Aric Burton

• Led and instructed a 40-soldier platoon through Advanced Individual Training, delivering over 150 hours of classroom and field instruction on MOS-specific tasks and achieving a 95% first-time qualification rate.
• Mentored and counseled more than 200 trainees on military bearing, resilience, and career development; drove a 100% course completion rate and boosted platoon average Army Combat Fitness Test scores by 15%.
• Designed and executed scenario-based collective training exercises—including live-fire drills and force-on-force lanes—reducing safety incidents by 30% while enhancing mission readiness.
• Managed all administrative functions (performance evaluations, awards packages, duty rosters), maintaining flawless personnel and equipment accountability for the entire training cycle.
• Conducted individual and group risk assessments; enforced Army safety protocols on weapons qualification ranges, chemical/medical lanes, and tactical sites, resulting in zero training delays.
• Collaborated with subject-matter experts to revise training schedules and standard operating procedures, optimizing resource allocation and cutting redundant instruction time by 20%.

• Coordinated daily operations and staff battle rhythms for a corps-level headquarters, synchronizing planning conferences, updates to operation orders and fragmented orders, and dissemination of taskings to 20 subordinate elements.
• Managed the Corps common operational picture by consolidating data from intelligence, logistics, and personnel systems, ensuring 100% accuracy in operational status reports.
• Led integration of training requirements and exercise planning for Warfighter 24, collaborating with Forces Command and joint partners to validate scenario play and resource allocation.
• Tracked and analyzed mission-essential task readiness, personnel strength, and equipment status metrics; delivered weekly situation reports to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decisions.
• Developed standard operating procedures for the operations cell, reducing process errors by 25% and improving staff synchronization across G3, G5, and G6 sections
• Administered Professional Military Education and functional course allocations for 3,500 soldiers annually, maintaining a 98% fill rate across 15 Combined Arms Center (CAC) managed schools.
• Processed student actions (allocations, cancellations, extensions) in Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) for 1,200 students per cycle, achieving 100% data accuracy and on-time reporting.
• Coordinated with CAC instructors and G3 training planners to synchronize curriculum updates, course schedules, and instructor assignments.
• Conducted pre-course counseling and developed Individual Development Plans, boosting Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Schools graduation rates by 15% and guiding over 50 Soldiers through Basic Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, and Master Leader Course requirements.
• Analyzed training forecast data and contributed to a $1.2M resource allocation plan, optimizing school quotas and funding priorities for the next fiscal year

• Led and instructed leadership modules for 300+ Noncommissioned Officer candidates on Army values, ethics, and tactical decision-making; achieved a 98% course completion and 95% first-time pass rate.
• Designed and facilitated leader reaction training lanes and land navigation exercises; enforced safety standard operating procedures resulting in zero training-related injuries across 12 consecutive classes.
• Assessed candidate performance through formal evaluations, peer reviews, and written exams; implemented targeted remediation plans, boosting remediation success by 25%.
• Mentored newly promoted Noncommissioned Officer on professional development, resilience, and mentorship techniques; drove a 10% improvement in follow-on course selection and Military Occupational Specialty reclassification scores.
• Managed all class administration—schedules, personnel rosters, awards nominations, and regulatory paperwork—ensuring 100% compliance with Army training directives.
• Partnered with subject-matter experts to update Basic Leader Course curriculum based on the latest Army Doctrine; reduced redundant lesson time by 15% while maintaining training effectiveness.
• Conducted after-action reviews and collected trainee feedback to refine instructional methods, elevating candidate satisfaction scores by 20%.

• Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
• Worked with federal and international law enforcement agencies to locate, control and remove threats.
• Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
• Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
• Managed and led counterintelligence initiatives to identify, evaluate, counter and remove national security threats.
• Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.
• Produced detailed case reports based on in-depth reviews of evidence, interviews and allegations.
• Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
• Gathered information from security investigations by processing evidence.
• Monitored activities of key intelligence personnel within agency.
• Conducted counterintelligence surveys and investigations to assess and counter foreign threats.
• Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
• Supervised and trained two personnel on identifying counterintelligence threats and carrying out strategic tactics.
• Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.

• Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
• Worked with federal and international law enforcement agencies to locate, control and remove threats.
• Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
• Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
• Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.
• Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
• Managed and led counterintelligence initiatives to identify, evaluate, counter and remove national security threats.
• Produced detailed case reports based on in-depth reviews of evidence, interviews and allegations.
• Gathered information from security investigations by processing evidence.
• Conducted counterintelligence surveys and investigations to assess and counter foreign threats.

• Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
• Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
• Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault, and theft occurring on base among active military members.
• Managed law enforcement desk operations.
• Reviewed facts of incidents to determine if criminal acts were involved.
• Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes, and questioned witnesses and suspects.

• Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
• Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
• Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
• Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.

• Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
• Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
• Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
• Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.

• Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
• Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
• Suppressed or neutralized enemies using small-arms, light artillery, and drone weaponry.
• Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
• Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
• Secured storage of weapons, ammunition and explosives to prevent theft and accidents.
• Searched vehicles, buildings and homes for evidence of stolen property.
• Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
• Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $300,000.