Remembering Embryo Stage, 22 years ago today.

Embryo Stage

That was the name of the operation that had us loaded for bear and headed out west.

The weather was much colder in Utah than it was in Savannah at the end of October. As I walked off the back of the C130, the JP4 in the air caused my eyes to water and my nose to burn, a common occurrence in this line of work, a sensation never forgotten and often missed.

Moving towards the hangar the wind blew the sleet sideways and it burned my exposed skin as if I had stuck it in an ant pile.  (Read more)

May they rest in peace, may we never forget.

Rangers

COL John Keneally - 3/75 CDR

LTC Ken W. Stauss - 1/75 CDR

1SG Harvey Moore - 3 PLT C Co 1/75 PSG, acting 1SG 

SGT Blaine Mishak

SPC Jeremy Bird

Air Commandos - Quiet Professionals

LTC Ronald Pexiotto

CPT Michael Nazionale

TSGT Mark Scholl

SSG Steven. W. Kelly

SGT Phillip Kesler

SGT Mark G. Lee

SRA Derek Hughes

Why is war so compelling?

Why is war so compelling?

The Last Patrol is a 300 mile conversation about war. Sebastian Junger embarks on a journey along railway lines with fellow war journalist Guillermo Cervera, and military veterans Dave Roel, and Brendan O'Byrne. As they hike from Washington DC to Pennsylvania, the men talk about their experiences, why they go back, what they miss, and discuss the difficulties they encounter transitioning into civilian life. Moving quickly, and staying out of sight, the four men cover woodlands, cities, and rivers, reconnecting with America along the way. Watch the trailer on the HBO documentary website or on YouTube.

The film will play this weekend at the in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Town Center 5, and at the Quad Center in NYC.  The film is an HBO Documentary film, and will premiere on television on November 10.

Best, Kanani Fong

Kanani Fong Military & Veteran Outreach, Goldcrest Films, NY p:714 225-2128 (Pacific Time) | e:kananifong@gmail.com | w:http://korengalthemovie.com | a: Los Angel

The New American Veteran Update

Some recent TNAV shows!

The Sua Sponte Elite Race Team, founded by a couple of Ranger veterans has a mission to get you off of "Fort Couch" and active.  They assured me that although I am no longer an "elite athlete", I can still be part of the team - so watch the interview, hit the link and get moving!

The Old Fort Lodge helping veterans and civilians build lives of purpose and hope.

Catch the show every Tuesday (well almost every Tuesday) on the greatest veteran media network on the planet:  Vets On Media where your mission is to listen.

Prefer to listen during your commute or while you're working out?  Catch audio archives of the show here:

iTunes
PodBean
BlogTalkRadio

Violence of Action - The Untold Stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the War on Terror just released.  Get it here.

Love wine? Buy some and help GallantFew!

Transitioning veteran?  Get connected.

Operation Urgent Fury 25 October 1983

Thirty-one years ago I was a student in the mountain phase of US Army Ranger School.  Waiting by an LZ for Blackhawks to come pick us up for more fun Ranger stuff, we asked the RI (Ranger Instructor) what was new in the world.

"Well", he said, "this morning Rangers jumped into Grenada.  How many of you are Second Lieutenants?" I and a few others raised our hand. "They're dying over there and they're gonna need more - so you better pay attention".

Pay attention I did, and remember I will.

A veteran of the operation, Stephen Trujillo gives an on the ground account.  He received a Silver Star for his heroism there.

Here's an article from the Savannah news.

Brief video about Rangers jumping, featuring GallantFew advisor Mad Max Mullen.

These Rangers made the ultimate sacrifice:  Sergeant Randy E. Cline, Sergeant Mark A. Rademacher, Specialist Four Mark O. Yamane, Private First Class Marlin R. Maynard, and Private First Class Russell L. Robinson; 1st Ranger Battalion; killed in action Grenada, 25 October 1983.  You and your sacrifice shall never be forgotten.

Rangers Lead the Way!

Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 - Fry Scholarship

Received from the VA:

Colleagues and Fellow Veterans,

We need your help getting the word out to eligible spouses of fallen Servicemembers  This may be a bit longer than most notes, but we want to make sure you have as much information as we have.

