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James P. Callahan, Colonel (Ret), USAF9235 Brownstone Ledge Ave▪ Las Vegas, Nevada, 89149

Home Phone Number: 702-286-5057 ▪ Alt. Phone Number: [email protected]: Data Masked

VACANCY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:JOB TITLE AND GRADE:

U.S. Citizen: YesVeteran’s Preference: YesFederal Employee: NoHighest Grade Level and Dates: N/A Security Clearance: TS/SCI/SSBI/DCID 1/14 ELIG/13 FEB 2014

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Security Operations / Risk Assessment / Crisis Management: Qualified to serve as a strategic partner in guiding senior management through risk assessment and crisis resolution, anticipating and managing risk landscapes, and devising holistic risk strategies to identify and resolve a matrix of interlocking risks inherent to operations including safety, security, business, political, legal, and reputational risks. Well versed in regulations guiding tactical security planning to include Presidential Directives, DHS National Plans, National Legislation, National Preparedness Guidance, Target Capabilities, List, and the Joint Universal Task List. Expert in the operational planning, tactical execution, and post-mission assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, from hand-held to strategic systems.

Tactical Planning / Project Management: Implement multi-layered security strategy in the performance of ongoing creating real-world intrusion events and proving actual paths of attacks to eliminate. Developed US Forces mission rehearsals supporting operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM; conducted pivotal, realistic mission rehearsals and training. Authored joint air base defense plan identified as industry “best practice” and utilized as the model for all expeditionary base operations in Iraq. Command Safety investigator and Safety Board/Accident Board President. United States Air Force’s authority on Test and Evaluation of military systems of all types, including Fighter, Bomber, C2, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Autonomous Systems, and Weapons, both Lethal and Non-lethal.

Operational Leadership: Command Pilot, Operational Test Pilot, and Evaluator. Served as the senior Air Force Officer in northern Iraq. Designed operations and counter-insurgency protocols, organizational structure and management systems necessary to reconstruct, operate, and protect two Iraqi military air bases (Kirkuk and Baghdad). Intimately familiar with total force aspects of command (National Guard and Reserve elements). Effectively suppressed numerous enemy attacks on aircraft flying into Baghdad International Airport. Initiated the establishment of the Baghdad International Airport Civil Aircraft Operations Center. Vice Commander of a special unit to prevent Iraq from firing Ballistic missiles into allied countries. Designed operations group function for the 98 th Range Wing, the first newly established AF Wing in over 30 years.

Administration and Management: Oversee overall budget and fiscal functions of training, operations, supply, logistics, maintenance, transportation, security, and allocation of resources for fleet of 2,713 combat aircraft valued at $128B. Expert in the development of program philosophy and policy in the successful oversight of staff engaged in administering program operations and service delivery. Proficient in labor relations, facility/installation management and safety, information systems, and human resources. Expert in using all military resources to care for deploying and redeploying personnel into the Area of Operations, with special emphasis on family members. Treat employees fairly and equitably without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or physical handicap.

Aeronautical Science: Recognized for outstanding contributions to the Air Force’s projection of air power by keeping critical programs on track. Expert in theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics. Understand interrelationships of multi-purpose aviation organizations in the development of aircraft and the concepts of planning and control of materials and components. Possess a mastery of technical

SSN: Data Masked JAMES P. CALLAHAN, COLONEL (RET), USAF

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management to include general aviation maintenance, long-range strategy development, supply and distribution systems, and types and sources of aviation/aerospace research and development.

Security Technology: Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of research designed to counter threats to physical and cyber infrastructure systems security that could result in large-scale loss of life and/or major economic impact. Develop and implement standards used to ensure the effectiveness of scientific and technological tools critical for installation security. Established tactical and operational level communication packages consisting of Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network, Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, and Distributed Systems Network within 72 hours, satisfying essential communications requirements for air base command and control and connectivity to Headquarters.

Communication / Networking: Recognized leader in both the national and international arenas; led negotiations between the US and the British Ministry of Defense on the effective utilization of critical operational and test assets. Routinely briefed Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense and Congressional leadership in dedicated efforts to keep Air Force priority, programs, and training on track. Formulated and presented Secretary of Defense’s reply to congressional critics on B-1 and F-22A testing; issues were resolved and support remained secure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed 1 June 2015-Present

Independent Aerospace and Defense Consultant9235 Brownstone Ledge Ave Salary: $150,000/PALas Vegas Nevada 89149

Over 35 years of Military and Government Contract experience and expertise in Test and Evaluation, Command and Control, Combat Operations, Project and Program management, Unmanned Systems, Major Range and Test Facility Base Planning and Operations, Airbase Vulnerability Assessment, Aircraft system failure mode and effects analysis, Flight Operations, Bare-base reconstitution/start-up/operations, Operational Testing, Weapons & Tactics, Tactics Development, and Advanced Concept Technology Development. Currently working on AFRL’s Anti-Jam Precision Guided Munition (AJPGM), a unique sensor-weapon package to counter adversary jamming effects focused on Positioning, Navigation, and Targeting.

