PROFILE OVERVIEW

Definitive, forward-thinking, and resourceful military professional, equipped wi

th in-depth knowledge and experience in planning and analysis of military operat
ions and defense intelligence capabilities. Thoroughly skilled in providing and
coordinating deployment training support combined with robust knowledge of joint
CAS operations, exercise instrumentation, joint tactical planning, and debriefi
ng systems.
Strategic decision maker with demonstrated composure and reliability during pres
sured situations. Expert at providing information and coordinating detailed stud
ies in support of garrison command initiatives. Solution-focused and with signif
icant skills in developing improvement plans to optimize allocation of resources
and streamline execution of military tasks and missions.
Bronze Star with V
Air Force Commendation with V
4 Army Commendations
Army Achievement
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Scenario Planner GS-09
Operations Group Fort Irwin CA
Bldg 990 Inner Loop Rd Rm 133, Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Hours per week: 40 April 2010-Present
Cathrine Ringlesteader 760-380-2847 Salary: 58,000
Develop characters using cultural databases for the execution of storyline and r
oles to replicate all aspects of a complex society to train personnel in a joint
, interagency and intergovernmental environment. Develop exercise scenario docum
entation for an integrated live, virtual and constructive training environment.
Develop combat battle instructions, roles and scripted events to role players. P
ortray, plan, execute all facets of full spectrum operations across all levels o
f the exercise synchronizing and integrating war fighting functions. Replicate a
nd maintain overall operational intelligence free play while developing tactical
intelligence to support the players. Produce patterns of life synopses for indi
vidual role player execution based on scenario events. Monitor scenario executio
n, identify inadequacies; recommend solutions. Compile scenario threads/injects
to meet training unit objectives, utilizing associated province and town studies
for a specified area of operations.
Tactical Analyst Technician
The Joint Support Element (JSE) of the 57th Operations Group (57 OG)
7th and Barstow Bldg 662, Fort Irwin, CA 92310
Hours per week: 40 Jul 2008-April 2010
Robert Salinas: (760) 985-9149 Salary: 54,000
Direct the planning, integration, and coordination of contract services and prog
rams supporting Exercise GREEN FLAG, USAFWC 561 Joint Tactics Squadron (561 JTS)
, Headquarters Air Combat Command's Joint Air Ground Combat Division (JAGD), 505
Operations Group (505 OG) Air Support Operations Center Initial Qualification C
ourse (ASOC IQC), staff, and temporary duty requirements as established by the 5
7 OG / CC.
Play a significant role in ensuring overall preparedness of the Combat Air Force
's (CAF) maintainers and aircrew by providing planning and operational support i
n the integration of airpower into the joint flight and through broad-based supp
ort in the development of United States and coalition aircrew, air liaison offic
ers, joint terminal attack controllers, battle management personnel, and weapons
 system operators in the planning and execution of Close Air Support (CAS) opera
tions in the counter-land close battle.
Manage and maintain coordination in various training venues for 57 OG and its su
bordinate units, 505 OG, and 561 JTS at Nellis AFB; JAGD at Langley AFB, VA; 12
CTS at Fort Irwin Army Installation, CA. Report directly and conform to instruct
ions given by the Functional Commander.
Serve as liaison between the United States Joint Forces Command Joint National T
raining Capability (US JFCOM JNTC), ACC/A3F and other CAS related exercise plann
ing events. Provide direction to the 57 OG staff in planning and execution of JN
TC, HHQ, and other CAS exercises as required. Coordinate and assist teams at For
t Irwin and Fort Polk in providing 24-hour ASOC simulation, as well in assisting
GREEN FLAG personnel with constructive CAS emulation throughout the battle cycl
e.
Ensure efficiency of contractor teams at Fort Irwin, California and Fort Polk, L
ouisiana in providing 12 CTS, 548 CTS, and 549 CTS with management assistance in
both the development and collection of exercise data in support of measuring Jo
int Mission Essential Task List (JMETL) interoperable effectiveness in each exer
cise planning, preparation, and execution phase. The contractor shall provide t
he process method to collect said data.
