Nicholas Gidcumb
Crestview
Summary
Accomplished Targeting Officer and Platoon Sergeant with proven expertise in strategic analysis and team leadership, honed across roles with the 82nd Airborne Division and 7th Special Forces Group. Spearheaded operations enhancing mission success through innovative targeting and intelligence operations while fostering unparalleled team coordination and operational readiness. Excelled in collaborative mission support, achieving significant operational efficiencies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Targeting Officer
7th Special Forces Group
11.2022 - Current
- Oversaw all targeting operations and integration within the unit.
- Coordinated efforts with special forces teams to optimize mission success through precise targeting.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Targeting Officer
82nd Airborne Division
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Led targeting processes, ensuring seamless execution of division-level operational strategies.
- Collaborated with joint task forces and the intelligence community to enhance targeting accuracy.
- Managed brigade targeting operations; achieved mission objectives through strategic planning and analysis.
- Enhanced communication and coordination with multiple military and intelligence entities.
- Directed a team in maintaining high operational readiness and execution standards.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
173rd Airborne Brigade
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Trained, supervised, and organized over 45 soldiers and personnel.
- Maintained health, welfare, and combat readiness of personnel within the platoon.
Platoon Sergeant
82nd Airborne Division
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Served as principal advisor to Platoon Sergeant and Platoon Leader.
- Trained, supervised, and organized over 18 soldiers and personnel.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance, and weapon use.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06-2019
Skills
- Targeting and Intelligence Operations
- Special Operations Planning
- Strategic Analysis and Assessment
- Team Leadership and Coordination
- Collaborative Mission Support
Timeline
Targeting Officer
7th Special Forces Group
11.2022 - Current
Targeting Officer
82nd Airborne Division
11.2017 - 10.2022
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
173rd Airborne Brigade
03.2013 - 12.2016
Platoon Sergeant
82nd Airborne Division
01.2007 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Ashford University
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