Training Supervisor

MAJ KEVIN JOSHUA WARDROBE

****A Wildwood Drive, Fort Drum, NY 13603

Email: *****.*.********.***@****.***

PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

United States Special Operations Command

Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan

Job Title: SPECIAL OPERATIONS ADVISORY TEAM CHIEF, MAJ

Dates: 11/2013 to Present

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: Lt Col Jonathan Leslie (USAF)

Email: ********.*.******.***@****.***

Under direction of a national Operational Control Group in support of a

Joint Task Force, currently assigned (through 08/14) as a Special

Operations Advisory Team Chief in southern Afghanistan.

HUMAN RESOURCES: Manage the health, welfare, and morale of 13 U.S.

personnel (Army, Navy, and Department of Defense/Contract Civilians) as

well as the training, advising, and assisting of 26 Afghan National

Security Forces Officers and Noncommissioned Officers in direct support of

special operations in southern Afghanistan.

OPERATIONS: Ensure Joint Operations Center is maintained at full

operational capability to enable combined operations through operational

planning, battlefield deconfliction/coordination, notification of

operations, and collection of atmospherics.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Created a comprehensive operational framework to

enable development of Afghan capabilities in support of Task Force

operations. The plans included integrating operations and intelligence;

expanding engagements to foster better relationships outside individual

organizations and increase Afghan-to-Afghan partnering; and improving

professional development in such areas as leadership, planning (Military

Decision Making Process), and technology.

OUTREACH and COLLABORATION: Facilitate planning and execution of Key Leader

Engagements as well as briefings between Afghan Officers and senior

government leaders of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan at the local,

district, and provincial levels.

Headquarters, 10th Mountain Division

Fort Drum, NY, US

Job Title: DEPUTY DIVISION INFORMATION OPERATIONS OFFICER (G7), MAJ

Dates: 06/2013 to 11/2013

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: LTC Warren Weaver

Email: ******.*.*******.***@****.***

Advised senior leaders on use of Army information capabilities in

preparation for OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan) deployment.

Created an Information Operations campaign nested within the Division's

overarching campaign plan that supported evolving security transition from

Coalition Forces to Afghan National Security Forces.

OPERATIONAL PLANNING: Directly influenced the Division's OPERATION ENDURING

FREEDOM Campaign Plan, resulting in Information and Communications being

identified as a line of effort. Simultaneously, coordinated with multiple

staff sections/external agencies to build support/functioning of Inform and

Influence Activities within the Division's Mission Command Cell.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Coordinated, synchronized, and monitored Command

Engagement activities with senior service/civilian leaders and assisted the

Division Information Operations Officer with the supervision of the

Division Communications and Outreach Program.

HUMAN RESOURCES: Administered day-to-day operations of a seven-

Officer/Noncommissioned Officer Section. Additionally, ensured manning,

equipping, and training requirements were completed by all members of

section in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan.

Headquarters, 10th Mountain Division

Fort Drum, NY, US

Job Title: INFORMATION OPERATIONS PLANNER (G5), MAJ

Dates: 01/2012 to 06/2013

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: LTC Robert Schexnayder

Email: ******.*.***********.***@****.***

Responsible for planning and integration of all components of Information

Operations into the Division's tactical plans, to include Military

Information Support of Operations, Military Deception, Electronic Warfare,

Operational Security, and Computer Network Operations. Additionally, was

responsible for maneuver planning (in the absence of G5 maneuver planner)

with special emphasis on developing Division-level external evaluations for

subordinate Infantry Brigades.

TRAINING DEVELOPMENT: Led the Division staff, worked collaboratively with

subordinate units, and coordinated with external support of several months

to develop and resource two consecutive (2012 and 2013) multi-million

dollar, 10-day training events designed to be an external evaluation of

four of the Division's Infantry Brigades prior to respective deployments to

Afghanistan.

- Cited by 10th Mountain Division Chief of Staff: "Major Wardrobe's

leadership of the planning for our Commanding General's highest priority

training event was nothing short of brilliant," 2012.

- Awarded Army Commendation Medal for outstanding leadership and

performance (2013).

TRAINING SUPPORT: Again led the Division staff and worked collaboratively

with subordinate units to develop a training support package for two

consecutive (2012 and 2013) United States Military Academy Cadet Summer

Training sessions (session = ~90 days). Each training support package

included over 120 Soldiers and over 40 pieces of organizational equipment

(included artillery, vehicles, ambulances medical equipment, and mortars).

