Howard Couser Jr.

Aim high fly, flight, win Skills: Organization Skills · Military Weapons Handling · Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) · Problem Solving · Investigation · Criminal Justice · Confidentiality · Task Completion · Interpersonal Relationships · Team Leadership · Fitness · Teamwork · Communication · Oral Communication · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Satisfaction · Risk Assessment · Information Security · Threat Assessment · Threat Management · Physical Access Control · Emergency Situations · Security Management · Professional Communication · Building Trust · Security Protocols · Computer Literacy · Attention to Detail · Asset Protection · Access Control · Interpersonal Communication · Team Building · COMSEC · Justice · Security Operations · Veterans Affairs · Military Police · Physical Security · Analytical Skills · Public Speaking · Supervisory Skills · Written Communication.

Special Operations Wing A3 Senior Enlisted leader for 57-person wing operations directorate employing CV-22Bs, MC-130Js, C-146s, MH 47/60s, Special Tactics Teams, and enablers across United States Indo-Pacific Command. Manages a $58M flying hour program with 20 aircraft work $1.9B. Directs wing current and future operations, command and control, standards and evaluations, tactics, training, information operations, sensitive activities, and capability growth. Skills: Organization Skills · Military Weapons Handling · Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) · Problem Solving · Investigation · Criminal Justice · Confidentiality · Task Completion · Interpersonal Relationships · Team Leadership · Fitness · Teamwork · Communication · Oral Communication · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Satisfaction · Risk Assessment · Information Security · Threat Assessment · Threat Management · Physical Access Control · Emergency Situations · Security Management · Professional Communication · Building Trust · Security Protocols · Computer Literacy · Attention to Detail · Asset Protection · Access Control · Interpersonal Communication · Team Building · COMSEC · Justice · Security Operations · Veterans Affairs · Military Police · Physical Security · Analytical Skills · Public Speaking · Supervisory Skills · Written Communication.

Special Operations Wing Senior Enlisted Security Forces lead for the Special Operations Defense Force Commander, ensuring the safety of 16 Joint assets valued at $1.8 Billion and 1.4K personnel. Furthermore, he shows a 13 SF section that provides oversight/guidance on Force Protection directives to Combined Joint Special Operation Air Component, 2 Theatre Special Operations Commands. Additionally, plans and liaises for 36 United States Indo-Pacific Command partner-nation security exchanges during Chairman Joint Chief of Staff & Joint Combined Exchange Training directed exercises. Last but not least, he manages $567K in resources and develops policies and procedures to implement SF programs while supervising airmen's proficiency training and certifications. Skills: Organization Skills · Military Weapons Handling · Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) · Problem Solving · Launch Operations · Investigation · Criminal Justice · Confidentiality · Task Completion · Interpersonal Relationships · Team Leadership · Fitness · Teamwork · Communication · Oral Communication · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Satisfaction · Risk Assessment · Information Security · Threat Assessment · Threat Management · Physical Access Control · Emergency Situations · Security Management · Professional Communication · Building Trust · Security Protocols · Computer Literacy · Attention to Detail · Asset Protection · Access Control · Interpersonal Communication · Team Building · COMSEC · Justice · Security Operations · Veterans Affairs · Military Police · Physical Security · Analytical Skills · Public Speaking · Supervisory Skills · Written Communication

Managed 34 programs and 221 personnel responsible for the sole East Coast $350M PL-1 ground-based radar. Led 36 Security Forces (SF) members, oversaw 28 programs, and directed site security. Reviews/implements Higher Headquarters policies; creates security and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection policy/program, and advises Commanders on security matters. Coordinates with 10 Police Chiefs/Directors to manage unique base security posture; develops vital support agreements. Directs Integrated Defense Council; advises installation commander and Senior Staff on required security actions and responses. Developed, conducted, and analyzed scenarios and exercises to test the Wing's wartime/peacetime mission requirements. Skills: Organization Skills · Military Weapons Handling · Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) · Problem Solving · Investigation · Criminal Justice · Confidentiality · Task Completion · Interpersonal Relationships · Team Leadership · Fitness · Teamwork · Communication · Oral Communication · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Satisfaction · Risk Assessment · Information Security · Threat Assessment · Threat Management · Physical Access Control · Emergency Situations · Security Management · Professional Communication · Building Trust · Security Protocols · Computer Literacy · Attention to Detail · Asset Protection · Access Control · Interpersonal Communication · Team Building · COMSEC · Justice · Security Operations · Veterans Affairs · Military Police · Physical Security · Analytical Skills · Public Speaking · Supervisory Skills · Written Communication