The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (“Choice Act”) was recently signed into law.  Most of the Act pertains to Veterans health care but it also included two provisions affecting GI Bill® benefits.   This note pertains to the Fry Scholarship; my next note will talk about in-state tuition.

The Fry Scholarship was created to honor Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry, 28, of Lorena, Texas.  Sergeant Fry had one week left in his tour in Iraq in 2006, when he volunteered to continue working for seven more hours disarming explosive devices, despite having already sustained an injury to his hand.  He made the ultimate sacrifice on March 8, 2006, in Anbar province, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated.  He left behind a widow and three children.  I recently had the honor of meeting Malia Fry at a Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivor (TAPS) event.  We have created Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreements with both TAPS and the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation with the sole purpose to encourage cooperation and collaboration between VA and both of these important organizations, to promote the Fry Scholarships to eligible individuals.

Section 701 of the Choice Act expands the Fry Scholarship to include the surviving spouses of Servicemembers who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001.  Prior to this law, only children of those who died in the line of duty were eligible for this benefit.  We have had the honor to have served 1,279 children under the Fry Scholarship in FY 2013 and we look forward to now honoring the surviving spouses.

The law states eligible spouses are entitled to receive:

• 36 months of full benefits, equal to 100% level of the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, this includes tuition and fee payment, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies.
• Training must start on or after January 1, 2015.  Training prior to January 1, 2015, is not eligible to receive benefits under Section 701.  
• A spouse has 15 years from the date of the Service Member’s death to utilize benefits.  If a spouse remarries, benefits end the date of the remarriage.
• Some spouses currently eligible for, or already receiving, benefits under the Survivors’ and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program may now be eligible for the Fry Scholarship.  DEA is an educational program offering up to 45 months of education benefits to eligible dependents of Veterans who died while on active duty, as well as dependents of Veterans who died as a result of a service-connected condition or are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition.  Surviving spouses of Servicemembers who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001, will have to make a one-time irrevocable election to receive either the Fry Scholarship or DEA. 

We expect to begin accepting Fry Scholarship applications by mail from spouses starting Monday, November 3, 2014.

If you know of a surviving spouse please pass this on.  As well, please get this information out to your networks so we can ensure everyone who may be eligible is aware.  We are also sending individual letters to all surviving spouses.

To learn more about this important new benefit, please review our Fact Sheet at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/handouts_forms.asp. To either apply or make an election, one can complete and send an application (Form VA-Form 22-5490).  You can download the form at http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-5490-ARE.pdf and send a copy via the GI Bill website (http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill) using the “Ask a Question” button.  You may also mail the completed form to your nearest Regional Processing Office, or request a paper application by calling 1-888-GI BILL-1 (888-442-4551).

V/R – and Thank You,

Curtis L. Coy
Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity
Veterans Benefits Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Core Values:  Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence (“I CARE”)

Warrior Outreach - Columbus GA

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Warrior Outreach Toys for Vets Campaign

1 November - 15 December 2014

Warrior Outreach will sponsor a ”Toys for Vet’s Children Campaign”
from 1 NOV -15 DEC.  If you know a current or former Service Member
whose Family needs support during this holiday season, please have
them complete the following form and email it to:
warrioroutreach@gmail.com.    If you’d like to sponsor a Family,
please email Warrior Outreach and we will send you information about a
Family you can sponsor.  We are also accepting donations of NEW TOYS!
  All applications for assistance must be received by 15 December
2014.

We have already collected dozens of toys and look to touch as many
Families as possible...

Your support is appreciated, if you would like to Volunteer, Donate,
etc... reach out to us to make this an awesome opportunity to give
back.

We did already receive a special request from a special needs Family
for a basketball with standalone hoop! if some one has one that might
be available please let me know.

"Partnering to Help"

thanks
Samuel M. Rhodes, Sr.
President/CEO Warrior Outreach, Inc.
Command Sergeant Major (Retired), U.S. Army
706-505-0708

"Warrior Outreach motto is Partner to Help our Service members Past,
Present and Future and their Families." Thank you for supporting our
team, a not for profit 501(c)3 charity.