2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th

Mountain Division

Fort Drum, NY, US

Job Title: BATTALION EXECUTIVE OFFICER/OPERATIONS OFFICER (S3), MAJ

Dates: 08/2010 to 12/2011

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: LTC Rhett Cox

Email: *****.*.***.***@****.***

Served in several progressively more responsible positions, initially as

Operations Officer, followed by a more senior position as Executive Officer

for a Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Managed organization's operational

budget of $2M; directed maintenance and effectively stewarded equipment and

material resources valued at $70M+.

As EXECUTIVE OFFICER: 07/2011 to 12/2011

Directed performance, development, and conduct of a 600-Soldier

organization composed of headquarters elements, a chemical reconnaissance

team, military police, combat engineers, and intelligence/signal

communication technicians/specialists supporting the 2nd Brigade Combat

Team. Delivered expert technical and tactical guidance, coordination, and

supervision of all staff actions and systems, including operations,

administration, personnel/information security, logistics, maintenance,

communications, and intelligence operations, as well as human capital

functions addressing healthcare and family readiness.

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP: Successfully synchronized and executed one Battalion

and two Brigade tactical training operations that incorporated major

functional elements, including combat services; combat engineer;

intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (including unmanned aerial

systems); tactical communications; military police; and chemical,

biological, radiological, and nuclear reconnaissance support.

HUMAN RESOURCES: Administered staff supervision, professional development,

mentoring, and training for a group of six Battalion Staff Officers and one

U.S. Army government civilian. Stabilized morale and ensured general

personnel safety. Planned/implemented leadership development training to

enhance military decision-making processes and battle tracking using a

variety of digital and satellite communications systems (e.g., Command Post

of the Future, Ventrillo/VoIP, and Adobe Connect).

PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS: Developed/implemented an automated maintenance

tracking system for vehicle and equipment services. Trained a 25 to 30-

member maintenance staff on the new system. Identified and implemented key

controls and best practices to reduce a 93-vehicle service backlog by 50%

in 5 months.

SPECIAL PROJECT: Led Opposition Force elements, designated as residents of

an Afghan village, in OPERATION CALL OUT, a situational training exercise

conducted for 11 maneuver companies that synchronized military

intelligence, combat engineers, military police, and other enabler support

required for potential military actions. Applied cross-cultural awareness

and background as an Information Operations Officer to build a realistic

scenario that demanded real-world diplomacy and skills and challenged

military elements to collaborate and apply diverse specialty knowledge.

- Awarded Army Commendation Medal (10/2011) for outstanding leadership and

performance during OPERATION CALL OUT events.

- Developed Female Engagement Team Concept and training initiative to

prepare female Soldiers for deployment and eventual service as cultural

mediators with local Afghan women in the combat theater.

- Developed/implemented system to track an Unmanned Aerial Systems Aviation

Resource Management Survey Inspection; meticulously monitored and managed

progress, yielding a "Satisfactory" rating with overall score of 94%.

As BATTALION OPERATIONS OFFICER: 08/2010 to 07/2011

Planned/resourced tactical communications, intelligence, security, military

police, and combat engineer support to the BCT and administered daily

operations for the Battalion during redeployment from Iraq (08/2010).

OPERATIONAL PLANNING/TRAINING MANAGEMENT: Designed, created, and resourced

all Battalion training programs, directives, and orders, including four

complex Battalion-level training operations to build proficiency in

supporting larger brigade-level training events. Managed overall training

and preparation of 600+ Soldiers during reintegration, equipment overhaul,

and operational training phases.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Applied direct field experience to instruct

Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) within the unit NCO Leadership Course and

monthly Leadership Development classes regarding Information Operations

doctrine and its practical application, particularly in execution of

kinetic/lethal operations.

- Designed long-range training strategy and full-spectrum training

scenarios for series of Battalion field-training exercises to enhance

combat performance, building core skill competencies and baseline knowledge

of specific tactical tasks. Training scenario later adopted for use across

the BCT.

- Cited by 2nd Brigade Combat Team Commander: develops subordinates, is

a peer leader, and understands the big picture," 2010.

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division

Fort Drum, NY, US

Job Title: BRIGADE INFORMATION OPERATIONS OFFICER (S7), CPT-MAJ

Dates: 02/2010 to 08/2010

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: COL Michael Davey

Email: *******.*.*****.***@****.***

Advised senior leaders on use of Army information capabilities during

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (02/2010-08/2010). Created an Information

Operations Campaign nested within the Brigade's overarching Campaign Plan

that supported success during the evolving transition from Coalition to

Iraqi control.

