Air Defense Command and Control

John T. Gallagher, Jr.

EDUCATION: AN/TSQ-** Command and Control System Operator/Repair Sr. Level

HAWK Continuous Wave Radar Repairman

Instructor Training Course and Instructor Equipment Troubleshooting

Criterion Reference Instruction Workshop

NCO Academy

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS: Detail-minded individual combining strong interpersonal and communication skills with extensive experience in air defense technical disciplines, and consulting in business environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Self-employed Consultant | El Paso, TX | 01/09 – Present

Provide executive and operational experience in strategic planning, vision development, long-range resource analysis, training, logistics, strategic forecasting, international operations and management, systems and operations analysis, systems engineering, warfare gaming and analysis, technology planning, and inspirational leadership under demanding conditions. Past and current client base includes COLSA Corp., and JASH Technical Services.

C3/C4 Operations and Maintenance Advisor | JASH Tech Services; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 12/02 to 12/08

Advised the commander RSADF on the U.S. Government FMS contract with the RSADF to upgrade the present C3 System to incorporate PATRIOT and HAWK Phase III Systems. Maintained, Operated, Taught, and Tested the Redondo Systems Multisystem Simulator (MSS) simulating PATRIOT, HAWK Phase III, other AMDWS and SHORAD systems utilizing TADIL-J, TADIL-A/B, ATDL-1, FAADL, UDL and IDL data link protocols, the Radar System Simulator (RSS) and Data Link Translators based on Windows NT Operating System and all related test beds connected via LAN to insure the contractor had an operational system for test purposes. Reviewed for completeness and accuracy all specifications (SDD, SSS, SRS, SSDD, TIDP), test procedures, technical manuals, training, and logistics documents to insure they complied with the SOW. Performed data recording, data reduction, and data analysis of new software installed in the C3 system. Researched Link-16 for future integration. Mentored junior personnel and maintained and updated course material for above Systems.

C3/C4 Ops. / Maintenance Advisor & TSQ-73 Field Maintenance Instructor | ASAS; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 09/99 to 11/02

Advised the commander on the U.S. Government contract with the RSADF to upgrade the present command and control system (TSQ-73) to incorporate PATRIOT and HAWK Phase III Systems. Maintained, Operated and Taught the TSQ-73 Command and Control System, Redondo Systems Multisystem Simulator (MSS) simulating PATRIOT, HAWK Phase III, other AMDWS and SHORAD systems utilizing TADIL-J, TADIL-A/B, ATDL-1, FAADL, UDL and IDL data link protocols, Radar System Simulator (RSS) and Data Link Translators based on Windows NT operating system and all related test beds to insure the contractor had an operational system for test purposes. Duties included reviewing for completeness and accuracy all specifications, test procedures, technical manuals, software user manuals, logistics and training documentation to insure they complied with the Statement of Work. Monitor and verify all installations and testing of new equipment and software. Performed data recording, data reduction, and data analysis of new software to be installed in the C3 system. Maintained and operated backup C2 System based on Unix Operating System utilizing TCP/IP via LAN. Mentored junior personnel and maintained and updated course material for the above Systems.

C3/C4 Operations and Maintenance Consultant | COLSA Corp.; Huntsville, AL | 01/90 to 08/99

Duties included reviewing for completeness and accuracy all specifications, test procedures, technical manuals and training documentation to insure they complied with the Statement of Work. Monitor and verify all installations and testing of new equipment and software. Performed data recording, data reduction, and data analysis of new software installed in the TSQ-73 system.

C3 Operations & Maintenance Consultant | Norconsult A. S.; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 05/89 to 12/89

Branch Chief | UAE Training Dept. @ US Army ADC; Ft. Bliss, TX | 02/88 to 05/89

Chief TSQ-73 C2 Instructor | Litton Saudi Arabia Limited; Agoura Hills, CA | 11/85 to 01/88

US Army SFC (Ret.) | Army Air Defense Command and Control and HAWK System Direct and Depot Support; USA and FRG| 09/65 to 11/85

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