and relevant analysis of information, development of intelligence products, and their dissemination to the Commander, CJTF-HOA, Africa Union Mission in Somalia, United States Africa Command J2 and forward deployed maneuver elements. Coordinates with external agencies for intelligence support. Show less

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Managed, synchronized, and directed staff actions supporting over 750 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) civilian, Active Duty Military, Reserve Component and Contracted employees located in seven geographically dispersed locations throughout Europe, enabling the Intelligence Directorate to provide timely, accurate and relevant intelligence to the USEUCOM Commander, NATO and Partner Nations. Synchronized J2 administrative, budget, logistic, and operational requirements with USEUCOM and DIA… Show more Managed, synchronized, and directed staff actions supporting over 750 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) civilian, Active Duty Military, Reserve Component and Contracted employees located in seven geographically dispersed locations throughout Europe, enabling the Intelligence Directorate to provide timely, accurate and relevant intelligence to the USEUCOM Commander, NATO and Partner Nations. Synchronized J2 administrative, budget, logistic, and operational requirements with USEUCOM and DIA staffs; manages an operational budget of over $26 million. Show less

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Responsible for all Intelligence Security Cooperation (ISC) programs in the European Theater. Developed ISC strategy and supporting plans and coordinates across the Combatant Command (CCMD) and Interagency to secure Title 10, 22, and other ISC resourcing to support CCMD and Service Component ISC activities. Led a staff of 27 Active Duty and Reserve military personnel, Department of Defense Civilians and contractors in executing all tasks. Executed the J2's priority ISC events, to include… Show more Responsible for all Intelligence Security Cooperation (ISC) programs in the European Theater. Developed ISC strategy and supporting plans and coordinates across the Combatant Command (CCMD) and Interagency to secure Title 10, 22, and other ISC resourcing to support CCMD and Service Component ISC activities. Led a staff of 27 Active Duty and Reserve military personnel, Department of Defense Civilians and contractors in executing all tasks. Executed the J2's priority ISC events, to include conducting theater level intelligence liaison with multiple Partner Nations, within and outside of NATO. Managed an operational budget in excess of $1 million. Executed and oversaw the Expeditionary Intelligence Training Program in support of the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan, preparing Partner Nation intelligence personnel for combat deployments. Show less

Fort Meade, Md

Established and Commanded the Army’s first Computer Network Operations (CNO) Brigade, comprised of over 1200 Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians in two geographically dispersed battalions and two detachments located in four states. Conducted Signals Intelligence, Computer Network Exploitation, enables Dynamic Computer Network Defense, and when directed, conducts Offensive Cyber Operations in order to achieve operational effects and freedom of action in cyberspace required to support… Show more Established and Commanded the Army’s first Computer Network Operations (CNO) Brigade, comprised of over 1200 Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians in two geographically dispersed battalions and two detachments located in four states. Conducted Signals Intelligence, Computer Network Exploitation, enables Dynamic Computer Network Defense, and when directed, conducts Offensive Cyber Operations in order to achieve operational effects and freedom of action in cyberspace required to support Army, Combatant Commands, Department of Defense and interagency operations worldwide. Provided expeditionary CNO support to warfighting commanders. Served as the Program Director of an Army Operational Special Access Program. Directed an annual budget of over $42 million. Show less

Fort Belvoir, Va

Executive Officer for the Commanding General (CG) of the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), an Army Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) with over 15,000 Soldiers and Civilians assigned to over 30 countries and 180 locations worldwide. INSCOM’s mission is to conduct multi-disciplined and all-source intelligence operations for the Army Intelligence Enterprise in support of full-spectrum Army, Joint, Coalition and Interagency World-Wide Operations. Oversaw coordination with 15 Colonel… Show more Executive Officer for the Commanding General (CG) of the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), an Army Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) with over 15,000 Soldiers and Civilians assigned to over 30 countries and 180 locations worldwide. INSCOM’s mission is to conduct multi-disciplined and all-source intelligence operations for the Army Intelligence Enterprise in support of full-spectrum Army, Joint, Coalition and Interagency World-Wide Operations. Oversaw coordination with 15 Colonel level Commands, the Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, Command Sergeant Major and DRU Staff principles on issues of interest to the CG. Coordinated CG’s daily administrative, logistical, communications, world-wide travel and protocol requirements. Show less

Fort Meade, Md

Commanded a Military Intelligence Battalion comprised of 591 Soldiers, Noncommissioned Officers and Officers in 22 Military Occupational Specialties and 17 languages, geographically dispersed throughout the Eastern United States and Ethiopia. Conducted Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) to support the National Security Agency’s domination of the global cryptologic environment, enables Network Warfare and grows the Army’s Computer Network Operations capability. Served as the Program Manager for… Show more Commanded a Military Intelligence Battalion comprised of 591 Soldiers, Noncommissioned Officers and Officers in 22 Military Occupational Specialties and 17 languages, geographically dispersed throughout the Eastern United States and Ethiopia. Conducted Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) to support the National Security Agency’s domination of the global cryptologic environment, enables Network Warfare and grows the Army’s Computer Network Operations capability. Served as the Program Manager for the Army’s National Systems Development Program and the 704th MI Brigade's executive agent for the Fort Meade Global Language Center. Managed an operational budget in excess of $700,000. Show less

