Walker Loeffler
Columbus,GA
Summary
Well-qualified Officer motivated to perform at top tier organizations. Engaged teammate able to discern and utilize diverse capabilities to solve complex problems. Driven by critical and high-impact missions to accomplish noteworthy achievements as part of a high performing team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Commander, A3 Training & Validation
17th Special Tactics Squadron
05.2022 - Current
- Led flight of 9 contractor and active duty program managers responsible for Joint Terminal Attack Controller programmatics, joint exercise support, and both military freefall and static line program evaluation and oversight
- Orchestrated squadron's annual 7-month operator training course, ensuring baseline readiness, capability, and interoperability for incoming Special Tactics Airmen
- Facilitated special operations training events across 3 geographically separated units, mitigating risk while maximizing compliance with instructions and regulations
- Managed qualification and currency tracking for 65 TACP Airmen, providing bottom-up awareness alongside recommendations for upgrade allocation and continuity
Troop Commander
17th Special Tactics Squadron
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Led 13 Special Tactics Airmen integrating AFSOF capes for combat operations supporting 3-star Joint Task Force
- Managed $156K training & $200K equipment budget along with $15M in weapons, communication equipment, and gear while overseeing 87 AFSOC Airman tasks
- Directed SOCOM resources and programs to facilitate 3-pillar mental, physical, and spiritual resiliency for AFSOC Airmen & families
- Trained as a Joint Task Force Special Tactics Mission Commander; qualified Special Operations Forces Joint Terminal Attack Controller & static line parachutist for crisis response joint forcible entry mission set
- Regulated 7 month alert window and enhanced readiness posture of 11 personnel for no-notice global deployment alongside 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment
Assistant Flight Commander
604th Air Support Operations Squadron
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Trained & employed 27 JTACs/TACPs and managed $60M unit type code in support of US Army Stryker BCT
- Served as Air Force advisor to US Army brigade/battalion commanders and key staff officers on close air support and fires equities
- Boosted coalition partner interoperability of Republic of Korea Air Force ground controllers and close air support pilots crucial to TTP development and enhanced joint capability
- Expert in planning & executing joint fires as a JTAC-qualified Air Liaison Officer and maintained combat mission ready status for worldwide deployment
Assistant Flight Commander
5th Air Support Operations Squadron
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Served as key Air Force and fires advisor to brigade commander and staff officers on air to ground capabilities and effects synchronization
- Led 20 man fires integration team providing crucial close air support and fratricide mitigation for U.S. Army Stryker Brigade
- Detachment commander during vital PACAF exercise which instructed tactics and integration of US/Allied airpower to Filipino JTACs and aircrew in support of National Defense Strategy INDOPACOM priority
Battalion Air Liaison Officer
5th Air Support Operations Squadron
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Serves as key Air Force advisor to Battalion Commander & cmd staff officers on TACP/CAS and air & space capes
- Coordinates AF training requirements w/ joint customers; deconflicts and integrates airpower with ground cmbt units
- Instructs tactics and integration of US/Allied airpower with ground units, as well as adversary air threats and tactics
- Maintains Battalion ALO cmbt msn ready status for wartime TACP role; oversees cmbt integration w/ 1-17 Infantry
Education
Certification - Freefall Parachuting Operations
Navy Military Freefall Course
Coronado, CA05.2023
Certification - LZ Assessment, Establishment, And Operations
Landing Zone Safety Officer Course
Camp Branch LZ, WV04.2023
Certification - Static Line Airborne Operations
Army Airborne School
Fort Moore, GA09.2019
Certification - Division Level Close Air Support Management
Air Support Operations Center Qualification Course
Nellis Air Force Base, NV08.2019
Certification - Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction Operations
Fast Rope Master Course
Schofield Barracks, HI05.2019
Certification - Joint Terminal Attack Controller/Close Air Support
NATO JTAC Qualification Course
Einsiedlerhof Air Station, DE12.2017
Certification - Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape
SV-80 Survival Training
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA04.2017
Certification - Armed Service Effects Capability
Joint Firepower Course
Nellis Air Force Base, NV03.2017
Technical School Certification - AFSPECWAR Fundamentals
Tactical Air Control Party Schoolhouse
Chapman Training Annex, TX02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Military History
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO06.2016
Certification - Open Water Dive Operations
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Oahu, HI06.2016
Skills
Program Management
Team Synchronization
Solution Oriented
Seamless Liaison
Subject Matter Expert Advisement
Dedicated Team Supervisor
Aviation Expertise
Accomplishments
- Deployed 2 operators under 8 hours on no-notice response mission to assist in evacuation of Afghanistan
- Won both squadron and group-level TACP competitions, beating 9 other teams across multiple AFSPECWAR-centric events including communications, TCCC, close air support, physical fitness, small arms marksmanship, and map skills.
- First TACP Officer to mission command special Tactics enterprise during joint forcible entry exercise, responsible for success of precision strike and global access missions in support of 75th Ranger Regiment Battalion validation event
- Exercise Detachment Commander as O-2 in charge of 10 TACP in support of BALIKATAN exercise in Philippines. Synchronized 3 joint aircraft squadrons to provide close air support training and airlift for 20 coalition JTACs.
- First TACP Officer to attend Special Tactics Officer Assessment as entry into Special Operations unit. Selected to join elite 17th Special Tactics Squadron.
- One of 5 LZSOs at unit after diligently sourcing highly sought training, crucial for onboarding of global access mission set.
Hobbies
Scuba diving
Skydiving
Skiing/Snowboarding
Fishing
Surfing
Running
Ice climbing
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Flight Commander, A3 Training & Validation
17th Special Tactics Squadron
05.2022 - Current
Troop Commander
17th Special Tactics Squadron
05.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Flight Commander
604th Air Support Operations Squadron
02.2020 - 07.2020
Assistant Flight Commander
5th Air Support Operations Squadron
10.2018 - 02.2020
Battalion Air Liaison Officer
5th Air Support Operations Squadron
04.2017 - 10.2018
Certification - Freefall Parachuting Operations
Navy Military Freefall Course
Certification - LZ Assessment, Establishment, And Operations
Landing Zone Safety Officer Course
Certification - Static Line Airborne Operations
Army Airborne School
Certification - Division Level Close Air Support Management
Air Support Operations Center Qualification Course
Certification - Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction Operations
Fast Rope Master Course
Certification - Joint Terminal Attack Controller/Close Air Support
NATO JTAC Qualification Course
Certification - Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape
SV-80 Survival Training
Certification - Armed Service Effects Capability
Joint Firepower Course
Technical School Certification - AFSPECWAR Fundamentals
Tactical Air Control Party Schoolhouse
Bachelor of Science - Military History
United States Air Force Academy
Certification - Open Water Dive Operations
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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