CI Specific

David Ayala Jr.
222 Ridge Bluff ٠ Cibolo, TX ٠ 78108
Mobile: (520) 456-4435
david.ayala51@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as an Intelligence Specialist with expertise in Counterintelligence to
provide world-class intelligence and security services to a world-class organization.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Highly motivated US Army Counterintelligence (CI) professional and combat veteran
with a 20+ year track-record of creating environments for achievement and performance
improvement. A proven visionary and strategic leader who translates goals and objectives into
results and strategies commensurate with the best interests of commanders, soldiers, civilian
employees and national security. Talent for enhancing management processes, developing
strategic initiatives and growing each component of a high-quality CI program. Superb
interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; solves problems innovatively and timely,
natural characteristics of a professional and personal lifestyle. Dedicated to a solid reputation
built on duty, selfless service and uncompromising work ethics.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
٠Active Top Secret Clearance ٠ Security ٠Leadership
٠Management ٠Fluent Spanish ٠Operations
٠Resourcefulness ٠Force Protection ٠Multi-cultured
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Intelligence Specialist (Operations) 20131227 – Present
HHD, 201st Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion (Bn); 470th MI Brigade (Bde)
Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234
Title: Senior CI Technician/ Mission Manager
Hours Per Week: 40-50
Duties and Accomplishments: Serves as Senior CI Mission Manager to a forward deploying
intelligence brigade in support of Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), Army South
(ARSOUTH) and United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). Prioritize collection
intelligence collection efforts and deploys as part of a dynamic deployable force to
USSOUTHCOM area of operation (AOR). Produced IIRs and targeted ARSOUTH
commander’s priority intelligence requirements (PIR) through the Human Intelligence

(HUMINT) Online Tasking and Reporting (HOT-R) in support of CI support to Force Protection
(FP). Supervised and conducted area and facility threat and vulnerability assessments providing
relevant threat data and effective countermeasures against FP and foreign intelligence threats.
Provides intelligence briefings, advice and assistance to supported commanders. Conducted
liaison activities with foreign law enforcement/intelligence organizations and military, requiring
vast knowledge of host nations’ mission and structure to facilitate the exchange of threat
information. Provided intelligence briefings, analysis, studies, advice and assistance to senior
leaders on threat issues during downrange deployments often employing intelligence research
tools and systems. Expertly used Contingency Funds for liaison and intelligence activities.
٠Streamlined the section’s deploying personnel by simplifying a deploying matrix and
checklist.
٠Rewrote the CI section’s deploying certification process, which directly attributed to
rapid deployment procedures.
٠Deployed to Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-B), Honduras expanding an early-warning
relationship and liaison capability with the Honduran National Police from Comayagua to
Tegucigalpa.
٠Trained one Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) agent in Honduras on
CI operations and support to FP.
٠Deployed to Mexico in direct support to Army North (ARNORTH) and 204th MI Bn to
reconnaissance and conduct a Threat Assessment of three potential Aerial Reconnaissance Low
(ARL) platform locations in three different states of Mexico.
٠Deployed to Colombia to provide CI support to the 204th MI Bn mission in Apiay
Airbase, Meta Department. Acquiring two additional source networks to provide situational
awareness for US assets on location.
Senior Intelligence Specialist (Operations) 20121227 – 20131226
401st MI Company
Title: CI Section Officer in Charge (OIC)
Duties and Accomplishments: Officer in Charge (OIC) of all CI Operations (Ops) in support of
ARSOUTH; supervises seven Chief Warrant Officers (CWO), six Noncommissioned Officers
(NCO) and 10 Civilians; Oversees the planning of operations, collections and CI support to FP in
the USSOUTHCOM AOR. Manages pre-deployment training for CI agents and ensures CI
regulations and policies are followed by all CI agents. Synchronizes deployments and identifies
deployments gaps; coordinates with Army National Guard and Army Reserve Components for

