Brian L.

Lindquist
401 E. Placita Lezna
Sahuarita, Arizona, 85629
Cell: 520-262-3459 Email: blae65f2@westpost.net

Desired Position
Management, Supervisor, Instructor, Training, Intelligence, Security
Certifications worth Noting:
United States of America Joint Terminal Attack Controller
U.S. Top Secret Clearance/SCI a"Active
Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC)
Summary of Qualifications
I possess exceptional qualifications and show demonstrated performance in a lead
ership position that includes supervisory and training responsibilities, team bu
ilding and preparation of maintenance reports and instructor responsibilities an
d duties. I am an instructor for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
Synchronization Tool (IST) where I train soldiers as a civilian contractor on ho
w to operate that system effectively and has given me extensive knowledge on com
bat asset information collection capabilities. I am considered an expert in clos
e air support (CAS), while in the military I was a Joint Terminal Attack Control
ler (JTAC), where I planned, coordinated, scheduled, and executed Close Air Supp
ort (CAS) for 10 years. I have in-depth knowledge of the capabilities and limit
ations of air power. I have had numerous deployments to OIF and OEF putting my
skill sets to use and worked side by side Unit Commanders at every combat level
to include Special Operations Forces as the air power liaison ensuring commander
s understand the most effective and safest way to employ close air support. I h
ave successfully controlled hundreds of air strikes on targets of opportunity in
combat and have had zero casualties or injuries to friendly personnel. I have
trained hundreds of military personnel on close air support procedures and have
accomplished all required course work for Terminal Attack Controller Instructor
(TAC-I) status. I am a JTAC simulator trainer, and have extensive knowledge on
SATCOM/DAMA satellite programming and communication systems. My 10+ years of pro
fessional experience through the United States Air Force and Contractor for Unit
ed States Army in multiple leadership positions has prepared me for any challeng
e that might present itself and has provided me with the confidence and leadersh
ip qualities to get the job done.
Proven track record in designing and implementing training programs:
a Designed, developed and implemented the entire training program for Tactical A
ir Control Party (TACP) unit to provide readiness training required before deplo
yment. Training included physical combat readiness, radio, close air-support/JTA
C training, weapon proficiency and close combat.
a Provided training for delivery of close air support (airstrikes) for Army conv
entional and Special Operations Forces.
a Provided physical combat readiness training program to sixty employees in unit
.
a Participated in 15 joint-combat readiness exercises with other countries, incl
uding Korea, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan. Trained many foreign pilots an
d JTACas for combat readiness and close air support.
Highly effective in supervisory and leadership roles:
a Selected by company as a sole representation of IST for training and technical
matters at Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) in Suffolk, Virginia. Operated between
two facilities which were the Joint Intelligence Laboratory (JIL) and the Joint
Systems Integration Center (JSIC) for the duration of Empire Challenge which is
a yearly exercise used to test all new government systems and assessed by the g
overnment. Presence insured IST was recognized at the highest government levels
for the exercise.
a As a Contractor deployed to Afghanistan December 2009 and again April 2010 for
numerous months at the GS-13 equivalency level and successfully accomplished th
e training deployment as an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Synch
ronization Tool (IST) trainer. Trained numerous personnel on IST.
a As a Contractor sent twice to Germany to hold training events and support IST
in training exercises.
a Directly managed twenty five employees providing preparation and maintenance o
f team and equipment readiness to meet the 18 hour alert deployment to any conti
ngency or humanitarian mission in the world required by the President.
a Ten years of military service, six years as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO),
supervisory and training responsibilities for approximately 80 personnel through
out career.
a Managed a team of 8 Air Force JTACs; and was responsible for all the GRC- 206
communication weapons systems for entire unit.
a All employees under direct supervision have been unit ready and deployed to ei
ther Afghanistan or Iraq and have had successful deployments.
a Prepared and delivered over 100 performance evaluations and quarterly or annua
l award/ medal recommendations.
a USAF leadership at higher ranks directs other supervisors and managers to util
ize the same preparation and delivery strategies I have developed for performanc
e evaluations.
a Responsible for creating and enforcing commanderas policy, established work ho
urs, discipline and standards.
a Public speaking experience during IST training events and presentations/demons
trations. Also while in Military conducted weekly staff meetings to brief the un
it commander on status of employeeas mobility readiness. Also as Enlisted Batta
lion Air Liaison Officer (EBALO) taught aircraft capabilities and CAS procedures
to hundreds of military personnel including Commanderas to prepare for combat.
a Highly cultured, lived in Germany for 5 years, Korea for 1 year, spent numerou
s extended periods of time in Iraq and Afghanistan and as a result gained a lot
of experience with eastern cultures.
Dependable, Honest, Competent and Motivated to help employer succeed:
a Selected as sole representation of IST for Empire Challenge Exercise at the Co
