Brian Hellard
Combat Readiness Training Center / Security Forces
Chapin,SC
1
Certification
35
years of professional experience
Former member of the very small and exclusive US Air Force Special Warfare community. 24 years’ experience as a qualified and skilled Joint Terminal Attack Controller (1C471); 18 years as a JTAC, 16 as a JTAC-Instructor, 6 years as a JTAC-SEE(Standards & Evaluations Evaluator), and 5 years as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Schoolhouse Instructor (both 3 and 7 level courses). I have extensive experience in and out of combat environments providing diverse USAF TACP operations, training, management and leadership. Have advised a wide range of Army (Armored, Mechanized Infantry, Aviation, Special Forces, Ranger, Long Range Recon), Navy SEAL, and Marine Force Recon personnel with detailed information on the utilization of offensive air support assets for operational battlefield integration. Have a profound knowledge of business and management principles in the areas of strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. In addition, possess a knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching, training, and platform or field instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Work History
Resource Protection Specialist / Flight Chief
3 Years- Performed Security and Resource Protection duties consisting but not limited to, controlling entry and exit of personnel, vehicles and equipment through entry points to base facilities, and the search of persons, vehicles and property within jurisdictional limitations in accordance with governing National Guard and Mississippi Military State Department directives. Entrusted in the apprehension of suspects who violated applicable regulations or policies, and provided for their detention until relieved by higher authority. Provided visitor and crowd control and emergency response, and assumed responsibility for all situations until key personnel were notified and relieved till higher authority. Responsible for the training and day to day operations of all flight personnel under command. Conducted Shift change over including, prior post hand over information, disseminated mission requirements, Guard-mount training for the day, visual uniform and equipment inspection, armory inventory and weapons issue, and ensured personnel were fit for duty. Conducted post checks with personnel for moral and job knowledge checks and situational awareness levels. Ensured patrols were dispatched to all reported complaints, incidents, and/or emergencies. Responsible for filing any paperwork required for or during duty shift hours.
Civilian Lead NGB Readiness Exercise Branch / Strategic Planner
2 Years- Conduit for training, instruction, and scheduling of all National Guard Bureau (MS) Readiness Exercise Special Focus Events (SFE) for AF Special Warfare Airman on Active duty and ANG in accordance with required USAF regulations and guidelines. Included coordinating between, but was not limited to local and surrounding state training areas, JTAC operations, TACP training, Air National Guard STTS (Special Tactics Training Squadron), Pararescue (PJ’s), AFSOC (Air Force Special Operations Command) Aircrew, Army Special Forces, Marine MARSOC, Regular Army National Guardsmen, and air components from all commands to develop training plans, and resource management for facilities for training and equipment during training events. Responsible for collecting and developing DLO’s (Distant Learning Objectives) from each element prior to each event, and turning those DLO’s into a combined training schedule for all air and ground players, in order to complete training. Key roles during operations of events was to ensure execution of all events through a hands n approach and operations safety (ORM), during the pre-development, and execution phases of all operations and exercises.
Fire Support Simulator Operator
3 Years- Provided training, instruction, and situational awareness on enhanced digital and associated communications systems. Functioned as a simulator system SME support for all STTS (Special Tactics Training Squadron) and AFSOC (Air Force Special Operations Command) personnel. Provided feedback and improvement suggestions based on unit operator inputs and operational experiences from supported squadrons to headquarters and provided those solutions. Designed and provided realistic war time scenarios to Special Operations Forces of all services (Army Ranger and Special Forces, Navy SEAL and SWIFT boat, and Marine Force Recon), ensuring effective and efficient individualized, and specific unit mission-ready training. Compiled valuable feedback from supported squadron users/warfighters based on lessons learned from JTAC simulator, training, and wartime experiences.
