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Rodolfo Garcia Jr

Summary

Experienced intelligence analyst with nearly two decades of expertise leading the development and oversight of all-source intelligence products for diverse military units in various operational settings. Skilled in identifying, evaluating, and effectively communicating threats and relevant information narratives across tactical, operational, and strategic levels using written, verbal, and visual methods. Demonstrated proficiency in enforcing Department of Defense security protocols for personnel and government staff.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intelligence Chief/Security Management Chief

3D Marine Littoral Combat Team
07.2024 - Current
  • Created and delivered training program for Company Level Intelligence Cell to analysts at junior and journeyman levels.
  • Managed production of 10 IPOE products supporting Exercise Balikatan 25.
  • Oversaw the command's sensitive activities and intelligence programs.

Intelligence Chief/Security Management Chief

United States Marine Corps, Marine Aircraft Group
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Produced daily and weekly intelligence reports on area of responsibility for dissemination to subordinate units and presentation to command leadership.
  • Enhanced collaboration with U.S. and partner defense agencies through intelligence community engagement.
  • Directed office team in implementing intelligence strategies to meet mission objectives.
  • Supervised establishment, preservation, and application of a Security Management Program across four squadrons.
  • Educated more than 500 service members and government employees on Intelligence Oversight through regular inspections and trainings.
  • Trained 10 Active-Duty Personnel in the use of Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), Defense Information System for Security (DISS) and National Background Investigation Service (NBIS).
  • Identified and addressed deficiencies in command security structure to increase network accessibility to authorized personnel across 4 Marine Aviation Squadrons

Force Protection/Advisor Skills Chief Instructor

Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group
07.2021 - 01.2019
  • Provided in-depth real-world guidance and Formal Military Instruction to 500 Active-Duty Marine Advisor Course Students during 6 separate instances of the Marine Advisors Course. Subjects covering Non-Verbal Communication, Force Protection, Media Relations, Cultural Awareness, Training Management, Security Cooperation, Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield, Insider Threat, Surveillance and Elicitation and Contingency operations

Marine Entry Level Intelligence Course Chief

Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center
01.2019 - 07.2017
  • Oversaw the coordination, implementation, and execution of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Intelligence Specialist Entry Level Course (MISEC) Program of Instruction to over 150 Entry Level Intelligence Specialist
  • Provided 120 hours of Intelligence Curriculum instruction to over 120 MISEC students on subjects including critical thinking, Intelligence Preparation of the Environment, Counter-Insurgency Operations, Order of Battle, Key Terrain and oral presentation

PACOM Regional Support Team Intelligence Chief/Lead Social Media Analyst

Marine Corps Information Operations Center
07.2017 - 02.2014
  • Lead and managed 2 separate Marine Intelligence Regional Support Team (RST) covering both the PACOM and SOUTHCOM Areas of Responsibilities
  • Created 3 detailed intelligence products covering both the human terrain and Intelligence Preparation of the environment in support of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force SOUTHCOM
  • Trained and mentored a 30 Intelligence Specialist Military Information Support Operation Marines For a three (3) week Combined Unit Exercise
  • Facilitated real time Social Media support to on the ground Balikatan 2016 participants in the form of 25 detailed intelligence products
  • Provided real time Social Media support to on the ground Balikatan 2016 participants in the form of over 10 detailed products.
  • Aided in the identification of narratives and messages to further the benefits of Humanitarian and Disaster Relief efforts during Balikatan 2016
  • Created detailed intelligence overview products from on the ground experience within both the Luzon and Panay regions of the Philippines covering civilian and military command structure, local infrastructure, and Informational aspects of friendly, enemy, and local populace groups.
  • Produced over 25 detailed intelligence products in support of Marine Corps Forces conducting operations in the PACOM AOR (Philippines, Korea, and Japan)
  • Created in-depth vignettes covering the specifics of effectively implementing and coordinating Information Operations within a tactical special operation realm.

