Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Training
Generic

Patrick DiCrasto

Baldwinsville,NY

Summary

Highly respected mission focused military and police tactical leader, planner, and operational sniper/designated defensive marksman, with over 30 years of successful military experience supporting conventional and special operations forces. Demonstrated team cohesion, leadership, and effectiveness at the small unit and large organization levels, capitalizing on new trends, tactics and technologies to boost new initiatives, security and combat readiness. Experienced tactical planner and sUAS operator,zxc integrating multiple assets and digital systems TTPs. Highly effective communicator and comfortable working with people at all levels in any organization through experience and graduate degree in management.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Joint Terminal Attack Controller-Instructor/Evaluator

New York Air National Guard
11.2003 - Current
  • Air Support Operations Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader for highly professional and motivated team.
  • Experienced tactical communicator, proficient with multiple radio platforms and waveforms.
  • Enhanced mission success by effectively coordinating and executing terminal attack control procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability under pressure by swiftly adjusting plans and tactics in response to evolving enemy threats or changing mission requirements.
  • Collaborated with multi-service personnel to optimize joint fires integration in both training exercises and real-world missions.
  • Multiple USSOCOM deployments as Team Level JTAC.

SUAS Program Manager

Sentry Operations
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed strategic projects within small unmanned aerial systems.Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives within the sUAS realm.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team, keeping all team members accountable.

SWAT Sniper Team Leader

Syracuse Police Department
01.1997 - 08.2018
  • Experienced tactical team leader and operational planner, leading teams in training and high risk operations.
  • Planned high-risk raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
  • Executed high risk security details, providing lethal overwatch during various sporting events, holiday celebrations, and political/VIP visits.
  • Experienced in covert hide sites, surveillance, and precision rifle fire during high risk narcotics operations, hostage rescue, and barricaded gunman.

US Army Infantryman/Scout Sniper

US Army/NY Army National Guard
08.1988 - 09.1998
  • Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
  • Developed soldier skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
  • Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.

Education

Master of Science - Strategic Security And Protection Management

Henley-Putnam University
San Jose, CA
01-2027

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2003

Skills

  • Long range rifle training and readiness
  • Rural and urban hide site identification and construction
  • Squadron senior level leadership
  • Graduate Level Education in Management and Strategic Security
  • Special Warfare Assault Kit/ATAK
  • L3 Harris Radio Integration
  • TrellisWare Network Radio Integration
  • Tactical ISR & MAISR Employment TTPs
  • Small unmanned aerial systems operation/employment
  • Close Air Support ISO Special Operations and Rescue Operations

Certification

New York Basic Police Officer

New York Police Firearms Instructor

FAA Remote Pilot License

USAF Joint Terminal Attack Controller

USAF JTAC Instructor

USAF JTAC Evaluator

Timeline

SUAS Program Manager

Sentry Operations
01.2025 - Current

Joint Terminal Attack Controller-Instructor/Evaluator

New York Air National Guard
11.2003 - Current

SWAT Sniper Team Leader

Syracuse Police Department
01.1997 - 08.2018

US Army Infantryman/Scout Sniper

US Army/NY Army National Guard
08.1988 - 09.1998

Master of Science - Strategic Security And Protection Management

Henley-Putnam University

Master of Arts - Public Administration

Marist College

Training

FBI Basic & Advanced Sniper Course

LEAD Hostage Rescue & Barricaded Gunman Course

Jacksonville Police Basic Sniper Course

Albany Police Advanced Sniper Course

NY State Police Firearms Instructor Course

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE