Paul L. McCalister paul_mccalister*@yahoo.com***.*68.55133778 Paseo Santa Clara, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
Objectives
Seeking a position within a solution orientated organization with potential for career advancement and training opportunities
Core CompetenciesMicrosoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)Axis Pro/Analyst Notebook/TiGRNET/Google Earth/CIDNEPersistent Surveillance/Intelligence Collection(MASINT)/Pattern AnalysisGround Sensor Technologies/Still imagery/Full Motion Video(UAV feed)Intelligence analysis/Cellular Exploitation/Basic Targeting(F3EAD)
Professional ProfileActive TS/SCI Security ClearanceOIF/ OEF experienceOver 6 years in the Intelligence CommunityArmy Senior Instructor Certification (TRADOC)6 years MASINT/TECHINT experience
Experience
Training and Development Specialist (MASINT Sensors/CoIST) CGI Federal, U.S Army Intelligence Center/Fort Huachuca, AZ Mar 2010 –PresentProvide doctrinally correct instruction and student evaluations on Unattended Ground Sensors/Company level intelligence as part of the education for selected government personnelInstructor and mentor to Soldiers and facilitates training to be able to provide 24/7 analytical, production, and dissemination capability at the company level, which gives the commander options to exploit enemy vulnerabilities Provides tactical and technical guidance to military units in team area of operations, intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB), analysis, assisting in planning surveillance missions using maps, aerial photographs, terrain studies and intelligence reportsApplies intelligence collection and surveillance planning process to operations. Conducts intelligence surveillance and collection training.
Ground Surveillance Systems Operator/Intelligence Collector (MASINT)
US Army, Fort Lewis, WA – Afghanistan Nov 2008 – Mar 2010Emplaced, recorded location, and operated remote MASINT devices and other monitoring equipment to gather intelligence information relating to enemy location, direction, and speed of movement throughout Regional Command East, AfghanistanCoordinated with 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, Intelligence Specialists and the Processing Exploitation and Dissemination Cell to ensure proper and expedient coordination of MASINT reporting into the intelligence cycle Provided support to the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) synchronization process.Conducted several tactical emplacements of Unattended Ground Sensors for intelligence collections, resulting in over 10 priority insurgents being neutralized
Ground Sensor Team Leader
US Army National Guard (Active Duty)
Camp Mabry, TX-Afghanistan Feb 2006 – Nov 2008
Emplaced ground sensors at stateside combat training centers in support of Army Brigade combat training exercises; as a result, units were able to effectively identify opposing forces operational and support zones.Provided tactical and technical guidance in team area of operations.Trained and mentored company level teams in MASINT in preparation for upcoming deployments
Convoy Operations Specialist
US Army, Baghdad, Iraq Nov 2004 – Jan 2006
Safely escorted Very Important Personnel (VIP) and Senior Political/Military personnel in and out of the Victory Base Complex in IraqProvided security for food, logistical and supply trucks along designated high threat routes; as a result, zero convoys were compromised or lost while under protectionConducted daily patrols around the Baghdad area and responded to other unit patrols in distress while serving as a Quick Reactionary Force (QRF) Leader; responded to over 50 missions and neutralized over 7 threats on Coalition Forces or VIPs
Military Education
U.S. Army Adjutant General School, Fort Jackson, SC Mar 2004
Army Warrior Leader Course, Camp Ball, LA Jun 2006
U.S Army Air Assault School, Fort Benning, GA Sep 2006
Advanced Leaders Course, Camp Ashland, NE Jun 2007
U.S Army Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA Oct 2008
Civilian Education
Bachelors of Art, American Military University, Intelligence Studies in Progress
Advanced Instructional Methods Course July 2011
Army Basic Instructor Course (U.S Army Intelligence Center) May 2010
Associate of Applied Science, ITT Technical Institute Jun 2003
Austin High School, Austin, Texas, Diploma Jun 1997