Gary Elledge
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
- TS/SCI security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation—Periodic Reinvestigation (SSBI) completed Oct 2023
- Retired with over 27 years in the U.S. Air Force with Special Operations Forces (SOF).
- Worked for 1st JSOAC/JSOC for 23 years in C4ISR capacity with managing Imagery and Maps brought into the Command Operating Picture (COP) and Programs
- Worked on different USSOCOM classified networks such as Sipernet, JIANT, JWICS, and SOIS.
- Extracted Maps/Imagery from various sources for mission planning and execution such as NGA, Army Geospatial Center, USSOCOM SOFPREP, and various commercial agencies such as Digital Globe.
- SME for FalconView, XPLAN, SNC TRAX, Wintak, TerraExplorer, IMOM, GAIA, and Palantir for 1st JSOAC
- Analyzed Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) from National Technical Means (NTM), Full Motion Video (FMV), and from High-Altitude ISR aircraft including balloons.
- Worked closely with SNC COCO birds such as B-350 King, DC-6, and Maritime air asserts such as P-3 and P-8, in addition to classified ISR Platforms FMV Feeds
- Proficient with VIDEX program to extract imagery from FMV for exploitation of battle space for operations
- Led the development of a program that connects DISA UVIDS manned/unmanned ISR Feeds to command datalink architect for analysis and situation awareness in support of real world operations/exercises
- Proficient with targeting software such as PSS-SOF and PFIG using DPPDB and DTED elevation and LIDAR Data
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), FalconView, Google Earth, Palantir, Jabber, mIRC, ARCVIEW, and Skyline Software system program Photomesh Exploitation Program for real time modeling of targets or objectives.
- Team oriented with the ability to lead, prioritize, delegate and make difficult decisions in dynamic high stress, high tempo and multi-tasking environment; capable of meeting timeliness on mission requirements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C4ISR/COP Manager 1st JSOAC
Department Of Defense
06.2007 - 08.2024
- Served on six-person team as imagery analysis and COP Manager for 1st JSOAC MBMT team in support of USSOCOM/Command JADOC program.
- Built 2/D and 3D databases with high-resolution imagery and elevation data, kmls, kmv,s shp files, and routes for situation awareness and mission execution utilizing various DOD Agencies such as USSOCOM SOFPREP, Army Geospatial Center, and National Geospatial Agency.
- Exploited panchromatic and radar NTM images, LIDAR, 3DML, high resolution Space JSON imagery and commerical with GEOINT Notes to create the battle space for real world execution and brief to Command Leadership concerning major issues and on-going crisis.
- Created time-sensitive intelligence product to be briefed to Command leaders by 1st JSOAC Leadership concerning mission planning and targeting.
- Updated Spacial Object Management (SOM) database with critical order of battle (OB) observations to share with inter-agency intelligence analysts.
- Collaborated with GEOINT, SIGINT, and OSINT analysts such as JIB along with several intelligence agencies, in order to share information and establish baselines for adversary tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
- Submitted targets of interest to USSOCOM SOFPREP for SOFPREP Globe 3D Globe for current and future area of operations.
- Worked closely with SOFPREP to build high resolution imagery and DTED for South China Sea countries and areas to include all contested islands including countries for time sensitive exploitation of on-going regional crisis.
- Deployed on numerous real world operations in support 1st JSOAC and Command to provide Imagery and FMV feeds into COP and JOC/TOC for analysis using various command viewers for air/ground/maritime battle-space situation awareness.
- Oversaw and executed updates to collection management database.
- Prepared high-quality geospatial intelligence products tailored to specific customer requirements, enhancing mission effectiveness.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential application in the field of imagery analysis, enhancing overall capabilities.
Modeling and Simulation Manager
L-3 Communicatigon
04.2003 - 06.2007
- Built entire DMO architect and implemented Distributed Modeling Operation throughout JSOC.
- Oversaw and managed a call for fire and simulation lab for over 1500 participants throughout Command
- Trained and Instructed Joint Terminal Attack Controllers on 5 and 9 Line TTPs when working with various air/ground simulators.
- Proficient on Asti Voice, simulator networks such as DREN, DMON, and JTEN.
- Manage simulation network connections to various AFSOC and ACC simulators.
- Implemented High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation protocols for simulations voice/objects.
- Work closely with DMOC for battle staff simulations for exercises using DMON network and DREN.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2002
Certification
- Skyline Software Systems Photomesh Course, Grad 2023
- NGA Imagery Analyst Course, Fort Liberty, NC. Grad 2010
- Masters, Information Systems, University of Phoenix, Grad date Sep 2006
- SOFPREP Geospatial Intelligence Analyst Course, Hurlburt Field FL, 2005
- B.S. Information Systems, University of Phoenix, Grad Date Jun 2002
- Microsoft Certified Software Engineer, Las Vegas, NV 2000
- BAE System AFMSS Course, Albuquerque, NM, Grad 1999
- USAF Senior NCO Academy, Montgomery, AL, Grad 1992
Timeline
C4ISR/COP Manager 1st JSOAC
Department Of Defense
06.2007 - 08.2024
Modeling and Simulation Manager
L-3 Communicatigon
04.2003 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Phoenix
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