Kevin Jacobi
Murrieta
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Navy veteran with 27 years of comprehensive experience in the management and operation of advanced defense systems, including the AEGIS Weapons System, Ships Self Defense System (SSDS), and Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD). Proven expertise in joint operations, C4I employment, and tactical data link management, with a focus on ensuring system integration and interoperability across diverse platforms. Accomplished Joint Interface Control Officer, Tactical Action Officer, Air Defense Officer, and Air Intercept Controller, known for exceptional training capabilities, including the development of operators and technicians, as well as leadingCombat Information Center (CIC) warfighting teams. Committed to leveraging extensive military experience to drive operational excellence and enhance defense readiness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Joint Interface Control Officer
Tactical Training Group, Pacific
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the planning and execution of TDL architectures in support of TTGP Distributed Training Objectives.
- LVC Distributed Training Architectures. Responsible for the planning and execution of TDL architectures in support of CSG-15, NSMWDC, EWTGPAC distributed training IERs and training objectives.
- LVC Architecture Training. Responsible for ensuring all training audience JICOs, ICOs, TDCs understand the LVC distributed training architectures, injection points, anticipated known Distributed Training Lessons Learned/Issues.
- TDL Training. Assist TTGP BMD, CSG-15, NSMWDC, EWTGPAC JICOs/TDL SMEs in training Fleet ICOs and TDCs in real-time TDL C4I systems operation and casualty troubleshooting/restoration.
- Link Inject to Live (LITL) Architecture. Responsible for ensuring all training audience JICOs, ICOs, TDCs understand the LITL distributed training architectures, injection points, anticipated known Lessons Learned/Issues. TDL lead for LITL interoperability real-time evaluation of IERs to determine interoperability mission success assessment and identification of areas for improvement.
- Equipment Managed: LMMT, Gateway Manager, TDACS
Joint Interface Control Officer
Commander Carrier Strike Group Five
10.2021 - 09.2023
- CSG JICO. Responsible for CSG Cruiser/Destroyer/Carrier ICOs/TDCs Personnel/Equipment/Training readiness in support of Training Cycle and Deployment IERs to include planning and execution of multi-facet TDL architectures.
- Managed TDL Team of 129 personnel across 13 FDNF ships, two FDNF task groups, and coordinated with 31 allied ships in support of CSG TDL IERs throughout 14 Joint/Combined exercises during three patrols.
- Equipment Managed: LMMT, GCCS-M, Shipboard TDL Systems, SATCOMs
Assistant Operations Officer
USS Essex (LHD 2)
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Air Defense Officer and Interface Control Officer for the USS ESSEX Amphibious Group (ESXARG). Responsible for daily management of Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and data link operations for Amphibious Squadron One consisted of seven subordinate units.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs), and techniques, tactics and procedures (TTPs) for establishing, operating, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of IAMD systems to include AV-8B employment and integration with Strike Group combat systems.
- Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager for ESXARG deployment 2020-2021. Responsible for integration into Commander Third Fleet Data Fusion Cells monitoring and configuring systems to ensure connectivity and that commander’s intent and requirements were met.
- Prepared and coordinated plans, schedules, directives, concepts of operations (CONOPs), Operational Tasking (OPTASK), and reports to define and implement Air and Missile Defense Commander (AMDC) capabilities. Supported Command, Control, and Communications, Computers, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) operations, planning and training for the ESXARG to ensure Maritime Sector Interface Control Operations (MSICO) readiness.
- Qualified as Force Tactical Action Officer (FTAO), Tactical Action Officer (TAO) and Air Defense Commander for the ESXARG. Responsible for the safe, responsible and effective use of combat systems to tactically employ and defend the ship and Strike Group during daily/routine, exercises and contingencies.
- Coordinated and balanced the requirements of 11 departments and 20 warfare mission areas into a seamless and executable daily battle rhythm that allowed for successful planning and execution of a compressed schedule.
- Led and Mentored 76 Enlisted personnel and 7 Officers
Officer in Charge
Training Support Center Great Lakes
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Led a staff of 13 Senior enlisted and 44 Petty Officers in the daily management of Navy Military training and student management operations for over 4,000 combat systems, engineering, SPECWAR, and surface fleet “A” school students.
- Improved overall unit efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures to optimize student flow and occupancy rates.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Air Defense Officer
USS Chancellorsville (CG 62)
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Principle deputy to the lead of a 70-person organization. Responsible to the senior executive for all equipment, personnel, operational, administrative, and logistics operations. Directed, led, and synchronized four direct report managers and coordinated operations across multiple divisions with competing priorities.
- Developed, streamlined, and implemented Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) during USS Chancellorsville's AEGIS baseline 9 testing resulting in the successful certification and employment of SM6, SM2, and ESSM live fire to include the first ever Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) test shot.
- Performed the duties as Interface Control Officer, providing the skills necessary to plan, implement, execute, and monitor complex multi-link architecture with the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group during operational deployments.
- Provided technical and administrative assistance to senior officers on watch standing procedures to improve the efficiency of Combat Operations Center. Managed and evaluated all department level programs ensuring all complied with the most current Navy wide instructions.
Assistant Operations Officer
USS Howard (DDG 83)
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Responsible for maintaining the Ship's inport/underway schedule, arrange services, as well as analyze warfare area requirements, and supported routine operations.
- As the Interface Control Officer was responsible for shipboard Personnel/Equipment/Training readiness in support of CSG JICO Architectures. Completed 1 deployment as Tactical Action Officer (TAO) and ICO.
- Equipment Managed: Shipboard TDLs Systems
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Columbia College
Columbia, MO05.2018
Skills
- Active Security Clearance
- Joint Interface Control Officer
- Information Systems Management
- Program Management
- Operations Management
- Tactical/Operations Planning
- Customer Relationship Management
Training / Certifications
JT-301 CAPSTONE - Joint Interface Control Officer Course (JICO) (2021)
JT-201 Multi-TDL Planners Course (PLANERS) (2021)
JT-102 Multi-TDL Advanced Joint Course (MAJIC) (2021)
JT-101 Introduction to Joint Multi-TDL Network (2021)
Interface Control Officer (ICO) (2011)
Technical Competencies
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite |Adobe | TORIS | JSAF
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows | Gateway Manager | TDACS | LMMT | JBUS
Timeline
Joint Interface Control Officer
Tactical Training Group, Pacific
10.2023 - Current
Joint Interface Control Officer
Commander Carrier Strike Group Five
10.2021 - 09.2023
Assistant Operations Officer
USS Essex (LHD 2)
09.2019 - 07.2021
Officer in Charge
Training Support Center Great Lakes
01.2017 - 07.2019
Air Defense Officer
USS Chancellorsville (CG 62)
12.2014 - 12.2016
Assistant Operations Officer
USS Howard (DDG 83)
12.2011 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - General Studies
Columbia College
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