JFO/BoLC Instructor
5 Years- Main task was to train and evaluate Fort Sill’s Joint Fires Observer Course. Trained and certified future Joint Fires Observers and Fire Support Officers in training on the utilization of offensive air support assets and organic indirect fires assets, AF doctrine and operational battlefield integration into the Theater Air Control System for combat operations. Provided instruction-based classroom and simulation training into realistic deployment preparation exercises, providing realistic war time training, mentoring, and evaluation. Coordinated directly with supported Army sections to ensure effective and efficient unit mission-ready training. Designed and revised unit teaching POI’s (Plan of Instruction) changes with course manager and assisted in the development of course objective lesson plans, tests and criterion checklists, study guides and course sequencing used for all blocks of instruction to improve course effectiveness.
Superintendent
1 Year- Supervised the day-to-day operations of 87 Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) personnel. Directed the integration of unit Standards and Evaluation, training, scheduling and maintenance functions. Assisted the Commander and Director of Operations in determining squadron priorities for deployments while maintaining currencies and qualification for all Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. Functioned as senior 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Main Command Post JTAC during exercise and contingency.
Joint Terminal Attack Controller
23 Years- Developed and prepared classroom training material for opening phase of transfer of the Close Air Support mission from the US to the Republic of Korea. Assisted with the second phase by developing training scenarios and teaching simulator exercises which culminated in the final step of training Korean JTAC on night terminal attack procedures. Executed over 2,000 CAS missions during career, including 85 for Troop-in-Contact engagements. Provided air/space power expertise to conventional Army, Ranger, and Special Operations elements during numerous deployments dating from 1990-2010. During deployment, integrated C2ISR and CAS platforms; restricted enemy freedom of movement and increased supported Close Combat operations. Developed an improvised explosive device (IED) CAS coverage plan to identify known emplacement target areas for in-theater locations. Decreased IED incidents by 60%. Briefed CAS doctrine and trained Air Force Battalion Air Liaison Officer’s on ground schemes of maneuver and how to properly incorporate air power, enhancing joint fires knowledge.
Group Superintendent/Chief TAC-1
1 Year- Senior enlisted member and tactical focal point for group commander, providing guidance and support to 11 forward operating locations. Supervised the daily combat operations, management, and training of 189 Tactical Air Command and Control Specialist (TACC) and 50 support personnel. Managed and provided theater guidelines and procedures for 184 troops-in-contact situations, while directing multiple operations to enhance and preserve the safety and security of personnel during tenuous turn over to Operation New Dawn. Served as Chief TAC-I representative for Iraq to WEPTAC (Weapons & Tactics Conference) and provided key SME (Subject Matter Expert) input, proposing single air request format streamlining processes. Managed equipment procurement and accountability of communication systems valued more than $120M. Advised and coordinated integration of multi-service capabilities to air and ground commanders to improve overall combat force capability and CAS kill chain efficiency. During this time, I completely updated 561 JTS (Joint Tactical Support) CoP (Combat overhead Projection) tools during rotation as Chief TAC-I for Iraq; rewrote 18 training documents which ensured combat-ready deployers.
Operations Superintendent
1 Year- Supervised daily operations and training of 120 Tactical Air Command and Control Specialist (TACC) and 34 support personnel. Managed equipment procurement and accountability of communication systems valued more than $30M. Assisted the Director of Operations in determining squadron priorities for deployments and helped maintain currencies and qualification for all Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. Functioned as senior 1st Cavalry Division Main Command Post JTAC during exercises and contingency. Worked 40+ hours as sensor operator on surrogate airborne platforms providing real world training to Marine Force Recon Forces. (Extra Duty work with CDI Inc.). Directed the integration of unit Standards and Evaluation, training, scheduling and maintenance functions. Lead for incorporating joint training with local JTACs and Joint Forward Observers (Army), improving CAS proficiency, and increasing division’s/regiment’s battlefield lethality. Offered specific training programs to help military and civilian personnel to maintain and improve their job skills
Military Instructor
5 Years- As the Air Power expert, produced over 600 tactical air command and control apprentices and craftsmen during tenure as TACP Instructor at TACP Schoolhouse, Hurlburt Field FL. Monitored, evaluated, and recorded training activities or program effectiveness and developed alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen. Organized and develop, or obtained, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials. Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts. Monitored training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures. Responsible for presenting information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures. Integrated newly fielded PRC-117F field portable radio into the apprentice course by creating subject lesion plans, performance tests, and Plan of Instruction. As Instructor Supervisor, selected and assigned instructors to conduct training. Received recognition and awards as instructor including several Instructor of the Quarter awards, as well as hand selected by AETC IG team as Outstanding Performer during their inspection. Individually developed, modified, and implemented the complete rewrite of the TACC’s 7-Level Craftsman Course. Restructured a course from archaic SORT’s and ART’s formulation, (80’s & 90’s decade teachings) to modern Battalion Air Liaison duties, reflecting the changing requirements and responsibilities of current battlefield JTAC’s (Program was the precursor to the present JTAC Weapons and Tactics course at Nellis AFB).
