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Marcus Rainford

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Transitioning United States Army Service member with 15 years of service, seeking a challenging leadership, administrative, hands-on position to demonstrate my experience and capabilities in the fields of Information Technology and Physical Security. Proven ability to lead teams on and off the battlefield, meet organizational goals, meet deadlines, perform under pressure, and use critical thinking to accomplish difficult tasks. Skilled in offensive and defensive operations to include on the ground planning for combat operations using indirect fire systems as well as various aircraft to deliver kinetic strikes. Advanced administration skills overseeing and managing multiple personnel to deliver operational success and readiness.

Dedicated professional with a strong background in team leadership and operational management. Committed to fostering collaboration and enhancing team capabilities, facilitating seamless execution of mission objectives. Offers a unique blend of strategic insight and a proactive approach to problem-solving in high-stakes environments.

Work History

Battalion Targeting Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army
  • Led the operation and readiness of advanced fire support and battlefield electronic systems, including digital targeting, communications, and sensor platforms supporting joint fires.
  • Supervised and trained teams of soldiers in the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fire support electronics and mission-critical communication systems.
  • Served as the senior technical advisor for fire support systems integration, ensuring seamless coordination between maneuver units, artillery, aviation, and joint assets.
  • Managed complex digital systems such as AFATDS, JCR/JBC-P, FSS-Net, and laser targeting devices, ensuring 100% mission availability during training and combat operations.
  • Oversaw system configuration, encryption management, software updates, and preventative maintenance for all fire support electronic equipment.
  • Performed in fire support planning to accomplish ground commanders' intent for combat operations.
  • Ensures that all targeting, communication, and digital fires systems are configured, updated, and protected against unauthorized access or cyber threats.
  • Controls user permissions and monitors system usage to ensure only authorized personnel access mission-critical platforms like AFATDS, JBC-P, and targeting devices.
  • Streamlined the fire support process to deliver timely and accurate strikes on targets in defensive and offensive operations.
  • Oversaw advanced mission-command systems, ensuring accuracy of targeting data, operational reporting, and digital situational awareness.
  • Mentored and trained junior leaders on targeting procedures, digital systems, and operations center processes, elevating overall team proficiency.
  • Managed personnel and equipment readiness across multiple teams, enforcing operational standards, security requirements, and risk controls.

Company Fire Support Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army
  • Coordinated daily operations, mission schedules, and real-time battlefield updates for multiple units, ensuring synchronized support to maneuver and fires elements.
  • Managed digital battle-tracking systems and targeting platforms, providing commanders with accurate situational awareness and mission-critical data.
  • Led training on mission systems, fire support procedures, and operational standards, improving team proficiency and mission reliability.
  • Conducted ground operations in support of multiple Infantry units.
  • Trained with Australian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Air Force Terminal Attack Controllers to coordinate and deliver kinetic strikes utilizing A-10's, F35's, F16's, Apache Attack Helicopters, and multiple Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms.

Education

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Program Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Quality Assurance Protocols
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Network Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Government Administration
  • Information Security
  • Computer Systems Analysis

Awards

  • Army Achievement Medal x 7
  • Army Commendation Medal x 3
  • Army Good Conduct Medal x 5
  • NATO Medal x 2
  • Combat Action Badge
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal x 2
  • Global War on Terrorism
  • Recognized and awarded by the 10TH Group Special Forces Commander during operations in a Joint Operations Center

Timeline

Battalion Targeting Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army

Company Fire Support Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Army

Marcus Rainford