CHAD MCALLISTER
Boyd,TX
Summary
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Joint Counter Drug Task Force (JCDTF) Observer
National Guard Bureau
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2022 - Current
- Executed analysis for Joint Counter Drug Task Force (JCDTF) in 147th Air Support Operations Squadron, performing recon, surveillance, and observation to support DEA Aviation Air Wing operations since March 2022.
- Supported over 100+ DEA cases.
- Collaborated with multiple law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence, contributing to successful case outcomes.
- Completed training on various sensors, including MX-10 and MX-15, to enhance operational capabilities.
- Engaged in strategic planning sessions to enhance mission objectives.
Tactical Air Control Party Specialist
USAF Air National Guard
Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Texas
03.2019 - Current
- Deployed for 9 months to Syria as JTAC, coordinating air support with Conventional and Special Forces.
- Trained on multiple state-of-the-art military radios and a wide variety of military equipment. Executed Close Air Support and served as a principal Air Force liaison to United States Army Ground Combatant Commanders.
- Supervised and trained junior personnel in air control procedures, enhancing team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Supported missions by leveraging diverse airborne and ground force assets.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure safety during tactical operations and maneuvers.
- Collaborated with other tactical air control party specialists in order to coordinate joint operations between different units.
- Monitored airspace activity, delivering real-time updates to commanders to ensure informed decision-making during operations.
- Assisted with Search and Rescue in Kerrville, Tx during major flood. Controlled MQ-9 asset. Was boots on ground looking survivors and missing persons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Alabama
AL01-2029
Army Specialized Joint Air-Ground Training
Destin, FL03-2025
Double Bag Static Line Course -
Ft Ligget
Ca02-2025
Drop Zone training -
Salina
Ks01-2024
Formal Training Unit -
Camp Bullis
Tx03-2021
Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Level C -
Fairchild AFB
Wa08-2020
Tactical Air Control Party Apprentice Course -
Medina Annex
Tx10-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
American Military University
01-2018
Special Forces Assessment and Selection -
FT Bragg
Nc09-2017
Special Warfare Education Group Language School -
FT Bragg
Nc07-2016
Army Special Operations Forces Warrior Leader Course -
FT Bragg
Nc03-2016
Special Operations Civil Affairs -
FT Bragg
Nc01-2016
Special Operations Prep Course -
FT Bragg
Nc09-2014
US Army Airborne School -
FT Benning
Ga07-2014
Army Infantryman O.S.U.T. -
FT Benning
Ga03-2014
Member -
Security Forces
Nellis AFB03-2008
Apprentice Course - Security Forces
Lackland Air Force Base
Tx01-2008
Skills
- Surveillance operations
- Intelligence analysis
- Operational planning
- Tactical planning
- Aerial surveillance integration
- Data collection methods
- Risk assessment
- Joint operations collaboration
- Strategic thinking
- Situational awareness
- Problem solving
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal,Air and Space Commendation Medal, Army CAB.
ASSIGNMENTS
- 1. March 2008–March 2012, Security Forces, 99th Security Forces Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base (July 2009-January 2010, 407th Armorer, Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Tallil AB, Iraq, June 2011-November 2011 432nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Balad, Iraq)
- 2. August 2014-March 2019, 1st Special Warfare Training Group
- 3. November 2018-May 2022, Tactical Air Control Party Craftsman, 118th Air Support Operations Squadron, Albemarle, Nc
- 4. May 2022-Present, Tactical Air Control Party Member, 147th Air Support Operations Squadron Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Texas, 82 EASOS JTAC, Syria, 2024 March-2024 December
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
- Airman Basic Nov/2007
- Airman First Class Mar/2008
- Senior Airman May/2010
- Specialist Mar/2014
- Sergeant Jul/2016
- Staff Sergeant Mar/2020
- (Current as of June 2026)
Certification
- DBSL
- ALS
- TACP 7 LVL
- LZSO/DZSO
- JTAC
- Sere C
- OPI Indoneisan 2+
- ARSOF WLC
- Airborne
- Air Force Personal Training Leader
Timeline
Joint Counter Drug Task Force (JCDTF) Observer
National Guard Bureau
03.2022 - Current
Tactical Air Control Party Specialist
USAF Air National Guard
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Alabama
Army Specialized Joint Air-Ground Training
Double Bag Static Line Course -
Ft Ligget
Drop Zone training -
Salina
Formal Training Unit -
Camp Bullis
Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Level C -
Fairchild AFB
Tactical Air Control Party Apprentice Course -
Medina Annex
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Special Forces Assessment and Selection -
FT Bragg
Special Warfare Education Group Language School -
FT Bragg
Army Special Operations Forces Warrior Leader Course -
FT Bragg
Special Operations Civil Affairs -
FT Bragg
Special Operations Prep Course -
FT Bragg
US Army Airborne School -
FT Benning
Army Infantryman O.S.U.T. -
FT Benning
Member -
Security Forces
Apprentice Course - Security Forces
Lackland Air Force Base