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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom

15 Signal Regiment (Information Support) - Blandford

• Subject Matter Expert on Defence’s Primary Tactical Data Communication System (Bowman), Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) and Support Engineer for Fire Control Application (FCA).• Provide advice and liaison between the user (Tri service) and stakeholders including: BAE Systems, CGI, Thales, Babcock, General Dynamics and Qinetiq.• Collated and wrote amendments for publications in line with software release and configuration management processes.• Constructed and implemented the plans… Show more • Subject Matter Expert on Defence’s Primary Tactical Data Communication System (Bowman), Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) and Support Engineer for Fire Control Application (FCA).• Provide advice and liaison between the user (Tri service) and stakeholders including: BAE Systems, CGI, Thales, Babcock, General Dynamics and Qinetiq.• Collated and wrote amendments for publications in line with software release and configuration management processes.• Constructed and implemented the plans regarding the worldwide upgrade of software on GBAD, FCA and Bowman.• Trained on Tactical Network Gateway, Tactical Satellite Radio and have supported the Royal Navy Fleet with their Bowman 5.5 software uplift.• Carried out Bowman System Training & Trials within Land System Reference Centre (LSRC) Blandford.• Briefed on future systems including, Legacy Systems Update, Defence Targeting Toolset and Trained on FCA Mk2. Show less

12 Regiment Royal Artillery - 58 Battery

Directed and planned mandatory Military Annual Training Tests.• Organised the Battery weekly training programme. • Coordinated and organised trade training, ranges and exercises.• Maintaining and servicing individual and team essential equipment to ensure it remains at constant readiness for the organisations operational commitments.• Conducted high pressure realistic training exercises designed to continuously assess individual suitability to operate on operations.•… Show more Directed and planned mandatory Military Annual Training Tests.• Organised the Battery weekly training programme. • Coordinated and organised trade training, ranges and exercises.• Maintaining and servicing individual and team essential equipment to ensure it remains at constant readiness for the organisations operational commitments.• Conducted high pressure realistic training exercises designed to continuously assess individual suitability to operate on operations.• Commanded a group of 30 personnel; responsible for their duties, discipline, administration, training and career progression. • Conduct equipment checks and audits as per the Regiments Equipment Care policy.• Organised yearly Adventure training camps throughout the world including a Canoeing trip along the Kenyan river Tana. Show less

12 Regiment Royal Artillery - 9 & 58 Battery

• Established, maintained and managed data and voice communications and cryptographic material.• Engineered communications systems in order to provide the necessary coverage required for operational deployment.• Ensured the integration of Bowman digital communication systems and equipment to all platforms and all levels of experience, expertise and participation.• Participated in the successful trials of the GBAD application software prior to its introduction to the Air Defence… Show more • Established, maintained and managed data and voice communications and cryptographic material.• Engineered communications systems in order to provide the necessary coverage required for operational deployment.• Ensured the integration of Bowman digital communication systems and equipment to all platforms and all levels of experience, expertise and participation.• Participated in the successful trials of the GBAD application software prior to its introduction to the Air Defence community. • Responsible for duties, discipline, administration, medical, accommodating, training and career progression of 30 personnel.• Responsible for communication equipment, totalling over £40m both in and out of barracks.• Write and implement communication plans to allow the smooth running of a robust combat net radio system with secure Voice and Data.• Liaise with senior management within the telecommunications environment to plan and discuss communication issues. Show less