supplemental CI augmentation. Provides analysis and develops courses of action to determine
best CI services for three continuous CI platforms located in the countries of Colombia,
Honduras and Cuba.
٠As the OIC of the CI section, immediately began improving systems and processes to
enhance overall effectiveness and efficiencies.
٠Created synchronization matrixes and deployment Order of Merit Lists (OMLs) to
provide CI Civilians, Soldiers and Officers maximum lead time to plan and prepare for future
deployment opportunities in support of (ISO) Army and Joint CI requirements throughout the
USSOUTHCOM AOR.
٠As the senior CI special agent in charge (SAIC) for Joint Task Force - Guantanamo
(JTF-GTMO), conducted six investigations, resulting in implementation of new techniques and
procedures established on JTF-GTMO in order to increase force protection measures.
٠Personally recognized with a J2 JTF-GTMO achievement coin by the JTF-GTMO J2
Navy Captain on a superb service and excellence contribution to the mission.
٠By-name requested to augment Force Protection Detachment (FPD) Colombia during
the Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia.
٠Drastically expanded the Threat Assessment capabilities of FPD Colombia extending
from the Southern-most tip of the country in the tri-border area of Leticia, Amazon Department
to the Northern-most Island of San Andres.
٠Fostered a strong working relationship with the 377th Reserve MI Bn increasing the
section’s CI agent capacity to support 10 additional CI missions providing world class CI support
to customers throughout the 470th MI Bde footprint.
401st MI Company
Title: Senior CI Technician
Duties and Accomplishments: CI Technician assigned to a forward deploying intelligence
brigade in support of INSCOM, ARSOUTH and USSOUTHCOM. Responsible for management
of CI Teams conducting full spectrum CI missions throughout the USSOUTHCOM AOR and
forward deployed within the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) AOR.
Responsible for training, deployment readiness and competency of seniors and subordinate CI
personnel. Monitors and provides oversight of CI investigations and operations. Conducts

coordination with higher command, other services and national level agencies in support of CI
missions.
٠Received recognition for being the top CW2 in the battalion.
٠Increased FP measures within JTF-GTMO security procedures by applying CI policy
and doctrine.
٠Improved the overall FP status in JTF-GTMO, thus enabling the joint command to make
informed decision on CI issues.
٠While deployed in support of 470th MI Bde and US Embassy missions in Colombia,
conducted 13 FP/CI Threat Assessments supporting missions that ranged from Counter Narcotics
Support to Humanitarian Support Operations.
٠Instrumental in the reorganization of 401st MI Company CI Assets, developing mission
management teams dedicated to supporting forward deployed CI Agents engaged in enduring
mission and contingency operations.
٠Leveraged experience to develop pre-deployment and transition checklists for both JTF-
GTMO and FPD Colombia mission.
401st MI Company
Title: CI Mission Manager
Duties and Accomplishments: CI mission manager for a forward deployed CI field office in
support of JTF-GTMO, Cuba; supervised and managed operational and administrative matters
and provided investigative assistance to CI agents deployed to JTF- GTMO. Managed and
monitored a CI field office which conducts full spectrum CI support to ARSOUTH,
USSOUTHCOM and Task Force Commander. Monitored and provided oversight of CI
investigations and operations. Responsible for the training and deployment readiness of seniors,
peers and subordinate Soldiers within the company mobilizing to JTF-GTMO. During
deployment as a team leader, managed a two man forward deployed CI team responsible for the
day to day CI mission in JTF-GTMO.
٠Prioritized deployment to JTF-GTMO upon arrival to assist unit’s shortage of
personnel, in lieu of completely in-processing and situate personal affairs.
٠Hand selected to be the mission manager for JTF-GTMO platform.

٠Expanded the JTF-GTMO screening mission by incorporating CI awareness briefings to
Philippine and Jamaican national workers, as well as established a weekly debriefing program in
conjunction with the operations security (OPSEC) debriefing program for redeploying Soldiers,
Seamen, Marines and Airmen.
٠Efforts raised the level of CI awareness across JTF-GTMO and into the Naval Station
community, resulting in more military personnel reporting more frequently on possible TARP
incidents.
٠Regularly prepared CI Special Agents for missions to JTF-B, Honduras and Colombia.
Theater Intelligence Group (TIG), Combined Joint Inter-Agency Task Force (CJIATF)-435
Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP), Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
Title: CI Staff Officer (CISO)
Duties and Accomplishments: Senior Counterintelligence Staff Officer for the TIG in
Afghanistan. Developed and implemented the command’s CI strategy and plans; served as the
focal point for all CI issues impacting the command and identified and coordinated command CI
requirements and CI support to the command. Briefed an overview of investigation, operations,
collection activities and production matters relevant to the command or occurring within the
command’ area of responsibility. Provided oversight to the CI program. Served as the
command’s link to the Theater Counterintelligence Coordinating Authority (T-CICA) on matters
relating to CI investigations, source deconfliction, CI collection activities and all other CI related
matters that required approval and/or guidance through Sub-Control Office Southwest Asia.
٠Directly impacted the creation of policy and procedures at an echelon above Corps unit
and was the author of the first-ever CI support to Detention Operations Concept of Operation in
Afghanistan, which is still in use today.
٠Was the sole conduit to the USFOR-A and ISAF CJ2X for CI matters within the
command.
٠Established the implementation of the Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening
System (PCASS) training and certification for CI Agents within the command and opened it up
to agencies and units on Bagram Airfield to enhance screening operations within the Airbase.
٠ Drafted a vetting operation plan to obtain required training and equipment, coordinate
with external agencies and supervisee the execution of the plan.
٠Drafted the CJIATF-435 Vetting and Access Standard Operating Procedures, which
stipulated the procedures and requirements for Government of the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan personnel to gain access into all CJIATF-435 facilities and areas of operation.