Education
Associates Degree - Occupational Military Instructor
Associates Degree - Information Systems Technology
Skills
Roles and Responsibilities Group/Squadron/Operations Superintendent. Chief TAC-I
JTAC (Terminal Attack Controller)
Training Program Manager
Military Instructor
Instructor Supervisor
Fire Simulator Operator
Resource Protection Specialist
Flight Chief
Armor
Domains Joint Ground Combat Fires Simulator
Systems Expertise CFT-2
AJS
JTOSS
AAJTS
JTC-TRS
Software MACE
VRSG
Operating Systems WINDOWS 10
Servers 2012
Configurations DHCP
Security Clearance SECRET (2023)
Situational awareness
Travel security
Defensive driving
Self-defense techniques
Executive protection
Operational planning
Threat assessment
Incident management
Intelligence gathering
Asset protection
Protective intelligence
Vehicle security
Firearms proficiency
Investigative skills
Detail-oriented
Customer support
Team Training
Process implementation
Compliance monitoring
Risk management
Trend analysis
Certification
- 2010 Master Resilience Training Instructor Course University of Pennsylvania
- 2010 First Sergeant Academy AD Course U.S. Air Force
- 2010 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Course Sather Air Base, Iraq
- 2006 Chief Terminal Attack Controller Instructor U.S. Air Force
- 2004 AAS, Occupational Military Instructor Comm College of the Air Force
- 2004 Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
- 2003 Training Instructor Supervisor Course Keesler Air Force Base, MS
- 2000 Objectives and Tests Keesler Air Force Base, MS
- 2000 Technical Writers Principles Hurlburt Field, FL
- 2000 Field Instructional Systems Development Hurlburt Field, FL MS
- 2000 Basic Instructor Course Keesler Air Force Base, MS
- 2000 OJT Trainer/Supervisor Course Hurlburt Field, FL
- 1998 Tactical Air Command and Control Craftsman Course Hurlburt Field, FL
- 1994 AAS, Information Systems Technology Comm College of the Air Force
- 1994 Digital Communications terminal Course U.S. Air Force
- 1994 Joint Firepower Control Course Hurlburt Field, FL
- 1993 Airborne Course U.S. Army
- 1991 AGOS Joint Combat Operations Course (Europe) U.S. Air Force
- 1990 AN/GRC-206 Communications Systems Course U.S. Air Force
- 1989 Combat Survival Training Course U.S. Air Force
- 1989 Tactical Air Command and Control Apprentice Course Hurlburt Field, FL
Timeline
Resource Protection Specialist / Flight Chief
Combat Readiness Training Center / Security Forces
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Civilian Lead NGB Readiness Exercise Branch / Strategic Planner
Combat Readiness Training Center / Operations
01.2019 - 01.2021Read More
Fire Support Simulator Operator
Nova Technologies
01.2016 - 01.2019Read More
JFO/BoLC Instructor
Rally Point Management
01.2011 - 01.2016Read More
Superintendent
USAF 11th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS)
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Group Superintendent/Chief TAC-1
USAF 368th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS)
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More
Operations Superintendent
USAF 9th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS)
01.2009 - 01.2010Read More
Military Instructor
TACP Military Training Course
01.2000 - 01.2005Read More
Joint Terminal Attack Controller
USAF
01.1989 - 01.2012Read More
Community College of the Air Force Montgomery
Associates Degree from Information Systems Technology
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Community College of the Air Force Montgomery
Associates Degree from Occupational Military Instructor
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