I am always interested in emerging opportunities where my expertise can be helpful to achieve project success. You can contact me at [email protected] or (702) 538-9040.

Member of the Embry-Riddle Industry Advisory Board Member of the Nevada Governor’s Workforce Investment Board; Aviation and Defense Sector Member of the Nellis Support Team (NST) Executive Member, Board of Directors; Nevada Autonomous Systems Institute



R&K Enterprise Solutions 1 Oct 2013 – 30 May 2015

Director, Business Development Hours/Week: 40+9235 Brownstone Ledge Ave Salary: $150,000/PALas Vegas Nevada 89149 Supervisor: Mr. Rick Nefzger, CEO

Telephone: 702-286-5057 Since 2009, handpicked to conduct six high-priority Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations and Operational Utility Assessments valued in excesses of $200M, including advanced UAS and sensor packages, Autonomous Unmanned Systems (e.g. ADM-160 MALD), advanced weapons both lethal and non-lethal, Airbase C4ISR, and airfield assessment and reconstitution. Member of the Embry-Riddle Industry Advisory Board Member of the Nevada Governor’s Workforce Investment Board; Aviation and Defense Sector Member of the Nellis Support Team (NST) Executive Member, Board of Directors; Nevada Autonomous Systems Institute

Navigator Development Group Inc. 1Jun 2009 – 28 Sept 2013

Vice President, Client Programs Hours/week: 40+9235 Brownstone Ledge Ave Salary:$150,000/PALas Vegas Nevada 89149 Supervisor: Mr. Keith Gay, CEO

Telephone: 702-286-5057 Authored multiple winning Request for Proposals resulting in awarded contract value in excess of $300M in support to DoD customers as a prime contractor or Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity teammate. Linchpin consultant on multiple high priority projects with OSD/AT&L Special Projects and Combatant Commander special interest. Skillfully negotiated a $1.06M plus up of existing Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence contract supporting emerging USJFCOM high priority projects using specialized personnel.

Navigator Development Group Inc. 1Jan 2007 – 1 Jun 2009

Deputy Site Lead/Combat Effects Subject Matter Expert Hours/week: 40+Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence Salary:$125,000/PA140 Third Street, Bldg 55 Supervisor: Mr. Don CunninghamCreech AFB, Indian Springs NV 89018 Telephone: 702-404-1741

Unit Mission

The Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Center of Excellence (JUAS CoE) provides support to the Joint Operator and Services by facilitating the development and integration of common unmanned aircraft system operating standards, capabilities, concepts, technologies, doctrine, tactics, techniques, procedures, and training. JUAS CoE leverages existing Service initiatives and activities to provide joint integrated solutions and improved interoperability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prioritize work based on COCOM UAS requirements and priorities. Develop relationships/coordinate efforts with Service UAS Battlelabs and Centers of Excellence, and with the Intelligence community and interagency partners. Coordinate with JUAS Material Review Board (MRB) on current/future materiel issues. Lead development of Joint UAS



concepts of Operations, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), and doctrine. Review UAS Capability requirements submitted into the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Address UAS implications into airspace integration, UAS integration into Joint Command and Control, and UAS spectrum management issues. Develop and orchestrate experiments, exercises and demonstrations to improve Joint UAS operations. Support Joint exercise and training activities to facilitate improved integration of UAS capabilities into Joint operations. Provide subject matter expertise required to evaluate fielded and emerging enhancements to UAS platforms which provide mission support to or directly apply lethal and non-lethal combat effects to the joint warfighter. Expertise includes in-depth knowledge of Strategic, Operational, and Tactical levels of warfare, campaign and mission level planning, and TTP’s involving the employment of kinetic and non-kinetic combat effects from manned and unmanned airborne systems.

