Michael Thompson
Summary
Adept at operational planning, interagency coordination and all-source intelligence analysis, I leveraged my expertise in intelligence analysis and adaptive learning to enhance mission success for C Co., 2nd BN, 1st Special Forces Group. My leadership in threat assessments, intelligence analysis and sensitive information handling significantly contributed to national security objectives, showcasing a blend of strategic acumen and dynamic problem-solving abilities that resulted in real world effects on the battlefield.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant
C Co., 2nd BN, 1st Special Forces Group
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Deployed to Afghanistan as the Senior Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant for Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group
- Conducted thorough threat vulnerability assessments (TVA) to support mission planning and risk mitigation efforts.
- Briefed commanders on daily intelligence picture over 13 provinces in support of risk management and mitigation.
- Created physical security standard operating procedures for Forward Operating Base-Dahlke, Logar Province, Afghanistan.
- Conducted Political, Military, Economic, Social, Information & Infrastructure (PMESII) assessments regularly
- Evaluated security clearance requests, ensuring only authorized personnel had access to sensitive and classified information.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities.
- Monitored emerging technologies in order to identify potential threats or opportunities relevant to national security objectives.
- Coordinated with Afghan local police and government officials to mitigate threats to the area and provide a clear intelligence picture for US commanders.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Versed in Palantir Gotham and Gaia, Analyst Notebook, DCGS, Microsoft Office
- Maintained TS security clearance, possibly still valid. Last evaluated 2020.
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Senior Medical Instructor / Writer
- Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) Clinical Fundamentals Block
- Responsible for 300 Army and Naval students during Anatomy and Physiology training
- Trauma Rotation Preceptor for Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) students in St. Petersburg, FL
- Communicated SOCM capabilities to doctor's and trauma surgeons
- Deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan as the Senior Medical Sergeant in support of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group
- Conducted private security details, event security and asset protection for high ranking Afghan leadership and US command elements
- Maintained firearms proficiency on multiple weapons systems
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
A Co, 4th BN, 1st Special Forces Group
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Senior Medical Sergeant on Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha 1416
- Conducted personal security details for Afghan local leadership during travel and key leader engagements
- Coordinated with Afghan local law enforcement on security threats in the vicinity to mitigate risk and coordinate joint protective measures
- Enhanced team efficiency through rigorous training exercises in casualty management, trauma care, and evacuation procedures.
- Responsible for the training, well-being, and medical readiness of a 12-man SFOD-A
- Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
- Foreign Internal Defense / Counterinsurgency Advisor
- Senior Combat Trauma Specialist and instructor to foreign military allies
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Team Sniper
Education
Master of Arts - Intelligence Analysis
American Military University
Charles Town, WV12-2026
No Degree - Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant
US Army Special Warfare Center And School
Fort Bragg04-2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2017
Skills
- Open source intelligence
- Adaptive learning
- Operational planning
- Interagency coordination
- Sensitive information handling
- Threat assessments
- Asset management
- Intelligence dissemination
- Intelligence analysis
- Risk analysis
- Conducting briefings
- Top secret clearance
Languages
Indonesian
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant
C Co., 2nd BN, 1st Special Forces Group
06.2018 - 02.2021
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center
06.2015 - 06.2018
Special Forces Medical Sergeant
A Co, 4th BN, 1st Special Forces Group
03.2011 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Intelligence Analysis
American Military University
No Degree - Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant
US Army Special Warfare Center And School
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Excelsior College
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