Steven E. Bowden Email & Phone Number

Mary Esther, Fl, Us

Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States

Enables operational level air command and control training for US DOD and NATO Coalition forces for large scale military exercises.

Florida, United States

Supervises FW/RW/UAS flight operations in support of aerial response, rescue, and recovery, during natural and man-made crisis events for the State of Florida Dept of Emergency Management, Florida Dept of Law Enforcement, and FL Dept of Fish and Wildlife.

Conus

Conus

US Army Special Operations Command contingency training support

Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States

Enabler for AFSOC air platforms conducting IQT/MQT full mission profile scenarios. Performing JTAC and OPFOR roles as needed to facilitate realistic training.

Hurlburt Field, Fl

Pope A F B, North Carolina

- Volunteered to deploy in support of Operations Resolute Support Afghanistan to Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, (TACC-AIR) Afghanistan as Team Leader and Air Advisor enabling the formation of the Air and Grounds integration wing of the newly formed Afghan Air Force.- Coordinated with Command and Control Agencies and maintained situational awareness of all airspace users and forward Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs).- Performed in depth analysis of management data… Show more - Volunteered to deploy in support of Operations Resolute Support Afghanistan to Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air, (TACC-AIR) Afghanistan as Team Leader and Air Advisor enabling the formation of the Air and Grounds integration wing of the newly formed Afghan Air Force.- Coordinated with Command and Control Agencies and maintained situational awareness of all airspace users and forward Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs).- Performed in depth analysis of management data assessing costs, work performance, progress, trends, and policies to ensure deadlines were met and exceeded.- Played a vital role in overall operational management, tasking assignment, and supervision of directed objectives, completion, and quality assurance inspections to ensure the highest level of proficiency throughout the Squadron.- Ensured 170 Battlefield Airmen were trained and qualified to advise and assist United States Army Ground Commanders and Battle Staff on integration and execution of close air support in a joint environment.- Managed training program and records. Developed and scheduled real world training exercises for current and upgrade Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs), Intelligence, and 11 other Air Force Career fields.- Supervised 32 Airmen, weather, logistics and administrative personnel in garrison, field and combat environments; oversaw management of equipment valued more than $13 million.- Integrated Air Force, Navy, Marine, NATO and Allied attack aircraft with mortars, field artillery, attack helicopters and naval gunfire in support of Conventional and Special Operations missions. Show less

Pope Army Airfield, Nc

Pope A F B, North Carolina

Hurlburt Field, Florida

- Technical/Formal Training- Instructed more than 2k hours of physical training, communications, combat field skills, and CAS procedures to more than 800 students.- Managed 36 field exercises focusing on navigation, patrol base operations, GPS, communications, small unit tactics, and survival techniques. - Ensured quality assurance for future Battlefield Airmen Trainees. Vetted candidates for retraining, elimination, and discharge in addition to one-on-one counseling to… Show more - Technical/Formal Training- Instructed more than 2k hours of physical training, communications, combat field skills, and CAS procedures to more than 800 students.- Managed 36 field exercises focusing on navigation, patrol base operations, GPS, communications, small unit tactics, and survival techniques. - Ensured quality assurance for future Battlefield Airmen Trainees. Vetted candidates for retraining, elimination, and discharge in addition to one-on-one counseling to resolve issues with students.- Managed Unit upgrade training; requested and assigned formal school and career development courses.- Wrote and developed lesson plans, block tests, study guides, progress checks, and other Air Education and Training Command course material.- Ensured complete compliance of the Squadron with all regulations and guidelines as well as operating procedures by all subordinate personnel. - Established metric and analysis systems for units managed to assess efficiency and effectiveness. Identified any necessary needs for change in organization priorities and implemented actions to facilitate determined changes which ultimately increased productivity and efficiency. Show less

