Paul Truog

Experience

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  VMA-513

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2014

  Managed personnel, training, and equipment priorities to optimize the squadron’s operational ability throughout the preparation and a deployment to the Pacific. Facilitated combat operations by coordinating with outside agencies and air tasking orders to produce the squadron flight schedule.

  • Assistant Operations Officer

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Scheduling Officer

    Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
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  VMAT-203

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2016

  Instructor Pilot Training Officer

  Developed, coordinated, and led training plans for squadron’s instructor pilots, focusing on proper and standardized instructional techniques, resulting in 20 pilots receiving advanced qualifications and increased flight leadership ability.

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  Spanish Navy

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2020

  AV-8B Harrier Exchange Pilot

  Highly selective and visible, overseas, USMC personnel exchange program assignment as a fighter pilot with the Spanish Navy AV-8B squadron.

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  VMA-223

  Dec 2020 - Oct 2022

  Executive Officer

  Guided staff of over 400 Marines and civilian contractor in all aspects of Squadron’s Operations, Risk Management and Production while managing over a billion dollars aviation assets to ensure the Squadron’s tactical and strategic goals are met.

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  AV-8B Fleet Replacement Detachment

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Commanding Officer

  -Lead cadre of Instructor Pilots in order to meet mission of producing well-trained, incredibly prepared and capable AV-8B Attack Pilots. -Optimize use of allocated resources in order to best source training opportunities for aviators in initial training syllabus. -Manage risk associated with all aspects of highly demanding aviation training.-Coordinate with higher echelons to overcome and reduce barriers to production.-Create culture of instructional excellence and mission success. Show less

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  VMA-231

  Jun 2023 - now

  Commanding Officer

  -Establish organizational policy and unit goals for operational Squadron with 14 aircraft valued at over $500M.-Manage team of 330 Marines with a focus on professional advancement, personal growth and career development.