Steven turner
Mountain Home,ID
Summary
Detailed-oriented Range Control Officer with experience supporting live fire training and air-to-ground operations at the Saylor Creek Bombing Range. Skilled in Coordinating range activities, enforcing safety procedures, monitoring restricted airspace, and maintain communications with pilots and range users.. Excelled in tactical deployment and leadership, significantly enhancing mission success through expert reconnaissance, surveillance, and fire support operations. Skilled in communications and teamwork, ensuring seamless coordination and operational excellence. Strategically minded Fire Support Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strong skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, enabling exceptional performance in dynamic environments. Highly skilled Fire Support Specialist with experience in coordinating and directing aerial fire. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and tactical knowledge to provide support in complex combat scenarios. Successful track record of improving communication efficiency between infantry units and supporting aviation or artillery forces. Proven ability to swiftly adapt to changing environments while maintaining focus on safety and strategic objectives. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Range Control Officer
SA Tech
Saylor Creek Bombing Range
01.2025 - Current
- Controlled and monitored daily range operations supporting air-to-ground training missions and live ordnance exercises.
- Maintained constant radio communication with aircraft, range users, and base operations to ensure safe and efficient mission execution.
- Enforced range safety regulations and verified that all personal and aircraft complied with operational restrictions.
- Monitored restricted airspace and coordinated clearance of unauthorized personnel, vehicles, or aircraft from the range.
- Conducted pre-mission and post-mission range checks to verify safe operating conditions.
- Documented mission activity, incident, and range usage in operational logs and reports.
- Demonstrated strong initiative by identifying potential safety hazards and implementing corrective actions before the mission starts.
Fire Support Specialist
US Army
Mountain Home, Idaho
08.2006 - Current
- Identified potential enemy targets through aerial reconnaissance or intelligence gathering techniques.
- Provided fire support to maneuver units in close and deep operations.
- Conducted target acquisition, surveillance, reconnaissance, and terminal guidance of indirect fire weapons systems.
- Assisted with the development of Fire Support Plans for Brigade Combat Teams.
- Maintained communication between the Forward Observer and Fire Direction Center.
- Coordinated with higher headquarters to ensure proper allocation of resources and personnel.
- Employed laser designators to accurately provide target data to the FDC.
- Developed effective call-for-fire plans based on mission objectives.
- Generated and maintained accurate records of all fire missions conducted.
- Utilized digital communications systems to coordinate with air assets regarding CAS operations.
- Created detailed reports summarizing all fire missions including targets engaged, rounds fired, and results achieved.
- Participated in training exercises designed to simulate battlefield conditions.
- Monitored radio transmissions from FOs to detect any changes in the tactical situation that would require adjustments in fire support plans or targeting schemes.
- Served as a liaison between ground forces and higher command elements regarding fire support operations.
- Provided technical advice on employment of mortars, field artillery cannons, missiles, rockets.
- Controlled fires by adjusting weapon trajectories as needed during engagements with enemy forces.
- Prepared and distributed fire support plans, documents and lists.
- Established and operated and communication systems.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Conducted current and future operations planning to execute airspace management requirements for supported echelon.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, conferences and other events to ensure successful outcomes.
- Coordinated communications between teams to ensure accurate information was shared in a timely manner.
Damage Control Petty Officer
US Navy
Everett, WA
06.2002 - 06.2006
- Developed training plans and conducted drills for damage control personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members on proper use of firefighting equipment, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response procedures.
- Coordinated repairs of damaged shipboard systems and ensured the safe operation of all equipment in accordance with Navy standards.
- Conducted daily inspections to identify potential hazards and take corrective action as needed.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities and inspected vessels for structural integrity and watertight integrity.
- Ensured that all personnel were properly trained on safety protocols, such as wear personal protective equipment.
- Directed the installation of temporary bulkheads and shoring structures to prevent further flooding onboard ships.
- Monitored communications systems, including radios, telephones, alarm systems, and other electronic devices used in damage control operations.
- Performed maintenance duties as necessary on pumps, valves, pipes, hoses, fittings, seals, gaskets, and other components related to damage control operations.
- Conducted periodic tests on firefighting foam systems throughout a vessel's length.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meridian High
Meridian, ID06-2002
Skills
- Range Safety Operations
- Airspace Monitoring and Control
- Military Training Support
- Tactical deployment
- Fire support operations
- Urban Warfare Tactics
- Reconnaissance and surveillance
- Fire planning and coordination techniques
- Target acquisition operations
- Field artillery tactics
- Communications Equipment Operation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Terrain analysis
- Combat Operations
Accomplishments
- Range Control Officer Certification
- Airborne school
- Ranger School
- SOTACC (JTAC) course
Timeline
Range Control Officer
SA Tech
01.2025 - Current
Fire Support Specialist
US Army
08.2006 - Current
Damage Control Petty Officer
US Navy
06.2002 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Meridian High
Education and Training
other