Accomplishments

Developed the first ever Combat Effects analysis of UAS. Tools and outputs can be used by DoD senior leadership, Combatant Commanders, and Joint Task Force Commanders to understand the contribution of UAS in the ongoing Global War on Terror. Devised the strategy to create the first ever Joint UAS Capabilities Based Assessment for the services and DoD Produced the operational construct for a joint capabilities technology demonstration to allow UAS access to the National Airspace System (NAS), the Secretary of Defense’s number one priority.

NORTHROP-GRUMMAN IT-TASC 1July 2006 – 31 Dec 2006

Senior Analyst/Combat Effects Engineer Hours/week: 40+Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence Salary:$110,000/PA140 Third Street, Bldg 55 Supervisor: Mr. Steve TurnerCreech AFB, Indian Springs NV 89018 Telephone: 757 -838-7221

Unit Mission

The Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Center of Excellence (JUAS CoE) provides support to the Joint Operator and Services by facilitating the development and integration of common unmanned aircraft system operating standards, capabilities, concepts, technologies, doctrine, tactics, techniques, procedures, and training. JUAS CoE leverages existing Service initiatives and activities to provide joint integrated solutions and improved interoperability.


Prioritize work based on COCOM UAS requirements and priorities. Develop relationships/coordinate efforts with Service UAS Battlelabs and Centers of Excellence, and with the Intelligence community and interagency partners. Coordinate with JUAS Material Review Board (MRB) on current/future materiel issues. Lead development of Joint UAS concepts of Operations, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP), and doctrine. Review UAS Capability requirements submitted into the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Address UAS implications into airspace integration, UAS integration into Joint Command and Control, and UAS spectrum management issues. Develop and orchestrate experiments, exercises and demonstrations to improve Joint UAS operations. Support Joint exercise and training activities to facilitate improved integration of UAS capabilities into Joint operations. Provide subject matter expertise required to evaluate fielded and emerging enhancements to UAS platforms which provide mission support to or directly apply lethal and non-lethal combat effects to the joint warfighter. Expertise includes in-depth knowledge of Strategic, Operational, and Tactical levels of warfare, campaign and mission level planning, and TTP’s involving the employment of kinetic and non-kinetic combat effects from manned and unmanned airborne systems.



Accomplishments

Developed the first ever Combat Effects analysis of UAS. Used by DoD senior leadership, Combatant Commanders, and Joint Task Force Commanders to understand the contribution of UAS in the ongoing Global War on Terror. Devised the strategy to create the first ever UAS Weaponization Roadmap for the services and DoD Produced the operational construct for a joint capabilities technology demonstration to allow UAS access to the National Airspace System (NAS), the Secretary of Defense’s number one priority.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1979 - 2006

Chief, Aircraft Division / Chief, Ground DOM Capability Team 02 Mar 2004 – 30 June 2006 Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) / Aircraft Division Hours/week: 40+204 Dodd Blvd, Suite 226 Salary: $105,000/PALangley AFB, VA 23665 Supervisor: Major General John J. Catton, Jr.

Telephone: 757-764-4456OK to Contact: Yes

Unit Mission

Define and direct the modernization and sustainment of 3,000+ Combat Air Force (CAF) fighter and bomber aircraft. Serve as single point of contact for fleet sustainment, modernization, aircraft buys and weapon system advocacy. Monitor aircraft maintenance efforts in providing logistical support to ACC units spanning eight airframes at 48 Wings worldwide.


Command the largest and most diverse division of ACC in providing sustainment and modernization for combat weapons system platforms. Lead 100 personnel force in planning, budgeting, managing and reporting for ACC combat aircraft weapon systems (A/OA-10, F-15, F-16, F-117, B-1, B-2, and B-52) and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO). Supervise functions performed by rated pilot officers to conduct or directly support flying operations, including combat, combat support, and training missions. Perform supervisory and staff functions such as inspection, contingency planning, and policy formulation. Evaluate proposals for multiple-award contracts for Operations, Planning, Training, and Resource Support Services. Facilitate open communications between Headquarters Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and industry representatives in an effort to articulate potential future capabilities and warfighter requirements. Represent organization at high level conferences and meetings with senior-level staff; Chair CAF Requirements Oversight Capabilities Council.

Accomplishments

▪ Oversee overall budget and fiscal functions of training, operations, supply, logistics, maintenance, transportation, security, and allocation of resources for fleet of 2,713 combat aircraft valued at $128B.

▪ Led first-ever combined Air Support Command/Air Combat Command team in completing expectation management agreements for all aircraft in the portfolio, resulting in increased visibility and approval authority for aircraft updates.