For more information on our effort to Partner to help, please take a
look at our website at http://www.warrioroutreach.org/.

Immediate Action - Tesla Motors - HIRING

Please note, we are passing this info along - please direct inquiries to the point of contact listed and good luck!

Subject: Immediate ACTION - Tesla Motors - HIRING

Good morning All,

I’d like to introduce you to Jason Noma (Army Veteran) at Tesla.  He is the Military Recruiter for Tesla Motors.

PLEASE push this out to separating and retiring Veterans.

He/Tesla is AGRESSIVLY recruiting and wants to hire hundreds of Veterans to fill Production Associates position,IMMEDIATELY.   This is the real deal.  Veterans need to click and apply at PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE – U.S. MILITARY VETERAN Disregard the # of openings – they NEED hundreds of Veterans, NOW!

When I say aggressively, Tesla hired 9 staff members to speed up the hiring process.  Tesla is conducting 120 interviews a day.  AND, the veteran could start working in a couple weeks from the time they submit their applications – Veterans need to apply TODAY. 

This is NOT a “Black-hole” recruitment.  The Veteran will receive a status, from a real person!

The starting pay is $17 an hour and goes up from there.  Plus full benefits the day the Veteran starts working and thousands of dollars in Tesla stock!

Please note that this is a large recruitment – the working location is Fermont, CA.

If you have any questions, Please contact Jason at (650) 681-5523, email: vets@teslamotors.com.

BIRTHDAY PRESENCE

BIRTHDAY PRESENCE

By: Boone Cutler
October 20, 2014

Be; born. Be; present. Find the real-zone. Sometimes its hard to be a professional and be quiet but that's what a professional does because few can understand anyway. So, be-still your mind as you work.

Do your job and do well with it. Contentment is knowing who you are and what you represent; truthfully and without doubt.

Balls-deep confidence comes from the experience of being humbly unvanquished after battle; not before.

Confidence and faith in unison evokes your destiny but don't expect recognition because most will only see what happens in-front of the curtain and the real magic happens beyond-the-lights when ideas become reality.

If you are the only one that sees your vision and your vision comes true; that's God showing you your path and its only for you.

Why would you need to sell yourself if you are already owned by God? Is there a higher bidder?

Let it be. Let it be good. Find the Real-Zone and dare to stay there.

All the way, Boone
WRITTEN: October 20, 2014

TigerSwan seeks candidates to support AFSTU

TigerSwan is in the pre-award phase and are looking for candidates to support the Air Force Special Tactics Unit on Bragg. If you know anyone who might be interested – please have them send their resumes to me at a.mcgovern@tigerswan.com – I will then send the resumes to HR and we will guide them through the application process.

1.Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) Support Technician
Operations

Responsibilities We are currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) Support Technicians to serve as Air Force Special Tactics Unit OPE Operations Experts. These OPE Operations Experts will assist the Government in coordinating with other units, theater activities and agencies regarding capabilities, plans, policy, exercises, and strategy in support of OPE Troop activities. The OPE Operations Experts may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations. The OPE Operations Experts will: - Serve as the special missions Subject Matter Expert (SME). - Assist with facilitating and planning in support of Course of Action (COA) and Concept of Operation (CONOP) development and subsequent operations on a global scale, as directed by the government. - Assist with planning organizing, and conducting analytical studies, developing national significant plans, policies, and exercises, and formulating strategy and future concepts for Unit OPE forces involved in theater operations. - Provide coordination and consensus building support with other U.S. government agencies and foreign embassies. - Routinely apply a thorough knowledge of diverse special mission forces, missions, and capabilities. - Engage in continuing liaison with representatives of other Commands, agencies, and countries. - Support decisions and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.

