Anthony Swanstrom

• Designated Personnel, Physical, and COMSEC manager for UX-24.
• Subject matter expert POC for COMSEC and aircraft avionics.
• Monitored, approved and controlled access into all UX-24 buildings using CAC entrance security system.
• Completed background checks to approve incoming personnel to UX-24.
• Conducted clearance checks for COMSEC users and issuers.
• Controlled and approved access into all secure spaces up to top secret.
• Monitored and managed 7 secure rooms rated up to Top Secret including all monthly paperwork and security systems.
• IT POC for secure room computers and technology.
• Performed Diss visit request monitoring for incoming personnel. Performed Diss requests for outgoing personnel.
• Managed Key program for UX-24.
• Completed and submitted SAAR-N forms.
• Performed Physical security duties updating rooms to become accredited up to Top Secret.
• Managed issues, disposed of Communications Security (COMSEC), Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) material and all COMSEC Keying Material (KEYMAT) accounting, and inventory management of the command's COMSEC accounts.
• Maintained and updated the Authorized User List (Access lists) and provided initial, annual and periodic refresher training to over 25 local Authorized Users.
• Shipped and received COMSEC keying material and CCI equipment to support UX-24 and its testing operations.
• Performed Simple Key Loader audits on all contractor and navy local user SKLS.
• Performed 100 percent inventories of all accountable COMESEC items under the COMSEC account on a semiannual basis for regulatory compliance.
• Safeguarded over 200 classified or critical materials, information and reporting of COMSEC violations.
• Investigated and wrote reports for all PDS and Incidents for UX-24.
• Successfully conducted semi-annual inspections and Content Management System (CMS) user spot checks to ensure that the appropriate degree of security concerning COMSEC was being maintained properly.
• Assisted in troubleshooting of CCI to ensure there was no incident or PDS.
• Ensured proper training and development of sailors and contractors for COMSEC support
• Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans
• Developed improved training methods with focus on proper security awareness
• Started security program for MQ-9 from scratch at new location.
• Stood up new secure rooms for new MQ-9 program
• Stood up new SIPR rooms for MQ-9 program
• Receiving and verifying access request forms to ensure all basic required information is provided; and following administrative procedures associated with the handling of classified documents to include responsibility for reporting violations of administrative security.
• Researching and submitting background investigative data for review and interpretation of information.
• Contacted and interacted with pass holders in a professional manner to resolve incomplete or conflicting data submitted on clearance request forms; prepared summary of derogatory information found during name checks and notifying the proper authority within the branch; evaluating the nature and degree of derogatory information and making recommendations as to the security risk posed; and generating various access control reports.
• Conducted background investigations by accessing various personnel security and law enforcement automated databases and systems.
• Managed and assisted all security for transport and safe handling of classified material CONUS and OCONUS
• Supervised team of over 25 COMSEC users at 2 locations.

• Managed COMSEC for Dyncorp as COMSEC Manager for the MQ-8C, MQ-8B and RQ-21, as well as Ground Control Stations including overall 40 Controlled Cryptographic Items.
• Conducted upgrades for Dyncorp's APX-123 Transponders and ARC-210 1939 radios along with verifying strict TD and CM1 compliance.
• Implemented battery tracking processes ensuring effective battery rotation periodically and oversaw CCI battery replacement tasks.
• Inventory and tracking of 40 high value COMSEC Items at UX-24 Dyncorp Hangar.
• Tracking outside visitation into Ground Control Stations during testing ensuring clearance levels were adequate for entry into the GCS.
• Conducted ordering and transportation of all CCI components that failed over aircraft and Ground Control Stations.
• Kept track of all paperwork required for Ground Control stations including SF 701, SF 702, and daily inventory forms.
• Participated in transfer of keys and assisted in writing SF 153 forms.
• Experience with Crypto on Naval aircraft that falls under the following; Duel Channel Modem and Air Data Terminal for tactical common data links, ARC-210 (1794 and 1939) radios for Communication and Control of aircraft and RT-1912 (APX-123 Transponder) For IFF operations.
• Expert in troubleshooting CCI avionics items.
• Manage 5 local element users for Dyncorp.
• Ensure all training is up to date for all Dyncorp COMSEC qualified employees following Local and National Policy regarding COMSEC.
• Manage the keys on SKL's and build equipment for employees.
• Provide Crypto support for all loading of flights and troubleshooting avionics.
• Contact for alarm systems in Ground Control Stations.
• Changed combinations for Ground Control Station doors in the event of personnel changes.
• POC and Subject matter expert for all troubleshooting procedures on all aircraft and Ground Control Stations.

07/30/2013 - 08/29/2019

Operated shadow 200 in restricted airspace and Class D national airspace. Conducted training missions flying the RQ-7B and AC Certified to oversee flights with soldiers. Designated Unit Trainer to assist Instructor Operators with flights and academics. Experience using Simple Key Loader to encrypt radio frequencies between gcs and aircraft. Was provided access to strong room to conduct CCI Inventory and SKL issue.

04/20/2017 - 01/05/2018

Deployed for GOCO operations in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Performed AO and PO duties for combat missions around the city of Kandahar to support military troops on the ground. Gained hours and experience in combat scenarios, as well as more experience operating the shadow 200 and troubleshooting procedures.