Timothy D. Otten Email & Phone Number

London, GB

London Area, United Kingdom

• Assigned as the first-ever U.S. Defense Innovation Unit embedded Liaison Officer to the UK Ministry of Defence Strategic Command.
• Work as part of the UK Defence Innovation Unit and jHub Defence Innovation teams.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the U.S. and UK defense sectors.

London Area, United Kingdom

• Assigned to and supporting the Defense Innovation Unit within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Europe/Eurasia

• Executive Officer of the Reserve Marine Attaché Detachment in support of the Defense Intelligence Agency's Defense Attache System (DAS).
• Reserve Marine Attaché (MARA) supporting the Defense Attache Service. Assigned to the Europe/Eurasia Regional Center (EERC).
• Serve as a military advisor to U.S. Ambassadors while advancing U.S. national and foreign security policies along with the specified interests of Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, and the United States.
• Represent the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Geographic Combatant Commanders.
• Support U.S. military theater security cooperation and/or security assistance programs in selected countries.
• Supported Defense Attaché Offices in Berlin, Germany; Bern, Switzerland; and The Hague, Netherlands.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific; Camp H. M. Smith, Halawa, HI, USA

• Assisted and advised the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) Component Command Aviation Division across all matters of aviation to include but not limited to, operations,plans, policy, and logistics.
• Managed the Contract Air Services portfolio that provides contract Adversary Air (ADAIR) and contract Aerial Refuelling support for the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF).

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe And Africa; Stuttgart Area, Germany

• Designated European Regional Affairs Officer possessing regional expertise to serve as a political-military officer as part of the U.S. Marine Corps' International Affairs Program (FAO/RAO).
• Represented the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF) Component Command while liaising with other U.S. Department of Defense agencies, U.S. Embassies, and allied and partner nations.
• Aviation planner/advisor with an emphasis on expanding the employment and interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps Air Combat Element with European navies and air forces.
• U.S. Marine Corps military exercise planner; assisted in the planning, execution, and assessment of U.S. Marine Corps, joint U.S., and Multinational exercises in Europe. Primary U.S. Marine Corps planner for the 2021.
• Exercise COLD RESPONSE Forward Coordination Element Aviation Officer in Bodo, Norway; rapidly forward deployed allocated F/A-18 fighter aircraft and an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar for Task Force BALTIC.
• Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe And Africa; Stuttgart Area, Germany

• Designated European Regional Affairs Officer possessing regional expertise to serve as a political-military officer as part of the U.S. Marine Corps' International Affairs Program.
• Represented the Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF) Component Command while liaising with other U.S. Department of Defense agencies, U.S. Embassies, and allied and partner nations.
• Aviation planner/advisor with an emphasis on expanding the interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps Air Combat Element with European navies and air forces. The expansion included allied navy shipboard certifications.
• U.S. Marine Corps military exercise planner; assisted in the planning, execution, and assessment of U.S. Marine Corps, joint U.S., and Multinational exercises in Europe.
• Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for meritorious performance.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe And Africa; Stuttgart Area, Germany

• U.S. Marine Corps Operations Officer assisting in the planning, execution, and assessment of U.S. Marine Corps and Multinational exercises in Europe, Africa, and the Levant.
• Represented the Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF) Component Command while liaising with partner nations and their military forces.
• Supported the forming, orientation, employment, and operations of expeditionary governmental teams supporting exercises. Support includes in-stride training in Marine Air Ground Task Force and Joint Operations, Command.
• Engaged and assisted in managing the following: Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Israel, Exercise Agile Spirit 18 in Georgia, Exercise African Lion 19 in Morocco, Exercise Bold Quest 19 in Finland, and Arctic Challenge.
• Advised on USMC aviation with emphasis on the employment of F-35, F/A-18, and AV-8 aircraft.
• Completed the Marine Corps University's Command and Staff College.