Experience and Education: Required - Applicants must: - Possess at least 5 years of PE Operations experience as either a staff officer or operator. - Possess extensive special operations experience, including in-depth, first-hand experience of no less than 5 years working with special operations unit activities. - Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP). - Possess expert knowledge of mission, organization, and interrelationships of DOD, joint staff, and interagency working groups. - Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special mission unit operations in order to develop and coordinate operational plans and policies for the Command. - Possess first-hand knowledge and expertise with JCS exercises, special mission unit exercises, and emergency deployment readiness exercises to develop scenarios and concepts that integrate strategic, operational, and tactical levels of experience. - Possess knowledge of implementing and employing Air Force and joint deception plans while conducting training and real world operations. - Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing. - Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations. - Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support. - Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments. Desired: - SME level knowledge in sensitive Special Tactics support and employment mission requirements, including (but not limited to) assault zone survey, weather collection, and time sensitive targeting in support of command objectives within the OPE and AFO environments. - Direct experience conducting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit. - Possess the ability to independently conduct research compile, interpret, and analyze a variety of practical and technical data from a wide range of sources, draw conclusions, and devise practical recommendations for action.

2.Planning & Exercise Specialist (Tradecraft Expert)
Operations

Responsibilities We are currently seeking a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Planning and Exercise (PLEX) Specialist to provide an Air Force Special Tactics Unit with Subject Matter Expertise in Advanced Force Operations (AFO) and Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) training requirements to include the use of Tradecraft and HUMINT tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). The Tradecraft Expert will possess IN DEPTH knowledge of current OPE/AFO TTP and operational tradecraft. The Tradecraft Expert may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations. The Planning & Exercise Specialist (Tradecraft Expert) will: - Assist in the planning, development and oversight of training/exercise programs which further refine and develop TTPs for operational employment. - Participate/assist in liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of AFO/OPE training programs and exercises to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability. - Serve as a SME to higher headquarters. - Be knowledgeable of a wide range of technologies/techniques applicable to his assigned tasks. - Perform duties in various levels of compartmented security, each with separate policies and procedures. - Support decisions made and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions. - Participate in liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of AFO/OPE training programs and exercises to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability.

Experience and Education: Required - Applicants must: - Possess at least 5 years of Special Operations experience, including first-hand experience involving special mission unit activities. - Possess expert knowledge of OPE, and AFO training and training management to include exercise planning and execution while working as an OPE/AFO operator or staff officer. - Be a graduate of the Field Training Course (FTC) or Military Operations Training Course (MOTC). - Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special mission unit operations as they relate to the planning, management, and execution of training and joint level exercises. - Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP). - Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing. - Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations. - Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support. - Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments. Desired: - SME level knowledge in sensitive Special Tactics support and employment mission requirements, including (but not limited to) assault zone survey, weather collection, and time sensitive targeting in support of command objectives within the OPE and AFO environments. - Possess expert level knowledge of organized Assessment and Selection strategies and policies.

3.Planning and Exercise Specialist (PLEX Expert)
Operations

Responsibilities We are currently seeking a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Planning and Exercise (PLEX) Specialist to provide an Air Force Special Tactics Unit Group with Subject Matter Expertise in Advanced Force Operations (AFO) and Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) training requirements. The Specialist shall possess an indepth knowledge of current OPE/AFO tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). The Specialist may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations. The Planning and Exercise Specialist will: - Assist in the planning, development and oversight of training/exercise programs which further refine and develop TTPs for operational employment. - Participate in liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of AFO/OPE training programs and exercises to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability. - Serve as a subject matter expert to higher headquarters. - Be knowledgeable of a wide range of technologies/techniques applicable to the assigned tasks. - Perform duties in various levels of compartmented security, each with separate policies and procedures. - Support decisions made and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.

Experience and Education: Required - Applicants must: - Possess at least 5 years of Special Operations experience, including first-hand experience involving special mission unit activities. - Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP). - Possess expert knowledge of OPE and AFO training and training management to include exercise planning and execution. - Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special mission unit operations as they relate to the planning, management, and execution of training and joint level exercises. - Possess expert level knowledge of organized Assessment and Selection strategies and policies. - Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing. - Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations. - Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support. - Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments. Desired: - SME level knowledge in sensitive Special Tactics support and employment mission requirements, including (but not limited to) assault zone survey, weather collection, and time sensitive targeting in support of command objectives within the OPE and AFO environments. - Direct experience conducting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit. - Direct experience managing or leading a formal Assessment and Selection program for SOF.

