Operator Training

Derek T. Young

*** ******** ********* 703-***-****

Gentry, AR 72734 *************@*****.***

Summary

Experienced US Marine Corps veteran seeking to continue and enhance my career in Information Technology or Cyber Security. Completed five years in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) as a Collection Operator (MOS 2621) in positions of increasing responsibility. As a senior non-commissioned officer, I conducted tactical and training operations, both domestically and abroad, during two overseas deployments. Acquired, displayed, analyzed, demodulated, identified, recorded, processed and reported known communication signals. Exercised leadership responsibilities for SIGINT Support Teams (SST) including technical and professional training and inventory control of classified equipment.

Clearance

Active Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph, July 2016 Military Service August 2014 – August 2019

US Marine Corps, Sergeant, Honorable Discharge

Employment History

Independent Insurance Claims Adjuster August 2019 - Present Responsibilities

• As an independent damage claims adjuster, I perform detailed physical inspections of homes, farms, and other properties ensuring claim settlements are fully in compliance with the complexities of individual home-owners insurance policies. Responsible for representing the insurance company in a professional manner during all customer interactions. Accomplishments

• Developed relationships with multiple insurance companies to diversify the portfolio of work, both across Arkansas and nationwide.

• Managed customer expectations and worked to rectify problems, both with customers and companies, in an expeditious and courteous manner.

• Processed all claims in a timely manner, and per each insurance company’s specific standards and policies.

• Personally conducted the inspection of over 300 properties for storm related damage, liability, and product malfunction.

United States Marine Corps 2014 – 2019

Senior Training NCO, 2nd Radio BN (Sergeant) Dec 2018 – July 2019 Responsibilities

• Taught classes in digital push to talk, analog and digital signal identification, HF and VHF direction finding, as well as on numerous amounts of signals intelligence equipment to prepare SST Marines for upcoming deployments

• Implemented standard operating procedures to 2D Radio Bn SST Marines.

• Trained deploying units on operation and function of multiple pieces of SIGINT operational equipment such as HF, VHF, and UHF collection equipment, direction finding equipment, software defined radios, and tactical communication systems.

• Inspected and tested deploying Marines during their certifying exercises to ensure readiness Derek T. Young

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Accomplishments

• Trained over 45 Marines during their deployment work-up on the VROD/VMAX direction finding system.

• Selected by Battalion Ops Officer to courier classified equipment as well as train SIGINT Marines attached to the 24 MEU how to operate collections equipment from the CH-53 and Osprey platforms.

SIGINT Support Teams Chief (Sergeant) June 2017 – Dec 2018 Responsibilities

• Conducted tactical signals intelligence operations in support of forward deployed forces.

• Supervised and directed the daily operations and training of the seven Marines under my charge.

• Created daily, and monthly shift work schedules of all 2D Radio BN SST Marines (20+ Marines).

• Conducted monthly and quarterly counseling of subordinate Marines (7+ Marines).

• Coordinated and supervised movement of SST Marines to and from Moron Air Base, Spain; Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy; and Camp Simba, Kenya.

• Responsible for supervising and protecting an inventory of classified equipment with a value over $1.5 million.

Accomplishments

• Developed and executed a technical and professional military education training plan to improve the interaction between infantry Marines and SIGINT Marines.

• Updated and implemented the 2D Radio BN Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Emergency Destruction Plan (EDP).

• Trained and mentored a highly specialized signals intelligence capability within my section that directly supported special operations forces, counter terrorism operations for 90 consecutive days in a high threat environment. Was awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for actions.

• Drafted and led an intensive ground combat training package to prepare my Marines for potential combat operations.

• Enhanced operational efficiency by consolidating multiple 2D Radio BN SST Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) into a single SOP.

• Briefed Ground Combat Element (GCE) platoon commanders on the capabilities and limitations of a SIGINT Support Team (SST). Briefing resulted in platoon commanders requesting SST Marines accompany on every GCE mission.

• One of 3 Marines chosen from 2D Radio Battalion to attend MCISRE Accelerator Course. During this course, myself along with the other Marines brainstormed and helped create a software intended to solve communications issues on the battlefield. This software is named EMITT

(Enterprise Management Intelligence Tasking Tool)

SIGINT Intercept Collection Operator (Corporal) June 2015 – June 2017 Responsibilities

• Conducted tactical signals intelligence operations in support of forward deployed forces as a SIGINT Intercept Collection Operator on deployment.

• Operated SIGINT collection equipment including, Team Portable Collection System (TPCS), advanced and modular cases, scanners, Handheld Integrated Directional Receiver and Homing System (HIDRAH), Software Defined Radio (SDR), Direction Finding Kit (DFK), Steel Talon Satcom, Shockwave, and others.

Accomplishments

• Attended training on CORSAIR, Wide Band Transcorder (WBT), and Software Defined radios provided by Radio Battalion Mods (currently known as Intel Mods). Derek T. Young

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• Selected by detachment commander to represent the SIGINT Support Platoon briefing the commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, LtGen Wissler on capabilities and limitations.

• Performed collections and I&W (indications and warning) while attached to 2/8 and 1/2 forward deployed.

Post Boot Camp Training (Lance Corporal) Aug 2014 – June 2015

• Graduated the Tactical SIGINT Operator's Course. Instruction covered the performance of collection missions utilizing currently fielded Marine Corps Programs of Record (POR) equipment and other SIGINT assets. Developed common collection skills and basic operations of SIGINT systems.

• Graduated Communications Signals Collection and Processing Operator course. Graduated top 5 in my class. Training covered the areas of signal collection, identification, analysis, computer analysis, signal classification, target identification, reporting formats and for matriculation into more advanced courses. The course also included security procedures, fundamental mathematics, communication theory, radio wave propagation, electronic equipment operation and theory, signal modulation, multiplexing theory, recording, application of target identification, signal processing and reporting. Also taught basic signal analysis, emphasizing the use of reference materials in conjunction with graphic and computer-based analysis techniques as aids to signal identification.

• Graduated U.S. Marine Corps Boot Camp at Paris Island, SC with rank of PFC. Awards

• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

• Good Conduct Medal

• National Defense Medal

• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

• Sea Service Ribbon with star for second award

• Two Letters of Appreciation

Military Training / Certifications

• Certified in Digital Push To Talk (DPTT) by Dagger Networks Sept 2017

• Certified in Advanced Network Characterization (ANC) by Dagger Networks, Sept 2017

• Certified in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), June 2018

• Certified as a Generator Incidental Operator, June 2018 Civilian Education

Campbell University Aug 2018 - Present

• Working toward BS in Information Technology Security John Brown University Sept 2012 – May 2013

• Completed 24 credit hours toward BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

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