James A. Rushton Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, Ca

San Diego, Ca

Surface Warfare Division Head, responsible for advanced training for all Pacific Fleet Destroyer Squadrons and independently deploying surface ships; Mine Warfare (MIW) expert; instructor for operational planning and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR); Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) expert; Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) mentor and wargame developer. Foreign military trainer.

San Diego, Ca

Managed at team of over 100 subject matter experts responsible for new construction and post-overhaul crew training and certification for all Pacific Fleet ships. Directed and coordinated the activities of several large organizations, scheduling crew training and certifying crews for at-sea operations. Managed a $6-million annual discretionary training and travel budget for all Pacific Fleet Surface ships (over 55 ships), developing annual budget, authorizing expenditures, and auditing… Show more Managed at team of over 100 subject matter experts responsible for new construction and post-overhaul crew training and certification for all Pacific Fleet ships. Directed and coordinated the activities of several large organizations, scheduling crew training and certifying crews for at-sea operations. Managed a $6-million annual discretionary training and travel budget for all Pacific Fleet Surface ships (over 55 ships), developing annual budget, authorizing expenditures, and auditing compliance. Directed and monitored maritime operations during disaster assistance response to Japan earthquake and tsunami, and Liberia evacuation operation. Show less

Bahrain

Commanding Officer, responsible for the operation and maintenance of US Navy warship, leading a 95 person crew. Managed annual budget of over $11 million. Supervised the operation and maintenance of remote underwater vehicles (ROV) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV). Supervised sonar bottom mapping/surveys and diver operations.

San Diego

Led over 120 personal in the operation, maintenance, and repair of advanced combat systems, radar and sonar sensor, communications systems, computer networks, and weapons, including the Aegis Weapons system, SPY-1 radar, and SQS-53/SQQ-89 Sonar system.

Naples Area, Italy

Conceived, developed, and implemented the first Fleet Maritime Fusion Center, responsible for supervising fleet operations, and managing communications, Data Link, and Command & Control networks across the entire European and African theater. Established the first standing maritime communications, data link, and C2 networks across Europe and Africa. Managed mobile ground communications and video data link operations in high-threat zones.

Naples Area, Italy

Chief of Staff for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems (C4I). Responsible for all European/African theater Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance aircraft communications and data link operations. Managed satellite communications for up to 50 surface ships operating in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Managed mobile ground communications and video data link operations in high-threat zones. Managed communications and networks during crisis response… Show more Chief of Staff for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems (C4I). Responsible for all European/African theater Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance aircraft communications and data link operations. Managed satellite communications for up to 50 surface ships operating in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Managed mobile ground communications and video data link operations in high-threat zones. Managed communications and networks during crisis response operations for disaster assistance in East Africa. Show less

Uss Princeton (Cg 59)

Supervised 45 personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of sensors, navigation, and communications systems. Managed two major six-month dry-docking shipyard modernization and overhaul periods, completing on time and under budget. Force Air Defense Tactical Action Officer during response to 9/11, responsible for the air defense of over 50 ships operating in the North Arabian Sea. Assigned as liaison officer to British Task Force.

Bangor, Wa, San Diego, Ca, And Kings Bay, Ga

Led teams of 18 personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of sonar and support systems, including the BQQ-5, BQQ-6, and BQR-15 sonar systems. Two tours as instructor, teaching ASW tactics, sonar system maintenance, tactical oceanography, and curriculum development,

Master’S Degree, International Relations And National Security Studies, Graduated With Honors

Bachelor’S Degree, Managment

Associate’S Degree, Sonar Technology