Barry Outlaw
Grovetown,GA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
S2X Officer
1st Armored Division 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team
Fort Bliss
02.2024 - Current
- Serves as the S2X (HUMINT and CI operations within the Brigade’s Intelligence and security cell) officer in charge providing oversight of the Brigade Command’s Personnel Security, Counterintelligence, intelligence support, and open source to intelligence programs
- Conduit between Division Headquarters’ G2/G2X and Military Intelligence Company providing training objectives to ensure optimal readiness for armed conflict
- Provides the Commander’s Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) to all intelligence disciplines for fusion and shared understanding
- Develop detailed intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) products
- Work closely with the S-6 to establish an intelligence architecture that incorporates all systems capabilities
- Identify intelligence gaps and provide strategies for recommendations to the Commander for informed decision making
- Performs staff assisted visits to ensure compliance with the language program as well as all HUMINT/CI functions within the organization
- Coordinate with external organizations to provide all intelligence professionals with required and added training and tools necessary to do their jobs
- Serves as the Commander’s collection manager, supervising intelligence collection and dissemination.
OMT Chief
1st Armored Division, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 16th Brigade Engineer Battalion
Fort Bliss
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Served as the Operational Management Team (OMT) Chief, responsible for all training of the HUMINT force within the organization
- Received and presented operational and technical reporting from the HUMINT Collection Teams to the Commander
- Submitted reports to the intelligence community at large through systems of record
- Deployed on a rotation and served as OMT OIC conducting Debriefing operations in support of 2nd Infantry Division’s G2X cell
- Responsible for providing operational insight and recommendation to the Military Intelligence Company’s Commander of the troops
- Served as the certified Equal Opportunity Leader for an organization of over 300 personnel
- Spearheaded initiatives that increased diversity in leadership and opportunities for positions of higher responsibility by over 20% through targeted recruitment strategies
- Partnered with employee resource groups to foster an inclusive environment and provide mentorship opportunities
- Developed communication materials to promote EO initiatives and highlight diversity success stories within the organization
- Provided quarterly training classes to raise awareness of the pillars of equal opportunity including diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Assisted in the development and implementation of equal opportunity programs and policies, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and Army standards
- Provided counsel to commanders and senior leaders on equal opportunity matters, influencing decision-making to promote a positive and inclusive command climate.
HUMINT Technician
513th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater)
Fort Gordon
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Received reports from HCTs providing quality assurance and quality control while giving feedback to ensure information of intelligence value was entered into the intelligence community
- Selected and appointed as the Brigade’s first HUMINT Technician in the S3X, provided operational and training oversight for over 100 Soldiers and Civilians that conducted multi-level collection in a live environment
- Deployed to the Middle East and provided operational oversight to two debriefing teams and an MSO II Collection team that were spread out throughout seven country’s areas of operations
- Through use of subject matter expertise in collection and analysis, advised the Commander of intelligence operations and the Army Service Component Command’s (ASCC) G2, increasing reporting by 90 percent
- Stood up and initiated collection platforms in several countries within the CENTCOM area of operations in support of external governmental agencies
- Command Language Program Manager (CLPM) responsible for ensuring all Collectors met requirements to maintain proficiency in individual command languages (CLANG).
Operational Management Team Chief
207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater)
Vicenza
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Responsibilities included simultaneously serving as Operational Management Team Chief and Platoon Leader for Seven HCTs, providing administrative and operational guidance ensuring maximum growth of leaders and subordinates
- Coordinated operational travel for HUMINT Collection operations in support of US Army Africa and Africa Command and managed collection for fifty-three countries on the African Continent
- Traveled to three countries in Africa to work with the Defense Attache’ and country teams in efforts to support positive relationships with each country
- Created an understanding of the ASCC’s Commander’s intelligence priorities and worked tirelessly to answer them in a timely and relevant manner
- Developed training plans to increase subordinate’s knowledge and ability to effectively collect information of intelligence value and work independently on a consistent basis
- Facilitated training sessions and workshops on equal opportunity policies, enhancing awareness and understanding of diversity issues among soldiers and leadership
- Successfully addressed and resolved complaints related to discrimination and harassment, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment within the unit
- Performed regular climate surveys and assessments to gauge unit morale and identify areas for improvement, leading to actionable recommendations for leadership
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at increasing representation and support for underrepresented groups within the unit, resulting in improved recruitment and retention.
Platoon Sergeant
513th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater)
Fort Gordon
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Served as a Platoon Sergeant for thirty-two Soldiers of numerous MOS’ providing outstanding leadership and guidance while operating on an intelligence collection platform
- Deployed to Kuwait for twelve months conducting MSO III and II collection
- Employed as direct liaison for multi-national forces and advised the Commander of Intelligence about debriefing operations within his area of concern.
Team Leader
201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
10.2008 - 03.2011
- Successful Team Leader responsible for training Collectors in basic HUMINT collection operations
- Deployed and redeployed a four-man team to Iraq for 13 months conducting MSO III and MSO II operations
- While deployed, increased collection and relevant HUMINT reporting by fifty percent in a hostile and ever-changing environment.
Timeline
S2X Officer
1st Armored Division 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team
02.2024 - Current
OMT Chief
1st Armored Division, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 16th Brigade Engineer Battalion
04.2022 - 02.2024
HUMINT Technician
513th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater)
06.2019 - 03.2022
Operational Management Team Chief
207th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater)
08.2016 - 06.2019
Platoon Sergeant
513th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater)
03.2011 - 12.2013
Team Leader
201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade
10.2008 - 03.2011