Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Additional Military Training
Timeline
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MSgt Shawn Rucker

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

NCOIC - Training Flight

Kansas Air National Guard
09.2003 - Current

Oversees training flight operations, supporting over 200 analysts to ensure compliance with requirements from Air Combat Command and 480th Intelligence Wing. This role involves overseeing two training labs dedicated to advanced training in support of Group and Wing operations. The Training Operations Manager will play a crucial role in enhancing the skills and capabilities of analysts through effective training programs and compliance management.

Fusion NCOIC

161st Intelligence Squadron
10.2017 - 09.2021

lead first 184th ISRG multi-INT fusion team spanning four areas of responsibility, supporting CFACC/CJFLCC priorities. Coordinated with multiple government intelligence agencies providing actionable intelligence.

NCOIC - Weapons and Tactics Flight

161st Intelligence Squadron
10.2016 - 10.2017

Lead Weapons and Tactics shop while flight commander was attending Weapons Instructor Course, Provided guidance over continuation training, and tactics improvements program.

Element NCOIC-Bravo Flight

161st Intelligence Squadron
10.2013 - 10.2016
  • Ensured the compliance of medical, positional training and overall readiness of 11 Drill Status Guardsman
  • Interim Flight Chief (Bravo Flight), managed 23 DSG Airmen during flight chiefs' mobilization
  • Additional duties included: Ground Safety Representative, Plaque Shop, Intelligence Instructor, and Intelligence Evaluator

Imagery Analyst

161st Intelligence Squadron
08.2003 - 09.2011
  • Initial cadre of 184th OSS assigned to Weapons and Tactics Flight (OSK)
  • Hand selected to represent ANG DGS community at Weapons & Tactics 3-1 conference
  • Mission Manager for MC-12 ISREC during Afghanistan deployment, led 15-person exploitation cell, coordinated with joint/ coalition Special Operations units, and recognized by DCDR COMKAF for base defense efforts.
  • Additional duties included: Ground Safety Representative, Intelligence Instructor and Evaluator
  • Mobile Training Team (MTT) SME for US ARMY TRADOC
  • Deployed to 24th Intelligence Squadron (Ramstein AFB, Germany)
  • Supported operations at 30th Intelligence Squadron (Langley AFB, Virginia)

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE,
Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama

Machining Studies

Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS

Senior Non-commissioned Officer Course

Enlisted Professional Military Education
Correspondance
2020

Non-commissioned Officer Course In-Residence

Enlisted Professional Military Education
Sheppard AFB, TX
2014

Accomplishments

  • Led and assisted with planning the first Layered ISR Operation (LIO) for Air National Guard supporting combat operations.
  • Team Chief for Analytic Exploitation Team during Operation Allies Refuge.
  • Mission Manager for 361st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Kandahar Afghanistan, Coordinated and planned ISR operations with Joint and coalition supported units.

Additional Military Training

Enlisted Joint Professional Education-2, 2023

Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Education-1, 2022

HUMINT Integration Course, Joint Base San Antonio TX, 2018

ISR Operators Course, Goodfellow AFB TX, 2017

Combat Airman Skills Training Course, Camp Bullis TX, 2010

MC-12 ISREC Course, Key Field MS, 2010

Ground Safety Course, McConnell AFB KS

Airman Leadership Correspondence Course, 2007

Air Force Training Course, McConnell AFB KS, 2005

Imagery Analyst Apprentice Course, Goodfellow AFB, 2004

Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB TX, 2003

Timeline

Fusion NCOIC

161st Intelligence Squadron
10.2017 - 09.2021

NCOIC - Weapons and Tactics Flight

161st Intelligence Squadron
10.2016 - 10.2017

Element NCOIC-Bravo Flight

161st Intelligence Squadron
10.2013 - 10.2016

NCOIC - Training Flight

Kansas Air National Guard
09.2003 - Current

Imagery Analyst

161st Intelligence Squadron
08.2003 - 09.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE,

Machining Studies

Wichita Area Technical College

Senior Non-commissioned Officer Course

Enlisted Professional Military Education

Non-commissioned Officer Course In-Residence

Enlisted Professional Military Education
MSgt Shawn Rucker