Phil Spot Taber

About Phil Spot Taber

NIS CEO & Founder. Senior Scientist and Instructor, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), at the USAF Weapons School (USAFWS);• ARA Senior Scientist and Instructor, DTRA;• SAIC Senior Analyst and Effectiveness Team Lead, F-22A Operational Test and Evaluation for AFOTEC Detachment 6;• Squadron Commander, USAFWS;• Squadron Operations Officer, USAFWS, hand-picked as initial cadre to develop theF-117A Weapons Instructor Course (WIC), to include instruction on advanced integrated air defense (IADS) take-down, F-117A aircraft systems, F-117A air-to-surface employment, advanced weapons effects modeling/planning and classified special access programs;• Instructs advanced integration and employment concepts for Combat Air Forces (CAF) assets, to include all aspects of low observable (stealth) advanced operational employment, mission planning and weaponeering;• Extensive background in and management of aviation, ground and weapons safety programs, at the squadron, wing and numbered Air Force levels, to include accident investigation, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) compliance and applied risk management processes and techniques;• Inducted into the USAF Safety Hall of Fame for unequaled excellence and unique contributions to USAF safety programs;• Combat experience in F-4G Wild Weasel, F-15C Eagle, and F-117A Nighthawk;• FAA Certificates: Multi-Engine Land, Commercial Instrument;• Security Clearance: Current TS/SCISpecialties: • Hard and Deeply Buried Target Defeat (HDBTD) analysis and employment tactics, techniques, and procedures for conventional and nuclear Combat Air Forces (CAF) weapon systems.• Low Observable (Stealth) application (employment tactics).• Safety: Extensive experience in Safety Program Management and Accident Investigations.• Pilot: Total military flight time: Approximately 2,500 hrs• FAA Certificates: Multi-Engine Land, Commercial Instrument

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer & Founder

   Nighthawk Integrated Solutions Llc

   Dec 2013 — Present

   Instruct Hard and Deeply Buried Target Defeat (HDBTD) concepts, modeling, and employment applications to USAF Weapons School Instructors and Students, as well as multiple DoD targeteers/weaponeers worldwide. Develop, lead, and conduct joint Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)/ USAF Weapons School HDBTD advanced weapons employment demonstrations and and development of HDBTD-related tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP).

Education

• USAF Weapons School

  Graduate Patch, F-117A Weapons Instructor Course

  2003 — 2003

• University of Memphis

  Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Architecture

  1980 — 1984

• Northcentral University

  Masters in Business Administration, Homeland Security

  2006 — 2011

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Masters in Aeronautical Science, Aerospace/Aircraft Safety Systems

  1998 — 1999

• USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training

  Silver Wings, Pilot

  1984 — 1985

Skills

• Imea
• Systems Engineering
• Government
• Hard Target Defeat
• Homeland Security
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Stealth
• Stealth Tactical Employment
• Aerospace
• Risk Management
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Counter Wmd
• Aviation
• Hpac
• Weapons
• Intelligence Analysis
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Emergency Management
• Electronic Warfare
• Weaponeering
• Pilot
• Military Operations
• Targeteering
• Flight Instructor
• Dod
• National Security
• Microsoft Office
• Instructor-Led Training
• Counterterrorism
• Defense
• Aircraft
• Combat
• Wmd
• Flight Operations
• Accident Investigation
• Tactics
• Jws
• Analysis
• Low Observable Tactical Employment