٠ Oversaw the screening operations of over 1000 Afghan leadership, guard force, staff
and logistical personnel who would assume responsibility of the DFIP.
٠Directly contributed to the overall counterinsurgency strategy by executing an array of
counterinsurgency devices and processes in conjunction with various federal intelligence
agencies operating within Bagram Airfield.
٠Assisted the Bagram Airfield AFOSI in the identification of an insurgent who attended
legal proceedings under false pretense and subsequent capture of the individual.
٠Charged to lead a team of 1-AFOSI and 5 Army CI agents to provide 100% CI support
to FP of Camp Sabalu-Harrison, resulting in zero FP incidents attributed to CI lapses.
٠Built the foundation to the DFIP’s CI capabilities using capability matrixes from over 8
intelligence agencies, thus resulting in a legacy of collection efforts in the DFIP to this day.
A Company, 205th MI Bn
Fort Shafter, HI 96858
Title: United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Theater Collection, CI and HUMINT
Requirements Manager
Theater collection and CI and HUMINT requirements manager for an Echelon above Corps MI
Bn, providing CI/HUMINT collection management and dissemination support to the
commanding general (CG), USARPAC and major subordinate command (MSC). Processed,
validated, tasked and disseminated CI/HUMINT requirements and requests for information (RFI)
that support intelligence analysis and production efforts of the Pacific Command (PACOM) Joint
Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC), USARPAC Analysis and Control Element (ACE), 301st
MI Bn, 441st MI Bn in support of the USARPAC CG’s PIRs. Validated CI/HUMINT
requirements and submitted requirements up to the national level. Provided oversight and
guidance to the HUMINT Analysis Cell (HAC) to provide quality analysis and evaluation of
IIRs written in theater.
٠Revalidated 65 expired CI/HUMINT Collection Requirements from various
organizations throughout PACOM and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
٠Published and released 12 USARPAC specific HUMINT requirements and two standing
CI Collection Requirements (CICE) which supported USARPAC PIRs.
٠Released over 278 IIR evaluations from USARPAC analysts to PACOM, which
significantly focused collection efforts within theater.

٠Selected from nine CI Technicians to represent USARPAC in Subject Matter Expert
Exchanges (SMEEs) with Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore on three separate occasions briefing
CI/HUMINT lessons learned from prior US-involved conflicts and ongoing progressions.
٠Streamlined processes for the HAC, G2X and FORMICA team identifying and
debriefing Department of Defense (DoD) personnel participating in USARPAC Theater Security
Cooperation Plan (TSCP) events.
٠Took over as the USARPAC collection manager for a period of two months in place of
the actual manager adding production to the Joint Collection Management Working Groups and
Boards.
٠Lead the USARPAC collection management team during the Yama Sakura 57 exercise
in Japan managing operational intelligence collection requirements and exercise support
requirements simultaneously, while continuing to direct daily dissemination of numerous
intelligence products to USARPAC staff and subordinate units.
٠Developed the 2010 Cobra Gold Collection Emphasis Message (CEM) for the exercise
in Thailand.
Senior Intelligence Specialist (Operations) 20071107 - 20080910
Joint Special Operations Task Force – Philippines (JSOTF-P/OIE-P)
Mindinao, Philippines
Title: J2X/ Task Force Counterintelligence Coordinating Authority (TFCICA)
Duties and Accomplishments: Served as the J2X/TFCICA, Intelligence Directorate of the
JSOTF-P, Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines (OIE-P); responsible for the training,
safety and welfare of eight CI/HUMINT agents; provided timely, accurate, relevant and
predictive HUMINT collection, analysis and dissemination; conducted Threat Vulnerability
Assessments (TVA); assessed threats to the JSOTF-P FP posture; and coordinated with inter-
agency entities on behalf of the JSOTF-P Commander.
٠Expertly managed eight CI/HUMINT teams in a combat zone providing CI/Force
Protection to a 500+ member Task Force.
٠Exploited new opportunities for collection and effectively orchestrated collection efforts
neutralizing High Value Targets and Individuals (HVT/HVI) in one of the most dynamic and
challenging counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism operations in the world achieving 100%
mission accomplishment.
٠Conducted the first source operation for JSOTF-P in the Zamboanga area.

