Military Intelligence Officer / Supervisory Intel Ops Specialist

ROBERT CHILDS

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SENIOR MANAGEMENT & INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONAL

U.S. Government Security Clearance: Current Top Secret/SCI & Special Access Programs

Results-driven operations professional with 22+ years of diverse experience & continuous advancement

Highly analytical problem solver with superb communication, interpersonal & time management skills

Skillful team builder & facilitator; proven ability at enhancing group dynamics & process optimization

Visionary self-starter with stellar record of initiative, personal responsibility & creative collaboration

AREAS of EXPERTISE

High Profile, Sensitive Project Management

Leadership, Management & Administration

Advanced Military Deception

Strategic/Operational/Tactical Planning

Communications Technology Exploitation

Network Analysis & Reconstruction

Foreign Disclosure

National/Tactical ISR Operations

Special Technical / Information Operations

Productivity & Efficiency Enhancement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Duties from November 2020 – Present

Nov 2020 – Present: Antiterrorism Force Protection (ATFP) Officer, National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia

Responsible for daily operations and antiterrorism intelligence production for all-source intelligence

Acts on behalf of the Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) and Director of Operations Directorate in the development of Joint Doctrine, training and readiness, Joint Contingency Planning and Coordination for Mission Assurance (MA) initiatives involving Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP)

Prepares daily threat briefing for CNGB, Vice Chief National Guard Bureau (VCNGB), Directors of Army and Air National Guard for use in preparation of national level events and decision-making as pertains to law enforcement and safety of the force

Action officer for the CNGB in Joint/DoD Policy formulation, integrated planning initiatives, and senior level steering groups within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff (JCS-JS)

Interfaces with the National Capitol Region Protection Agencies, Pentagon Force Protection Agency 9PFPA, Joint Chief of Staff J3, G3 and A3 offices, USNORTHCOM and USPACOM protection divisions synchronizing all NGB equities in strategic level, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection planning and coordination

Performs as the anti-terrorism force protection lead during contingency and strategic planning efforts within Federal government agencies, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Investigations Detachment (CID), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Fire Arms and Explosives (ATF), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Serves as a supporting member of the Joint Staff Planning Group responsible for National Level Exercise (NLE) planning, development of injects to exercise response and staff work to shape contingency response and planning

Advises and counsels CNGB on anti-terrorism force protection during domestic operations, as well as direct staffing responsibility for all NG MA support to Homeland security/defense missions

Represents CNGB and NG J3/4/7 in planning/working group, meetings, conferences, and exercises to provide input for mission assurance aspects of State and National Level Training Exercises (NLTEs) and National Special Security Events (NSSEs)

Duties from January 2014 – October 2020

Jan 2014 – Oct 2020: GS-14, Commander 234 Intelligence Squadron, 195 Wing, Beale AFB, CA

Oversaw squadron's combat mission readiness & ensures ANG intelligence support to US combatant commanders

oPlanned, trained & deployed intel professionals to PACOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM and AFRICOM AORs to meet global ISR objectives

oEnsured physical fitness standards were met for worldwide deployability; passing squadron PT scores increased from 82% to 97% in first year of command alone

Responsible for the management, training and operations of a 162 person classic associate squadron in the 548 ISRG at Beale Air Force Base, California

oTrains, tracks and maintains intelligence qualifications for 152 analysts across four AFSCs

oCritical role played in 5 major, recurring multi-org state & national exercises, and supporting roles in four other national level exercises

oConducts job performance evaluations of 25 full-time senior officer and enlisted staff

oManages recruitment, enlistment, retention and promotion of all squadron members

oMaintains military and civilian performance award program

oManages civilian and military pay processing/issues for 15 GS employees

Mobilized and provided manning for Processing, Assessment and Dissemination (PAD) cell during California State emergencies of fire, flooding, earthquake and civil disturbance

oDirected intelligence analyst support to State collection management/IAA mission and recommends solutions to Joint Staff

oWorked in close coordination with active duty, AF Reserves, Army Guard and other Air Guard squadrons for Domestic Operations (DOMOPS) support

oIncident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) capabilities of squadron lauded by other state IAA programs as being the “gold standard” in the US

oCreated additional PAD cell in southern California to answer need of increased IAA capability; provides initial and upgrade training to a combined Army/Air Guard DOMOPS contingent

oProvided intelligence support to California Border Patrol counterdrug missions

Maintained situational awareness and provides guidance and direction with mission critical updates on operations to command leadership

oTrains foreign allied officers and enlisted military personnel overseas on the intelligence collection and exploitation cycle