INFORMATION OPERATIONS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Created, coordinated, and

executed comprehensive Information Operations plans to build visibility and

public support for the eminent transfer of 10 military bases to Iraqi

Security. Force control. Created and disseminated diverse Information

Operations products, including 40K handbills, 5K posters, 24 billboards,

40K business cards, 20 radio messages, 15 newspaper articles, and 1

television commercial.

OUTREACH and COLLABORATION: Coordinated and prepared the command team for

30+ meetings with key military and civilian Iraqi leaders. Drove start-up

of a "Unity Colloquium" of influential Iraqi leaders to discuss and resolve

local economic, civil, and security problems and build parameters for long-

term success in Iraq.

- Cited by 2nd Brigade Combat Team Commander as "the best Information

Operations Officer I've known...has keen conceptual skills, understands the

big picture, and proactively contributes to achieving our end state," 2010.

TRADOC Capability Manager-Recon/Attack Helicopters

Fort Rucker, AL, US

Job Title: DEPUTY RECONNAISSANCE HELICOPTER CAPABILITY MANAGER, CPT

Dates: 06/2008 to 11/2009

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: COL (retired) Grady King

Email: *****.*.****@*****.***

Deputy (TRADOC) Capability Manager for Army Reconnaissance Helicopter

Systems, administering technical and operational leadership to six Warrant

Officers and five Noncommissioned Officers in support of the Armed

Reconnaissance Helicopter, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter, and future

Armed Aerial Scout programs/initiatives.

TECHNICAL/TACTICAL LEADERSHIP: Applied combat and aerial flight expertise

to monitor and evaluate all proposed aircraft requirements, modifications,

maintenance procedures, tools, diagnostics, courseware, software and

hardware, operational mission profiles, man-machine interfaces, aircraft

system safety, battlefield networking, and individual and collective

training.

TRAINING: Developed crew training plan, Tactical Standard Operating

Procedures, and simulator validation training in support of the Armed

Reconnaissance Helicopter limited user test.

PROJECT COLLABORATION: Led multiple system and design teams supporting OH-

58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter improvements, including integration and

digital mapping of Common Sensor Payload (targeting/acquisition); Control

and Display Subsystem 5; and enhancements to aviation survivability

equipment, all upgrades to be incorporated into the new OH-58F model

helicopter in development.

- Led fielding and training for new M3P Machine Gun to replace aging M2

model.

- Wrote concept of operations supporting the Material Development Decision

for future Armed Aerial Scout requirements beyond 2025, including both

manned and unmanned considerations.

- Awarded Army Commendation Medal for exhibiting "superb leadership,

technical and tactical expertise, and commitment to excellence," 2009

2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division

Wheeler Army Airfield, HI, US

Job Title: Troop Commander/SQUADRON ASS'T OPERATIONS OFFICER, CPT

Dates: 01/2006 to 11/2007

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: COL James Barker

Email: *****.*.********.***@****.***

As SQUADRON ASS'T OPERATIONS OFFICER: 07/2007 to 11/2007

Served as an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Pilot in Command, Air Mission

Commander, and Combat Crew Member in Day/Night/NVG modes of flight. Flew a

total of 11 combat missions as Air Mission Commander in support of maneuver

ground forces in and around hostile Kirkuk, Iraq, area during combat-

intensive surge period. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of operational

characteristics; mission requirements and objectives; and supporting

systems and equipment for each assigned mission. Concurrently, served as

Chief of Plans for during redeployment from combat operations in OPERATION

IRAQI FREEDOM (07/2006-10/2007).

LOGISTICS: Planned/coordinated redeployment, via strategic air/sea lift, of

29 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopters, 400 Soldiers and civilian employees,

and 90 pieces of equipment and containers from Forward Operating Base

Warrior in Kirkuk to Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.

LEADERSHIP: During redeployment operations, selected by Squadron Commander

as Redeployment Cell Officer in Charge in Kuwait. Ensured accident-and

incident-free redeployment of all Soldiers and equipment, valued at over

$2.2B, to home station.

As Troop Commander: 01/2006 to 07/2007

Troop Commander and OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Pilot in Command, Air

Mission Commander, and Combat Crew Member in Day/Night/Night Vision Goggle

(NVG) modes of flight in preparation for and during deployment to Kirkuk in

support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (07/2006-07/2007).