4.Signature Reduction Support Technician
Operations

Responsibilities We are currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Signature Reduction Technicians to serve in an Air Force Special Tactics Unit. These technicians will provide support for developing, managing, and employing signature reduction plans and mechanisms. The Signature Reduction Technicians may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations. The Signature Reduction Technicians will: - Serve as advisors for the implementation of signature reduction plans into sensitive mission planning. - Keep abreast of current international affairs, with special emphasis on world trouble spots, intelligence and counterintelligence, and operational matters in order to advise team leaders in the use of unique signature reduction plans in support of sensitive missions. - Plan, organize, and conduct analytical studies develop nationally significant plans, policies, and exercises and formulate strategy and future concepts for Unit forces involved in theater operations. - Support coordination and consensus building with other U.S. government agencies and foreign embassies. - Routinely apply a thorough knowledge of diverse special mission forces, missions, and capabilities. - Support continuing liaison with representatives of other Commands, agencies, and countries. - Support decisions and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions.

Experience and Education: Required - Applicants must: - Possess at least 5 years of knowledge regarding signature reduction policy, directives, and procedures. - Be a JOSTC A & B graduate. - Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP). - Possess expert knowledge of mission, organization, and interrelationships of DOD, joint staff, and interagency working groups. - Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special operations and unit operations in order to develop and coordinate operational plans and policies for the Command. - Possess first-hand knowledge and expertise with JCS exercises, special mission unit exercises, and emergency deployment readiness exercises to develop scenarios and concepts that integrate strategic, operational, and tactical levels of experience. - Possess knowledge of implementing and employing Air Force and joint deception plans while conducting training and real world operations. - Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing. - Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations. - Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support. - Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments. Desired: - Direct experience supporting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit.

5.Special Operations Forces (SOF) Science, Technology, and Requirements Expert
Operations

Responsibilities We are currently seeking a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Science, Technology, and Requirements Expert to serve in an Air Force Special Tactics Unit as the representative for Group requirements process including the Science and Technology program. The Science, Technology, and Requirements Expert may be required to travel on a TDY basis in support of training and real-world operations. The Science, Technology, and Requirements Expert will: - Routinely conduct requirements research and analysis, assist the Government with identifying new requirements, document and draft operational needs and capability-based requirements including: Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capabilities Description Documents (CDD), and Capability Production Documents (CPD). - Assist in the Unit requirements process, and serve as the individual responsible for reception, staffing, and refinement of Unit Operational Needs Worksheets (ONWs). - Assist in the creation and maintaining of, and updates to the Consolidated Operational Need List (CONL). - Assist in the coordination for and assist in the execution of CONL review and prioritization at all levels of the Unit. - At the direction of the government, conduct all collecting documenting, formatting, and responding to S&T gap and requirements calls and requests. - Assist with the direction and management of all aspects of the Unit Science and Technology (S&T) program. - Establish, maintain, and cultivate partnerships and relationships with National, Defense, Service, Interagency, and other specified laboratories. - Conduct analysis, and identify and document new S&T gaps and requirements. - Serve as the Unit S&T SME at all Group, HQ, and other S&T working groups as directed by the government. - Assist with detailed analysis and planning, organizing, and independently conducting analytical studies developing and defending courses of action participating and briefing General Officer and Group Commander Meetings, and working groups. - Assist in the development of complex plans, policies, and test and evaluation efforts. - Formulate complex strategies and future concepts for Unit research, development, test, and development efforts. - Support coordination and consensus building with other U.S. Government agencies. - Routinely apply a thorough knowledge of diverse special mission forces, missions, and capabilities.

