Michael Bickel Email & Phone Number

Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Chesapeake Va

Responsible for developing plans of action and milestones (POA&M) to train ship’s force in presenting and executing underway demonstrations and conducting /in port material checks in accordance with PMS MRCs using INSURV check lists. Identifies deficiencies as material checks are conducted and assist the Maintenance Team with prioritization of repairs. Provide mentoring for ship’s Operations, Combat Systems, Communications, and Navigation officers and Chief Petty Officers.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Conducted material inspections aboard Naval Ships of Operations (radar, command decision & display), Communications, Information, and Navigation Systems. Communications deck lead responsible for the continuous development of existing and new communication systems checklist for INSURV material inspections.

Virginia Beach Va

Deputy Chief of Staff for C4I, Combat Systems and Information Systems: Provide direct support to a four ship Amphibious Readiness Group in support of maintenance and operation of C4I, Combat Systems and Information Systems in support of amphibious strike group operations.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Responsible for execution of the Shipboard Training Team (SBTT) Course of Instruction (COI), Training and Operational Information Systems (TORIS)/Tactical Figure of Merit (TFOM) program, and the Level of Knowledge (LOK) examination. Researched products tested, briefed, obtained funding and made recommendations for implementation of a revised computer-based Level of Knowledge examination administrated to the ships during the Basic Training Phase.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Primary Ship Coordinator during all Post-Construction Maintenance Availabilities. Coordinated daily with numerous contractors and vendors to identify critical deficiencies and determine resolutions initial Combat Systems Light Off and testing. Meticulously tracked and interfaced daily with shipyard and contractors to ensure completion of over 80 work package items and over 1100 critical deficiency reports in support of Engineering LOA and Sail Away/INSURV trials. Responsible for the operation and material condition of all the ship's combat systems.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Ship’s Maintenance Officer for two overhaul periods responsible for the coordination of multiple upgrades to ship’s systems and the modification of many spaces to conform to Military Sealift Command (MSC) standards in preparation of embarking MSC crew, homeport change to Gaeta Italy; and assumption as COMSIXTHFLT Command and Control Ship. Responsible for the operation and material condition of all the ship's combat systems.

Naples Area, Italy

Responsible for working with Joint, NATO, and Italian Host Nation organizations to provide vital leadership and technical expertise in finalizing the detailed plan for Generation I Teleport at Lago Patria, Italy, a $376 million DOD initiative to significantly increase EUCOM theater connectivity south of the Alps to support the joint warfighter in the C4I theater.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all C4I systems on board. Primary coordinator for all C4I installations and upgrades during an 8 month overhaul.