Deployed from April 2012 – October 2012

Apr 2012 – Oct 2012: Director of Intelligence, Special Operations Command Central Fwd HQ

Responsible for daily operations and intelligence production for all-source intelligence, imagery, human intelligence, weather, and special security teams.

oLed a top notch team of 24 intelligence and security professionals, producing daily battle update briefs, theater reports, ad hoc support and provision of physical security for the Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) in Qatar and over 8K Special Operations Forces personnel in theater.

oGenerates written intelligence assessments and briefs predictive analysis of complex geopolitical and military issues to senior leaders.

oManages intelligence programs, ensures personnel currency with federal regulations, oversees/conducts training for new analysts, and serves as senior reviewer for products

oOversees logistical planning and movements of key equipment and personnel throughout the area of responsibility.

oResponsible for devising, briefing, reviewing and implementing concept of operations plans and information assurance measures for both intelligence and SOCCENT Forward HQ personnel.

oAdditionally responsible for professional job performance evaluations and award nominations for military and DoD civilian employees.

Duties from 2010 – 2012

Oct 2010 – Apr 2012: Section Commander, All Source Analysis Team, AFRICOM; Section Commander, Imagery Analysis Team, CENTCOM

Constructed the first ever intelligence collection cell at Fort Lewis, WA focused on the African area of operations for Africa Command (AFRICOM).

oManaged hand-picked team and conducted intelligence collection and analysis, produced weekly intelligence in-briefs, theater reports, and ad hoc support and deployment for AFRICOM.

oApril 2011, sent to Tanzania to serve as mentor to intelligence officers of 14 different African nations, sharing expertise and training in all source intelligence procedures and computer skills.

oAdditionally responsible for professional job performance evaluations and award nominations for military and DoD civilian employees.

Simultaneously manages day-to-day operations as the senior intelligence officer for Central Command’s (CENTCOM) reserve imagery analysis team cell.

oProduces and quality checks updates to main headquarters imagery database covering taskings in the Middle East area of responsibility.

oAdditionally responsible for professional job performance evaluations and award nominations for military analysts.

Duties from 2006 – 2010

Jun 2006 – Oct 2010: Section Commander, All Source Analysis Team, CENTCOM

Led a six-person all source intelligence collection and production crew, supporting United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in both Operations ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) and IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF).

Gathered valuable information through both classified and unclassified systems and authors personality profiles, special intelligence reports, delivered situational briefings to command staff, created maps and databases using ArcMap geographic information system, and delivered ad hoc product support.

2009, Section Commander (Deployed), Insurgency/Counter-narcotics, Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC-A), Kabul, Afghanistan

oLauded by commanding officer, Navy Captain Whittles, as his “Iron Major”.

oRoutinely briefed Pentagon officials on the status of the Afghanistan insurgency, and counter-narcotics efforts throughout the area of operations.

oManaged an international team of six different nations in the production and dissemination of intelligence products and threat information.

Duties from 2005 – 2006 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, USAF

May 2005 – Jun 2006: Intelligence/Bilateral Relations Officer, 605 Air Intelligence Squadron

Responsible for intelligence collection and daily briefing of command staff on current situations in the Pacific theater. Advisor to Senior Intelligence Officer on bilateral issues. Directed discussions with Japan Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) on Asian-Pacific affairs in support of operations, contingencies and exercises throughout the area of operations.

Coordinated bilateral affairs and led negotiations with JASDF Air Staff Office, HQ Air Defense Command, Air Support Command (ASC), and Air Intelligence Wing on intelligence aspects, plans and operations.

Duties from 2002 – 2005 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, USAF

May 2004 – May 2005: Section Commander, 35 OSS Commander’s Support Staff

Led a five-person commander’s support staff team, supporting 203 personnel from four separate squadrons through management of 22 administrative programs.

Managed all intelligence annexes to applicable operations plans tasked to the 35 FW. Maintained intel annex to base support plan, to include providing intel liaison/coordination to deployed active duty, guard and reserve units tasked to operate from Misawa AB, Japan.

May 2003 – May 2004: Chief, Intelligence Plan and Programs

Managed all intelligence annexes to applicable Operations Plans (OPlans) tasked to the 35 FW. Coordinated with 35 OSS Plans Flight (OSX) to train and brief all applicable personnel on the OPlans and intelligence responsibilities.

