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Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

Poznan, Poland

Division G3 (Operations Officer) for the 1st Infantry Division Forward element deployed within the United States European Command (USEUCOM) Area of Responsibility in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Responsible for the preparation, employment, training, and operations within the Atlantic Resolve Area of Operations, that is made up of 9 countries with multiple Regionally Allocated Forces (RAF), including an Armored Brigade Combat Team, Combat Aviation Brigade, Civil Affairs Battalion, Enhanced Forward Presence Armored Battle Group, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Battery, Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Battery, and a Military Police (MP) Company. Plan and develop programs to support setting the theater, posturing lethal and ready forces able to execute Operational Plan (OPLAN) requirements, and enhancing multinational partnership capacity and interoperability. Coordinates with United States Army Europe (USAREUR) and its major subordinate commands while liaising with the United States Country Teams and host nation militaries to synchronize efforts.

Deputy Fire Support Coordinator (DFSCOORD) for United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), an Army Service Component Command (ASCC) assigned the function of Theater Joint Forces Land Component Command (TJFLCC) for the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) Area of Responsibility. Lead, plan, integrate, coordinate, and synchronize land, air, and maritime lethal and nonlethal fires to support joint and multinational forces and the commander’s objectives. Develop and recommend TJFLCC targeting guidance, priorities, and nomination of targets into the joint targeting process. Responsible for the Fires Warfighting function (Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery) in relation to Title 10 support, theater security cooperation, assessing and developing infrastructure, and developing concept plans (CONPLANS) and operation plans (OPLANS).

Fort Stewart, Georgia

3rd Infantry Division (3rd ID) Fire Support Officer (FSO) at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Responsible for planning, preparing, executing, and assessing all Field Artillery tasks in support of offensive, defensive, and stability tasks and conducting the tasks associated with integrating and synchronizing Joint Fire Support with other warfighting functions. Supervise, lead, and train the Division Fires Section personnel to perform required Fire Support functions from the Division tactical and main command posts.

Bagram Airfield (Baf), Afghanistan

3rd Infantry Division (3rd ID) / Joint Task Force-3 (JTF-3) Fire Support Coordinator (FSCOORD) while deployed to Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan. Additionally, served as the 3rd ID Fire Support Officer (FSO) at Fort Stewart, GA. While deployed, served as the primary advisor to the Commanding General (CG) on all aspects of the Fires warfighting function. Responsible for the planning, integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing of Combined, Joint, and Multinational Fires and nonlethal effects in support of Unified Land Operations (ULO) and Counter Terrorism (CT) operations. Planned, coordinated, and executed precision fires and strike operations. Synchronized the JTF-3 targeting process and recommended targeting guidance to the CG, incorporating Special Access Programs (SAP), Space and Special Technical Operations (SSTO), Military Deception (MILDEC), conventional ground forces, Special Operations Forces (SOF), the Intelligence enterprise, Multinational partners, and Other Government Agencies (OGA) to achieve unity of effort. At Fort Stewart, responsible for the daily operations of the Home Station Mission Command Fires Section.

Fort Stewart, Georgia And Bagram Airfield (Baf), Afghanistan

Responsible for the planning, integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing of Combined, Joint, and Multinational Fires and nonlethal effects along with the coordination of daily Joint Operations Center (JOC) operations in support of Unified Land Operations (ULO) and Counter Terrorism (CT) operations. Facilitate airspace coordination functions with Army and Joint capabilities and the synchronization and fusion of sensors. Plan, coordinate, and execute precision fires and strike operations across the area of operations. Synchronize the JTF-3 targeting process, incorporating Special Access Programs (SAP), Special Technical Operations (STO), conventional ground forces, Special Operations Forces (SOF), the Intelligence enterprise, Multinational partners, and Other Government Agencies (OGA).

