Amado Sanchez
G33 Chief of Current Operations and Joint Operational Fires Division US Army North at U.S. Army North (5th Army)- Claim this Profile
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Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT)
CrossFit, LLCJun, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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U.S. Army North (5th Army)
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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G33 Chief of Current Operations and Joint Operational Fires Division US Army North
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Jun 2020 - Present
• Manages, leads, and oversees approximately 50 US Army, Department of the Army (DA) Civilians and contractors across five diverse branches within the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). • Successfully directs, coordinates, and executes current operations for the G3, and assumes G3 Director duties and responsibility in the absence of the G3 Director. • Provides in-depth advice to the Commanding General and J3 on the best employment of Maneuver, Protection, and Fires in support of Homeland Defense and Defense Support to Civil Authorities. • Skillfully coordinates responses to numerous contingencies, including the historic and short-notice reception known as Operation Allies Welcome, housing of over 70,000 Afghan refugees on Army installations, supporting national priorities. • Effectively manages, leads, and oversees a diverse cross-functional team of military and interagency planners in developing contingency response options to state actors such as China and Russia. • Planned and executed the National Response to the COVID-19 global pandemic within the United States with a focus on integrating and coordinating joint, interagency, state, local, and enterprise-wide efforts to address support to hospitals and healthcare workers nationwide. • Established a formal board process called the Commanding General's (Chief Executive Officer) Decision Board which prioritized and synchronized all key decisions required by the CEO of the organization consisting of over 450 employees. Enabled Directors to get proposals to the Directors (Directors Board) where they were reviewed and analyzed, and if approved, proceeded to the Vice Presidential review board (Commander's Review Board) with recommended changes, revisions, and approval proceeded to the Commanding General's Decision Board (CEO Decision Board); Process was mentioned as a step in the right direction for organizational transparency by over 30% of employees during an annual command climate survey (05/2021). Show less
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U.S. Central Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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J35 Future Operations Division Chief
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
Serves as the J35 Future Plans Division Chief within the J3 Operations Directorate for United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). Supervises over 40 joint duty officers in three diverse branches within the USCENTCOM's Area of Responsibility. Develops operations and deployment plans for contingency and crisis response operations. Provides tactical and operational maneuver expertise to the J3 for the employment of forces for contingency and crisis action planning. Prepares Commander's Assessments, warning orders, planning orders, contingency plans, operations orders, fragmentary orders and the Combat Commander's Theater Campaign Order to direct operations within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility. Directs, coordinates and executes joint planning groups and operational planning teams consisting of over 100 planners from across the CENTCOM staff and subordinate units to develop unique solutions to complex problems. Primary advisor to the J3 and Commanding General for Risk Management and associated Risk Mitigation measures. Show less
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Military Advisor / LNO to the Secretary’s Special Representative for Syria Engagement (S/SRS)
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
Served as the United States Central Command's (USCENTCOM) Liaison (Military Advisor) to the Secretary’s Special Representative for Syria Engagement (S/SRS) and Special Envoy to the Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Assess security operations and the progress of key policy implementation between partners throughout Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Leverage knowledge of military planning to support negotiated agreements between regional partners to secure peace while working together to defeat ISIS throughout the Levant. Show less
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Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from National Defense University Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from National Defense University
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US Army TRADOC
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United States
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Armed Forces
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500 - 600 Employee
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Chief, Maneuver Branch
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
Responsible for the development and management of integrated doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel and facilities (DOTLMPF) capabilities for the Army within the Movement and Maneuver Warfighting function. Plans, coordinates and integrates efforts within Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC) related to combat maneuver vehicles, large caliber munitions, and reconnaissance systems for adoption into current and future Army formations. Coordinates and synchronizes Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS) documentation and staff actions with the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), the Army and Joints Staffs, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Forces Command (FORSCOM) and Army Acquisition organizations. Consults and advises in areas of responsibility, coordinating TRADOC capability development activities with Joint Services, industry, Headquarters Department of the Army, Program Executive Office / Program Manager (PEO / PM), TRADOC Proponents, and the U.S. Army Material Command. Supervises two Army Majors and two Department of the Army Civilians. Show less