▪ Contributed to the enabling of successful Iraqi elections through the immediate fielding of GBU-38 500 lb Joint Direct Attack Munitions to the area of responsibility on F-16 and F-15E aircraft.



Commander Dates: 30 Apr 2003 – 01 Mar 2004 98th Operations Group (ACC) Hours/week: 40+(With duty at 506th Air Expeditionary Group, Kirkuk AB and Baghdad International Airport, Iraq) Salary: $105,000/PA Nellis AFB, NV 89191 Supervisor: Brigadier General Marke F. Gibson

Telephone: 011-82-31-666-7001OK to Contact: Yes

Unit Mission

Established US presence and control over two hostile Iraqi Air Bases. Developed team of combat effective airmen performing sensitive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance tasking, (including tactical and operational UAV tasking, command and control, and operations) air warning and control, combat search and rescue, (including tactical and operational UAV tasking, command and control, and operations) aerial port operations, air traffic control, airfield management, crash/fire/rescue, and base operations support at the largest Aerial Port Of Debarkation in Iraq.


As the only combat commander in Iraq to take sole control of all air base defenses – 100% perimeter control - commanded more than 3,300 personnel in 11 separate units operating from two captured Iraqi Air Bases: Baghdad International Airport (the busiest aerial port in the Iraqi Theatre of Operations (ITO)) and Kirkuk AB, Iraq. Directed the establishment and support of expeditionary operations to include: USAF Medevac; Aerial Port Operations; Combat Search and Rescue; Expeditionary Medical Support; Base Operating Support; and Joint Base Defense. Interfaced with senior Marine, Army, Navy, and Special Operations representatives. Oversaw daily combat flight operations and support of seven A-10s(National Guard), three HH-60s (Reserve), 24+ C-130’s (combination or National Guard, Reserve, and Active duty), five C-17’s, two C-5’s and 15 UAV’s. Coordinated 24/7 Combat Search and Rescue and Close Air Support alerts. Monitored trends in air traffic safety and control and analyzed the causal factors of aircraft accidents with emphasis on human factors connected with flight and support crew activities. Managed operations systems from all standpoints, including ground based dispatchers, operations specialists, managers, and cockpit flight crews. CAOC Director orchestrating full spectrum combat operations in two theaters of operation (Iraq and Afghanistan) including UAV dynamic re-tasking, and command and control.

Accomplishments

▪ Authored joint air base defense plan identified as “best practice” and model for all expeditionary base operations. Included groundbreaking work on tactical UAV operations as first line of defense to protect two Iraqi airbases.

▪ Only AF commander approved to use Commanders Emergency Relief Funds; approved over $550,000 of repair work in Kirkuk City (schools, mosques, hospitals, police stations, and television & radio stations).

▪ Programmed, designed, and executed $22.8M in contracts to restore essential infrastructure; utilized 70% Iraqi contractors, resulting in positive impacts on the local economy quality of life of Iraqi nationals.

▪ Transformed Iraqi airfield into a 24-hour combat operation in ten days with 45% manpower; handled 15,918+ aerial port missions involving 45,000+ short tons of cargo, 9,050+ passengers, and 700 A-10 combat sorties with no mishaps.

▪ Created AF convoy process for base sustenance; led/directed over 80 convoys with no losses. First to use tactical UAV’s from convoy’s as advanced scouts.

▪ Improved aerial port function and A-10A fighter base; initiated first Air Warning and Control system in 13 years.▪ Established a “Boss Lite” communication package consisting of Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router

Network, Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, and Distributed Systems Network within 72 hours, satisfying essential communications requirements for air base command and control and connectivity to Headquarters.

▪ Increased airlift throughput by 300% through covert/night vision goggles lighting system for tactical arrivals/departures.▪ Established/managed the only contingency aeromedical staging facility in the ITO; increased capability from a 30-bed,

six-hour holding capability to a 50-bed, 72-hour holding capability, resulting in lifesaving measures for 192 soldiers. ▪ Directed restoration of infrastructure including communications, electrical power, running water, and living quarters.▪ Effectively suppressed numerous enemy attacks on aircraft flying into Baghdad International Airport. Critical use of

UAV’s to identify enemy ambush sites.



▪ Coordinated support for three sensitive Special Operations Forces missions resulting in the capture/identification of High Value Target #1, Saddam Hussein.