Intelligence Analyst

Marine Special Operations Combat Support Battalion
02.2014 - 11.2011
  • (Forward deployed) created over 50 in-depth Intelligence Preparation of the Environment products specific to both western and southwestern Afghanistan used to support dynamic targeting, Foreign Internal Defense, and intelligence training to foreign special forces partners
  • Completed Palantir Instructor certification during this period
  • Created detailed intelligence requirements and collection plans for collection by Signals and Human Intelligence, reconnaissance assets, and external collection assets.
  • Selected to aid in the development of 0231 All-Source Analyst training block for the Marine Special Operations Command Multi-Discipline Intelligence Operators Course (MDIOC).
  • Provided intelligence information through Key Leader Engagements (KLEs), enhancing student's capability to conduct tactical questioning (TQ).
  • Created intelligence products with the aims of providing unit situational awareness and understanding of the North Korean political situation following Kim Jong Il's death.
  • Collaborated in-depth with multiple intelligence discipline personnel to determine and clarify roles and responsibilities of special operations intelligence analyst.
  • Helped in development of a concrete training doctrine designed to instruct all-source intelligence personnel in their roles when supporting special operations.
  • Constructed a detailed All Source Fusion product covering the history, culture, and geography of the Afghan people to educate deploying Marine Cultural Engagement Teams.

Intelligence Analyst

Marine Special Operation Intelligence Support Battalion/Special Operation Task Force - West (SOTF-W) (Afghanistan)
11.2011 - 11.2008
  • Provided in depth intelligence analysis on enemy situation and intentions within Farah Province in support of the SOTF-W Commander, two Marine Special Operations Companies, and multiple Village Stability Platforms.
  • Developed comprehensive intelligence products concerning local shura leadership and appointed provincial leaders within Farah to include link and association analysis and detailed human terrain mapping depicting vital individual leaders' spheres of control.
  • Provided more than 250 daily intelligence products subsequently incorporated within daily SOTF-West Intelligence Summaries.
  • Produced over 15 in depth analytical point papers with regards to the enemy, governance, development, and security situation within Farah province used to supplement operational planning and decision making throughout multiple echelons including but not limited to the Combined Joint Special Operations Command (CJSOTF).
  • Lead the production and presentation of the Special Operations Task Force (SOTF-82) Annex B (intelligence estimate and overview).
  • Completed certification of MAGTF Intelligence Analysis Chief Course by showing mastery of intelligence concepts, tactics, techniques, and procedures in areas to include planning/direction, collections, critical analysis, intelligence production/dissemination, analytic writing, collection requirement management, collection operations management, intelligence support to deliberate and rapid planning processes, and targeting.

Intelligence Specialist/Security Management Clerk

2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion
11.2008 - 06.2006
  • Created over 50 detailed intelligence products specific to Southern and Western Afghanistan used for targeting, enemy threat assessment and situational awareness for 2 Marine Special Operations Companies and 3 Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) Teams while forward deployed to South-Western Afghanistan.
  • Managed security management processes (Clearance verification, initial security investigation and reinvestigation procedures) for over 350 active-duty service members via The Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies

American Military University, Global Campus
04.2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Command and Control Personal Computer (C2PC)
  • Joint Personnel Adjudication System
  • Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
  • National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)
  • Palantir
  • Open IO
  • ARCGIS
  • Falcon View
  • Google Earth

Certification

  • DoD Security Manager Certificate Completion: 2021-12
  • Security Cooperation Engagement Planner Certificate Completion: 2020-07
  • Cyber Operator Social Media Operator Course 2015-07
  • Marine Air Ground Task Force Information Operations Practitioner Certificate Completion: 2014-08
  • Special Operations Capability Specialist Intelligence Analyst Certification Completion 2011-11
  • Marine Air Ground Task Force Intelligence Analyst Certificate Completion: 2009-10
  • Marine Air Ground Task Force Intelligence Specialist Certificate Completion: 2006-06

Timeline

Intelligence Chief/Security Management Chief

3D Marine Littoral Combat Team
07.2024 - Current

Intelligence Chief/Security Management Chief

United States Marine Corps, Marine Aircraft Group
07.2021 - 06.2024

Force Protection/Advisor Skills Chief Instructor

Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group
07.2021 - 01.2019

Marine Entry Level Intelligence Course Chief

Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center
01.2019 - 07.2017

PACOM Regional Support Team Intelligence Chief/Lead Social Media Analyst

Marine Corps Information Operations Center
07.2017 - 02.2014

Intelligence Analyst

Marine Special Operations Combat Support Battalion
02.2014 - 11.2011

Intelligence Analyst

Marine Special Operation Intelligence Support Battalion/Special Operation Task Force - West (SOTF-W) (Afghanistan)
11.2011 - 11.2008

Intelligence Specialist/Security Management Clerk

2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion
11.2008 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Studies

American Military University, Global Campus
Rodolfo Garcia Jr