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1st Battalion, 18th Infantry
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Fort Riley, KS
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Commander
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Commander of a Combined Arms Battalion comprised of seven companies of 850 Soldiers, 36 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 29 M1A2 Abrams Tanks, and 205 Tactical Vehicles valued in excess of $300 million. Responsible for training, maintenance, leading and caring of all Soldiers and families within the Battalion. Responsible for the deployment and tactical employment of the Combat Arms Battalion in support of decisive combat operations. Responsible for maintaining a positive climate that fosters disciplined initiative and the development of programs and policies which effectively manage the Battalion's resources to ensure combat readiness. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy G3 1st Cavalry Division
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
Deputy G3 for a fully-digitized Modular Force Division, consisting of three Armored Brigade Combat Teams, a Stryker Brigade Combat Team, an Air Cavalry Brigade, and a Fires Brigade, consisting of over 20,000 Soldiers. Responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of the Division's planning, training, and readiness while simultaneously resourcing of the all Mission Rehearsal Exercises in preparation for combat deployments in support of annual rotations to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California and Deployments to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and annual deployments to the Republic of Korea. Ensures the synchronization of operations throughout the Division Staff and Brigade Combat Teams. Responsible for ensuring the execution of the Commanding General's intent, guidance, and direction through the use of operations orders and rehearsals. In absence of the G3, assumes Division G3 duties and responsibilities. Show less
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Centurion CrossFit Fort Hood
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Fort Hood, Texas, United States
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Owner
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May 2012 - May 2014
Owner Operator and lead CrossFit Trainer for an all volunteer CrossFit Military Affiliate located on Fort Hood, Texas. Recognized as a military CrossFit Affiliate by CrossFit HQ. Supervised as many as 8 Coaches and maintained a active athlete membership of approximately 20-50 active CrossFit athletes. Introduced Soldiers and their families to the CrossFit Methodology free of charge through volunteer military affiliate status. Owner Operator and lead CrossFit Trainer for an all volunteer CrossFit Military Affiliate located on Fort Hood, Texas. Recognized as a military CrossFit Affiliate by CrossFit HQ. Supervised as many as 8 Coaches and maintained a active athlete membership of approximately 20-50 active CrossFit athletes. Introduced Soldiers and their families to the CrossFit Methodology free of charge through volunteer military affiliate status.
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1st Cavalry Division
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Fort Hood, Texas, United States
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G-5 (Operational Planning)
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Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
Serves as the Division G5 of the 1st Cavalry Division consisting of four Armored Brigade Combat Teams, a Fires Brigade, and a Combat Aviation Brigade in the conduct of Unified Land Operations with a worldwide contingency mission. Serves as the intellectual brain trust and principle planner to the Division Commander on all plans and operations. Primary responsible for leading the staff in campaign plan development and orders production for the Division Commander in accordance with Army Doctrine Publication 3-0 (Operations) and 5-0 (Planning). Responsible for synchronizing staff planning and operations for both short and long range planning in support of the Division Commander's intent. Responsible for the leadership, management, and development of all assigned Soldiers within the office of the Division G5. Supervises 4 Army Majors, a Sergeant Major, and 2 Non-Commissioned Officers. Show less
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III Corps and Fort Hood
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Fort Hood, Texas, United States
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Executive Assistant (Aide-De-Camp)
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Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
Serves as Aide-de-Camp (Executive Assistant) to the Commanding General of III Corps and Fort Hood. Responsible for the management of the CG's calendar and daily schedule to ensure maximum efficiency of his time and routine tasks. Schedules, coordinates and conducts liaison with the Corps Staff, unit commander and outside agencies across the Department of the Army. Supervise the CG's transportation communication and personal security teams, as well as his secretary and enlisted aide. Reviews and prioritizes all correspondence and message traffic. Plans and coordinates all temporary duty travel. Ensures complete legal review of all actions with sensitivity to perception of privilege. Maintains familiarity with all briefing, training and missions that concern the CG in order to effectively communicate the CG's Intent. Keeps an accurate accounting of the CG's personal expense account. Projects a professional image that reflects positively on the command. Show less
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Education
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2017 - 2018
Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy
Master of Arts - MA, National Security and Resource Strategy -
2008 - 2009
School of Advance Military Studies
Master of Arts (MA), Military Operational Art and Science/Studies -
1990 - 1995
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
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