Led 15 Security Forces (SF) and 32 Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Marine personnel in daily security ops and Force Protection (FP) for the most significant runway in Europe. They conducted on-the-job training, guard mount, and post checks for assigned personnel. Orchestrated command and control for Base Defense Operations Center emergencies and performed the US Force’s initial incident command and control operations. Also, led protection and security for deployed operations, ensuring critical air refueling support for French anti-terrorism operations. Ensured FP measures were implemented/enforced across normal and heightened threat environments with Spanish SF during multiple Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed exercises. Oversaw the protection of Special Air Mission(s), Protection Level 1, 2, & 3 aircraft and facilities valued at $1.2B. Personally organized/created duty schedules; supervised/tracked individual and team training, and conducted task proficiency exercises as required per Air Force Instruction.

Led the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing Combat Security team for 12 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Nations. I coordinated close-in security for Strategic Airlift Capability missions in hostile and austere locations. I deterred/detected/countered personnel, aircraft, and resources threats. Advised deployed aircrew on FP measures, executed airfield/lodging assessments documenting existing security vulnerabilities, and recommended status to squadron and wing leadership. Conducted/coordinated Anti-Terrorism clearances for deployed aircrew reporting information to 3rd AF, Air Force Africa/United States Air Force Europe. Additionally, led the Wing Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape, which included water egress and field skills training.

Briefed the Threat Working Group principals and AMC/CC on Force Protection based risk management analysis/airfield assessments. Conducted and managed airfield surveys and synched local threats with Phoenix Raven (PR) support for AMC missions transiting high-risk airfields. Additionally, I worked the PR program and oversaw 475 Active Duty/Reserve/Guard PRs and $4 million in logistical equipment, ensuring security for $410 million in aircraft/assets. Adjudicated 2,000 airfields via assessments; ensured AMC security planners updated critical threat data. Skills: Organization Skills · Military Weapons Handling · Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) · Problem Solving · Investigation · Criminal Justice · Confidentiality · Task Completion · Interpersonal Relationships · Team Leadership · Fitness · Teamwork · Communication · Oral Communication · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Satisfaction · Risk Assessment · Information Security · Threat Assessment · Threat Management · Physical Access Control · Emergency Situations · Security Management · Professional Communication · Building Trust · Security Protocols · Computer Literacy · Attention to Detail · Asset Protection · Access Control · Interpersonal Communication · Team Building · COMSEC · Justice · Security Operations · Veterans Affairs · Military Police · Physical Security · Analytical Skills · Public Speaking · Supervisory Skills · Written Communication

Maintained Illinois State Police Law Enforcement Agency Data System & National Crime Information Center terminal that distributed real-time information. Conducted quality review of SF documentation, incident reports, citations, sworn statements, and search authority. Organized SF involvement in all base-level events, air shows, special events, and dignitary visits. Additionally, public relations representatives provide guidance and assistance to base personnel on in-depth security matters. Skills: Organization Skills · Military Weapons Handling · Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) · Problem Solving · Investigation · Criminal Justice · Confidentiality · Task Completion · Interpersonal Relationships · Team Leadership · Fitness · Teamwork · Communication · Oral Communication · Interpersonal Skills · Customer Satisfaction · Risk Assessment · Information Security · Threat Assessment · Emergency Situations · Undercover · Security Management · Professional Communication · Building Trust · Security Protocols · Computer Literacy · Attention to Detail · Asset Protection · Interpersonal Communication · Team Building · COMSEC · Justice · Security Operations · Military Police · Analytical Skills · Supervisory Skills · Written Communication