Douglas Vallant
Summary
Training Systems Specialist with 20+ years of military and defense-contractor experience supporting Army training systems, operational readiness programs, and large-scale training exercises. Expertise in HITS operations, RF communications, GPS tracking systems, After Action Review support, VMware environments, and battlefield instrumentation. Combat veteran with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and experience supporting Army modernization initiatives, including XM5 (M7) and XM250 fielding operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Simulator Technician II / HITS Operations
OT Training Solutions / Check Defense
Fort Campbell, KY
07.2024 - Current
- Support the V2X Warfighter Training Readiness Solutions (W-TRS) program supporting Army training and readiness operations.
- Support Army battalion and brigade-level force-on-force training utilizing the Home Station Instrumentation Training System (HITS).
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot GPS tracking systems, battlefield instrumentation, RF communications equipment, and VMware-hosted virtual environments.
- Support After Action Review (AAR) operations through the collection, validation, and processing of exercise and training data.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and communications systems in austere field and training environments.
- Deployed in support of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska (JPMRC-AK) rotations in 2024 and 2025.
- Supported Army modernization efforts, including fielding support for the XM5 (M7) rifle and XM250 automatic rifle from August 2024 through October 2024.
CFFT3 Operator / Trainer
OT Training Solutions
JBLM, WA
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Operated and maintained the Call for Fire Trainer 3 (CFFT3) simulation system supporting Army and Joint fires training.
- Provided instruction and evaluation for Fire Support Specialists, Joint Fire Observers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors, and multinational personnel.
- Trained personnel on call-for-fire procedures, target engagement, and fire support coordination.
- Supported program of instruction requirements through realistic simulation-based training environments.
Company Operations NCO / CH-47 Team Chief
Washington Army National Guard
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Supervised up to 15 Soldiers and 4 NCOs supporting aviation maintenance, readiness, and training operations.
- Managed readiness, retention, safety, and training programs supporting 184 Soldiers.
- Led training programs supporting more than 220 Soldiers during mobilization and readiness events.
- Maintained accountability for equipment and sensitive items valued at more than $38 million.
- Achieved 102% annual retention goals and managed $140,000 in incentive funding.
- Served as Lead Instructor for Battalion Call for Fire training supporting 220 Soldiers.
- Mentored Soldiers resulting in multiple promotions and leadership advancements.
Fire Support Sergeant / Targeting NCO
U.S. Army & Army National Guard
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed AFATDS fire support systems and coordinated artillery, mortar, aviation, and close air support integration.
- Led training and certification events while maintaining accountability for mission-critical equipment valued at more than $2 million.
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor / Crew Chief
U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Maintained aircraft readiness rates exceeding Army standards.
- Supported maintenance and operational readiness of OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, CH-47 Chinook, and MH-6 Little Bird aircraft in conventional and special operations environments.
- Selected for and served as an Army Warrant Officer (WO1) following successful completion of Warrant Officer Candidate School.
- Supported more than 1,200 flight hours and 200+ reconnaissance missions during aviation operations and combat deployments.
Education
Aeronautics Studies -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Home Station Instrumentation Training System (HITS)
- Battlefield Instrumentation
- Military Simulation Systems
- Warfighter Training Readiness Solutions (W-TRS)
- After Action Review (AAR) Systems
- EST 2000 Operations
- Technical Training & Instruction
- VMware Administration
- RF Communications
- GPS Tracking Systems
- Network Troubleshooting
- Operational Readiness
- Logistics & Equipment Accountability
- Safety Program Management
- Personnel Leadership
Security Clearance
Active Secret Security Clearance
Certification
- FAA Airframe Certificate
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Airborne School Graduate
- Warrant Officer Candidate School Graduate
- Combat Lifesaver Course
- SERE Training
Military Service
Retired Army National Guard Sergeant with 20 years of honorable service. Former Army Warrant Officer. Combat veteran with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Airborne qualified.
Timeline
Simulator Technician II / HITS Operations
OT Training Solutions / Check Defense
07.2024 - Current
CFFT3 Operator / Trainer
OT Training Solutions
01.2020 - 07.2024
Company Operations NCO / CH-47 Team Chief
Washington Army National Guard
01.2017 - 01.2025
Fire Support Sergeant / Targeting NCO
U.S. Army & Army National Guard
01.2013 - 01.2017
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor / Crew Chief
U.S. Army
01.2002 - 01.2013
Aeronautics Studies -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University