3d Marine Aircraft Wing; Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

• Assistant Director of Current Operations for the largest aircraft wing in the United States Marine Corps; consisting of more than 16,000 Marines, over 400 aircraft, and an annual operating budget of over 875 million.
• Rewrote the Aircraft Wing's Standard Operating Procedures for Air Operations; reduced the document length while also consolidating it with four other orders, made it easier understand, and changed policy facilitating.
• Managed, sourced, and executed over 2,500 fighter jet air requests. Assisted in the management, sourcing, and execution of over 5,800 helicopter and transport aircraft air requests.
• Developed lasting personal relationships with multiple agencies as the coordinator for all tactical jet movements to overseas locations; planned, managed, and executed over 30 movements with over 100 stops in foreign.
• Large Force Exercise Operations Officer. Managed a staff of over 18 Marines, created all aviation instructions, organized ground support, developed standard aircraft loads, personally drafted all air flows, and.
• Advised on the employment of AV-8, F/A-18, and F-35 aircraft.

Marine Attack Squadron 211; MCAS Yuma, AZ

• Led flights in the AV-8B Harrier in support of coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Graduate of the Marine Weapons and Tactics Squadron One AV-8B Weapons Training Officer certification course, designated AV-8B Division Lead (four ship), and qualified Landing Site Supervisor. Assisted in the training.
• As the Administration Department Head, led a team of Marines to achieve a perfect mission capable rating during the Commanding General’s Inspection with all Marines in the department receiving by-name commendation from.
• As the Flight Officer / Assistant Operations Officer, developed and supervised the execution of 17 weekly flight schedules that enhanced operational readiness by producing 18 new squadron qualifications.
• As the Communications Officer, managed all squadron IT assets and ensured seamless connectivity over eight squadron movements. Obtained additional joint mission planning system training to provide expert level support.
• As a daily schedule writer, successfully created over 200 daily flight schedules while coordinating with the squadron’s maintenance department to maximize flight hours and training. Scheduled airspace, aerial refueling.

Virginia, Florida, Texas, & North Carolina

• Completed course of instruction and screening under the supervision and instruction of Marine Officers and Drill Instructors while attending the USMC Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. This class had a 60%.
• Completed instruction to be a Provisional Rifle Platoon Commander in the USMC; studying weapons, tactics, administration, and leadership while attending the USMC's Basic Officer Course in Quantico, Virginia. Graduated.
• Completed ground school and 25 hours of Initial Flight Screening under civilian instruction in the PA-38 Piper Tomahawk in Pensacola, Florida.
• Completed the US Navy's Aviation Preflight Indoctrination consisting of aviation academics, physiology, and water/land survival in Pensacola, Florida.
• Completed Primary flight instruction in the T-34C Turbomentor in Corpus Christi, Texas. Based on high performance was selected for jet aircraft training.
• Completed Intermediate and Advanced flight training in the T-45A Goshawk in Kingsville, Texas. Was awarded the Top Hook award for best flight performance landing on an aircraft carrier.

Europe

Long-term military leave of absence in support of the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit.

Europe

• Germany based International Boeing 757 Captain providing flight leadership while supporting FedEx Express flight operations throughout Europe.

North America

• Memphis, Tennessee based International Boeing 757 Captain providing flight leadership while supporting FedEx Express flight operations throughout North America.

Europe

• Germany based International Boeing 757 pilot supporting FedEx Express' continued expansion within Europe during the merger with TNT Express; thus creating the largest and most efficient logistics company in the world.
• FedEx Express Air line Pilots Association International Local Executive Council Vice Chairman.

Europe

Long-term military leave of absence in support of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe & Africa.

Europe

• Germany based International Boeing 757 pilot supporting FedEx Express' continued expansion within Europe during the merger with TNT Express; thus creating the largest and most efficient logistics company in the world.

Nags Head, NC

• Conducted surf ocean rescue for the Town of Nags Head, NC; day, night, and under all surf/storm conditions.
• Provided dispatched first responder medical support as part of the Dare County Emergency Medical Service in coordination with the Nags Head Fire Department.
• Maintained a Red Cross first responder medical certification.
• Patrolled 12 miles of shoreline on All Terrain Vehicles in a supervisor position.
• Assisted the US Coast Guard with the recovery of drowning victims.
• Led physical training for the staff.

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