FREDERICK R. COLMORN

• Developed, managed, and updated the IO Integration Course – Cyberspace Operations (IIC-CO), Army Cyberspace Operations Planners Course (ACOPC), and Basic Computer Network Operations Planners Course (BCNOPC)
• Serve as Seminar Manager and Lead Instructor for the China Information Warfare Seminar (CIWS), ensuring course content remains dynamic and aligned with evolving strategic concepts
• Consistently received exemplary performance evaluations for superior communication and critical thinking while collaborating with agencies such as NSA, ARCYBER, and CYBERCOM
• Acted as the primary Mobile Training Team (MTT) Team Lead, delivering training across resident, mobile, and virtual platforms to over 2500 students.
• Spearheaded the seamless migration of the IIC-CO network from Windows 7 to Windows 10—reducing system downtime to zero and enhancing training continuity.
• Implemented innovative virtual training via Microsoft Teams during COVID-19, increasing training accessibility and reducing operational costs.
• Revitalized course curricula in real time based on emerging cyber threats, ensuring that graduates are immediately equipped to support operational requirements.
• Streamlined training processes that resulted in a reduction in preparation time for course deliveries, directly impacting unit readiness and performance.

• Served in the U.S. Army Cyber Opposing Forces (OPFOR) from September 2014 to March 2019, progressing from Assistant Team Lead to Team Lead for a six-Soldier team within 2nd BN. Impact: Directed World Class Cyber Opposing Force (WCCO) mission planning, synchronization, and execution, providing realistic cyber threats and scenarios for Army, military forces, and government agencies globally, enhancing their cyber readiness.
• Coordinated the receipt, exchange, and integration of cyberspace resources ISO Army Cyber Detachment Team activities. Impact: Streamlined the flow of critical cyber resources, ensuring the detachment had the necessary tools and information to effectively execute assigned missions.
• Demonstrated a strong aptitude for technical concepts and proactively pursued external training opportunities. Impact: Rapidly developed advanced cyber skills, enhancing personal effectiveness within the Cyber OPFOR mission and contributing to the team's overall technical expertise.
• Leveraged diverse experience to mentor and lead Soldiers within the team and detachment, maintaining open communication with leadership despite civilian travel demands. Impact: Cultivated a high-performing team through effective mentorship and leadership, ensuring consistent training progress and mission readiness despite logistical challenges.
• Applied experience as a professional civilian instructor to provide valuable recommendations for improving Cyber Detachment training. Impact: Contributed to the development and execution of more effective training methodologies, directly enhancing the cyber capabilities of the detachment.
  
• Completed the Basic Cyber-OPFOR Course, Cyber Reconnaissance Course, and Cyber Exploitation Course. Impact: Acquired specialized cyber offensive skills and knowledge, directly enhancing the team's ability to replicate sophisticated cyber threats.
• Integrated with the Active Component Cyber Team to support the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) 15-08 Cyber OPFOR mission. Impact: Contributed to the realism and effectiveness of a key joint training exercise, providing valuable cyber threat representation for participating units.
• Demonstrated mature and intuitive leadership, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and technical aptitude to develop the team in cyberspace operations. Impact: Fostered a cohesive and technically proficient team, enhancing their capabilities in planning and executing complex cyber operations.
• Developed comprehensive IO estimates, objectives, and planning documents, integrating these into the Joint Planning Process to support critical operations
• Served as the primary staff IO planner for Special Operations Task Force-North (SOTF-N) in support of Operation New Dawn in Iraq—coordinating eight high-impact non-lethal operations that directly disrupted adversarial networks
• Orchestrated and executed Computer Network Operation plan in collaboration with NSA and CYBERCOM, targeting high-value individuals and significantly mitigating adversarial threats
• Acted as the Subject Matter Expert on Reserve Component mobilization processes—streamlining procedures and processing over 300 mobilization packets for National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, thus reducing deployment cycle times

• Accomplishment: Assisted the Director of Institutional Development in organizing, equipping, training, and mentoring over 5,000 Iraqi Police Services personnel in Baghdad.
  Impact: Contributed to the development and professionalization of a significant portion of the Iraqi Police force, directly impacting their ability to provide security and stability.
  Accomplishment: Assisted the Chief of Staff with slide presentations for briefings to the Commander of CPATT.
  Impact: Supported effective communication and information flow within the command, enabling informed decision-making at the leadership level.
  Accomplishment: Served as a Liaison Officer at the Jordan International Police Training Center (JIPTC) and the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan.
  Impact: Successfully managed a critical liaison role, ensuring the consistent enrollment of Iraqi Police Service recruits in monthly academy classes at both Baghdad and JIPTC, directly supporting the growth of the police force.
  Accomplishment: Operated as a self-starter in a high-visibility environment, interacting effectively with General Officer and Congressional Delegation levels.
  Impact: Projected a positive image and demonstrated exceptional professionalism, fostering confidence in the training mission among key stakeholders.
  Accomplishment: Adapted exceptionally well to a highly stressful combat environment and seized opportunities to support the training of Jordanian National Cadre.
  Impact: Maintained operational effectiveness under pressure and contributed to the broader training objectives by supporting the development of allied forces.
  Accomplishment: Superbly executed travel arrangements for the CPATT Commander and Staff.
  Impact: Ensured the efficient movement of leadership, minimizing disruptions and maximizing their availability for mission-critical tasks.

• Accomplishment: As a CMATT representative, mentored Iraqi Soldiers and coalition counterparts in training and the development of training.
  Impact: Enhanced the training capabilities and professional development of Iraqi Security Forces and fostered stronger relationships with coalition partners through collaborative mentorship.
  Accomplishment: Served as an Advisor to Alpha Company during the 1st BCT conducted by Iraqi cadre.
  Impact: Provided crucial guidance and support to Iraqi instructors, contributing to the successful execution of their initial basic combat training cycle.
  Accomplishment: Managed leave and work schedules of 20 civilian Iraqi interpreters.
  Impact: Ensured 100% interpreter coverage, eliminating lost training time and facilitating effective communication between coalition forces and Iraqi personnel.

During Yama Sakure-41 (YS-41), single-handedly and quickly re-established network connections to the Remote Operations Center.
Impact: Restored critical network connectivity to 100% operation, minimizing potential disruption to mission-essential activities and maintaining operational tempo.

Managed and controlled over 85 IP addresses for subordinate units and G-Staff for YS-41.
Impact: Ensured seamless network communication and resource allocation for participating units and staff during a major exercise, contributing to overall operational efficiency.

Served as the G-6 NCOIC for the night shift; directly interacted with USARJ and I Corp to troubleshoot and resolve automation problems.
Impact: Provided crucial after-hours IT support, resolving critical automation issues and ensuring continuous operational capability for key higher headquarters.

Optimistic outlook and attitude landed me a seat in active component 74B course (now 25B course), where I was awarded Distinguished Honor Graduate Certificate.
Impact: Demonstrated initiative and a proactive approach to professional development, resulting in selection for advanced training and achieving the highest academic recognition, signifying a strong aptitude for information systems.