Experience and Education: Required - Applicants must: - Possess expert knowledge of the DOD, USSOCOM, and Joint SOF requirements processes, including Joint Capabilities Identification System (JCIDS) and the documentation, ICDs, CDD, CPD, and Joint Urgent Operational Needs (JUONS) documents. - Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP). - Possess expert knowledge developing, drafting, and coordinating requirements documents. - Possess expert knowledge of DOD, USSOCOM, and Joint SOF science and technology processes, organization, mission, and relationships. - Possess knowledge of DOD, USSOCOM, Joint SOF, and Interagency technology working groups. - Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special mission unit operations in order to develop and coordinate requirements, science and technology plans, and strategy for the Command. - Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing. - Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations. - Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support. - Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments. - Possess the ability to independently conduct research, compile, interpret, and analyze a variety of practical and technical data from a wide range of sources, draw conclusions, and devise practical recommendations for action.

6.Special Operations Intelligence Specialist Intelligence Responsibilities We are currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Intelligence Specialists to support Air Force Special Tactics Unit Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE) and Advanced Force Operations (AFO) Intelligence requirements. These Intelligence Specialists will have a knowledge of world affairs and focus on world hotspots. They will assist the Government in developing and compiling OPB survey lists, imagery support, radar capabilities, and clandestine objectives. The Intelligence Specialists may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations. The Intelligence Specialists will: - Be knowledgeable of a wide range of technologies/techniques applicable to assigned tasks. - Perform duties in various levels of compartmented security, each with separate policies and procedures. - Assist with planning organizing, and conducting analytical studies. - Support decisions and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions. Experience and Education: Required - Applicants must: - Possess comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices to include the intelligence community missions, functions, and capabilities as demonstrated through a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Intel analyst. - Possess knowledge of all intelligence disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, IMINT, MASINT) and special operations intelligence activities and programs. - Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP). - Possess knowledge of intelligence principles and concepts sufficient to monitor and evaluate contingency plans and training. - Possess the ability to respond to policy questions for intelligence as prescribed in applicable regulations and guidance. - Possess knowledge of special operations, tactics, techniques, and procedures. - Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing. - Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations. - Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support. - Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments. Desired: - Possess knowledge of the various intelligence data systems to include Special Operations Command Research Analysis and Threat Evaluation System (SOCRATES) and Special Operations Intelligence System (SOIS). - Direct experience conducting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit. - Possess the ability to independently conduct research compile, interpret, and analyze a variety of practical and technical data from a wide range of sources, draw conclusions, and devise practical recommendations for action. - Possess practical targeting experience in support of deployed special mission units.

7.Special Tactics Commodity Acquisition System Manager
Logistics

Responsibilities We are currently seeking Special Tactics Commodity Acquisition System Managers to serve in an Air Force Special Tactics Unit as acquisition SMEs responsible for assisting in researching, analyzing, identifying, developing, coordinating, and documenting capability-based operational requirements. The Special Tactics Commodity Acquisition System Manager will: - Assist in ensuring cost, schedule, and performance are within scope and tolerance of the specified project. - Maintain awareness of numbers, location, and cost of commodity area equipment and systems. - Continually conduct market analysis and look for cutting edge COTS, GOTS, and developmental efforts applicable to the assigned commodity area. - Participate in the research. planning, development, and testing of equipment in preparation for acquisition and operational fielding. - Assist in developing, identifying, defining, and resolving a wide variety of complex technical and management issues related to major aspects of war, mobilization, and contingency plans, as well as core comprehension of Acquisition, Systems Engineering, and Development and Operational Test and evaluation efforts. - Support high level analytical evaluations of operational tasking to determine the most productive use of resources. - Support decisions regarding what must be done, which are complicated by extreme diversity in the programs and activities of supporting organizations, volatility of customer requirements, changing priorities or goals, and conflicting or inadequate policies, regulations, and/or guidelines. - Consider impact of actions taken on the total effort, must weigh all factors involved to recommend trade-offs, and must analyze the interrelationships of widely diverse programs required to achieve overall objectives and goals. - Assist in managing programs for acquisition of complex and highly technical items and devices both in a classified and unclassified environment. - Apply sound fiscal and program management principles to constantly changing funding levels and directives, which impact upon program or project milestone decision authorities. - Support assessments of programmatic uncertainties (risk) due to possible cost escalation, life cycle management beyond budgeted levels, technological, and safety issues.

