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Anthony Severo

@anthonysevero

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Experienced JTAC and security specialist with expertise in mission planning, training, and tactical operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply JTAC, mission planning, and security expertise in operational training, protective services, or emergency management within disciplined, mission-focused teams.

I am a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and security specialist with active-duty and Air National Guard experience, skilled in mission planning, intelligence extraction, and close air support coordination.

I have led and supervised small teams, served as a unit security and safety manager during deployment, and was promoted below-the-zone for outstanding performance.

My civilian work includes MQ-9 Reaper training mission control as a JTAC Training Specialist and completion of Department of State Overseas Protective Operations Worldwide Security Specialist training.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security with emphasis on intelligence operations, emergency management, and disaster preparedness, and I actively pursue advanced small-unit tactics and firearms instruction to maintain and expand my operational capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Overseas Protective Operations Specialist

Department of State (training)

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024 (2 months)

Completed Overseas Protective Operations Worldwide Security Specialist course covering high-threat protective operations, tactical medical care, technical site surveys, and personnel recovery procedures.

Defensive Driving Room Entry Tactics Personnel Recovery Small Unit Tactics

Aerospace Propulsion Technician

United States Air Force

Jul 2012 - Jul 2016 (4 years)

Performed aerospace propulsion maintenance and safety management for the 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, led unit security and safety at deployed location in Kuwait, and advanced ahead of peers to Senior Airman.

Aircraft Safety Unit Security Troubleshooting Leadership Time Management Mission Briefing

Joint Terminal Attack Controller

United States Air National Guard

Jul 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Served as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) conducting mission planning and control of close air support, coordinating air and artillery assets to ensure deconfliction and mission success; supervised equipment maintenance and COMSEC accountability.

Close Air Support COMSEC SATURN Link 16 Tactical Navigation

JTAC Training Specialist

The Rockhill Group

Planned and conducted over 75 MQ-9 Reaper training missions and tailored JTAC instruction for aircrews and students to meet specified training outcomes across Fort Irwin and March ARB.

MQ 9 Reaper JTAC Training Instruction Rehearsal

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Slippery Rock University

Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security, Homeland Security

Activities and societies: Member of Student Veterans of America; participated in meetings, fundraising, and speaking at events.

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security with emphasis on intelligence operations, emergency management, disaster preparedness, and intelligence reporting.