Terry Armstead
Converse,TX
Summary
Dynamic Antiterrorism Program Manager at 802 Security Forces Squadron, adept at strategic planning and problem-solving. Spearheaded risk evaluations for over 55,000 personnel and $32 billion in assets, enhancing security protocols and compliance with DoD standards. Detail-oriented leader, successfully managing complex programs and fostering collaboration across multiple agencies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Antiterrorism Program Manager
802 Security Forces Squadron
09.2021 - Current
- Manages and directs Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) and Mission Assurance functions for one of the most complex programs in the Air Force that consists of a Numbered Air Force, 9 Wings, 7 higher headquarters, 73 tenant organizations and 266 mission partners and DoD associate organizations.
- Develops risk evaluations and strategies for risk reduction for the Commanding General, covering more than 55,000 personnel and assets worth over $32 billion, spread across an area of over 15 square miles in the 7th largest city in the US.
- Oversees other security disciplines such as: Physical Security (PHYSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Foreign Travel (FT), and Emergency Management (EM).
- Manages the Installations assets in Enterprise Protection Risk Management (EPRM), Mission Assurance Risk Management System (MARMS), and Strategic Mission Assurance Data Systems (SMADS). Examines plans for building sites to ensure they meet the Antiterrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) standards as per the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-020-01, Security Engineering Planning Manual, UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, and the standards set by the Interagency Security Committee's (ISC) for off-installation government-owned and/or managed assets.
- Serves as the Fusion Liaison Officer, facilitating cross flow intelligence data exchange with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Conducts detailed assessments and reviews of defense plans at the installation level, including the Integrated Defense Risk Management Process (IDRMP), Risk Management, and Continuity of Operations (COOP) initiatives. Ensures these plans effectively support DoD Task Critical Assets (TCAs), Protection Level (PL) assets, and mission-critical vulnerable areas (MEVAs). • Provides specialized knowledge to assist installation personnel in creating the comprehensive All Hazards and Threat Assessment (AHTA) and ensuring elements align with Mission Assurance standards outlined in DoDI 6055.17.
- Develops contract specifications (e.g. Statement of Work, Performance Work Statement, and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans) and works with the supporting contracting office to prepare contracts involving ATFP standards.
- Conducts on-site physical security and risk management assessments for numerous Defense Critical Infrastructure assets. . Reviews Military Construction (MILCONS) plans and attended numerous design charrettes for future USAF projects to ensure that physical security and antiterrorism issues are addressed.
- Develops exercise criteria, creates exercise simulations/deviations, analyzes data, and reports trend information on various tabletop exercises, mini-exercises, and annual full-scale exercises for Wing, tenant and DoDEA facilities based on local threats or potential contingencies.
- Program Analyst for Critical Asset Risk Management (CARM) Program/Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP). Analyzes critical missions through a systems engineering approach, assesses reliance on infrastructure, i.e., electric power, petroleum/fuels, telecommunications/Global Information Grid and Security. • Manages Wing, tenant and subordinate units with an understanding of CARM/DCIP methodologies/processes and addressed any programmatic updates or changes that impacted the field.
- Incorporates the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process into the AT program. Implements, coordinates, monitors Force Protection training for active duty/civilian/contractors within Installation.
- Disseminates appropriate time-sensitive terrorist and criminal threat information during duty and non-duty hours to applicable agencies to ensure assets and personnel are protected.
- Establishes targeted teams to perform vital Mission Assurance Assessments (MAA), utilizing DoD Benchmarks, UFC, and ISC standards on DoD assets, personnel, and facilities, covering areas such as Antiterrorism, Physical Security, Emergency Management, CBRNE,Continuity of Operations, Communications and Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Operations, Supporting Infrastructure, Security Engineering (Structural, Utilities, Electrical Power, EMP, Water and Wastewater Systems, Fire Protection, Bulk Fuels, Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants, Natural Gas, HVAC), Chemical Infrastructure, Transportation, Munitions Operations, Operations Security (OPSEC), Information Security, and Force Health Protection
USAF Security Police/Forces
United States Air Force
08.1994 - 07.2020
- Response Force Member
- Military Working Dog Handler
- Flight Chief
- Logistics & Readiness Superintendent
- Plans and Program Superintendent
- MAJCOM Functional Manager
Education
No Degree - Antiterrorism Credential
SpeD
02-2025
No Degree - Antiterrorism Level II
Air Combat Command
03-2024
No Degree - Security Engineering Course
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
04-2023
No Degree - Physical Security Certification
SPeD
06-2022
No Degree - General Management Certificate
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2012
Master of Science - Administration of Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-2011
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Antiterrorism Program Manager
802 Security Forces Squadron
09.2021 - Current
USAF Security Police/Forces
United States Air Force
08.1994 - 07.2020
No Degree - Antiterrorism Credential
SpeD
No Degree - Antiterrorism Level II
Air Combat Command
No Degree - Security Engineering Course
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
No Degree - Physical Security Certification
SPeD
No Degree - General Management Certificate
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Administration of Justice
University of Phoenix
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