Chris C.

About Chris C.

TS/SCI-cleared Joint Planner and FA59 Strategist with 15+ years of experience leading operational and campaign planning at the Joint Task Force, Service Component, and Army levels. Expert in the Joint Planning Process (JOPP), operational design, and contingency planning, with extensive experience developing OPLANs and campaign approaches that translate national strategic guidance into executable operations. Proven ability to integrate intelligence, information operations (IO), and multinational partners into synchronized plans supporting Combatant Command priorities. Background includes leadership roles in joint and multinational environments across USINDOPACOM and USSOUTHCOM areas of responsibility, as well as experience driving operational experimentation and campaign development supporting future force design. Unique expertise at the intersection of campaign planning, information operations, and multinational integration, with a track record of enabling Joint Task Force formation, advising senior leaders, and improving planning effectiveness across distributed commands. Core areas of expertise include: • Joint Planning Process (JPP) • Campaign Planning & Operational Design (LOEs, COG analysis) • Contingency Planning (OPLAN / CONPLAN development) • Information Operations (IO) & MISO • Joint & Multinational Operations • Intelligence Integration & ISR Synchronization • Wargaming & Operational Experimentation Currently supporting joint operational planning and interested in senior-level opportunities in joint planning, information operations, campaign design, and mission analysis within the defense and national security space.

Experience

1. Joint Operational Planner and Advisor

   Joint Enabling Capabilities Command

   Dec 2024 — Present · US

   TS/SCI and SAP/STO cleared Joint Operational Planner supporting Joint Task Force (JTF) formation and contingency planning, applying the Joint Planning Process (JPP) to develop executable campaign and operations plans- Develop and refine campaign and contingency plans supporting Combatant Command priorities, integrating joint, interagency, and multinational partners- Lead Information Operations (IO) campaign planning efforts, integrating intelligence, targeting, and assessment frameworks to achieve strategic effects- Provide JPP instruction, planning mentorship, and subject matter expertise to Combatant Command and Service Component staffs (USINDOPACOM, PACFLT, PACAF) and multinational partners including the Japanese Ministry of Defense- Enable rapid stand-up of Joint Task Force headquarters through planning support, staff integration, and operational design

Education

• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

  Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

• United States Military Academy Preparatory School

  General Studies, General Studies

  2004 — 2005

• The United States Army War College

  Basic Strategic Arts Program, Military Joint Operations Planning and Strategy

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor of Science (BS), American History

  2005 — 2009

• William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

  2018 — 2020

Skills

• Combat
• Tactical Operations
• Personnel Supervision
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Military History
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Military Doctrine
• Weapons Training
• Force Protection
• Army
• Military Decision Making Process
• Readiness
• Interagency Coordination
• Military Operations
• Afghanistan
• Reconnaissance
• Military Logistics
• Weapons
• Operational Planning
• Training
• Logistics
• Management
• Logistics Management
• Dod
• National Security
• Military
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Weapons Handling
• Defense
• Contingency Planning
• Government
• Command & Control
• Military Affairs
• Weapon Systems
• Exercises
• Counterinsurgency
• Command