Fort Stewart, Georgia

Served as the Brigade S3 (Operations Officer) for the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA with the mission of deploying to any area of operations to plan, synchronize, and execute decisive operations and coordinate combined, joint, and multinational fires. Additionally, provide Brigade-level command and control for any Joint, Service, Multinational, or functional headquarters. Responsible for the tactical employment, training, preparation, and operations for the Brigade. Ensured the Brigade could provide the Force Field Artillery Headquarters for the Division, operational fires in support of the Division – to include precision fires and strike operations, counterfire operations, and synchronization and fusion of sensors. Developed the unit Battle Rhythm, Brigade Training meeting products, Brigade Operations and Intelligence meeting products, as well as all of the Brigade Operations Section’s systems and processes for daily operations.

Fort Stewart, Georgia And Forward Operating Base (Fob) Gardez, Afghanistan

Served as the Battalion S3 (Operations Officer) for an organic M109A6 Paladin Field Artillery Battalion assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA with the mission of delivering precision, scalable, synchronized, responsive, networked, and integrated fires in support of unified land operations worldwide. Responsible for the tactical employment, training, preparation, and operations for a Battalion with over 500 Soldiers assigned to a Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, two Firing Batteries, a Forward Support Battery, seven Security Force Assistance Advisor Teams (SFAAT's), a M777A2 Firing Platoon, a Security Force Platoon, and a M120 Mortar Section. Also served as a Provincial-level Advisor for an Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) Provincial Headquarters and Operational Coordination Center-Provincial (OCC-P) Headquarters in Paktya Province, Afghanistan.

Fort Stewart, Georgia

Served as the Brigade Fire Support Officer for a rapid deployment Heavy Brigade Combat Team of Combined Arms Battalions, an Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, Fires Battalion, Brigade Support Battalion, and Brigade Special Troops Battalion in the 3rd Infantry Division stationed at Fort Stewart, GA prepared to conduct unified land operations worldwide. Advised the Brigade Commander and staff on the status of Field Artillery and Fire Support assets, their capabilities, limitations, and employment. Planned and coordinated the Fires Warfighting Function and Fire Support Tasks for the Brigade. Ensured the synchronization and integration of Army, Joint, and Multinational Fire Support assets into the scheme of maneuver. Planned and executed Fire Support training, ensuring the equipment readiness, health, welfare, morale, and fitness of all Fire Support Soldiers.

Hohenfels, Germany

Served as a primary Field Artillery Firing Battery Observer/Controller-Trainer (O/C-T) at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany. Responsible for observing, coaching, teaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to all U.S. and Multinational units performing both Mission Essential Task List (METL) and non-standard full spectrum tasks during simulated Major Combat Operations (MCO), Counterinsurgency (COIN) Operations, and Peacetime Military Engagement (PME). Improved unit combat readiness by teaching current technical and tactical operations, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP’s), and doctrine. Conducted formal and informal After Action Reviews (AAR’s). Provided comments and feedback to the Senior Field Artillery O/C-T on specific performance measures and training events. Responsible for three Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO's), six wheeled vehicles, and associated equipment valued at over $1 million dollars.

Hohenfels, Germany

Served as a Task Force-level Fire Support Observer/Controller (O/C) at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) responsible for observing, coaching, teaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to U.S. and Multinational units performing both Mission Essential Task List (METL) and non-standard full spectrum tasks during simulated Major Combat Operations (MCO), Counterinsurgency (COIN) Operations, and Stability Operations (SO); conducts After Action Reviews (AAR’s) for the Battalion Fire Support Element (FSE) and Tactical Operations Center (TOC) in support of Task Force operations; trains units on Fire Support targeting, Information Operations, Civil Military Operations, and Civil Affairs; applies current doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP’s) to critical planning and execution phases of unit operations and the incorporation of lethal and nonlethal fires and effects. Responsible for five Non-Commissioned Officers, five wheeled vehicles, and associated equipment valued at over $1 million dollars.

