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Irvin Downing

Atchison,KS

Summary

Dynamic Intelligence Analyst with a proven track record in strategic planning and team management. Expertise in intelligence production and training development, ensuring mission success through actionable insights.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Joint Targeting Team Sr. Intel Officer - Trainer

Mission Command Training Program
Fort Leavenworth , KS
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed and maintained Electronic Target Folders in Joint Targeting Toolkit - Capability Package to support MCTP Warfighter Exercises
  • Established comparative databases of OPFOR organization and equipment from OPFOR Order of Battle (OOB) slides and WARSIM OOB database to identify discrepancies, informing exercise controllers, managers, and training audiences

OPFOR Work Area Commander

Mission Command Training Program
Fort Leavenworth, KS
04.2020 - 06.2023
  • Led World Class Opposing Force (WCOPFOR) section responsible for the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) plans for use during MCTP Warfighter Exercises.
  • Managed a section of 8 to 10 part-time Work Area Role Players responsible for operating ISR assets to include Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)and Electronic Warfare Systems in the computer driven Warfighter Exercises.
  • Verified the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of intelligence information collected by the ISR section and shared it with the OPFOR for situational understanding and decision-making support for the WCOPFOR Commander and staff during each Warfighter Exercise.

Fusion Chief, G2 ACE

US Army, 1st Infantry Division
Fort Riley, KS
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Served as the Fusion Chief in the 1st ID G2 Analysis and Control Element (ACE). This position is typically reserved for the senior intelligence Warrant Officer in the Division G2.
  • Produced and edited intelligence products for the Division Commander and senior Division Staff Officers in collaboration with members of the G2 ACE.
  • Rated by the Division G2 ( Senior Intelligence Officer in the Division) and senior-rated by the Division Chief of Staff.

Fusion Chief, G2 ACE

US Army, 2nd Infantry Division
Camp Redcloud, South Korea
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Served as Fusion Chief for 2nd ID G2 Analysis and Control Element (ACE), coordinating intelligence efforts to enhance operational readiness.
  • Responsible for the production and editing of intelligence products created by members of the G2 ACE.
  • Mentored Military Intelligence professionals serving in 2nd ID subordinate units as the senior Intelligence Warrant Officer in the Division.
  • Participated in 4 major training exercises to include 2 Korea wide exercises and one Warfighter Exercise.

Fusion Chief, G-2 ACE

US Army, 1st Infantry Division
Fort Riley North, Kansas
08.2014 - 09.2017
  • Deployed to Iraq and Kuwait with 1st ID G-2 to support Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), enhancing operational readiness against ISIS insurgent groups.
  • Following deployment to the Middle East, I served a the senior intelligence exercise planner for 1st ID subordinate unit training events.

Intelligence Observer, Coach, Trainer

Mission Command Training Program
Fort Leavenworth, KS
07.2011 - 07.2014
  • Functioned as Military Intelligence Observer, Coach, Trainer (OCT) with Operations Group F (OGF) from July 2011 to December 2012 and with Operations Group A (OGA) from January 2013 to July 2014.
  • My role with OGF was to observe, coach and teach Intelligence professionals serving in Functional and Multi-functional Brigades during Warfighter exercises, and Mission Command Academic training events.
  • My role with OGA was to observe, coach and teach Intelligence professionals serving in US Army Corps and Division level Headquarters.
  • I maintained proficiency with Army and Joint Doctrine and was considered a subject matter expert in the Military Intelligence Warfighting Function.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-1987

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
08-1980

Skills

  • Targeting operations
  • Intelligence production
  • ISR operations
  • Electronic warfare
  • Situational awareness
  • Military strategy
  • Data analysis
  • Report writing
  • Training development
  • Decision making
  • Surveillance techniques

Timeline

Joint Targeting Team Sr. Intel Officer - Trainer

Mission Command Training Program
06.2025 - Current

OPFOR Work Area Commander

Mission Command Training Program
04.2020 - 06.2023

Fusion Chief, G2 ACE

US Army, 1st Infantry Division
09.2018 - 04.2020

Fusion Chief, G2 ACE

US Army, 2nd Infantry Division
09.2017 - 09.2018

Fusion Chief, G-2 ACE

US Army, 1st Infantry Division
08.2014 - 09.2017

Intelligence Observer, Coach, Trainer

Mission Command Training Program
07.2011 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

California State University, San Bernardino

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

San Bernardino Valley College
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