Robert Trimble
Leesburg
Summary
Dynamic SOF Exercise Planner and sUAS Pilot with Valiant LLC, adept in exercise planning and special operations training. Proven track record in managing complex projects and budgets, enhancing operational readiness. Exceptional leadership and analytical skills foster cross-functional collaboration, driving mission success and regional security initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SOF Exercise Planner / sUAS Pilot & Instructor
Valiant LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Managed and coordinated the 'Invincible Sentry' Ellipse Series Exercise as part of the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff’s Exercise Program and ELLIPSE exercise series, validates United States Central Command’s (USCENTCOM) capabilities and readiness to rapidly respond to crises in their theater of operations, execute command and control, and conduct joint operations in accordance with applicable policies.
- Additionally, it provides a venue to expand U.S. and partner nation interoperability, and to reinforce USCENTCOM’s commitment to regional security.
- Provide Special Operation training utilizing CBRN & C-WMD tactics to Special Operations Forces (SOF).
- Managed the Small Uncrewed Aviation Systems (sUAS) program and was the only instructor pilot for DTRA-OI-CO-SOFTSB operating under Airforce Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
- I manage the engagement, flight, and maintenance of 38 sUAS systems, 20 tactical communication systems, while leading a team of 10 sUAS pilots, and four sUAS technicians.
- Overseeing 480 sorties per year in support of COCOM Multinational Ellipse Exercise providing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and flight training to SOFTSB pilots.
CVN 68 Class MP&T Manager
CACI, TFS, PEO Carriers NAVSEA
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Provide MP&T administration management to PMS 312L, coordinating with TYCOMs, support team & other NAVSEA and NAVFAC program offices.
- Developed and maintained budgets for all In-Service CVN Mini-Camps, training courses, Navy Technical documents, and contracts supporting all CVN training & course development.
- Managed the In-Service & New-Construction CVN MP&T team providing direct support to PEO Carriers PST team on site at NAVSEA Washington Navy Yard.
- Developed SOPs for ILS, NTSP & SCD review process & made recommendations to TAT Review Boards.
- Engaged with stakeholders to develop and design FEA, JTA, PEO Carriers Job Task Analysis.
- Engaged with PEO Carriers, and stakeholders to verify and review ILS Certs ensuring proper training guidelines were followed.
- Advised PEO Carriers, & stakeholders on ILS processes.
- Researched and developed the CVN 68 CSPP & Decommissioning/ De-manning plan & schedule.
- Coordinating with multiple entities & corporations, aiding in the development of RCOH plans for all CVNs in service as well as the new Ford class CVN.
- Developed policies for cross-functional teams under PEO Carriers and PMS 312L.
Senior Chief Petty Officer, Patrol Leader
Coastal Riverine Squadron 4
Bahrain
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Conducted critical infrastructure protection, Anti-terrorism force protection, maritime infrastructure and high value asset protection, expeditionary security operations in the Persian Gulf.
- Denying the waterways for use by insurgents and piracy.
- Conducted, planned, and managed Multi-Nation security and high value asset protection operations with England, Bahrain, and the United State militaries.
- Resulting in increased security posture in the 5th Fleet’s area of operations and fostering a better working relationship with the UAE and our allies preventing the spread of terrorism.
- Managed 8 boat teams, and 5 divisions under CTF 56.7 to successfully complete 240 HVA/ATFP missions, account for 600 manhours of maintenance, and 100 hours of training resulting in a robust and lethal maritime force.
High Threat Diplomatic Protection Agent
Triple Canopy
Baghdad
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided high threat diplomatic protection to US Ambassador Mathew H. Tueller and acted as Personnel Recovery Element (PRE) Team Commander.
- Leading a small team in close quarter combat operations in a high threat diplomatic mission.
- Coordinated with State Department, and high-ranking Iraqi Officials to provide security to diplomatic officials and heads of State.
- Conducted training and developed small team tactics for personnel recovery & hostage rescue in dynamic and evolving areas of operation.
- Conducted 280 high risk diplomatic missions to support peace keeping and other diplomatic directives.
- Led and worked with current and former special operation forces to provide close quarters protection, and rescue operations for high-ranking U.S. Officials.
- Developed and taught PRE Counter IED training for Spartan 12 PSD team.
High Risk Training Instructor
CRG2 Training & Evaluation Unit
JEB Little Creek
03.2012 - 10.2017
- Training staff officer responsible for planning, training standards, warfighting strategy, intelligence dissemination, and logistics supporting expeditionary units providing rapidly deployable coastal riverine forces to combatant and type commanders.