Forward Operating Base (Fob) Warrior, Kirkuk, Iraq And Schofield Barracks, Hi

Served as the Battery Commander for a Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, in a 105mm Direct Support Field Artillery Battalion, that performed daily combat operations/patrols in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM-V. Responsible for the daily operations of a 120 Soldier Battery and the training of and partnership with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). Responsible for the combat readiness of 40 wheeled vehicles/trailers and the associated equipment valued at over $38 million dollars. Supervised the planning and execution of patrol and training schedules for eleven Sections. Responsible for the manning and securing of the Battalion Tactical Operations Center and Tactical Assault Center, Battalion Level-1 Trauma Center, Battalion Meteorological Section, Survey Section, Communications Platoon, and the Q36 Radar Section. Responsible for the readiness and welfare of all Soldiers and their families.

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Served as the Battalion S3 (Operations) Plans Officer for a 105mm direct support Field Artillery Battalion in support of a light Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) with a Pacific-wide contingency mission. Assisted the Battalion Operations Officer with planning, operations, resourcing, and execution of all training for Battery/Company and Battalion exercises to ensure the 417 Soldier Battalion was prepared for combat operations. Responsibilities included preparing slide briefings, conducting risk management, preparing training guidance, and assisting/running the Battalion Staff Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) to develop courses of actions and Operation Plans for the unit to execute. Advised the Battalion Operations Officer on all training matters and evaluated both individual and collective tasks. Responsible for the combat readiness of the Battalion Operations Cell and the acting Operations Officer in his absence.

Bagram Airfield Field (Baf) - Afghanistan And Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Directed the fusion of target intelligence to achieve the commander’s intent of capturing, killing, and/or disrupting Anti-Coalition Militants (ACM’s). Supervised the coordination of all-source intelligence in order to produce precision resolution and target-quality intelligence that Combined Joint Task Force-76 (CJTF-76) components could prosecute. Served as liaison between Brigade and Division Staff agencies, the Joint Fire Support Element, and the Joint Intelligence Synchronization Element; responsible for synchronizing the Division’s lethal and non-lethal assets across the Combined Joint Operations Area (CJOA) for full spectrum operations. Aided in the development and implementation of the Division assessment plan. Served as the targeting doctrinal subject matter expert (SME).

Bagram Air Field (Baf), Afghanistan

Directed the fusion of target intelligence to achieve the commander’s intent of capturing, killing, and/or disrupting Anti-Coalition Militants (ACM’s). Supervised the coordination of all-source intelligence in order to produce precision resolution and target-quality intelligence that CJTF-76 components could prosecute. Ensure effective inter-agency synchronization enhancing maximum target exploitation. This exploitation will result in complete intelligence of the target’s significance, link associates, methodologies of communication, travel, attack planning, and biographical data. Served as a liaison between the intelligence community and the Joint Fires Element (JFE). Ensured the time sensitive target (TST) infrastructure was suitable to facilitate the prosecution of TST’s, within the Targeting Cell and with the Fires Current Operations Cell on the Joint Operations Cell (JOC) floor. Served as the targeting doctrinal subject matter expert (SME).

Schofield Baracks, Hawaii

Coordinating Staff Officer for the 25th Infantry Division (Light) Artillery Commander, responsible for using resources available in the Division Analysis and Control Element (ACE) to proactively identify and recommend the attack of High Payoff Targets (HPT’s). Advised the Fire Support Coordinator and Division Fire Support Coordinator when changes in the situation warranted reassessment of the High Payoff Target List (HPTL) and Attack Guidance Matrix (AGM). Provided an effective targeting link between the ACE and Division Main Fire Support Element (DMAIN FSE) in accordance with Field Manual 3-09.12 (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Field Artillery Target Acquisition). Provided the ACE with a detailed understanding of the targeting process, attack information requirements, and target acquisition capabilities and limitations.

