Paul Townsend

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Dec 2002 - Jul 2014

  The Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) curriculum encompasses regional as well as global issues; military and civilian concerns; political and technical processes; and includes the assessment of physical, cultural and economic environmental considerations. Organized to include the Director of National Intelligence’s skills and competencies for intelligence analysts the MSSI program is continuously updated by its faculty and leadership to ensure that students are studying materials directly related to ongoing issues and considerations relevant to U.S. national security. Show less Led 16 operational test pilots and managed the operational test requirements and tactics development for the F-15C. Supervised 7 civilians, ensuring the physical and personnel security for 170+ personnel and 13 facilities in the Air Force's largest operational test squadron. Responsible for executing a $13M flying hour program and 11 tests, contributing to increasing F-15C combat effectiveness. In addition, responsible for instructing the Combat Air Force on the newest tactics and F-15C upgrades. Show less

  • Program Element Monitor, Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisitions)

    Jun 2012 - Jul 2014

  • Graduate Student, National Intelligence University

    Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  • F-15C Division Commander, Operational Test Pilot

    Nov 2008 - Jul 2011

  • F-15C Fighter Pilot

    Dec 2002 - Nov 2008
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  USAF

  Jul 2014 - now

  • Commander

    May 2016 - now

  • Director of Operations and Wing Weapons Officer

    Jul 2014 - May 2016