Bradford Brannon
Smiths Station,AL
Summary
Experienced instructor and security cooperation practitioner working in multicultural and Interagency environments with a demonstrated history of achieving strategic objectives. Skilled in developing and maintaining close relationships with stakeholders to deliver results, helping all parties understand shared objectives. Experience and training in adult education. Seeking part time instruction opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Senior Instructor
Military Advisor Training Academy
Fort Benning, GA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Significantly updated curriculum that reflected current geo-political situations for Army's Security Forces Assistance Brigades (SFAB) Advisors, through doctrine analysis.
- Earned the Basic Army Instructor Badge, requiring 40 hours of training in the experiential learning model and adult learning and at least 80 hours as a primary instructor.
- Graduated over 1000 SFAB Advisors through the Combat Advisor Training Course annually, providing the U.S. Army with a critical resource to build trust and capacity with global partners' militaries.
Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache
US Embassy Vientiane
Vientiane, Laos
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Closely coordinated with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Army Security Assistance Command to expedite delivery of 9 field ambulances, the first-ever Foreign Military Financing case from the U.S. to Laos.
- Provided timely and accurate intelligence reporting to Department of Defense and Department of State stakeholders on political, military, and security developments in Laos to inform U.S. plans, polices, and operations, overcoming competing interests. Evaluated classification of reported information.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented all U.S. defense activities in Laos.
Director Army Programs/Deputy Policy Director
Joint US Military Advisory Group - Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Led security assistance program planning and execution for the Royal Thai Army, totaling over $500 million dollars across 40+ Foreign Military Sales cases to support multiple Department of Defense and State stakeholders' objectives.
- Developed programs for the sale of UH-60 helicopters, AH-6i light attack helicopters, and M-4 small arms to the Royal Thai Army.
- Wrote Country Security Cooperation Plan for Thailand, working with multiple Joint and Interagency stakeholders, to communicate priorities and required resources to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) and Service Component Commands.
Desk Officer; Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor Leste
USINDOPACOM Plans and Policy J5
Camp HM Smith, HI
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Responsible for guiding, analyzing, developing, and recommending policy for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor Leste to Commander of U.S. Pacific Command and Office of the Secretary of Defense.
- Developed country-specific entries to the USINDOPACOM Theatre Security Cooperation Plan after thorough analysis of each Country Security Cooperation Plan and coordination with all stakeholders.
- Prepared senior decision makers for meetings with Heads of State, Ministers of Defense, and Chiefs of Defense Forces.
Education
Master of Arts - National Security Affairs, East Asia
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA06-2012
Associate of Arts - Thai Language
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA04-2012
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2002
Skills
- Adult education instructor
- Foreign Military Sales and Financing
- Security Cooperation
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration and problem solving
- Policy analysis
- Interpersonal communication
- TS/SCI eligible
Affiliations
- Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, completing 2198 miles from June-November 2023
- Avid beekeeper and new backyard chicken farmer
Timeline
Director and Senior Instructor
Military Advisor Training Academy
07.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache
US Embassy Vientiane
07.2019 - 07.2021
Director Army Programs/Deputy Policy Director
Joint US Military Advisory Group - Thailand
08.2016 - 12.2018
Desk Officer; Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor Leste
USINDOPACOM Plans and Policy J5
10.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - National Security Affairs, East Asia
Naval Postgraduate School
Associate of Arts - Thai Language
Defense Language Institute
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Auburn University
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