Experience

Joint Multinational Readiness Center

• Germany
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Exercise Control Branch

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Leads the Exercise Control Branch of the Exercise Control Group in the execution of all aspects of realistic combined arms maneuver training across the operational continuum for Armor Brigade Combat Team, Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, special operations, rotary and fixed wing aviation, and Allied and Partner units. Responsible for final coordination, integration, and synchronization of administrative functions, associated fighting products, and facilitates the execution of Mission Command across the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) enterprise. Supervises the synchronization of rotation, non-rotation, host-nation, and Hohenfels tenant unit training activities within the JMRC training area. Serves as the principal advisor to the Commander of Operations Group on all rotational unit activities, rotation, and non-rotation support activities with inputs from units, JMRC Staff, ITACSS, and all JMRC support agencies.

• Field Artillery Battalion Operations Observer, Coach, Trainer

  • Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

• Brigade Fire Support Observer, Coach, Trainer

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2021



210th Field Artillery Brigade

• Executive Officer

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

• S3 (Operations Officer)

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019



2ID DIVARTY

• JBLM, WA

• S3 (Operations Officer)

  • May 2018 - Jun 2019



1-37 Field Artillery

• JBLM, WA

• S3 (Operations Officer)

  • May 2017 - May 2018



(2-2 SBCT) 2-17 FA, 2ID DIVARTY

• JBLM, WA

• Brigade Fire Support Officer

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017



Command and General Staff College

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  The United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is a graduate school for United States Army and sister service officers, interagency representatives, and international military officers. The United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is a graduate school for United States Army and sister service officers, interagency representatives, and international military officers.



Mission Command Training Program

• Fort Leavenworth, KS

• OPFOR Operations Officer

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  Served as a Plans and Operations Officer in the Mission Command Training Program's (MCTP) World Class Opposing Force (OPFOR). Responsible for operational planning, coordination and tactical execution of the OPFOR portion of Division, Corps, and Joint-Level MCTP Warfighter Exercises. Provides a highly trained, professional opponent to U.S. Forces in accordance with applicable doctrine and exercise training objectives. Prepares and executes OPFOR Army, Corps, and Division-Level operation orders. During Warfighter Exercises, commands an OPFOR Brigade or Division and supervises contractor personnel in replicating a Division-Level Staff, Command Post, and subordinate Brigades. Researches and replicates the Operational Environment (OE) in support of Mission Rehearsal Exercises in order to accurately depict the environment Corps and Division Commanders, and their staffs, will face upon deployment. MCTP subject matter expert on OPFOR/COE Artillery doctrine.



Bravo 3-319th AFAR

• Fort Bragg, NC

• Battery Commander

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2013

  Commanded an Airborne Field Artillery Battery comprised of two cannon platoons, and one headquarters platoon with the mission of no-notice worldwide deployment within 18 hours. Led 94 paratroopers in providing close supporting artillery fires for a brigade combat team. Served as an advisor and counsel to the battalion commander concerning lethal and non-lethal effects. Responsible for integrating and synchronizing all lethal and non-lethal fires and effects into the brigade combat teams combined arms operations. Trained and developed the battery through tough, demanding live-fire training. Maintained 8 howitzers, 31 vehicles and trailers. Managed a property book valued over $20 million.



2-504 PIR, 1BCT, 82nd Airborne Division

• Fort Bragg, NC

• Battalion Fire Support Officer

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2012

  Fire support coordinator for the commander of an airborne infantry battalion with the mission of no-notice worldwide deployment within 18 hours of notification within the 82d Airborne Division. Responsibilities include coordination of field artillery, USAF and USMC tactical air support, naval gunfire, attack helicopters, mortar fires, and non-lethal effects in support of the battalion commander's scheme of maneuver. Plans and orchestrates all fires in support of combined arms live fire exercises. Supervises and trains the fire support platoon consisting of 41 paratroopers that are habitually associated with infantry companies.



Field Artillery Captains Career Course

• Fort Sill, OK

• Student

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2011



82nd Airborne Division

• Fort Bragg, NC

• Current Operation Fire Support Officer

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Responsible for all CJTF-82 current operations within the Joint Fires Cell (JFC). Supervises the Joint Operations Center (JOC) JFC staff to ensure proper clearance of fires, processing of JTARs, prioritization of assets and integration of all fire support assets to include Mortar, Artillery, HIMARS, and Close Air Support (CAS). Facilitates information flow between BDE Fires Cells, CJTF-82 staff sections, IJC Joint Fires, ASOC, CAOC, and BCD. Ensures the proper execution of all Dynamic and Deliberate targets within the CJOA. Reviews daily the Air Tasking Order (ATO), artillery system maintenance and current OPORDs to advise the Chief of Fires, CHOPS, and the CJTF Command Team on fires capabilities within the CJOA for current and future operations to ensure fire support assets are properly integrated into maneuver operations and nested within the CJTF Commanders Priorities.



3-321 FAR, 18th Fires Brigade

• Fort Bragg, NC

• Operations Officer

  • Apr 2009 - Jan 2010

  The assistant principle staff officer for all matters concerning training and execution of battalion operations for the 18th Fires Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, with a mission of world-wide support of the XVIII Airborne Corps. Assists in supervising the battalion's training program to include preparation and execution of training IAW Commander's training guidance and METL assessment. Oversees the daily function of operations section to include training resource management, operations planning, and tactical execution. Assists with preparing, coordinating, publishing, and distributing SOPs, OPLANs, OPORDs, FRAGOs, and warning orders; synchronizes all planning and operations amongst the staff. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Battalion S-3 in his absence.



A/3-321 FAR, 18th Fires Brigade

• Fort Bragg, NC

• Executive Officer

  • Mar 2007 - Apr 2009

  Battery Executive Officer of a 155mm towed (M777A2) Field Artillery Battery in the 18th Fires Brigade, supports short notice combat deployments in support of worldwide Corps contingency operations. Provides reinforcing and general support fires as part of 3d Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment in support of combat operations. Responsible for the training for the howitzer sections, fire direction centers, and molding them into an effective combat team. Plans and supervises all battery level training. Responsible for supervising the battery maintenance section and program. Responsible for the administrative and logistical support for the battery. Responsible for the training, welfare and morale of over 100 soldiers in the battery.



A/3-321 FA, 18th Fires Brigade

• Fort Bragg, NC

• Platoon Leader

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2007

  Platoon Leader in a 155mm (M198) towed howitzer battery in the XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery. Supports short notice combat deployment in support of worldwide Corps contingency operations. Responsible for the leadership, training, and employment of a three-gun platoon. Plans and executes individual and collective training. Oversees the maintenance of three M198 howitzers and their prime movers, one AFATDS-equipped platoon fire direction center with vehicles, and two command HMMWVs. Responsible during field operations for the tactical and technical employment of the platoon. Plans and executes convoys and determines howitzer positions. Establishes directional control for the guns and calculates minimum quadrant and enforces gunline procedures. Oversees FDC operations to include manual safety calculations.



Field Artillery Officer Basic Course

• Fort Sill, OK

• Student

  • Oct 2005 - Mar 2006