Benjamin Barlow

Experience

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  US Army Reserves

  Apr 1994 - Dec 2000

  Troop Executive Officer

  Served as second in command for one of ten Cavalry Troops in the US Army Reserves. Served as the primary planner and coordinator for all training within the troop. Implemented and supervised a complex training program that exceeded the needs of the Soldiers within the troop as well as the exceptations of the higher headquarters.

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  US Army

  Feb 2001 - Feb 2002

  Scout Platoon Leader

  Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing all assigned missions while in garrison and in the field fighting in low to mid-intensity environments. Responsible for training and executing light infantry, airborne, air assault, and armored cavalry operations. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of six M551 Sheridan Tanks and associated equipment totaling in excess of $2,000,000. Responsible for the morale, welfare, and safety of sixteen Soldiers and their families.

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  US Army

  Feb 2003 - Dec 2004

  Company Executive Officer

  Responsible for assisting the professional development of cadre members from eight different military occupational specialties and the basic combat training of approximately 900 Soldiers annually. Other responsibilities include supporting the company commander in all missions, supervising all operations in the Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC), Arms, and Supply Rooms, and the accountability/maintenance of all company equipment.

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  US Army

  May 2005 - Aug 2006

  Headquarters Company Commander

  Commanded a combined arms battalion headquarters and headquarters company with a mission to deploy with or without equipment, build combat power and conduct full spectrum military operations in support of 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. The company consists of 230 Soldiers and 10 combat systems organized as a battalion staff, scout platoon, mortar platoon, medical platoon, fire support element, and a sniper section. Responsible for maintaining combat readiness in all areas. Responsible for the development and execution of an annual budget of approximately $100,000. Show less

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  US Army

  Oct 2006 - May 2009

  Primary advisor to the Commander of the 6th Iraqi Army Division Headquarters and Service Company with a mission to deploy with or without equipment, build combat power, and conduct full spectrum military operations in support of a 22,000 man Light Infantry Division. Responsible for providing direct training assistance in areas of support, property accountability, Modified Table of Organization and Equipment redesign and doctrinal instruction. Responsible for assisting the Commander in planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of the company in all areas. Responsible for assisting the Commander in the development of company-wide policies and procedures as well as supervising the daily operations of the company. Show less

  • Brigade Information Operations Officer

    Jan 2008 - May 2009

  • Headquarters and Service Company Military Transition Team Advisor

    Oct 2006 - Dec 2007
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  US Army

  Jul 2009 - Oct 2016

  Primary planner responsible for the planning, coordinating, and integration of Inform and Influence Activities into all future operations planning efforts during Corps-level exercises and operations. Responsible for providing subject matter expertise to future operations planners in the development of near-future, full spectrum operational plans. Responsible for integrating Information Operations/Special Technical Operations into all aspects of the future operations planning process, including mission analysis, course of action development, and information operations objective development. Responsible for the synchronization of all information operations objectives with supporting and related activities. Show less Responsible for planning, coordinating and integrating Information Operations in support of United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/United States Forces Korea plans, operations, exercises, and in support of US and Republic of Korea national organizations. Responsible for advising the Command and Staff on Information Operations mission and capabilities, and on the employment of Information Operations assets/elements. As required, chaired the Information Operations Working Group and Military Deception Working Group. Show less

  • Operations Officer

    Mar 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Information Operations/Special Technical Operations Planner

    Aug 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Chief of CJ39 IO Plans

    Jul 2009 - Jul 2011
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  Texas State Library and Archives Commission

  Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Government Information Analyst

  Responsible for performing routine to highly complex research and consultative work in records and information management. In addition, I assist, advise, and instruct state and local Texas government officials on records and information management issues.

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  III Corps G33 - Current Operations

  Jun 2019 - now

  Serves as the primary advisor to the Deputy Chief of Operations on both technical and administrative matters to the accomplishment, coordination and disposition of a variety of substantive staff actions and assignments. Responsible for the oversight of a variety of actions characterized by unique requirements which demands continuous oversight and administrative coordination for staff actions/correspondence. In addition, responsibilities include the compilation of narrative/statistical material and the preparation of background information concerning the status of taskers for use in briefing senior officials. Show less

  • Operations Officer

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Operations Specialist

    Jun 2019 - Nov 2020