Joseph Clark

Experience

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  3rd Squadron 6th Cavalry

  Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

  Operations and Training Manager (Small Unit Leader)
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  3rd Squadron 6th Cavalry

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Logistics Distribution Manager
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  4th Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

  Logistics, Materials and Aquisitions Planner
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  Aviation Captains Career Course

  Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

  Student
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  1st Battalion 3rd Attack Aviation

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

  Assistant Operations Officer
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  B Co. 1st Battalion 3rd Attack Aviation

  Feb 2010 - May 2011

  Small Unit Leader / Manager. Company Commander
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  3rd Combat Aviation Brigade

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Assistant Operations and Plans Director
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  US Army

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2013

  Chief Instructor / Curriculum Developer
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  4-501 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, US Army

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Director of Plans and Operations

  Operations Officer for a Multi-functional Aviation Task Force conducting split-based operations in support of combat and contingency operations in the Middle East. The task force consisted of over 550 personnel, 38 manned helicopters and 5 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with an additional 190 pieces of ground support equipment. Coordinated, de-conflicted and executed complex aviation operations in support of Coalition Armed Forces and local governments. Executed assigned missions in support of US DOD, US Government Agencies, and Multi-National Forces. Planned, coordinated and trained a rapidly deployable and mission ready force of professional Soldiers. Planned, coordinated and executed an aviation financial budget in excess of $50,000,000. Show less

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  1-501 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, US Army

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Director of Personel, Acquisitions and Logistics
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  United States Special Operations Aviation Command, US Army

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Coordinated, managed and executed a UAS (Group 1-4) asset portfolio for US Special Forces Command. Responsible for capabilities gathering, customer support, asset acquisition, long term program planning and material distribution. Supported world-wide customers with rapid capabilities matching and support. Delivered operational success by expert planning, resourcing and synchronizing training with combat operations, for US Army Special Operations and US Special Operations Command driving organizational transformation and force modernization.— Bridged disparate organization to facilitate cohesive mutually supporting combat ready operational units.■ Synchronized the resourcing, training, fielding, and operational deployment of Groups 1-4 UAS to increase combat capabilities of US SOCOM.

  • UAS Capabilities Developer and Acquisition Management / G8

    Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Director of Operations, Training and Plans for Unmanned Aircraft (G3- UAS)

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
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  Army Joint Support Team

  Jun 2019 - May 2021

  Curriculum Developer and Course Instructor

  Developed and modified Tactical and Operational level courses for the DoD. Trained service members in class and remotely on course material focusing on information retention and direct application through scenario execution. Member of cross functional team, responsible for direct coordination with DoD organizations for training scheduling and remote learning.■ Coordinated, planned, resourced and synchronized training for DoD personnel world-wide through in person, hybrid and remote instruction. ■ Created, analyzed, developed and reviewed curriculum effecting global Department of Defense operations. — Identified key personnel and mentored change management operations to ensure smooth and efficient transitions between courseware.■ Primary platform instructor for four DoD Courses, managing content creation, review and updates for 16 individual sub courses.■ Rapidly transitioned from in-person to hybrid to remote courseware instruction during global pandemic, enabling Joint Forces to continue to train and improve joint force integration capabilities. Show less

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  1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment

  May 2021 - Jul 2023

  Director of Operations / Squadron Commander (CEO)

  Served as the Squadron Commander for 1st Squadron 17th Cavalry Regiment. Leader of 620 Troopers, 7 Troops, 24 AH64Es and 24 RQ-7B UAVs. Responsible for training and deployment of mission ready Troopers prepared to fight and win. ■ Directed complex and wide-spread aviation missions supported by 615 personnel, 24 rotary wing aircraft (AH64E) and 23 (RQ-7bV2) Unmanned Aerial Systems. ■ Expertly directed nation-wide operations including and training & readiness programs to ensure expansive troop and equipment movement on short lead times.— Implemented tools to enhance budget allocations, identify cost containment opportunities and drive efficiencies to support helicopter and UAS air operations and ground support equipment.■ Led, managed and mentored 75+ highly-trained professionals to create a “team of teams” to ensure all 7 subdivisions consistently operated at maximum performance with the best training, equipment and personnel.■ Contributed in-depth expertise and hands-on experience to source state-of-the-art training while procuring appropriate funding to align training needs with supported ground forces.■ Worked closely with diverse teams to facilitate training, delivering executable objectives and learning opportunities.— Utilized training and experience to prepare junior leaders for world wide contingency combat and support operations.— Created and delivered innovative programs and cohesive teams to identify organizational capability gaps for higher headquarters. — Organized, resourced, trained and deployed subordinate Unmanned Aerial System Troop for the 1st time in the US Army history, focusing on maintenance efficiencies, Aviation standardization and driving innovative tactical employment ■ Maximized operational readiness and success by creating effective workplace processing and training environments, developed a unit culture of mission readiness and resiliency. Show less

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  US Army

  Jul 2023 - now

  Director of Future Operations (XVIII ABN Corps G35)