▪ Contributed to Project Phoenix, the plan to drawdown the Air Force presence at Baghdad Air Base.▪ Initiated the establishment of a Baghdad International Airport Civil Aircraft Operations Center. ▪ Led the initiative to establish remote radio protocols for procedural control of the southern ITO.▪ Ensured the execution of the Combined Forces Commander’s number two priority mission: Counter Theater Ballistic

Missile Operations; effectively blended a mix of fighter, attack, reconnaissance and combat search and rescue forces.▪ Successfully conducted Non-Traditional Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, resulting in the instant

surrender of over 60 enemy combatants.▪ Recognized for superior performance by four heads of state, 15 Congressional Delegations, Secretary of Defense, CJCS,

and Commander, US Coalition Central Command.

Commander 1 May 2001 – 30 Apr 200398th Operations Group (ACC) Hours/week: 40+ Nellis AFB, NV 89191 Salary: $105,000/PA

Supervisor: Yvonne GresnickTelephone: 702-653-4600

OK to Contact: YesUnit Mission

Operated, maintained, and developed the Nevada Test and Training Range comprising of 2.9 million acres, 12,000 square miles of airspace, and two airfields at Creech AFB and the Tonopah Test Range, the instrumentation for Air Warrior at the National Training Center (NTC) and Leach Lake Range. Supported the Department of Defense (DOD) advance composite force training, tactics development, and electronic combat testing as well as DOD and Department of Energy (DOE) testing requirements and research and development. Hosted numerous Red Flag and U.S. Air Force Weapons School exercises each year, as well as various test and tactics development missions. Coordinated operational and support matters with major commands, other services, DOE and Department of Interior, as well as other federal, state, and local government agencies.


Commanded two squadrons and two detachments comprised of 59 military and civil service personnel and 677 contract manpower equivalent personnel. Oversaw daily operations of Nevada Test and Training Range in the support of Air Force, Joint, and multi-national test and training activities. Coordinated schedule, safety, and airspace issues with military and federal agencies. Served as Chief Quality Assurance Evaluator for the ACC portion of the Joint Technical Contract.

Accomplishments

▪ Conducted pivotal, realistic mission rehearsals and training for use by coalition forces in Iraq and briefed the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff, United States Air Force on global Response Task Force testing and tactics development, effectively capturing lessons pivotal to the next conflict.

▪ Established a new interagency memorandum of agreement between Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and Department Of Energy’s National Nuclear Surety Agency to create a single integrated scheduling shop for all Nevada Test and Training Range users, giving all partners full visibility on range operations.

▪ Led the successful drive for increased operations funding for the Joint Technical and Range Support Services contracts, vastly improving funds compared to previous years and leading to many overdue capability and infrastructure upgrades.

▪ Defused a growing problem with 21 local communities underlying the Nevada Test and Training Range by revitalizing and reenergizing an underachieving community outreach program.



Deputy Director, Test, Training & Experimentation 8 Aug 2000 – 30 Apr 2001Headquarters Air Warfare Center (ACC) Hours/week: 40+ Nellis AFB, NV 89191 Salary: $95,000/PA

Supervisor: Major General L.D. JohnstonTelephone: 702-644-6927

OK to Contact: YesUnit Mission

Advanced weapons training for mission-ready aircrews to include realistic combat and threat training. Conducted force development evaluations, and tactics development and evaluations for all models of combat aircraft. Served as an intermediate headquarters for three wings with 22 locations throughout the Continental United States.Duties and ResponsibilitiesServed as focal point for aerospace warfare expertise. Supervised 30 military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Oversaw overall budget and fiscal functions of training, operations, supply, logistics, maintenance, transportation, security, and allocation of resources within a budget of $1.2M. Melded the components of combat requirements definition, operational test and evaluation, realistic training implementation, and force-level experimentation into an operational mechanism. Participated in formulation of test policies and directives. Published and distributed 37-volume Air Force Tactics, Techniques, Procedures 3-1 (Combat Employment), 3-3 (Aircraft Fundamentals), and Foreign Military Sales 3-1 manuals. Accomplishments

▪ Directed the air, space, and information operations training integration and infrastructure initiative.▪ Air Warfare Center’s point man for rapid testing and validating of AGM-114 Hellfire missile integration on MQ-1

Predator UAV▪ Identified, consolidated and standardized imagery requirements for all Air Warfare Center imagery users and

incorporated one meter square imagery in the controlled imagery base.▪ Authored the initiative to conduct test and training missions simultaneously during RED FLAG exercises; resulting in

an increase in test fidelity and substantial monetary savings.

