Nathaniel Andrews
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Nathaniel is a retired United States Air Force E-7/MSgt with 20 years of experience in firefighting and combat skills training. As a combat skills instructor Nathaniel oversaw lessons plans and execution in training 6,000 Airmen to deploy to overseas locations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent, Operations
USAF (Retired)
03.2004 - 04.2024
- Directed daily operations for 42 cadre, led advanced readiness training, prepping 2.4K student a year for Overseas Contingency Operation missions.
- A strategic planner that compiles and provides data to Headquarters Air Force/ Air Force Central Command/ Air Mobility Command/ and 2nd Air Force on airman readiness training for Combatant Commander requirements.
- Evaluates and approves fieldcraft instructor lesson plans, liaises with Air Education and Training Command for updates and maintains instructor standards and quality.
- Leads training scenario research and development to mirror Area of Responsibility specific Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
- Led Air Force largest Advance Deployment Readiness training/1st-ever Combat Camera course, managed 42 cadre/4 courses and readied 529 Multi-Capable Airmen for 4 Combatant Commanders.
- Oversaw flight budget, synced with 12 agencies for $72K annual spend plan and purchased 918 items, enabling training for 3K airman.
- Led Fieldcraft-Uncertain m4/M9 integration, delivered ne lesson content/organized logistics and supported a 30% increase for Air Force Africa weapons training requirements, resulting in winning team of the quarter.
- Completed 5 Homeland Security classes/40-hour Air Force Combatives program, awarded 20 credits and level 1 instructor certification.
- Subject matter expert for Air Force Africa TDY, met with 11 agencies/4 NATO partners, collected expeditionary data and gained vital intel for Air Force Force Generation requirements.
- Graduated Air Advisor Initial Qualification Course, received 160 hour Security Forces Assistance and Key Leader Engagement lessons, awarded 100 Community College of the Air Force credits, selected as Team Sergeant and coined by the 128th Mission Support Group Chief for professionalism.
- Established the Joint Task Force Liberty mayor cell, managed 21 airmen and supported 15K Non-combatant Evacuation Personnel, resulting in winning Senior-noncommissioned Officer of the quarter.
- Led Corona Virus mitigation plan, organized transport/lodging/logistics for 6 training flights, secured 20 personnel and prevented outbreak for 46K joint base personnel.
- Enabled Joint Task Force Bravo's 1st Rescue Air Mobility mission, synced joint training requirements/certified 24 personnel and expanded Central American personnel recovery efforts.
- Served as Firefighter Association President, developed 3 future health and welfare initiatives and elevated organization climate for 42 members.
- Bolstered Air Force's 6th busiest airfield with 52 military/civilian firefighters, managed $180K budget/2 fire stations/12 vehicles and equipment valued at $14.2M.
- Protects Wing's pilot training mission, directs fire and emergency services along with emergency medical services for 5.7K personnel/226 aircraft/808 facilities/451 multifamily homes/5.3K acres valued at $2.6B.
- Incident Commander for structural/aircraft/HAZMAT and rescue emergencies, mitigates 400+ emergencies annually and engages in mutual aid training with city fire department.
- Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention, established program and conducted 1.4K facility inspections, installed 778 smoke detectors, resulting in zero mishaps, coined by the squadron Commander.
- Led Patriot/Terminal High Altitude Area Defense site inspection, identified 11 safety discrepancies, protected a $2.2B Army Central Command missile defense system, United States Central Command #1 priority.
- Created Saudi/US emergency services exchange program, led 50 personnel team for 1st bilateral exercise with 18 joint training events, bolstering Host Nation partnership.
- Tent city redesign lead, evaluated/sanctioned dining facility and living quarters upgrade, linchpin for $1.9M military contract for Iran deterrence operations.
- Corrected 5 month plan deficit for $3M vehicle fleet, team with 3 organizations and executed $50K budget, shielded 574 air lift missions/4.1K passengers and aircraft valued at $115B.
- Senior Fire Officer for fire at base gym, evacuated personnel/directed crews/isolated hazards/limited damage to $8K dryer and protected a $11M facility.
- Command and control for housing wildfire, managed 6 personnel/2 vehicles/extinguished rapidly growing blaze, negated damage to $305K in homes.
- By name request for Assistant Chief of Operations, managed 22 personnel/15 programs/2 stations/cleared 310 emergencies and earned AETC Fire Officer of the Year.
- Key to Central America Smoke exercise, coordinated travel/food/lodging for 29 trainees from 5 Central America countries, resulting in the winning team of the quarter.
- Managed $10K HAZMAT program, rectified 5 deficiencies/authored $43K replacement plan, surpassed Republic of Korea and DOD requirements.
- Selected for Rapid Intervention Team course, gained 11 rescue/survival technique, imparted skill to 41 FD personnel, increased lifesaving capabilities by 15%.
- Supervisor: Jared Johnson (206-446-7408)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Master's degree - Homeland Security Leadership
Trident University International
Chandler, AZ01.2023
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice-Homeland Security
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN01.2018
Associate's degree - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Gunter AFB, AL01.2014
Skills
- Fire Protection Apprentice Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter
- Emergency Response Basic Hazardous Materials
- Structural Firefighting, Aerospace Vehicle Firefighting
- Fire Protection Fundamentals Firefighting Vehicle Systems
- Rescue Technician I, Rescue Technician II
- Fire Inspector I,Fire Inspector II
- Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Officer III
- Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor II
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Hazardous Materials Technician
- Emergency Response to Terrorism, Incident Command System 300 Incident Command System 400
Awards
Air & Space Commendation Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air & Space Achievement Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters, Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Service Stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Force Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air & Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air & Space Longevity Service Award with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Military firefighter of the quarter., Non-commissioned Officer of the quarter x2., Air Education and Training Fire Officer of the Year., Squadron Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the quarter x2., Vice Chairman of the Technology Innovation Group for the Expeditionary Operations School., Volunteered 20 hrs with Chapel Vacation Bible School program, imparted fire and safety mindset of 65 youth., Operation Beyond Horizon custom agent, led inspection and clearance of $836K in equipment in less than 8 hours., Integral to 64 Haiti relief flying missions, protected 481 tons of cargo marshaled in less then 96 hours, aided 1.4M hurricane victims.
Training
- Airman Leadership School /Jul-2010
- Non-commissioned Officer Academy/Dec-2014
- Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I/May 2020
- Naval War College Professional Military Education I/May 2020
- Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II/May 2021
- Fieldcraft Hostile/Specialized Mobile Security/Jan-2021
- USAF EOS Academic Instructor/Instructor Methodology/Feb-2021
- CCAF Teaching Internship/Aug-2021
- Air Advisor Initial Qualification/May-2022
- Police K9 Trainer Course from PaceSetter K9/Mar 2024 (920 hours)
- Gavin De Becker Institute Essential Protection Skills Academy/Apr 2024
Additional information
- Air & Space Commendation Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Air & Space Achievement Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Service Stars
Timeline
Superintendent, Operations
USAF (Retired)
03.2004 - 04.2024
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice-Homeland Security
Purdue University Global
Master's degree - Homeland Security Leadership
Trident University International
Associate's degree - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
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