- Interacted with Center for security forces, program offices, commanders, and unit commanders to develop unit specific NTSPs, standard operating procedures and requirements.
- Coordinated manpower, logistics, and training to conduct off site training blocks lasting for 68 weeks for up to 140 sailors preparing units for deployments in support of ongoing combat operations.
- While Analyzing and evaluating management practices, functional operating processes and data, and managing data to recommend new processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness during training operations.
- Developed and managed multiple complex and high impact projects and product development that provided tactical training to all Coastal Riverine Force Sailors.
- These projects resulted in the success of 13 CRS units to deploy to combat areas and complete all assigned missions with no loss of US Military life.
Patrol Officer
Riverine Squadron 1 Det 2
NAB Little Creek
03.2005 - 03.2012
- Completed four combat deployments to Iraq as Riverine patrol officer, boat captain, combat rubber raiding craft team member.
- Specializing in littoral and asymmetric warfare under OIF/New Dawn.
- Coordinated Joint Operations with Marine recon and infantry, Army, Air force, Special Operations & Special Forces Commands, Iraqi Police, and Army forces.
- Exercised excellent organizational and management skills, while leading over 800 riverine missions and convoy operations, counter IED, CBR-D, counter indirect fire, counter insurgency, counterintelligence, security, reconnaissance, joint operations and anti-smuggling patrols along the Euphrates and Tigris rivers.
- Supported Special Forces, and Operations as high risk insert and extract platform, providing maritime to ground fire support and reconnaissance.
- Established observation posts gathering real time data supporting SOF missions.
- Taught CBR-D, Combat Tactics, communication equipment use, and optic use for all ranges of ground and maritime missions supporting SOF units and conventional forces.
Military Liaison
Fighter Attack Squadron 27 / USS Kitty Hawk CV – 63
Japan
03.2003 - 03.2005
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with air carriers and air operation authorities in a military airline/aviation environment.
- Coordinated assigned resources to execute the assigned programs and projects within associated physical and fiscal constraints and in coordination with program and leadership goals, and mission scope.
- Developed, managed, executed, and conducted field data collection activities to establish baseline for aviation integration technologies and procedures between squadron and ship personnel on board U.S.S. Kitty Hawk by analyzing, evaluating, and documenting requirements for daily, and mission operations.
Education
B.S. - Energy & Sustainable Systems
Pennsylvania State University
01.2021
Skills
- exercise planning
- special operations training
- intelligence analysis
- project management
- budget management
- cross-functional collaboration
- stakeholder engagement
- risk assessment
- training development
- leadership development
- problem solving
- Risk mitigation
- Supply chain management
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- SUAS Pilot
- BUQ
- SUAS Instructor
- CWMD
- NWOC
- WPS II PSS
- Personal Protective Agent
- Master Maritime Operation training team instructor
- Marine Corps Instructor
- Riverine Combat Skills
- Security force team leader
- Combat Life Saver
- Advanced Data Manipulation
- Advanced Data Management
- Work center supervisor
- Professional Range Instructor
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Marine Corps School of Infantry
- Marine Corps Heavy Machine gun school
- Antiterrorism Planning Course
- Critical Infrastructure Protection Joint Antiterrorism
- Joint Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Joint Operation Planning and Execution
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Basic first aid certifications
Volunteer Organizations
- American Alpine Club
- UMD Veterans Association
- Boy Scouts of America
- Project Patriot
- Wounded Warrior Project
Security Clearance
TS/SCI DoD / SECRET DoS
Affiliations
Technical Rock and Ice Climbing, Alpine
Timeline
SOF Exercise Planner / sUAS Pilot & Instructor
Valiant LLC
10.2023 - Current
CVN 68 Class MP&T Manager
CACI, TFS, PEO Carriers NAVSEA
03.2020 - 10.2023
High Threat Diplomatic Protection Agent
Triple Canopy
11.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Chief Petty Officer, Patrol Leader
Coastal Riverine Squadron 4
10.2017 - 11.2020
High Risk Training Instructor
CRG2 Training & Evaluation Unit
03.2012 - 10.2017
Patrol Officer
Riverine Squadron 1 Det 2
03.2005 - 03.2012
Military Liaison
Fighter Attack Squadron 27 / USS Kitty Hawk CV – 63
03.2003 - 03.2005
B.S. - Energy & Sustainable Systems
Pennsylvania State University