Michael McCarthy
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Simulations Operations Manager
May 2011 – August 2014
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 66027
National Simulation Center
Responsible for all aspects of combat development for the Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT), the US Army’s virtual collective training system. Provided simulations analytical support for the development, testing, fielding, and utilization of the CCTT. Coordinated with field units and proponent schools to determine virtual training requirements.
Division Chief of Exercises
February 2010 – April 2011
Camp Red Cloud, Korea, APO AP 96258-5707
2nd Infantry Division
Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all division level and below exercises. Developed and conducted mission rehearsals, computer assisted staff training exercises and facilitated the training of coalition forces. Supervised an exercise planning team responsible for all exercise life-cycle planning, coordination, and execution of all 2nd Infantry Division exercises.
Senior Maneuver Observer Controller
July 2006 – January 2010
Fort Polk, Louisiana, 71459
Task Force One
Lead a 58 man observer controller team that was responsible for observing, controlling, coaching, teaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to light, airborne, air assault, mechanized, and ranger battalion task forces. Controlled force on force training and trained subordinates to ensure quality, doctrinally sound after action reviews. Supervised all task force administrative and logistical functions.
Alpha Company Commander
May 2004 – June 2006
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, 96857/Camp McHenry, Iraq, APO AP 09393
1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment
Commander of a 169 soldier infantry company. Responsible for the training, discipline, morale, welfare, and professional development of all soldiers assigned to the company. Trained the company for deployment and to fight, survive, and win on the battlefield during combat operations. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of $4 million in combat gear and equipment.
Battalion S1
February 2003 – April 2004
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, 96857/Tikrit, Iraq, APO AP 09367
1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment
Principal staff officer of a light infantry battalion with 567 soldiers. Responsible for the personnel management, administration, and human resource command requirements. Established plans, policies, and procedures for the administration of personnel actions and awards programs. Maintained the deployed status manifest for all battalion personnel.
Michael McCarthy
Current Operations Officer
October 2001 – December 2002
Fort Shafter, Hawaii, 96858
United States Army Pacific Command
Responsible for the monitoring, coordinating, and execution of crisis action procedures and operational requirements. Managed the execution phase of operational and contingency plans. Monitored and collected information on all current operations in the pacific theater of command. Briefed the commanding general daily on all current and projected operations.
Executive Officer
August 2000 – September 2001
Fort Riley, Kansas, 66442
Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment
Second in command of a mechanized infantry company.Responsible for assisting the company commander in the control, discipline, training, tactical employment, and administration of 101 soldiers. Directly responsible for the maintenance and accountability of $40 million dollars worth of tactical equipment to include fourteen Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFVs) and 18 wheeled vehicles.
Platoon Leader
February 1999 – July 2000
Fort Riley, Kansas, 66442
Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment
Leader of a mechanized infantry platoon.Responsible for health, welfare, and training of 31 soldiers. Directly responsible for the maintenance and accountability of $7 million dollars worth of tactical equipment to include four Bradley Fighting Vehicles (BFVs) and 2 wheeled vehicles.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Modeling and Simulations
August 2014 – Present
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida, 32816
Master of Military Art and Science
December 2009
Command and General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
May 1997
Westfield State College, Westfield, Massachusetts, 01085
Michael McCarthy
MILITARY TRAINING
US Army Intermediate Level Education, 2009
Simulations Operations Certification Course, 2008
Combined Arms and Services Staff School, 2002
Infantry Maneuver Captions Career Course, 2002
Infantry Mortar Platoon Leaders Course, 2001
US Army Ranger School, 1998
US Army Airborne School, 1998
Infantry Officers Basic Course, 1998
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Airborne Badge
Air Assault Badge
Army Commendation Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Meritorious Service Medal
Ranger Tab