Deputy Commander 17 July 1997 – 8 Aug 200051st Operations Group (PACAF) Hours/week: 40+Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Salary: $95,000/PA APO AP 96230 Supervisor: Colonel Larry Wells


Unit Mission

Tasked with air strike control, interdiction, counter air, close air support, combat search and rescue, and operational airlift missions. Supervised F-16 low altitude navigation and targeting infrared for night (LANTIRN) and night vision goggle (NVG) equipped fighter squadron.


Commanded over 950 personnel in the USAF’s most forward-based composite operations group. Provided command and control for wing flying operations and directed contingency operations. Managed over $35M budget that included a flying hour program of almost 17,000. Performed operational planning, airfield services, weather, and intelligence support.



Accomplishments

▪ Led wing operations through three consecutive "Excellent" ratings by the Pacific Air Forces Inspector General evaluation team for combat readiness and capability.

▪ Utilized tactical insight in joining Misawa Air Base Block 50 F-16’s into the 51st Wing’s mission planning effort, resulting in an "outstanding” rating.

▪ Provided senior leaders with an accurate representation of operational capability through an archetype composite of air tactics and gunnery tests that mirrored expected combat tasks, resulting in increased wing survivability during exercises and contingency operations.

▪ Upgraded outdated NVGs, saving $100K and increasing combat capability significantly.▪ Created new generation plan for A/OA-10s; boosted combat-ready aircraft by 50% in less time.▪ Authored 5-year planning baseline document; served as a benchmark for other units.▪ Revamped group’s flying hour program; recognized as the only unit in Pacific Air Forces to meet the goal of 12 sorties

per inexperienced pilot, ensuring pilot competence and readiness.▪ Obtained $10M from ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff program for an A/OA hardened aircraft shelter upgrade.

Commander, F-16 Division 7 Dec 1995 – 17 Jul 1997USAF Weapons School Hours/week: 40+ Nellis AFB, NV 89191 Salary: $90,000/PA

Supervisor: Major General Stephen T. SargeantTelephone: 011-822-7915-6031

OK to Contact: Yes

Unit Mission

Provided graduate-level weapons instructor academic and flying courses to USAF Combat Air Forces. Conducted technical and tactical off-station training and liaison with Combat Air Forces units.


As a fully qualified Weapons School Instructor, commanded a selectively manned flying unit and oversaw the execution of F-16 Weapons Instructor Course syllabus, encompassing the USAF’s most advanced tactical training. Directed F-16 Division Unit Liaison Visits to the Combat Air Forces. Supervised the review of friendly and adversary tactics and systems. Managed a 20 Primary Aircraft Authorized squadron, flying 4,662 sorties with $300M worth of equipment and three major deployments. Administered air-to-air and air-to-ground inputs to Major Command tactics and training manuals.

Accomplishments

▪ Revised both the Instructor Pilot Upgrade and Student Syllabi to integrate the Fighter Enhancement Program, Airborne Forward Air Control, and Night Vision Goggle tasks.

▪ Produced the most advanced and comprehensive single course academic program on F-16 Block 50 enhancements in the Air Force; used as a model for Fighter Enhancement Program academics throughout the Combat Air Forces.

▪ Selected as the deployed Battle Staff Commander with direct impact on aircraft generation, operational employment, systems reliability, and command post operations.

▪ Initiated the awarding of Weapons School graduates with advanced academic degrees in military studies.



Chief, Tactical Fighter Systems 23 Jun 1993 – 07 Dec 1995Directorate of Test and Evaluation (T&E) Hours/week: 40+1650 Air Force Pentagon Salary: $85,000/PA Washington, DC 20330-1650 Supervisor: Mr. John Manclark


Unit Mission

Established Air Force developmental and operational Test and Evaluation policy. Provided guidance and oversaw all test activities, including Air Force participation in Joint Test and Evaluation. Ensured Air Force acquisitions met user’s requirements. Advocated investment in multibillion-dollar Air Force Test and Evaluation infrastructure. Advised Chief of Staff, United States Air Force and Secretary of the Air Force on Test and Evaluation matters. Resolved Test and Evaluation policy, program, and resource issues with the other services, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Congress.


Oversaw Air Staff management of over 70 Headquarter USAF-directed Test and Evaluation programs and supervised over 70 major tactical fighter and weapons programs valued in excess of $400B. Formulated Air Force policy and guidance used for planning, conducting, and reporting on test programs. Planned and managed test programs for the F-22, F-16/F-15 upgrades, High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE)/Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE)/High Altitude Medium Endurance (HAME) UAV’s, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile and AIM-9X. Resolved Test and Evaluation issues between the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Army, Navy, Air Force Secretariat, and Major Commands, ensuring Test and Evaluation plans and execution met Office of the Secretary of Defense and congressional standards. Evaluated test results and briefed Office of the Secretary of Defense and Congress to support / defend defense acquisition programs. Advocated resource requirements and investment to ensure viability of future research and Test and Evaluation infrastructure.

