Thomas Simpson Email & Phone Number

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Fort Huachuca

Leads the daily operations of the Army's UAS training Battalion.Plans, schedules, tracks and supports all activities of the Battalion.Coordinates, schedules and plans visits to the Battalion for all levels of leadership from National level leadership and below. Relates the battalion's objectives to industry and external relationships, responsible for fostering a positive interpersonal partnership across all support agencies. Cordinates schedules and plans new equipment software, hardware, and traing, fieldings in support of Gray Eagle and Shadow systems and support simulation equipment.Manages the daily operations of 12 programs of instruction supporting more than 1200 students per year. Cordinates internal and external inspection requirements for a geographicaly seperated headquarters.

Fort Hood, Tx

Lead a team of four senior leaders to manage and support UAS operations across 1st Cavalry Division.Advised the Division and Brigade Commanders on Unmanned Aircraft System operations, integrations initiatives, training and support.Developed training solutions to support UAS units across the Division to improve readiness.Synchronized Army fielding, testing and training of new UAS, support equpment and programs.Represented Division UAS operations to internal and external organizations and industry.

Fort Hood, Tx.

Leader of 129 Soldiers, 12 Gray Eagle Unmanned systems and support equipment.Lead all aspects of the unmanned aviation mission while deployed to combat and in garrison.1st Commander of the company, responsible for establishing inital culture, policies, procedures, equipment and facilities. Established the training program to prepare the unit for deployment and combat operations. Oversaw the establishment of the FAA Certificate of Authorization to allow Gray Eagle unmanned operations on Robert Grey Army Airfield. Advised Army senior leaders on UAS operations, Gray Eagle capababilities and integrations.