mmand level.
a Deployed to Afghanistan as a Civilian Contractor and accomplished work in most
cases alone and fulfilled the training requirements.
a Regularly perform assignments and duties two pay-grades above individual rank.
a Individually accountable for management and maintenance of equipment and resou
rces worth millions of dollars, for the entire unit.
a COMSEC manager required to acquire and maintain all encryption keys and commun
ications security devices for the entire unit.
a The only Enlisted Battalion Air Liaison Officer (EBALO) in Regional Command So
uth (RC-S), Afghanistan recognized for employing the most ordinance strikes, inc
luding special operations forces, ever recorded under NATO. Work noticed at the
highest levels and had a personal visit by Robert Gates (SECDEF) while in Afgha
nistan to be commended for actions and achievements in combat.
a Responsible for providing close air support (airstrikes) for Army conventional
and special operations forces.
Ready to apply acquired skills and expertise:
I am anxious to begin a new career in an environment requiring customer focus, l
eadership, training, innovation, and professional dedication.
Technical Skills
Operating Systems: Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Synchronizati
on Tool (IST), Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Vista, TACP-CASS Operating system
s, SATCOM/DAMA Satellite programming & communication system, ROVER/UAV systems,
MIRC-lite classified video and messaging system, MRT, ASAT, laser and marking sy
stems, JTAC Simulator, minor software configurations, establish IST stand alone
servers, and computer imaging.
Networking: Establish networks for IST and troubleshoot networks, Proficient wit
h satellite configuration, communication, security and maintenance.
Servers: Establish program servers for IST, distributing, and maintenance
Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powe
r-point, JAVA, and Oracle.
Professional Experience
2009-current Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Synchronization Tool
(IST) Trainer
Tucson Embedded Systems, S
ierra Vista, AZ
2006-2009 A-Flight NCOIC (Manager/Super
visor)
5th ASOS, USAF, Ft. Lewis Army Installation, WA
2005-2006 Battalion NCOIC (Manager/Supe
rvisor) 2st Infantry Division
604th ASOS, Camp Casey, Korea
2002-2005 Battalion NCOIC (Manager/Supe
rvisor) 1st Infantry Division
2nd ASOS, Schweinfurt, Germany
2000-2002 Battalion TAC Apprentice 1st
Infantry Division
2nd ASOS, Wurzburg, Germany
Education
University of Phoenix, Software Engineering/Business Degree not complete yet
Community College of the Air Force, Information Technology, Associates Degree Se
ptember 2009
High School Diploma, Quincy High School, Quincy, WA, 1999
Specialized Training
All courses and training required for success as Manager/Supervisor in USAF and
IST representative/trainer. Courses include, but may not be limited to:
a Air Force Basic Military Training School
a Journeyman Career Development Course
a Air Warfare Course, Air Mobility Warfare Center
a Air Force Special Operations Cultural Studies Awareness Course
a All Terrain Vehicle Training Course
a Close Quarters Combat Course
a Combat Communications Course
a Counter Terrorism & Use of Force Course
a Airman Leadership School
a Air Force Equipment Manager Course
a Supervisor Awareness Training
a Suicide Awareness Training
a Air Force Security Manager Course
a Joint Firepower Course of Excellence
Additional, Specialized Training and Certifications:
a TACP Tryouts and Technical Training Course
a Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC)
a TACP, Journeymen Career Development Course
a TACP, Craftsmen Career Development Course
a JTAC Qualification Course
a Air-Ground Operations School
a Air Assault School
a Airborne School
a Survival (SERE) School
a Advanced Survival (SERE) School
a Expert marksman with 9 Millimeter, M-4 carbine, 240, 50 caliber
a Physical Training Leader Course
a Exercise Principles and Methods Course (Advanced Physical Training Leader)
a LINE combatives instructor
a Certified Scuba-Diver (Deep Dive Certified)
Honors, & Professional Affiliations
a Recipient, Bronze Star Medal, combat actions in Afghanistan 2009
a Recipient, Bronze Star Medal, combat actions in Iraq 2003
a Recipient, Air Force Commendation Medal Second Oak Leaf Cluster, Outstanding p
erformance 2006-2009
a Recipient, Air Force Commendation Medal First Oak Leaf Cluster, Outstanding pe
rformance 2008
a Recipient, Air Force Commendation Medal, combat actions in Iraq 2007
a Recipient, Army Commendation Medal, combat actions in Iraq 2003
a Recipient, Air Force Achievement Medal First Oak Leaf Cluster, outstanding ach
ievement during combat actions in Iraq 2004
a Recipient, Air Force Achievement Medal, meritorious Service, 2002
a Recipient, Air Force Combat Action Medal, combat actions in Iraq 2007
a Recipient, Army Combat Action Badge third award, combat actions in Afghanistan
2009
a Recipient, Army Combat Action Badge second award, combat actions in Iraq 2007
a Recipient, Army Combat Action Badge, combat actions in Iraq 2003
a Awarded, Special Operations Combat Patch, combat operations in Iraq
a Awarded, Special Operations Combat Patch, combat operations in Afghanistan
a Awarded, 101st Airborne Combat Patch, combat operations in Afghanistan
a Awarded, 1st Infantry Division Combat Patch (second patch), combat operations
in Afghanistan
a Awarded, 1st Infantry Division Combat Patch, combat operations in Iraq
a Awarded, 2nd Infantry Division Combat Patch, combat operations in Iraq
a Awarded, 3rd Infantry Division Combat Patch, combat operations in Iraq
a Awarded, 4th Infantry Division Combat Patch, combat operations in Afghanistan
a Awarded, 11th (BDE) Air Cavalry Regiment Combat Patch, combat operations in Ir
aq
a Awarded, 5th Corp Combat Patch, combat operations in Iraq

Lifetime member of TACP Association