Pentagon

Served in a nominative, joint duty assignment within the Defense Intelligence Agency as Chief, Regional Branch, Iraq Intelligence Cell, in direct support of the Joint Staff J2. Responsible for the training and intelligence production of 51 analysts on all aspects of the Iraqi Sunni Arab-led Insurgency, Shia militant groups and Provincial Governments for senior military and civilian officials within the Department of Defense. Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of Iraqi culture, religion… Show more Served in a nominative, joint duty assignment within the Defense Intelligence Agency as Chief, Regional Branch, Iraq Intelligence Cell, in direct support of the Joint Staff J2. Responsible for the training and intelligence production of 51 analysts on all aspects of the Iraqi Sunni Arab-led Insurgency, Shia militant groups and Provincial Governments for senior military and civilian officials within the Department of Defense. Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of Iraqi culture, religion, tribal relations and insurgent cells, groups and networks that support the insurgency. Duties required continuous interaction with representatives from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Multi-National Forces Iraq, Central Intelligence Agency, National Intelligence Council, State Department and other national agencies. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served in a nominative, joint duty assignment within the Department of Defense (DoD) as the Deputy Chief, Army Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Support Element. Represented the Directorate for HUMINT (DH) on collection, operational, and issues of concern to the US Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (DCoS, G2) and the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). Advised and assisted the DCoS, G2 and INSCOM on all matters pertaining to DoD HUMINT missions, capabilities, operations… Show more Served in a nominative, joint duty assignment within the Department of Defense (DoD) as the Deputy Chief, Army Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Support Element. Represented the Directorate for HUMINT (DH) on collection, operational, and issues of concern to the US Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (DCoS, G2) and the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). Advised and assisted the DCoS, G2 and INSCOM on all matters pertaining to DoD HUMINT missions, capabilities, operations, and policies, to include feedback on US Army resources and equities within DH. Maintained cognizance of all DoD HUMINT system capabilities, limitations, and reporting against target categories; kept appraised of current events, foreign and US Defense policy, and military/national security issues impacting the DH Mission. Show less

Fort Campbell, Ky

Operations Officer for a 530 Soldier Air Assault Military Intelligence Battalion that provides reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and analytical support to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Responsible for the training and employment of three Direct Support Companies, one General Support Company, a Headquarters and Service Company, and a Long Range Surveillance Detachment. Synchronized the battalion’s multi-disciplined intelligence collection effort in… Show more Operations Officer for a 530 Soldier Air Assault Military Intelligence Battalion that provides reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and analytical support to the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Responsible for the training and employment of three Direct Support Companies, one General Support Company, a Headquarters and Service Company, and a Long Range Surveillance Detachment. Synchronized the battalion’s multi-disciplined intelligence collection effort in support of division combat and Stability and Support Operations missions in northern Iraq. Managed training resources to ensure Soldiers with 39 different Military Occupational Specialties and two category four languages are tactically and technically proficient and units are combat ready. Show less

Mosul, Iraq

Chief, Analysis and Control Element (ACE), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Provided intelligence support to operations, exercise, and contingency planning through collection management, all-source analysis, intelligence production and dissemination. Led 67 Soldiers in the performance of intelligence preparation of the battlefield, target development, battle damage assessment, battlefield visualization, indications and warning, and support to force protection. Coordinated with Corps… Show more Chief, Analysis and Control Element (ACE), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). Provided intelligence support to operations, exercise, and contingency planning through collection management, all-source analysis, intelligence production and dissemination. Led 67 Soldiers in the performance of intelligence preparation of the battlefield, target development, battle damage assessment, battlefield visualization, indications and warning, and support to force protection. Coordinated with Corps, Joint, Combined and National intelligence staffs for intelligence support to the warfighter. Responsible for developing and coordinating robust intelligence communications architecture to provide direct links to external staffs and agencies. Responsible for over $27 million worth of vehicles and equipment. Show less

Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina

Planned, directed, and synchronized the collection, analysis, and dissemination of timely and accurate HUMINT reporting to meet the commander’s force protection, counter-terrorism, and treaty compliance requirements in coordination with three Multi-National Division G2X staffs, the Allied Military Intelligence Battalion, Multi-National Specialized Unit and national intelligence agencies. Responsible for ensuring adherence to NATO legal and intelligence oversight requirements on policy matters… Show more Planned, directed, and synchronized the collection, analysis, and dissemination of timely and accurate HUMINT reporting to meet the commander’s force protection, counter-terrorism, and treaty compliance requirements in coordination with three Multi-National Division G2X staffs, the Allied Military Intelligence Battalion, Multi-National Specialized Unit and national intelligence agencies. Responsible for ensuring adherence to NATO legal and intelligence oversight requirements on policy matters concerning HUMINT operations. Served as the SFOR HUMINT Collection Manager, theater agent for source registration, deconfliction and evaluations, and liaison officer to representative members of 13 National Intelligence Cells. Show less