Shaw Afb, Sc

- Planned and executed effective CAS stacks integrating joint fires, weather, threat activity, aircraft performance, and air refueling operations.- Served as a Fighter Duty Technician in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 4 in Baghdad, Iraq; prosecuted 6k preplanned CAS requests in support of 17 major combat operations; Cleared Al Quaida from Diyala Province during Op Raider Harvest; Operation Phantom Phoenix, destroying 3 IED factories, 18 VBIEDs, 25 house borne IEDs, four tunnel… Show more - Planned and executed effective CAS stacks integrating joint fires, weather, threat activity, aircraft performance, and air refueling operations.- Served as a Fighter Duty Technician in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 4 in Baghdad, Iraq; prosecuted 6k preplanned CAS requests in support of 17 major combat operations; Cleared Al Quaida from Diyala Province during Op Raider Harvest; Operation Phantom Phoenix, destroying 3 IED factories, 18 VBIEDs, 25 house borne IEDs, four tunnel complexes, capturing 1000 AQI operatives; Controlled electronic warfare aircraft to ensure safe passage of U.S. Forces and government dignitaries.- Supported 1/506 Infantry and 1st Marine Division with CAS during multiple operations including base defense, offensive raids, convoy escort, armed reconnaissance, counter IED, and Close Air Support (CAS), CAS Command and Control as a Fighter Duty Technician during Operations Iraqi Freedom 2 and 3 in Ramadi and Habbaniyah in Iraq. - Reduced/denied enemy activity in a 48k square mile area in Anbar Province; contributed to Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah; over 350 air missions coordinated and/or controlled of the following aircraft: F15/AV8/FA18/AH1W/UH1B.- Managed Tactical Air Operations training activities; created training scenarios, tracked currencies, conducted combat mission ready evaluations, and ensured Airmen’s proficiency on core tasks.- Provided complete personnel support in all areas to include operational plan interpretation, execution of specific directives and initiatives, resource allocation, utilization of electronic databases for collection of information and regulatory documentation, and procedural plans for the most efficient use of organization resources and personnel.- Managed and updated administrative records, reported scores and qualification rates to higher headquarters, and prepared qualification notifications for all Airmen upon completion of training. Show less

Fort Drum, Ny

- Advised and assisted the 4th Battalion 31st Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division on the integration and control of Close Air Support Operations using fixed winged aircraft, rotary winged aircraft, artillery fires, and UAV operations.- Maintained and controlled more than $5 million in communications, marking, and surveillance equipment; interpreted and evaluated tactical situations and made recommendations to the JTAC, Army and Air Force Superiors.- Supported Combined… Show more - Advised and assisted the 4th Battalion 31st Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division on the integration and control of Close Air Support Operations using fixed winged aircraft, rotary winged aircraft, artillery fires, and UAV operations.- Maintained and controlled more than $5 million in communications, marking, and surveillance equipment; interpreted and evaluated tactical situations and made recommendations to the JTAC, Army and Air Force Superiors.- Supported Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-West (Jordan/Iraq) during Operation Iraqi Freedom 1 with close air support command and control of air assets and maintained multiple satellite and line of sight communications nets, in support of 3500 combat air sorties countering SCUD missile systems and WMD's. - Supported 5th Special Forces Group as a Tactical Air Controller for over 50 CAS/Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions; acted as Airborne Liaison for AC130 missions on the western border of Iraq controlling F15/F16/AC130/B1/AH64 aircraft.- Subject Matter Expert in air operations, ground combat arms military specialties and highly experienced in Joint Fires and Joint Airspace Command and Control procedures. - Active participation in Army-Air Force integration forums, exercises, experiments, and support Headquarters Air Combat Command and component staff activities.- Maintained JTAC status and executed CAS missions in support of the Ground Commander’s scheme of maneuver. - Advised and assisted Battalion Ground Commander and staff with Close Air Support (CAS) Integration and planning. Show less

New London, North Carolina

Bachelor Of Science, Health And Sports, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Professional Pilot Technology, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General, (Awarded Nasa/Nc Space Grant Community College S.T.E.M. Scholarship)

Associates, Instructor Of Military Science

Associates, Information Systems

Fire Science, Fire Science Technology, Transferred