Jacob Chambers
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,NJ
Summary
Experienced Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Specialist with 19+ years of distinguished service, skilled in leading comprehensive programs, projects, and personnel. Recognized for strong leadership, problem diagnosis, and clear communication to diverse stakeholders. Results-driven professional with a proven track record of motivating cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional organizational focus and outcomes. Continually demonstrates expertise as a team leader and individual operator.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Officer
USAF Expeditionary Center
Joint Base MDL, NJ
02.2021 - 02.2025
- Appointed by a Major General to supervise the implementation of an Operational Advising program guidance memo, directed by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
- Implemented effective operational policies and procedures for optimizing Security Force Assistance with partner nations and allies spanning multiple Combatant Commands.
- Led assigned projects and supported team and organization members to collaborate across departments effectively and professionally.
- Identified issues and risks potentially affecting the project and created impactful solutions.
Weapons & Tactics, Flight Chief
Operational Advising Squadron
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Pioneered the framework to deploy conventional air advisors during wartime, leading to the revamp of 20 force packages. Completely rewriting how advisors organize, train, and equip for deployments under Combatant Command authority.
- Organized and supervised a cross-functional planning team of 86 personnel across various government levels to oversee a complex $1 million exercise encompassing ground, aviation, and maritime components. Developed and tested the air advisor employment model to optimize crisis response strategies.
- Deployed to 14 partner nations to train foreign security forces, resulting in improved capabilities and cooperative partnerships on a global scale.
- Established the first-ever weapons and tactics division within the Air Force air advising enterprise with a primary focus on test and evaluation, developing tactics, as well as delivering advanced training.
Multinational Engagements Operations Manager
57th Rescue Squadron
Aviano Air Base, Italy
09.2014 - 02.2021
- Successfully coordinated and organized multinational combat search and rescue operations in 15 live-fly exercises, enabling training valued at $120M for 28 NATO member countries.
- Planned and executed deployment of 38 personnel recovery training teams in bilateral engagements, spanning across 19 countries, and 3 continents. Led information exchanges, conducted austere location site surveys, and provided comprehensive training.
- Conducted multiple deployments with Joint Task Force North Africa, East Africa/Arabian Peninsula as Personnel Recovery Coordination Cell Director.
- Developed a personnel recovery force laydown for US European Command, assessing the capabilities and capacities of our partners and allies to inform future operational plans.
Education
Security Cooperation
Defense Security Cooperation University
01-2021
French
Defense Language Institute
Joint Base MDL, NJ06-2021
Operator Advanced Course
Joint Exploitation Training Center
01-2018
Asymmetrical Threat Survivability Program
Gryphon Group
Fayetteville, NC02-2016
Instructor, Level 3
Modern Army Combatives Program
09-2008
Class 06-01
SERE Specialist Training
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA12-2005
Skills
- Expert in International Engagements
- Operational Efficiency
- Project Management
- Effective Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Financial Management
- Risk Assessment
Accomplishments
- USAF European Command Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Specialist of the Year Award - 2017
- Air Mobility Command Air Advising Team of the Year - 2023
- 621 Contingency Wing SERE Specialist of the Year 2021, 2022, 2023
- Distinguished Graduate, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 2017
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Certification
- Clearance TS/SCI
- USAF Master Instructor
- Air Advisor Team Sergeant
- Military Staticline, Freefall Parachutist, Navy SCUBA Diver and Dive Supervisor
Timeline
Assistant Project Officer
USAF Expeditionary Center
02.2021 - 02.2025
Weapons & Tactics, Flight Chief
Operational Advising Squadron
02.2021 - 05.2024
Multinational Engagements Operations Manager
57th Rescue Squadron
09.2014 - 02.2021
Security Cooperation
Defense Security Cooperation University
French
Defense Language Institute
Operator Advanced Course
Joint Exploitation Training Center
Asymmetrical Threat Survivability Program
Gryphon Group
Instructor, Level 3
Modern Army Combatives Program
Class 06-01
SERE Specialist Training