Rafael F.
Liutenant Colonel, United States Army, Usfk @United States Army Reserve
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WORK HISTORY
Liutenant Colonel, United States Army, Usfk @United States Army Reserve
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Active Component and Army Reserve Progressive Leadership Across Echelons: Commanded and mentored soldiers from Platoon to Battalion level, consistently driving operational excellence and developing best practices for training and mission execution.Pioneering Cyber Defense Operations: In 2014, was the first to lead the newly formed Army Reserve Cyber Operations Group (ARCOG) Cyber Protection Team (Western Cyber Protection Center). Under this command, cyber teams executed multiple deployments in joint and multinational environments,safeguarding critical Department of Defense infrastructure.Strategic Deployment in Korea: Served in the United States Forces Korea (USFK), where cybersecurity operations were integrated with strategic command initiatives to bolster national defense capabilities.Military Training: Successfully completed rigorous qualifications at premier military institutions including Ranger School, Airborne School, Pathfinder School, and the Command and General Staff College (CGSC).Combat and Operational Experience: Participated in overseas combat tours across various operational roles. Recognized for distinguished service with multiple awards, including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medals, and other commendations.Deputy Commanding Officer of the 658 Regional Support Group - Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Battalion Commander Theater Support Group (TSG) Detachment Marianas. Several operational/overseas missions (Operation Iraqi Freedom/others). Assignments-USFK J4, MRB-BDE DCO-BN Commander-BN Executive Officer-WCPC, Cyber Protection Team Leader (Major)-Regional Support Group (RSG) Operations and Plans Officer (Major)-Movement Control Team (MCT) Commander (Captain)-Battalion Executive Officer, Rear Detachment,(Captain)-FSC Company Commander (Captain)-Infantry Battalion Staff Officer, Operations/Logistics (Captain)-Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader (ILE/AOC)-RANGER/AIRBORNE/PATHFINDER
EDUCATION
Campbell University
Bachelor of Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master's Degree, Cybersecurity
ABOUT RAFAEL F.
Mission-driven executive leader with over two decades of distinguished service in federal…
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