Streamline collection, analysis, and preparation of data for post battle after a
ction review / debriefing with USAF ground participants and U.S. Army Brigade St
aff. Coordinate "ground truth" ground and air battle event analysis.
Coordinate the provision of additional SME support pertinent to the development
and integration of software and applications to streamline the AEF "spin-up and
preparation" process, from the planning phase to final deployment.
Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)
20th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS): Fort Drum NY 13601
Hours per week: 40 Feb 1999-Jun 2008
TSgt Michael Shropshire: 315.778.6653 Salary: $35,000
Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane, WA
Hours per week: Jan-Feb 1999
Name of Supervisor: N / A Salary: $19,000
342 Training Squadron, 413 Cody Ave Hurl Burt Field FL 32544
Hours per week: 40+ May 1998-Jan1999
Maj Mara: (850) 884-6855 Salary: 19,000
Deployed twice in Afghanistan and thrice in Iraq. Deployed to Afghanistan and se
rved at Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) and Division Command Information Ce
nter (CIC) responsible for monitoring and maintaining operational reliability of
radios and computers that support communication with teams in the field. Design
ated to provide front line administration of requests for Close Air Support (CAS
). Functioned as a Company JTAC providing primary fire support for remote locati
ons.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD
OIC (Officer in Charge) for Range Operations
20TH ASOS, 4808 George Ave, Fort Drum, NY 13601
Hours per week: 40 August 2003-June 2008
TSgt Michael Shropshire (315) 778-6653 Salary: $35,000
Designated Officer in Charge (OIC) / Range Safety Officer (RSO) responsible for
all aspects of safety on the training range; duty involved training and oversigh
t of weapons ranging from 9mm to 2000lb bombs. Controlled Fighter jets, Helicopt
ers, tanks, artillery and small arms.
Training Manager / Scheduler
20TH Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS)
4808 George Ave, Fort Drum, NY 13601
Hours per week: 40 Jan 2002-Dec2003 & Jan 2006-June 2008
TSgt Michael Shropshire (315) 778-6653 Salary: 35,000
Received and organized schedules and deadlines on combat mission readiness and d
eadlines on combat mission readiness and training status as describe in the Air
Forc Instructions. Developed short and long term plans to ensure consistent cove
rage training requirements. Primarily streamlined planning of requirements for A
ir Craft two fiscal years in advance. Set up deployment schedule to de-conflict
with training schedule in order to keep the unit current and combat mission read
y.
Physical Security Manager
20TH Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS)
4808 George Ave, Fort Drum, NY 13601
Hours per week: 40 Jan 2003-Aug 2005 & Jan2006-Dec2007
TSgt Michael Shropshire (315) 778-6653 Salary: 35,000
Performed thorough inspection on all Security Programs quarterly for DOD complia
nce. Conducted periodic test of each program to ensure that it was efficiently w
orking in compliance with established regulations. Coordinated with the servicin
g base that located 350 miles away; thrived at the challenges of traveling to se
rvicing base for quarterly security meetings.
Weapons Custodian
20TH Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS)
4808 George Ave, Fort Drum, NY 13601
Hours per week: 40 Jan 2001-Nov 2004
TSgt Michael Shropshire (315) 778-6653
Tracked and maintained 120 M-4 and 85 9mm pistols while overseeing maintenance a
nd training of 105 unit personnel in primary and secondary weapons.
EDUCATION
(BA) BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (49)
GPA: 3.77 * Granthum University, Kansas City, MO 64153 * 17 Nov 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Security Managers Class
Airman Leadership School
Unit Armorer Certification Course
Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS) Administrator Train
ing
Mirc /Jabber Operator Training
Tactical Air Party Close Air Support Software (TACP CASS)
Air Support Operations Center Gateway (ASOC Gateway)
Joint Firepower Control Course
Combat Training Center Objective Instrumentation System (CTC OIS)
Air Force Train the Trainer Course SV-80 Survival School
NBC Defense Officer Course
Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice Course