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Colin Progar

Colin Progar

Del Rio

Summary

Military and law enforcement veteran with 12+ years of combined intelligence and ground-operations experience. Proven leader of intelligence and combat teams executing complex, time-sensitive missions. Analytical, mission-focused, and team-oriented—skilled in operational planning, resource prioritization, and risk management. Consistently delivers measurable outcomes that enhance departmental effectiveness, force readiness, and mission success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Law Enforcement Ranger

National Park Service
08.2025 - Current
  • Hours per week: 40-50
  • I conduct foot, vehicle, and maritime patrols of federal parks while operating/assisting with other state and federal agencies.
  • I provide assistance to Border Patrol agents by apprising them of suspicious activity and patterns of life.
  • I am responsible for investigating violations and criminal activities that have impacted federal structures, land, federal employees, park guests, and natural resources.
  • I prepare detailed reports on incidents/crimes that occur and ensure the proper dissemination to the necessary personnel.

Team Chief, Staff Sergeant

US Army, 325th Tactical Psychological Operations
Nashville, TN
01.2021 - Current
  • Hours per month: 48-96
  • I create and provide detailed mission planning and ensure all equipment and personnel are trained and prepared for conducting operations.
  • I supervise junior soldiers and evaluate their performance to ensure they are able to lead operations with minimal supervision.
  • I provide detailed reports and recommendations built off other military intelligence assets as well as information gathered from individuals from that specific area.

Security Operations Center Technician

Troubadour I College Groove, TN
College Groove, TN
12.2022 - 08.2025
  • Hours per week: 40-48
  • I was responsible for utilizing over 150 cameras and aerial drones to monitor activity and provide detailed information that assisted with investigations with both law enforcement and senior management personnel.
  • I ensured that accurate and detailed logs are kept daily and are able to be reviewed when requested.
  • I assisted with the implementation of security policies for all personnel as well as the emergency procedures doctrine.
  • I maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats in the area as well as [patterns of life to better prepare and assist with daily operations and special events.

Team Leader, Sergeant

US Army I FT Campbell, KY
FT Campbell, KY
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Hours per week: 50-70
  • I led small teams in tactical operations under stressful conditions and executed patrol operations in diverse terrains to maintain area security.
  • I demonstrated exceptional equipment knowledge in infantry employment of weaponry, communications, and educated junior infantrymen in said equipment.
  • I provided in house intelligence briefs over emerging threats and other events that would impact my units operations.

Intelligence Specialist Third Class

US Navy I Kaneohe, HI
Kaneohe, HI
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Hours per week: 40-60
  • I developed comprehensive assessments of potential threats, vulnerabilities, and provided timely briefings on mission critical intelligence to the necessary personnel.
  • I assisted with establishing protocols for disseminating intelligence and information in a timely manner among appropriate parties and insured all feedback was acted upon to better assess the intelligence worth.
  • I assisted in developing strategies for responding to emerging threats to our operations based on available intelligence and provided guidance and support to junior and senior personnel.
  • I created detailed post mission products following all operations and ensured upon the proper desimmination to the required groups and individuals.

Education

Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
04-2024

Skills

  • Analytical Thinker
  • Operations Intelligence Analyst
  • Risk Analysis
  • Team Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Report Writing
  • Team Orientated

Certification

  • Clearance: TOP SECRET//SCI
  • Part 107 FAA Drone Operators License
  • DHS: NSI Training: Emergency Management
  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC): Land Management Police Training

Timeline

Law Enforcement Ranger

National Park Service
08.2025 - Current

Security Operations Center Technician

Troubadour I College Groove, TN
12.2022 - 08.2025

Team Chief, Staff Sergeant

US Army, 325th Tactical Psychological Operations
01.2021 - Current

Team Leader, Sergeant

US Army I FT Campbell, KY
08.2017 - 07.2021

Intelligence Specialist Third Class

US Navy I Kaneohe, HI
08.2013 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies

American Military University

Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security

American Military University