Accomplishments

▪ Coordinated over 70 tactical, strategic and space programs valued in excess of $400 billion with defense contractors and Department Of Defense staffs.

▪ Resolved live fire test acquisition concerns for the F-22A, Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile, Pre Planned Product Improvement, B-1B Conventional Munitions Upgrade, AIM-9X, and Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile programs.

▪ Served as Department of Defense and Test and Evaluation representative for the congressionally mandated Live Fire Testing study for the F-22A aircraft.

▪ Recognized by Office of the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force for developing/testing/fielding advanced electronic warfare systems and training for operational pilots at Aviano, Italy supporting combat operations in Bosnia and Kosovo

▪ Led a request to the Department of Defense to reconsider its Comptroller Budget Decision, which resulted in a savings of $155M for the F-22, F-16, and Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile test programs.

▪ Devised an integrated Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile test concept to support system upgrades for 10-15 years, resulting in a savings of $35M in test costs.

▪ Secured Office of the Secretary of Defense’s acceptance of F-16 BLK 50 HARM Targeting test concept, resulting in a savings of $3.3M in test costs.



ADDITIONAL CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Flight Commander / Assistant Operations Officer, Eglin, FL

▪ Directed all aspects of Air Combat Commands Air to Ground Weapons Systems Evaluation Program. ▪ Administered range assets, resource allocations, and logistical support for the evaluation of 38 operational fighter and

bomber units employing precision-guided weapons in realistic combat scenarios.▪ Identified/corrected 88 major deficiencies in software, hardware, and tactics, significantly increasing CAF capability. ▪ Supervised and coordinated all aspects and assets necessary for special project to evaluate precision guided munitions

effects against artillery targets and F-16 Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra Red for Night employment of laser guided bombs.

▪ Led acquisition reform to ensure realistic, affordable test and evaluation of weapon systems.▪ Briefed over 250 senior government officials on the use of new Department of Defense Electronic Warfare Test

Process.

F-16C Flight Commander, Ramstein, Germany

▪ Instituted numerous wing and squadron programs that allowed for the enhancement of F-16C combat employment and the successful wing performance on several higher headquarters inspections.

F-16 Instructor Pilot, Wing Weapons Officer, Deputy Commander for Operations, Kunsan AB, ROK

▪ Personal contributions towards the achievement of overall “excellent” ratings received during two Headquarters Pacific Air Forces Operational Readiness Inspections were directly acknowledged by the Pacific Air Forces Inspector General through selection as an Outstanding Performer, the only pilot so honored.

T-38 Check Section Flight Training Instructor / Runway Supervisory Unit Controller, Sheppard AFB, Texas

▪ Participated in the conversion to the European North Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Jet Pilot Training program.

EDUCATION:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, College of Continuing Education, Daytona Beach, FL 32114Graduated: 1994Major: Aero Science TechnologyDegree: Masters of Aeronautical Science, Specialization in Aviation/Aerospace Operations Number of semester/credit/quarter hours: 36GPA: 4.0Course List: Aircraft and Spacecraft Development; Human Factors in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry; Air Carrier Operations; Research Methods and Statistics; Aviation/Aerospace Accident Investigation and Safety Systems; Corporate Aviation Operations; MAST AERO SCI EL; Advanced Aerodynamics; Advanced Aircraft/Spacecraft Systems; The Air Transportation System; Aviation/Aerospace Communications/Control Systems; Graduate Research Project

United States Air Force AcademyGraduated: 1979Major: Business Administration / Management / Operations ResearchDegree: Baccalaureate DegreeNumber of semester/credit/quarter hours: 144 GPA: 3.0



Diploma, Sayreville War Memorial High School, Sayreville, NJ 08872, 1975

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Air Force, 30 May 1979 – 1 July 2006

Duty History:

