Zachary Newcomm
White Sands
Summary
Dynamic Air & Missile Defense Operator with extensive experience at the US Army, excelling in hardware testing and air defense planning. Proven ability to enhance mission readiness through strategic problem solving and effective teamwork. Skilled in Patriot and IBCS systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air & Missile Defense Test Operator
US Army
09.2023 - Current
- Participated and operated Information Coordination Central (ICC) in Virtual Flag at Kirtland Air Base February 2025
- Test and evaluate upcoming Air Defense Artillery systems and capabilities before deploying to the field
- IBCS: Performed New Equipment Training, LRIP, Patriot RIU, Antenna Mast Emplacement and Road March, and participated in several Air Battles in the EOC for data harvesting
- Perform air battle management on both Patriot and IBCS systems
- Certified TCA and TDA on Patriot 8.1
Tactical Command System Operator and Maintainer
US Army
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitor air traffic to accurately determine Tactical Ballistic Missiles, friendly or hostile tracks, cruise missiles, and anti-radiation missiles
- Oversee the four Battery Command Posts for the Battalion to ensure proper engagements and reporting
- Generate accurate Surface to Air Missile Status Reports for the Battalion to relay to higher echelon units
- Communicate and work effectively as a team under immense pressure to guarantee mission success
- Perform necessary preventative maintenance checks and services to assure all equipment is prepared at all times for the mission
Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator
US Army
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Certified crew member on both Battery Command Post and Radar Set
- Review and evaluate air tracks to accurately determine Tactical Ballistic Missiles, friendly or hostile, cruise missile, and ant-radiation missiles
- Generate detailed reports concerning engagements, system faults, and current missile inventory to relay to higher echelon units
- Properly load and maintain the JTT and MIDS radios to receive and evaluate air tracks
- Perform necessary preventative maintenance checks and services to ensure all equipment is mission ready
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD08-2024
Skills
- Hardware & Software Testing
- Equipment Calibration
- Fire Engagement Control
- Air Defense Planning
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Mission Readiness & Operation Planning
- Military Technical Reporting
- Patriot & IBCS Testing
- Threat Detection & Risk Mitigation
- Preventative Maintenance & System Inspections
- Team Player
- Attention to Detail
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Air & Missile Defense Test Operator
US Army
09.2023 - Current
Tactical Command System Operator and Maintainer
US Army
08.2022 - 07.2023
Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator
US Army
06.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
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