Experience and Education: Required - Applicants must: - Possess advanced knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in Special Tactics, Joint, and Special Operations Forces operations, employment scenarios, tactics, techniques, and procedures. - Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP). - Possess knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of tactical combat, survival, and support systems and procedures for use of such equipment and systems during major operations such as contingency, military operations other than war, mobilization, and deployment. - Possess knowledge of organization program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. - Possess knowledge of the relationship of the various Special Operations Forces (SOF) entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. - Possess knowledge of DOD acquisition policies and directives, as well as implementing procedures and practices by USSOCOM and AFSOC and tailoring conventional integrated logistics procedures to support unconventional, innovative acquisition projects. - Possess knowledge of USSOCOM requirements generation process in preparation for Program Objective Memorandum (POM), strategic planning process, Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP), and DOD/USSOCOM acquisition directives. - Possess the ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial resources and may require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. - Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing. Desired: - Extensive special operations experience, including first-hand experience involving special operations unit activities. - Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations. - Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support. - Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments.

8.Training and Special Project Expert
Training

Responsibilities We are currently seeking Special Operations Forces (SOF) Training and Special Project (TSP) Experts to provide an Air Force Special Tactics Unit with Subject Matter Expertise in Course of Action (COA) and Concept of Operations (CONOP) development and subsequent training and operations on a global scale. This position requires in depth knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with Advanced Force Operations (AFO) and Operational Preparation of the Environment (OPE). The TSP Experts may be required to travel on a TDY basis to austere locations in support of training and real-world operations. The Training and Special Project Experts will: - Assist in the planning, development and oversight of training/exercise programs which further refine and develop TTPs for operational employment. - Work with interagency working groups, National agencies, DOD agencies, U.S. Intelligence agencies, and other Commands. - Work as a team builder to foster consistent interpretation among operations personnel, associated agencies, and directorates, of pertinent plans, policy, and exercises. - Serve as a SME to higher headquarters. - Be knowledgeable of a wide range of technologies/techniques applicable to the assigned tasks. - Perform duties in various levels of compartmented security, each with separate policies and procedures. - Support decisions made and actions taken, which are made more difficult by changing international or interagency roles, complex relationships, controversial issues, and national priority missions. - Participate in liaison and planning with governmental agencies and joint commands to advance the development of AFO/OPE training programs and exercises to delineate technical requirements, and to enhance interoperability.

Experience and Education: Required - Applicants must: - Possess at least 5 years of Special Operations experience, including first-hand experience involving special mission unit activities. - Have the ability to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility. (Resume must show that proposed employee currently holds a TS clearance with previous access to SCI level of information) with eligibility for Special Access Programs (SAP). - Possess expert knowledge of CDO, OPE, and AFO training and training management to include exercise planning and execution while working as an OPE/AFO operator or staff officer. - Possess detailed knowledge of national policies and doctrine concerning special operations unit operations as they relate to the planning, management, and execution of training and joint level exercises. - Possess expert knowledge of mission, organization, and interrelationships of DOD, joint staff, and interagency working groups. - Possess knowledge and expertise with JCS exercises, special mission unit exercises, and emergency deployment readiness exercises to develop scenarios, concepts that integrate strategic, operational, and tactical levels of participation. - Possess knowledge of implementing and employing Air Force joint deception plans while conducting training and real world missions. - Possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Possess the ability to pass command psychological screening, CI polygraph, and urinalysis testing. - Possess the ability to work flexible hours when required by ongoing operations. - Possess the ability to physically participate in training and operational support. - Possess the ability to perform duties under austere conditions during exercise and real-world deployments. Desired: - SME level knowledge in sensitive Special Tactics support and employment mission requirements, including (but not limited to) assault zone survey, weather collection, and time sensitive targeting in support of command objectives within the OPE and AFO environments. - Direct experience conducting real world OPE/AFO within a special mission unit. - Possess the ability to independently research, compile, interpret, and analyze a variety of practical and technical data from a wide range of sources draw conclusions and devise practical recommendations for action.

Amy McGovern

TigerSwan, Inc.