Chief, Aircraft Division, Langley, VA 27 Jul 2004Chief, Ground DOM Capability Team, Langley, VA 31 Mar 2004Commander, 447th Air Expeditionary Group, Baghdad Iraq 20 Nov 2003Commander, 506th Air Expeditionary Group, Kirkuk Iraq 20 Apr 2003Vice Commander, 410th Air Expeditionary Wing, Data Masked 06 Feb 2003Commander, 98th Operations Group, Nellis, NV 26 Mar 2001Deputy Director, Test, Training & Experimentation, Nellis, NV 06 Sep 2000Deputy Commander, Osan, ROK 15 Jul 1997Commander, F-16 Division, Nellis, NV 01 Apr 1996Chief, Tactical Fighter Systems, Pentagon, VA 06 Dec 1994Chief, Tactical Air to Ground Systems, Pentagon, VA 15 Oct 1993Assistant Operations Officer, Eglin, FL 01 Jun 1992Assistant Operations Officer, Eglin, FL 01 Oct 1991B Flight Commander, Eglin, FL 01 Jan 1991F-16C Flight Commander, Ramstein, Germany 31 Jul 1989F-16 Flight Commander, Ramstein, Germany 21 Feb 1989Weapons Officer, Ramstein, Germany 05 Aug 1988F-16 Weapons Officer, Ramstein, Germany 02 Jun 1987Fighter Pilot F-16C, Ramstein, German 03 Dec 1986F-16 Pilot CH WPNS TNG and DOC, Kunsan, Korea 06 Mar 1986Standardization Evaluation Officer, Kunsan, Korea 02 Jun 1985F-16 Pilot, Kunsan, Korea 26 Sep 1984Student Pilot F-16 B Course, MacDill, FL 28 Jan 1984FLT TNG INST CK SEC RSU CON T38, Sheppard, TX 29 May 1982FLT TNG INST RSU CONTLR T38, Sheppard, TX 29 Nov 1982Student FV5AS CRS, Sheppard, TX 17 Jul 1980Undergraduate Pilot Training Reese AFB

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Job-related training courses: Professional Military Education:

USAF Operations Group Commanders’ Course, 2002Safety/Accident Investigation Board President Course, 2000Air War College, Non-Residence, 2000USAF Lantirn Training, 8/1996Transition/Requalification Training F-16C/DIntermediate Systems Acquisition, 6/1995Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, 7/1994



Test and Evaluate Management, 1/1994Air Command Staff College – Joint, Non-Residence, 1994Fighter Weapons Instructor, F-16, 5/1987 USAF Conversion Training Course, F-16C, 11/1986Operational Training Course, F-16, 1984 (Distinguished Graduate)Basic Tactical Lead-In Course, T-38, 1984Squadron Officer’s School, Residence, 1983 (Distinguished Graduate)

Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.):

Software: All Microsoft OfficeHardware: Dell/MacintoshDatabases: Excel

Job-related certificates and licenses:

Name of Certification: Commercial/Instrument/Multi-engine Pilot Description of Certification: FAA Pilot’s licenseLicense Number: 150-50-2424Certifying or Issuing Agency: FAADate of Certification or License: June 25 1980Pilot in Command hours: 5264.2

Job-related honors, awards, special accomplishments, and additional information:Legion of Merit, 2004Bronze Star, 2003Meritorious Service Medal (6), 2004Air Medal, 2003Aerial Achievement Medal, 1999AF Commendation Medal (2), 1987AF Achievement Medal (2), 1993Combat Readiness Medal (2), 1987Meritorious Unit Award (2) (IRAQI FREEDOM), 2004AF Outstanding Unit Award w/Valor, 2003National Defense Service Medal, 1980Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 2003Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, 2003Global War on Terror Service Medal, 2001Iraq Campaign Medal 2004Afghanistan Campaign Medal 2003AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Combat border, 2004 Korea Defense Service Medal 2000Armed Forces Service Medal 2003NATO Medal 1995AF Association “Citation of Honor,” 1995National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) “Military Test Pilot of the Year,” 1995AF Achievement Medal (2), 1993 Winner, United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Command-Wide Bombing Competition, Code-named “Excalibur

IV,” 1990



SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Name: James P. CallahanSocial Security Number: Data MaskedU. S. Citizen: YesCurrent Permanent Federal Employee: NoEmployment Category: N/ALeave Without Pay: NoRetired Military: YesDate of Military Retirement: 1 July 2006Rank at Retirement: ColonelVeteran’s Preference: NoVeteran’s Preference Points: N/ADates of Military Service: 30 May 1979 – PresentSeparation Incentive Pay: N/ALast Performance Rating Date: 05 Mar 2005Date of Birth: 28 Nov 1956Sex: MaleRace or National Origin: CaucasianAvailable

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