LEADERSHIP: Fulfilled multiple leadership roles as Squadron Compound Mayor,

Force Protection Officer-in-Charge, Support Liaison to the 3rd Iraqi Air

Force, and Special Projects Officer. Directed and supervised 23 Officers

and 22 Noncommissioned Officers, including overseeing professional

development, health, welfare, training, and safety. Directed life support

requirements for 464 Soldiers, including Medical Evacuation and Unmanned

Aerial Vehicle Platoon attachments.

LOGISTICS: Planned, coordinated, resourced, and contracted with military

and local Iraqi nationals for a squadron compound paved-road network, force

protection barriers, dining facility, sundry shop, and squadron

headquarters office expansion.

- Identified as a key leader and selected to serve as the Interim Squadron

Executive for a total of four months throughout the course of the

deployment.

- As an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Combat Air Mission Commander, flew 60+ combat

missions, amassing more than 350 accident-and incident-free combat hours in

support of the 25th Infantry Division maneuver units.

- Logged total of 200+ flight hours in NVG mode.

- Coordinated with Tactical Training Officers from the 3rd Iraq Air Force

and U.S. Marines to develop Iraqi Air Force training airspace in the

vicinity of Kirkuk.

- Coordinated efforts in preparation for the squadron-wide Command

Inspection Program. Implemented PowerPoint tracking mechanism, held weekly

in-progress reviews, and conducted pre-inspection. Earned "Commendable"

rating in all inspectable areas.

1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division

Wheeler Army Airfield, HI, US

Job Title: Fuel and Ammunition Distribution Platoon Leader, CPT

Dates: 01/2005 to 12/2005

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: COL James Barker

Email: *****.*.********.***@****.***

Led distribution of bulk fuel for the Battalion's 24 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior

Helicopters, ground support equipment (75+), and power generation equipment

(20+). Requested, received, stored, and issued all Battalion ammunition as

well as maintained adequate stock of fuel and ammunition at forward arming

and refueling points.

AVIATION LEADERSHIP: Maintained currency as OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter

Pilot in Command and Air Mission Commander in Day/Night/NVG modes of

flight.

LEADERSHIP: Directed training, health, welfare, and morale of seven

Noncommissioned Officers and 18 Enlisted Soldiers. Ensured accountability

and serviceability of equipment valued in excess of $3M.

- Directed accident- and incident-free distribution of more than 20K

gallons of fuel and 60K rounds of ammunition over two weeks in support of

Battalion's Aerial Gunnery at Pohakuloa Training Area.

- Selected by Battalion Commander to establish unit's new Forward Support

Company. Subsequently, selected by Battalion Commander, over more senior

Officers, to take command of the Battalion's Headquarters and Headquarters

Company (later re-designated as Squadron Headquarters and Headquarters

Troop).

1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division

Wheeler Army Airfield, HI, US

Job Title: Scout/Attack Helicopter Platoon Leader, 1LT-CPT

Dates: 10/2002 to 12/2005

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: BG Michael Lundy

Email: *******.*.*****.***@****.***

Scout/Attack Platoon Leader and OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Pilot in

Command, Air Mission Commander, and Combat Crew Member supporting worldwide

deployment requirements, including OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (deployed

01/2004-01/2005). Directed oversight and maintenance of four aircraft and

ground equipment valued at more than $25M. Managed training, development,

and performance of seven Warrant Officers, two Noncommissioned Officers,

and five Enlisted Soldiers.

TRAINING LEADERSHIP: Successfully led four joint air/ground integration

training exercises with U.S. Marines and Navy SEALs. Organized/trained

platoon in conducting emergency deployment and readiness exercise via C-130

cargo aircraft and one off-island aerial gunnery.

SPECIAL PROJECT: Flew 200+ combat missions as Air Mission Commander in and

around Baghdad and Taji, supporting 1st Cavalry Division's five maneuver

brigades and amassing 850+ accident- and incident-free combat hours.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Appointed as organizational steward for $45M property

book, ensuring effective resource allocation and control despite multiple

training deployments and change of Company leadership.

- Executed 80+ NVG missions, amassing 500+ NVG hours, performing as Air

Mission Commander for close combat attack, reconnaissance, and security

missions and commanding team of two aircraft conducting scout operations.

- Collaborated closely with aircraft maintainers, facilitating a 91%

aircraft Operational Readiness Rate while simultaneously supporting more

than 3,600 flight hours.

- Served as interim Company Commander during two weeks following combat

loss of Company Commander, providing stability, and leading the unit to

rapid recovery under extreme duress.

