Abigail Tassa

EXCON OIC, OPS GRP C "Centurions!"

[email protected]

Summary
Seasoned, skilled, highly accomplished US Army leader with extensive knowledge of military
intelligence and counter- terrorism methodologies and tactics. Comprehensive experience providing
valuable analytics to Commanders both in combat and peacetime environments. Solid and proven
leadership, both in supervision and project management skills demonstrated throughout military
vocation. Pursued an advanced degree in the International Security field to professionally develop,
and to expand personal skills and experience gained during an exceptional armed forces career.

Experience
GROUP-LEVEL EXERCISE CONTROL OFFICER IN CHARGE / Army Major
April 2017  -  Present
Led and Officiated Exercise Control (EXCON) Branch consisting of three DA Civilians with
associative contractor support in excess of 40 part-time personnel. Planned and executed exercise
design concepts, story-line implementations, managed the Division High Command (HICOM),
the Analysis and Control Element (ACE), the Multiple Unified Simulation Environment (MUSE),
the War Simulation (WARSIM) Intelligence Model (WIM), adjacent units, Echelons above Brigade
(EAB) work and response cell work stations for CONUS and OCONUS Brigade Warfighter
exercises and supported Division and Corps exercises as required.
• Achieved the training audience core Mission Essential Task List (METL) and/or assigned METL
task readiness and objectives through a simulated training environment.
• Maintained contemporary relevancy of scenario in accordance with Army policy, National Strategic
Security Objectives, and US Government (USG) doctrine.
• Enforced SHARP policies.
• Recommended strategic direction for EXCON administration and implements processes and
technological integration to streamline operations.
• Analyzed Opposing Forces (OPFOR) and Blue Forces (BLUFOR) equipment ratio and capabilities
to adjudicate and control the battle.
• Led long range planning for EXCON operations, integrating all aspects of contract and technical
support.
• Provided functional management, establishes performance metrics, and codifies all aspects of
EXCON administration in the Exercise Standard Operating Procedure Manual.

GROUP-LEVEL INTELLIGENCE OBSERVER COACH TRAINER / Army Captain

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July 2016  -  April 2017 (10 months)
Served as an Intelligence War-fighting Function Observer, Coach/Trainer and subject matter expert
(SME) within the operations group responsible for training the Army's Future Force.
• Sustained proficiency in support of the collective training of the Army's functional, multi-functional
and National Guard Brigade Combat Teams at worldwide locations in order to train leaders and
provide commanders the opportunity to train on mission command in support of Unified Land
Operations.
• Developed and facilitated doctrinal-based intelligence workshops and seminars to re-indoctrinate
units and to share Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) across the brigade staff to support
their execution of the operations process during War-fighter Exercises and Mission Rehearsal
Exercises.
• Analyzed unit's processes and procedures and provides doctrinally based and relevant feedback
to the unit and other agencies through individual feedback, After Action Reviews (AARs) and
written reports.

COMPANY-LEVEL RECRUITING COMPANY COMMANDER/ Army Captain

April 2014  -  June 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Commanded the Bronx Recruiting Company consisting of 60 recruiters assigned to five recruiting
centers and a company headquarters located in two counties spanning approximately 250 square
miles.
• Led, planned and executed operations ensuring the successful recruitment of over 500 new
Soldiers of the Active Army and Army Reserve annually.
• Oversaw all aspects of health, welfare, training and professional development of all assigned
NCOs and civilians.
• Enforced the Command Supply Discipline Program to ensure the accountability of over $1 million
worth of property, including facilities, recruiting assets and 36 vehicles, through inspections and
internal control systems to ensure the force was able to execute operations.
• Oversaw the training and well-being of over 500 Future Soldiers in addition to all assigned
Soldiers, civilians, and families.
• Enforced SHARP policies.
• Developed and implemented influential outreach strategies to educate teachers, parents and
qualified military age men and women and maintain a network in targeted zip codes.
• Maintained a strong disciplined online and physical recruitment presence that resulted in our
company achieving awards for top volume RA producer in FY 15 and FY 16.

COMPANY-LEVEL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE DETACHMENT COMMANDER/ Army Captain at

United States Army
September 2012  -  March 2014 (1 year 7 months)
Commanded the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Military Intelligence Detachment (MID).
Provided counterintelligence (CI) support to U.S. Army and Department of Defense installations,

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programs and projects located in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and West
Virginia.
• Planned, coordinated and executed Army CI special operations, counterespionage and
international terrorism investigations and operations, CI collection activities, CI surveys, and threat
and vulnerability assessments to protect U.S. Army forces, installations, technologies and critical
information.
• Managed over $90,000 dollars worth of government equipment and the morale, welfare and
combat readiness of personnel consisting of five civilian agents (grades GS13-14), one Warrant
Officer and four Non-commissioned Officers.
• Orchestrated targeted protection of C4ISR (Software, Sensors, Electronic/Information Warfare),
Materials, Armor Defeat/Protection, Ballistics, Unmanned Ground Vehicles, and Human
Engineering Research.
• Redesigned and prioritized agent support structure to provide more efficient tailored support to
US Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) (US Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), US Army
Evaluation Center (AEC) , and Army Material Command (AMC) and subordinates located on the
C4ISR Campus, Aberdeen Proving Ground.
• Managed valuable partnerships with FBI Pittsburgh, PA, Harrisburg PA, Newark NJ (JTTF),
Manassas VA, WFO D.C., Bel Air MD, Philadelphia (JTTF), Defense Security Service Hanover
MD, Naval Criminal Investigative Service Bolling AFB D.C., US Air Force Office of Special
Investigations FT Dix NJ, OSI Andrews AFB & Pentagon D.C., and Federal Investigative Services
APG MD.