Fort Campbell, Ky

Advised the Director of Intelligence (G2) on all intelligence matters. Deployed with the Division Assault Command Post (ACP) as the senior intelligence officer. Incorporated personnel and equipment from the Analysis and Control Element's Deployable Intelligence Support Element into ACP operations, providing timely and accurate intelligence support to the Assistant Division Commander, Operations. In garrison, managed and developed training and professional development programs for 84… Show more Advised the Director of Intelligence (G2) on all intelligence matters. Deployed with the Division Assault Command Post (ACP) as the senior intelligence officer. Incorporated personnel and equipment from the Analysis and Control Element's Deployable Intelligence Support Element into ACP operations, providing timely and accurate intelligence support to the Assistant Division Commander, Operations. In garrison, managed and developed training and professional development programs for 84 intelligence officers. Responsible for overall management concerning all aspects of G2 operations to include an operational and tactical intelligence and Readiness Training Program budget in excess of $130,000, officer management, administrative actions, and coordination with other staff sections. Served as the G2 in his absence. Show less

Washington, Dc

Provided intelligence analysis within the Defense Prisoner of War / Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) in direct support to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council, members of Congress, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the families of unaccounted-for personnel. Conducted all-source analysis in a joint service environment to provide the fullest possible accounting of Americans service members that remain unaccounted-for as a result of the war in Southeast Asia. Conducted… Show more Provided intelligence analysis within the Defense Prisoner of War / Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) in direct support to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council, members of Congress, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the families of unaccounted-for personnel. Conducted all-source analysis in a joint service environment to provide the fullest possible accounting of Americans service members that remain unaccounted-for as a result of the war in Southeast Asia. Conducted case coordination with analysts from Joint Task Force Full Accounting and the Central Identification Laboratory Hawaii to ensure all possible collection requirements are identified and incorporated into future Joint Field Activities. Performed duties as a Watch Officer for POW/MIA affairs at the National Military Joint Intelligence Center during periods of hostility. Show less

Schofield Barracks, Hi

Served as the Senior Intelligence Officer for a Light Infantry Brigade consisting of three Light Infantry Battalions and a Headquarters Company forward deployed in the Pacific Theater. Supervised intelligence planning and operations to support contingency operations. Conducted Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield and provides predictive analysis to the command and staff. Responsible for tactical intelligence operations, intelligence training, physical security, crime prevention… Show more Served as the Senior Intelligence Officer for a Light Infantry Brigade consisting of three Light Infantry Battalions and a Headquarters Company forward deployed in the Pacific Theater. Supervised intelligence planning and operations to support contingency operations. Conducted Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield and provides predictive analysis to the command and staff. Responsible for tactical intelligence operations, intelligence training, physical security, crime prevention, automation security and personnel security. Provided staff assistance to the Brigade Operations Security and Force Protection programs. Supervised, directed and led seven personnel performing brigade level intelligence functions. Coordinated with the brigade combat team staff elements to synchronize Reconnaissance Intelligence Surveillance and Targeting Acquisition operations. Interfaced with the Division G2 and the Analysis and Control Element. Show less

Fort Shafter, Hi

Commanded an Echelons Above Corps Counterintelligence (CI) Company consisting of 54 Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians, with resident offices in Hawaii, Alaska and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Responsible for conducting overt Human Intelligence collections, to include Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities debriefings in general and direct support to United States Pacific Command; provided instruction and investigates Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the US… Show more Commanded an Echelons Above Corps Counterintelligence (CI) Company consisting of 54 Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians, with resident offices in Hawaii, Alaska and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Responsible for conducting overt Human Intelligence collections, to include Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities debriefings in general and direct support to United States Pacific Command; provided instruction and investigates Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the US Army incidents, Communications Security and Multi-discipline Counterintelligence support to United States Army Pacific; provided Technical Surveillance Countermeasures and CI support for the warfighter contingency operations through the Pacific. Show less

Fort Campbell, Ky

Intelligence Officer for an Air Assault Infantry Battalion. Produced and analyzed tactical intelligence for the commander in support of air assault infantry operations. Identified and answered intelligence requirements based on the unit’s mission. Prepared intelligence plans, orders and estimates to support worldwide contingency operations. Served as the battalion Physical Security, Crime Prevention and Automated Information Security Officer. Directed the battalion’s Personnel Security and… Show more Intelligence Officer for an Air Assault Infantry Battalion. Produced and analyzed tactical intelligence for the commander in support of air assault infantry operations. Identified and answered intelligence requirements based on the unit’s mission. Prepared intelligence plans, orders and estimates to support worldwide contingency operations. Served as the battalion Physical Security, Crime Prevention and Automated Information Security Officer. Directed the battalion’s Personnel Security and Information Security programs. Provided advice and assistance to the battalion Operations Security and Signals Security Officers. Show less

Fort Campbell, Ky

Served as the Assistant Brigade S2 and Assistant Battalion S2, 1-187th Infantry

Fort Campbell, Ky

Served as a Ground Surveillance Radar Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer

Master Of Science Of Strategic Intelligence

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Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Small Business Administration/Management

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