Maintained and implemented intelligence annex to Base Support Plan, to include providing Intel liaison and coordination to deployed active duty, guard, and reserve units tasked to operate from Misawa AB during contingencies and hostilities.

Responsible for all intelligence computer systems, to include management, upkeep, training, and security.

2004: Senior Intelligence Officer (Deployed), Central Command - Classified Locations, OEF/OIF

May 2002 – May 2003: Chief, Intelligence Operations

Led section of three officers and five enlisted personnel. Oversaw intel, target development and weaponeering to support F-16CJ combat mission planning. Instructed pilots and intel personnel on threat systems and survival, evasion, resistance and escape academics. Ensured commander and battlestaff remained apprised of current intel. Acted as liaison to the Misawa Cryptologic Operations Center (MCOC). Led Combat Intel Center (CIC) shift during exercises, inspections and contingencies.

Duties from 1999 – 2002 at Edwards AFB, CA, USAF

Oct 1999 – May 2002: Chief, Intelligence Operations / Foreign Disclosure, Air Force Materiel Command

Provided intelligence support to the Commander and 60 base tenants for operational and test mission. Researched, developed, and presented threat and mission support briefings to F-117, F-22, F-15, F-16, and bomber test squadrons, CSAF Speckled Trout crews, local base exercises and AFFTC senior leadership.

Foreign Disclosure officer monitored foreign test programs and agreements, approved foreign visits and determined foreign disclosure guidance and release process for all base test activities and tenant units. Reviewed and released/denied classified test data for the AF Flight Test Center, subordinate test units, and international community. Washington D.C. FDO reviewer’s “Superior Practice” recognition.

2001: Senior Watch Officer (Deployed), NATO – Vicenza, Italy

EDUCATION

Master of National Security and Strategic Studies, United States Naval War College – 2019

Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Air University – 2015

Bachelor of Science in Geology, Pacific Lutheran University – 2008

Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language, University of Washington — 1998

MILITARY EDUCATION & TRAINING

United States Naval War College – Newport Naval Station 2019

Air Command and Staff College – Maxwell AFB 2015

Mission Operations Commander – Beale AFB 2014

Military Intelligence Professionals Course — Tanzania 2011

Squadron Officers School, Maxwell AFB — 2004

Military Deception Officer’s School, Yokota AFB — 2002

Intelligence Officers School, Goodfellow AFB — 1999

Aerospace Basic Course, Maxwell AFB — 1998

Aviation Electronics Technician School, Millington NAS — 1990

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Thesis paper on Psychological Effects of Traumatic Imagery forwarded by HAF for implementation across the Distributed Common Ground Station enterprise around the world

Rated #1 squadron commander in the 195 ISRG three years running (2015-2017)

Winner, Pacific Command’s Reserve Intelligence Officer of the Yr, #1 of 271 (2005)

Winner, Misawa Air Base’s Intelligence Officer of the Quarter, #1 of 42 (2004)

Scored Pacific Command IG “Excellent” rating for Misawa Air Base’s Military Deception program

PERSONAL RECOGNITION

Ranked #1 in the world for rapier sword combat in the Historical European Martial Arts Alliance

ohttps://fox40.com/2019/07/03/rapier-sword-fighting-techniques/

ohttps://www.beale.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2027687/234th-is-commander-wins-sword-fighting-gold-medal/

Author of two fiction novels and one nonfiction fencing treatise

ohttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCS3W4Y

ohttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RGKW2VW

ohttps://www.freelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspx

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Broad experiential knowledge and training in leadership and execution of a wide variety of mission sets from assignments around the world.

Substantial Joint & Combined military & Intelligence Community operations experience including interaction with all primary intelligence agencies/centers, numerous HQ staffs, major defense contractors, national labs, international partners, etc.

Extensive experience operating various computer systems utilizing numerous databases, operations & planning software suites, database creation programs & analytical applications & collaborative toolsets.

Developed an extensive cultural awareness and diverse perspective of global issues, challenges & opportunities during 3 years living in Japan, as well as living in Italy, Qatar, Afghanistan, Iraq and Tanzania.

Speak Japanese, type 115 wpm, skilled in Microsoft Word, Access, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, and ArcMap Geographic Information System.

Current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, Joint & Service SAP accesses

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