Paul Raper
Kailua,Hawaii
Summary
Dynamic Battle Watch Captain with extensive experience at Commander, Pacific Fleet, excelling in tactical planning and direct leadership. Proven track record in integrating intelligence into operations and managing multi-million dollar equipment repairs. Recognized for building cohesive teams and fostering interpersonal communication, driving mission success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Battle Watch Captain
Commander, Pacific Fleet
08.2021 - 09.2025
- Oversaw and executed fleet operations as the Battle Watch Captain for the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
- Prepared and briefed intelligence reports and products to high ranking officers daily.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
Fire Control Officer/Combat Systems Officer
USS PORT ROYAL (CG 73)
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Led 40 personnel who carried out maintenance and operation of the SPY 1B Air Defense Radar and the AEGIS Weapons System.
- Managed repairs amounting approximately $250 million to mission critical equipment.
- Stood watch as Anti-Air Warfare Coordinator and Ballistic Missile Defense Warfare Commander, where I was charged with defense of all units in company through the identification and classification of threats.
- Trained 10 junior officers in their process of qualifying as a Surface Warfare Officer. This including maritime professionalism, blue force capabilities and tactics, enemy threat capabilities and tactics, and leadership.
Communications Officer
USS GLADIATOR (MCM 11)
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Led 12 personnel in the management of the Ship's IP Network and Communications equipment while forward deployed in the Arabian Gulf.
- Was responsible for the management 2,000 pieces of cryptographic material classified up to Top Secret level.
- Qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer as well as Officer of the Deck (OOD) and was the most trusted and utilized OOD for special evolutions.
Skills
- Tactical planning
- Direct leadership
- Team building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Energetic
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Battle Watch Captain
Commander, Pacific Fleet
08.2021 - 09.2025
Fire Control Officer/Combat Systems Officer
USS PORT ROYAL (CG 73)
04.2019 - 08.2021
Communications Officer
USS GLADIATOR (MCM 11)
05.2016 - 04.2020
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