ASSISTANT BRIGADE-LEVEL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER/ Army Captain at United States Army

January 2010  -  June 2011 (1 year 6 months)
Assigned to the 36th Brigade special staff in support of a 3500-Soldier/Airman joint engineer
task force in developing Intelligence driven Common Operating Picture (COP) for the Brigade
Commander to accurately position and maneuver his and subordinate units in response to threats
and terrain in real time.
• Responsible for providing intelligence assessments for a theater wide mission which included
major and minor routes across the entire country of Iraq.
• Analyzed both kinetic and non-kinetic threats to mobility and general engineering, provided all-
source intelligence assessments and estimates at the tactical level countering and defeating enemy
capabilities, intentions, vulnerabilities, IEDs, CBRNE, effects of terrain and weather on operations,
and predicts enemy courses of action.
• Developed Named Areas of Interest (NAIs) that support the Commander's PIR and allows
operational synchronization of route clearance and ISR.
• Directed six battalion level intelligence officer/supervisors, and eight support staff, including a
topographical engineer team, an electronic warfare team, and an intelligence analysis team.

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Networked with multiple joint level agencies within Iraq to procure intelligence support for the
Brigade mission.
• Coordinated for Air and weapons assets to support subordinate route clearance missions.
• Coordinated for special projects through outside organizations to support the Brigade
Commander’s intelligence needs.
• Provided analytical assessments to support engineer responsible base closure across Iraq during
the change from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn.
• Provided special threat evaluations during major Islamic Holidays, to include Ramadan.
Served at the Brigade’s Counter Improvised Explosive Device Officer.
• Worked with legal and forensics experts at the Joint level to acquire special reports on new
technologies to support the Brigade Commander’s Information Requirements.
• Provided statistical, trend analysis studies.

BATTALION-LEVEL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER/ Army First Lieutenant at United States Army

September 2008  -  January 2010 (1 year 5 months)
Battalion Commander’s principal intelligence advisor responsible for providing enemy assessments
to support command decision making.
• Responsible for providing all-source intelligence assessments and estimates at the tactical level
dealing with enemy capabilities, intentions, vulnerabilities, CBRNE, effects of terrain and weather
on operations, and predicts enemy courses of action.
• Supervised 6 administrative staff and directed 7 company level intelligence teams.
• Maintained battalion level security clearance access rosters, for receiving, disseminating, and
storing classified material.
• Responsible for all aspects of physical security, OPSEC, INFOSEC, and anti-terrorism force
protection. Supervised receiving, inventory control, storage, distribution, traffic.
Responsible for several additional special projects to include:
• Unit Status Reporting, Physical Training Manager, Adopt-A-School Program, Event Coordinator
and Legal Assistance.

DISTRIBUTION PLATOON LEADER/ Army Second Lieutenant at United States Army

September 2007  -  September 2008 (1 year 1 month)
• Responsible for leading and managing a distribution platoon in a forward support company of a
combat effects engineer battalion with over $3,000,000 in equipment and facilities.
• Managed receiving, storage and shipping of general supply, water distribution, petroleum,
ammunition and other hazardous material in support of combat units.
• Supervised, trained and led over 25 personnel composed of fuelers, drivers and water purifiers.
• Planned and executed combat haul support missions in support of the battalion.
• Operates in compliance with OSHA and DOT standards.

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EMBARKATION AND LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR/ US Marine Corps Corporal at United States
Marine Corps
September 1998  -  September 2000 (2 years 1 month)
Worked on a team responsible for providing all aspects of logistics and life support to a Marine
Corps Sustainment Group.
Assisted in supervision, inventory and responsibility of a $3,000,000 and a 20,000 sq. ft. facility
with industrial and military equipment, and motor pool.
Personally responsible for inventory, instructing pallet loading classes, and inspection of the
facilities
Supervised and directed three junior staff members.
Served as the facilities maintenance NCO, responsible for coordinating maintenance of buildings.

EMBARKATION AND LOGISTICS CLERK/ US Marine Corps Lance Corporal at United States Marine
Corps
September 1996  -  September 1998 (2 years 1 month)
Responsible for receiving, storage, stocking, shipping, order entry, customer service and quality
assurance.
• Responsible for creating aircraft and barge load plans and assisting supervision of equipment
loading at the dock and airfields.

Education
University of Arizona
Master's degree, International Relations and National Security Studies, 2016 - 2018
California State University, Chico, CA
BA, Psychology, Psychology, 2002 - 2006
Activities and Societies: Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology

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Abigail Tassa
EXCON OIC, OPS GRP C "Centurions!"
[email protected]

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