Camp Casey, Republic Of South Korea

Assistant Brigade Fire Support Officer for a forward deployed heavy maneuver Brigade consisting of two M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) equipped Battalions and a M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) mechanized Infantry Battalion in the Republic of South Korea. Responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution off all available Fire Support assets including Field Artillery, reinforcing Republic of South Korea Field Artillery, mortars, close air support (CAS), attack helicopters, and electronic warfare (EW). Advised the maneuver Brigade Commander and Staff on the capabilities and integration of Fire Support assets in support of maneuver operations. Assisted in the development of Operations Orders (OPORD’s), Operations Plans (OPLAN’s), and Annex D (Fire Support) products during training exercises.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Battalion Operations Officer of an Authorized Level of Organization-1 (ALO-1) Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Battalion with multiple wartime contingency missions assigned to IIIrd Armored Corps Artillery. Managed Battalion operational, logistical, and Fire Direction activities as Battle Captain in the Tactical Operations Center (TOC). Developed, resourced, and published all training scenarios for Battery and Battalion exercises. Reviewed and published all training schedules, training calendars, and administrative operations. Managed land requests, ammunition, taskings, and the preparation of all slide briefings. Advised the Battalion S3 on all training matters and evaluated both individual and collective training tasks. Was responsible for the combat readiness of the Battalion Operations Cell and served as the acting Battalion S3 in his absence.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Battalion Fire Direction Officer of an Authorized Level of Organization-1 (ALO-1) United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) / Army Tactical Missile System (Army TACMS) Battalion. Primarily responsible for supervising all tactical and technical Fire Direction within the Battalion. Responsible for securing and supervising the input of appropriate parameters into the Fire Direction System (FDS) database, as well as establishing and maintaining data communications with the Battalion, attached units, and controlling headquarters. Duties included the management of the Fire Direction Center (FDC) and supervision of thee Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO’s) and five Soldiers. Responsible for the consolidated training of all Fire Direction Specialists (Military Occupation Specialty (MOS): 13P) and three Battery Operations Officers in the Battalion along with the implementation of the Battalion’s Safety Certification program. Assisted in the development of Operations Orders (OPORD’s) and Operations Plans (OPLAN’s) and maintaining efficient operations.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Battery Operations Officer of a United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) / Army Tactical Missile System (Army TACMS) Field Artillery Battery. Responsible for maintaining Battery combat readiness to go to war as part of the Continental United States (CONUS) Contingency Force. Responsible for computing safety data for all rockets fired. Oversaw the training, welfare, and safety of the Battery Fire Direction Section and the Battery Headquarters Platoon. Controlled the tactical employment of the Battery. Responsible for convoy briefs, risk assessments, and leading convoys. Supervised the maintenance of three M577 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) command vehicles worth $2,250,000 and the welfare and safety of nine Soldiers. Additional duties included: Battery Training Officer, Battery Supply Officer, Battery Arms Room Officer, Battery Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Officer, and Battery Unit Movement Officer (UMO).

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Commander of the Holdunder Detachment for the Reception Battalion which processes nearly 14,000 Soldier accessions annually (11% of the U.S. Army’s total accessions). Supervised Detachment Cadre and Staff support personnel. Responsible for the full range of logistical support functions to include developing, implementing, and executing the Holdunder mission. Implemented comprehensive plans to process, house, train, and ship as many as 300 Holdunder Soldiers on a weekly basis while maintaining continuous command and control. Managed Detachment resources valued at over $200,000. Implemented the commander’s guidance and informed him about Detachment matters.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Platoon Leader of a three Platoon Field Artillery Battery responsible for training all Field Artillery Soldiers entering the United States Army as self-propelled howitzer crewmen (Military Occupation Specialty (MOS): 13B). Performed duties of Battery Supply and Operations Officer to include: operational planning, logistics, maintenance, and training associated with twenty M109-series howitzers, two M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles (FAASV), six wheeled vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $15 million dollars. Coordinated, executed, and supervised the training of over 2,000 Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers and the firing of over 10,000 artillery rounds. Led, cared for, and provided professional development for forty-seven instructors and Cadre. Additional duties included: Battalion Insurance Officer and Battalion Information Security System Officer.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Management

Management and leadership courses.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Education

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Intramural Sports, ROTCKappa Sigma Fraternity, ROTC, Intramural Sports, and Assistant.

Minor: Military Science, Army Rotc, Military Science And Operations