4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Infantry Division

Fort Carson, CO, US

Job Title: Attack Helicopter REPAIRER, SPC

Dates: 12/1994 to 12/1995

Contact Supervisor: Yes

Supervisor Name: Major (Retired) Shannon Marburger

Email: ****************@*****.***

Applied highly technical aviation repair skills to remove/install AH-64

Apache Helicopter subsystem assemblies, such as engines, transmission,

gearboxes, rotor hubs, and rotor blades. Prepared helicopters for extensive

inspections and required maintenance. Assisted in maintenance operational

checks and performed maintenance on common and special tools and ground-

support equipment. Completed maintenance forms, records, and other required

documentation.

CIVILIAN EDUCATION:

College/University:

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Springfield, MO, US

Degree: Master of Arts Degree

Date of Graduation: 04/2000

Major: Licensed Professional Counseling

GPA: 3.494/4.0; 57 Semester Hours

Relevant Courses:

Counseling Theories; Psychological Tests and Measurements; Psychopathology;

Research and Evaluation in Marriage and Family Therapy; Counseling with

Special Populations; Ethical/Legal/Professional Issues; Career Development

Counseling; Counseling Issues in Life Span Development; Group Counseling;

Advanced Counseling Practicum.

College/University:

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

Springfield, MO; US

Degree: Bachelor of Arts Degree

Date of Graduation: 05/1998

Major: Biblical Studies

Minor: Psychology

Relevant Courses:

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences; Biological Science; Introduction to

Deductive Logic; Meteorology; Social Psychology; Intro to Psychology;

Lifespan Human Growth and Development; Mental Health; World Regional

Geography; Elementary Hellenistic Greek I/II.

Other:

WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, Wakefield, MA, US

High School Diploma, 05/1990

MILITARY EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

FLIGHT:

OH-58D(R) Kiowa Warrior Aviator Qualification Course, 08/2002

Undergraduate Pilot Training: U.S Army Aviation Office Basic Course

(Initial Entry Rotary Wing Flight Training and Basic Warfighter Skills),

07/2001

JOB-SPECIFIC:

Command and General Staff College (Intermediate Level Education), 02/2014

FA 30 (Information Operations) Qualification Course, Command and General

Staff College, 11/2009

Aviation Captains Career Course, United States Army Aviation Warfighting

Center (USAAWC), 05/2008

Engineer Officer Basic Course, U.S. Army Engineer Course, 10/1998

AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer Course, 02/1994

U.S. Army Basic Training (Enlisted), 02/1991

LEADERSHIP:

Primary Leader Development Course: Non-Commissioned Officer Academy,

09/1994

Licenses and Certifications:

Federal Aviation Administration:

Commercial Pilot; Certificate Number: 20661144; Date of Issue: 27 July 2001

Ratings: Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Helicopter

AFFILIATIONS/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/COMMITTEES:

Association of the U.S. Army

Army Aviation Association of America

United States Calvary and Armor Association

2nd Squadron 6th Calvary Order of the Spur

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Job-Related Skills:

CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI, valid until 03/2014 (validity extended through

current deployment)

Total Flight Experience: 1400 hours (Night Vision Goggle = 863.1 hours) -

700 hours flown during combat operations in support of two deployments to

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.

Selected Awards/Recognition:

- Cited as, "Technically and tactically brilliant, he is a leader with both

the vision and inherent leadership skills to set the conditions for future

success with thoughtful, creative, and thorough planning as well as

dedicated management of resources." Performance Evaluation, 2011

- Additional Army Commendation Medals (4): 2010, 2009, 2005, 1995

-- As Brigade Information Operations Officer supporting OPERATION IRAQI

FREEDOM with "tireless performance, expertise, and dedication," 2010

- Senior Army Aviator Badge and Aeronautical Designation of Senior Army

Aviation: Recognizing more than 1,000 Accident- and Incident-Free Flights,

2008

- Bronze Star Medal: For professionalism and commitment to excellence as a

Troop Commander during OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, 2007

- Air Medals (2): 2007, 2006

-- "Bravery, tactical expertise, and decision making ability exhibited

during the operation resulted in saving the life of a hostage and two

insurgents being detained," 2006

- Combat Action Badge: 2005

- Additional Air Medals (2): For "professionalism, competence and

dedication to duty during aerial combat operations" in Iraq, 2005, 2004

- Selected for below-the-zone promotion one year ahead of peers, 2009

- Selected to attend Officer Candidate School, Missouri National Guard;

graduated September 1997

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