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Craig Bellusci

Jeffersonton,VA

Summary

Over 20 years of experience in personnel recovery and security threat mitigation within the Department of Defense and the Department of State. Expert in developing and leading comprehensive Personnel Recovery training programs, including the Personnel Recovery Management Course and the Foreign Affairs Counter Threat Course. Skilled in evaluating emergency conditions, managing COMSEC, and utilizing advanced tracking technology and procedures. Proficient in coordinating with various agencies to ensure effective response capabilities.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

PTL Technical Operations Team Lead (Global Support)

ManTech
10.2020 - Current
  • Serves as the domestic Deputy team leader for PTL’s technical operations teams (Global Support Operations) and is responsible for working with DS/C/ST to provide operational, technical, and logistical services pertaining to managing overall PTL hardware/software requirements and network availability
  • Manage the logistical support for all levels of PTL programs to include planning current and future PTL system/hardware requirements in order to ensure consistent operation and availability
  • Assists with integration requirements determination, overall architectural design, planning, system specifications development, system design-analysis, testing, documentation, extension, and installation of information systems
  • Identifies replenishment requirements and recommends upgrades and/or enhancements to maximize effectiveness and functionality of PTL hardware/software
  • Supervise the processing, packing, and shipment of PTL systems and fly-away kits
  • Issues and installs PTL equipment to State Department personnel and in U.S
  • Embassy vehicles around the world.

PTL Global Support Specialist

ManTech
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Briefs the Personnel Tracking and Locating program in the Personnel Recovery Management Course, BRSO, and the ATLAS course
  • Issues and installs PTL equipment to State Department personnel and in U.S
  • Embassy vehicles around the world
  • Trains Regional Security Officers, interagency personnel and selected locally employed staff on the use and employment of PTL equipment.

Senior Defensive Tactics Training Instructor

Department of State
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • Managed 4 instructors in the State Department Training Centers, Personnel Recovery Unit
  • Developed and prepared lesson plans for the State Department Personnel Recovery Management Course
  • Lead instructor for the Personnel Recovery Management Course.

Special Tactics Instructor

Alutiq
10.2011 - 04.2015
  • Instructed room entry techniques in the Basic Special Agents Course, Basic Regional Security Officer Course, and the Regional Security Officer In-Service Course
  • Instructed Defensive Tactics in BSAC, BRSO, and RSOIS
  • Instructed Land Navigation in the High Threat Operations Course.

NCOIC, 3rd SFG Diver Life Support Maintenance Facility

U.S. Army
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Maritime Operations advisor for the 3rd Special Forces Group Commander
  • Maintained 3rd Special Forces Group, Combat Dive Detachments maritime proficiency according to USASOC standards
  • Responsible for over $3.2 million worth of equipment.

SFODA Operations Sergeant (ODA 365)

U.S. Army
03.2007 - 09.2009
  • Led Afghan Commando Company on combat operations in Afghanistan
  • Maintained Detachment proficiency in Combat Dive and Airborne operations in accordance with USASOC standards
  • Maintained accountability and serviceability of over $7 million worth of equipment.

USAJFK Special Warfare Center Instructor

U.S. Army
03.2005 - 03.2007
  • Formulated and updated lesson plans for the Special Forces Communications Sergeant Course
  • Planned and supervised 13 cadre and 40 students through the 14-day Field Performance Exercise for the Special Forces Communications Sergeant Course
  • Maintained accountability and serviceability of over $2 million dollars’ worth of equipment.

SFODA Communications Sergeant (ODA 365)

U.S. Army
01.2001 - 04.2005
  • Trained, advised, and led a squad sized element of indigenous forces on combat operations in Afghanistan
  • Prepared, briefed and executed complex communications plans in austere environments during combat operations in Afghanistan
  • Maintained accountability and serviceability of over $250,000 worth of equipment.

SFODA Communications Sergeant (ODA 351)

U.S. Army
10.1998 - 01.2001
  • Developed lesson plans and instructed military and non-military personnel in the installation and use of radio communications equipment
  • Maintained accountability and serviceability of over $200,000 worth of equipment
  • Prepared, briefed and executed complex communications plans in austere environments overseas.

Scout Team Leader (HHC, 5th Bn, 20th Infantry, 25th ID)

U.S. Army
01.1996 - 05.1997
  • Led 5-man Reconnaissance Team
  • Supervised the tactical training, readiness, welfare, morale, and discipline of subordinates
  • Responsible for the supply, accountability, and maintenance of over $30,000 of equipment.

Warehouse worker

Ashley Furniture
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Picked and organized products for shipment
  • Manually inspect merchandise as compared to manufacturing codes
  • Reviewed item locations to ensure productivity.

Infantryman (Cco, 3rd Bn 327 Infantry, 101st Abn Div)

U.S. Army
05.1992 - 12.1995
  • Prepared and briefed Operations Orders
  • Constructed fortifications
  • Performed preventive maintenance on weapons and equipment.

Infantryman (TANGO Security Force)

U.S. Army
05.1991 - 05.1992
  • Utilized individual Infantry weapons
  • Performed basic communications functions and operated communication equipment
  • Performed land navigation.

Education

GED -

01.1990

Skills

  • Customer Focus
  • Performance monitoring
  • Performance Improvement
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Client Service
  • Technical Support
  • Project Planning

Clearance - Current Clearance

TS/SCI

Training

  • Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer’s Course
  • Basic Non-Commissioned Officer’s Course
  • Primary Leadership and Development Course
  • Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance and Target Exploitation Techniques Course
  • Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course
  • Special Forces Dive Supervisor Course
  • Special Forces Communications Sergeant Course
  • Certified Department of the Army Instructor
  • Jumpmaster School
  • Airborne School
  • Certified U.S. Department of State Instructor Federal Law Enforcement Accreditation
  • Armored Vehicle Driver Training Course
  • High Risk Security Driver Training Course
  • Personnel Recovery Management Course (State Department, OT-175)
  • Personnel Recovery Plans and Operations (JPRA, PR-301)
  • Personnel Recovery Level II (DEA)

Timeline

PTL Technical Operations Team Lead (Global Support)

ManTech
10.2020 - Current

PTL Global Support Specialist

ManTech
01.2018 - 09.2020

Senior Defensive Tactics Training Instructor

Department of State
04.2015 - 01.2018

Special Tactics Instructor

Alutiq
10.2011 - 04.2015

NCOIC, 3rd SFG Diver Life Support Maintenance Facility

U.S. Army
09.2009 - 10.2011

SFODA Operations Sergeant (ODA 365)

U.S. Army
03.2007 - 09.2009

USAJFK Special Warfare Center Instructor

U.S. Army
03.2005 - 03.2007

SFODA Communications Sergeant (ODA 365)

U.S. Army
01.2001 - 04.2005

SFODA Communications Sergeant (ODA 351)

U.S. Army
10.1998 - 01.2001

Scout Team Leader (HHC, 5th Bn, 20th Infantry, 25th ID)

U.S. Army
01.1996 - 05.1997

Warehouse worker

Ashley Furniture
01.1995 - 01.1996

Infantryman (Cco, 3rd Bn 327 Infantry, 101st Abn Div)

U.S. Army
05.1992 - 12.1995

Infantryman (TANGO Security Force)

U.S. Army
05.1991 - 05.1992

GED -

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