MARCUS A. ALLEN

• Support employment and analysis of command and control systems and Joint Tactical Data Link operations for Theater Undersea Warfare Commander requirements and Pacific submarine-force missions.
• Assess JICO and C2 capability gaps across COMSUBPAC and subordinate commands and coordinate with fleet headquarters to improve tactical data link support and interoperability.
• Advise on operational requirements, mission integration, and theater-level situational awareness supporting undersea warfare operations.
• Commander, Submarine Forces Pacific (COMSUBPAC)

• Acted as MARFORPAC’s Joint Interface Control SME, significantly increasing command-and-control and tactical data link capability across the theater.
• Enabled MARFORPAC’s first Joint Range Extension Protocol-C / Tactical Data Link connection in INDOPACOM AOR through acquisition and installation support for Joint Range Extension Gateway System.
• Helped enable MARFORPAC’s first Joint Range Extension Protocol-C / Tactical Data Link connection in the INDOPACOM AOR through acquisition and installation support for a Joint Range Extension Gateway System.
• Advised INDOPACOM, PACFLT, MARFORPAC, and subordinate staffs on data link architecture, information exchange requirements, Multi-TDL operations, troubleshooting, policy implementation, and operational planning, enhancing joint kill chains and theater readiness.
• U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC)

• Acted as MARFORPAC’s Compartmented Automated Information Systems Security Representative and Special Programs Special Security Representative to support Special Access Program operations.
• Directed SAPF support operations, managed PARs/VARs, used DISS daily, conducted staff assist visits, investigated security violations, and maintained 100% accountability for program briefings, materials, and access procedures.
• Directed SAPF support operations, managed PARs/VARs, utilized DISS, conducted staff assist visits, investigated security violations, and ensured 100% accountability for program briefings, materials, and access procedures.
• Executed initial, annual, and security-awareness briefings while maintaining accurate records for program-briefed personnel.

• Analyzed and reported communications outages and degradations impacting Pacific Fleet command and control, enhancing response strategies.
• Delivered NETOPS situational awareness and operational assessments, mitigating mission impact and ensuring continuity of fleet operations.
• Applied communications systems expertise to support commanders and stakeholders, facilitating effective operations in a complex environment.

• Led Tactical Data Link operations supporting fleet training and operations; processed 250+ JTIDS requests and deconflicted major exercise requirements, ensuring successful execution of RIMPAC 2018.
• Led 11 personnel in execution of 3,156+ air and surface events across 23,900 operational hours, including 367 mishap-free live-fire events and 13,163 hours of Link 11/16/JREAP-C connectivity.
• Managed discrepancy-free security program with 100% accountability for 45+ clearances while filling gapped GS-0301-12 department head billet and overseeing scheduling and event execution.

• Led 24-person division in communications planning, exercise execution, and Combat Information Center operations, enhancing operational readiness during deployment and readiness events.
• Directed five real-world submarine prosecutions and oversaw 650+ mishap-free air control hours, 10 AIC missions, and 30+ sea-and-anchor details and major exercises, ensuring mission success.
• Temporarily served as Operations Department LCPO during 10-month maintenance period, guiding 66 personnel, 2 CPOs, and 3 junior officers to support 1,000 maintenance hours and achieve 97% SAR certification score.

• Delivered tactical data link planning and analysis expertise for Link 11, Link 16, STJ, and Cooperative Engagement Capability systems, enhancing operational readiness.
• Trained 50+ link operators, qualified 35 fleet Interface Control Officers, managed deployment scheduling for nine ships, and revitalized ASTAC training program to improve team capabilities.
• Led operational readiness assessments for multiple vessels, ensuring compliance with mission standards.
• Coordinated training exercises to enhance crew performance and tactical proficiency across the squadron.
• Developed strategic plans for resource allocation, optimizing support for fleet operations and maintenance activities.

• Directed personnel, physical, and information security procedures supporting secure operations and restored a failing NATO classified-material program later recognized as a model program.
• Led five Information Systems Technicians, maintained accountability for 500+ classified media items, and supported 24/7 operations for multiple aviation squadrons and global assets.
• Developed security-clearance tracking database ensuring 100% accountability for 400+ personnel, corrected 60+ deficiencies, and managed COMSEC/EKMS training for 85 personnel supporting 500+ OIF/OEF missions.
• Maintained accountability for 190 cryptographic items across five detachments and supervised 20 Operations Specialist personnel while operating Link 11, Link 16, and Satellite Link 16 systems.

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