"Solutions to Uncertainty"

www.tigerswan.com

Office: (919) 267-2510

Fax: (919) 303-0331

a.mcgovern@tigerswan.com

BOOGIE, BOOGIE, BOOGIE AND SCATTER WHEN YOU DO IT

Boone Cutler is author of "Voodoo in Sadr City" and host of Tipping Point. He wrote this in response to the latest school shooting.  Republished here with permission.

By: Boone Cutler

September 30, 2014

Don't be puzzled by "it" when you should have already gotten away from "it". GO... GO ... GO ... get gone and leave nothing but a vapor trail.

The most sensible strategy for survival of a person untrained and unequipped for a lethal engagement is to avoid the kill zone and create distance from the threat or danger. Agreed?

Terrorizing gunmen, rampages of the mentally ill, bombs, gas attacks, perverts, terror attacks and anything dangerous with flesh and opposable thumbs; the strategy always applies to the untrained and unequipped.

Run away and live to fight another day. If you agree then why do we keep our kids in the kill zone; the school itself during an attack. Why not leave? Quickly.

Kids can run; let them. The average third grader has better stamina than most adults and high school students possess the cognitive ability to make good decisions when they are trained well.

Teach them to run and where to run to. Have a plan. Have a plan. Have a plan and practice it. Last time; have a plan and practice it. Having a plan keeps people from freezing up. Don't get stuck. People don't rise to the occasion; they default to their training. No training to avoid death means; you are more likely to die in a lethal situation. Simply true.

If the school district plan is to contain your kids (in the kill zone); tell your kids to follow your plan and not theirs. What's worse; detention or death? Make sure they know they have your permission ahead of time and don't text you until they are safe. Text nobody, call nobody; eyes up and move. Their energy should be focused on the real world and not the digital one. Charge them with the authority to make decisions to save their own lives.

As a parent, would you rather get a text from your child that reads,"There was a shooting at school but I ran home. We r outta Cheetos can u bring some home... thx." or would you rather get a text, "ima scarrd and dont kno wat to do. Ppl r shooting and Im n bathroom hiding"?

Make a practical decision and make the one you can live with. Don't believe me if you choose not to but I know what I tell the people I love. I can live with it.

A scatter and create distance strategy works for anyone during all threat situations when you are in a defenseless situation. At a mall, at a school, on the street and so on. Do what works and have a plan ahead of time. Teach your family. As Ranger Hall-of-Fame inductee Gary O'Neal says... There are only three options; ever. You can fight, run or hide; that's it.

Pick the one that increases your survivability and cultivate your "Will to Survive". Clearing the area also removes the likelihood of hostages so Law Enforcement have a more advantageous situation. Dangerous situations; suck. Bad guys with hostages; sucks more. Do what sucks; don't do what "sucks more". Let the trained first responders do their jobs; don't make more work and confusion for them. Deconflict the situation as much as possible. Teamwork.

Know the difference between "cover" and "concealment". Practice picking a good route based on cover and concealment but above all haul-ass away from danger.

In close-distance to a threat, accuracy becomes easy for your adversary; the further you are from the threat the safer you are because you are a harder "target" to hit. Basic reality. Distance is your friend so use the instincts God gave you and trust them. F**k all the political correct answers and opinions; live.

Respond to the threat by running in the opposite direction of danger. Run all the way home. Your home is a defendable rally point for your family; make two more. Scatter, boogie, rally and get to a position of strength that is defendable. Until then, keep running. Avoid death by evading what is trying to kill you. Simple.

A large group of people running their asses off away from a threat is a better plan than allowing yourself to be contained in an area close to the danger.

Don't be channeled to an open field with no cover. Don't be pinned in a room with no escape or defendability greater than the threat. Respond quickly and sensibly get ahead of the panic-of-people that don't have a plan so you don't get trampled on. Run your ass off if you can't eliminate the threat because its your best option to survive. By no means is this a catch-all plan; but it's a start. Improve it based on the principles it contains.

Rule number one is always: Survive the experience.

All the way, Boone
WRITTEN: September 30, 2014