٠Traveled throughout the 8000 sq/mi Joint Operations Area (JOA) to each of his teams’
sites to assess, plan and execute CI/HUMINT operations, which directly impacted to the success
of the JSOTF-P mission.
٠Reduced the report-to-release time of intelligence reports from 5-7 days, down to 2-4
days.
٠Awarded the Military Civic Action Medal by the Philippine Armed Forces for
contributing to their civil military operations benefiting The Western Mindanao Command
(WESTMINCOM) and for facilitating the smooth integration of host nation interoperability and
situational awareness.
C Company, 205th MI Bn
Fort Shafter, HI 96858
Title: Chief, Operational Management Team/ Platoon Leader
Duties and Accomplishments: Responsible for the training, readiness and welfare of 21 Human
Intelligence (HUMINT) professionals and their families; provides CI technical/tactical
assistance and guidance to the supported commander which includes CI Collection Operations,
Investigations, TVAs and FP; directs, reviews, edits and coordinates all intelligence
investigations, reports and products prior to release through the appropriate channels and
agencies; ensures all CI/HUMINT team operations are conducted in accordance with established
regulations, doctrine and military intelligence law.
٠Developed a HUMINT-heavy exercise to train HUMINT soldiers on source operations
and elicitation.
٠Selected to represent the 205th MI Bn as the CI SME to foreign officers during
USARPAC-hosted events.
٠Prepared 21 CI agents for the joint USARPAC exercise Vigilant Pacific 2008, which
serves as the company capstone exercise for FY07, certifying eight CI/Force Protection teams.
٠ Revived a defunct 205th MI Bn FORMICA mission, giving the battalion and
USARPAC an additional collection platform, and resulting in debriefing over 75% of
redeploying Soldiers during the first month.
٠On two occasions assumed duties as company commander without degradation to the
FORMICA program or Platoon Leader duties.

Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Title: Covering Agent Program Team Sergeant/ CI/HUMINT Platoon Sergeant
Duties and Accomplishments: Serves as Covering Agent Program (CAP) team sergeant and
CI/HUMINT platoon sergeant. Provides CI support to FP in support of ARSOUTH,
USSOUTHCOM and Fort Sam Houston; Conducts Subversion and Espionage Directed Against
the US Army (SAEDA) investigations, security awareness and education training, liaison with
local and federal agencies; provides CI advice and assistance to supported commands; deploys to
USSOUTHCOM AOR to provide FP support.
٠Served as the company’s 1SG for a period of four months, while continually directing
and managing ongoing missions to the USSOUTHCOM AOR.
٠Modified the FPD Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Apiay Air Base in Colombia
resulting in more efficient liaison meetings.
٠Managed overt source operations in Colombia creating a model for future CI offices in
Colombia.
٠Trained over 18 CI/HUMINT Soldiers in their performance when deployed to three
distinguished locations: Honduras, Cuba and Colombia.
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Title: CI Section NCOIC/ CI/HUMINT Platoon Sergeant
Duties and Accomplishments: Serves as CI section NCOIC and CI/HUMINT platoon sergeant
in charge of over 28 Soldiers. Responsible for managing qualified personnel to deploy to the
USSOUTHCOM AOR to include a certifying checklist prior to deployment and linguistic skills
necessary to conduct successful liaison activities. Managed soldiers’ personnel files and tracked
proficiencies to match with developmental schooling opportunities. Works together with
operations officer (OPSO) to deploy most qualified agents in support of various mission
requirements. Acts as the commander’s conduit to CI/HUMINT operations and requirements.
٠Deployed to Panama (New Horizons), Honduras (Joint Task Force-Bravo), Guatemala
(MEDRETE), Nicaragua (MEDRETE), El Salvador (VETRETE) and Colombian (Apiay Air
Base) in support of various humanitarian, veterinarian and capstone exercises.
٠Restructured existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to reflect current mission
updates and changes, resulting in more efficient deployment operations.

Intelligence Specialist (Operations) 20040301 – 20040501
Headquarters, US Army NETCOM/ 9th Army Signal Command (ASC)
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
Title: Chief of Staff, G-2 NCOIC
Duties and Accomplishments: As G-2 NCOIC assists staff with the review, coordination and
monitoring of policies governing security program areas; develops information papers and
briefing that serve as specialized training for the application of security principle; represents G-2
at meeting and other forums with the NETCOM/9th ASC CSM and serves as senior enlisted
advisor to the G-2; conducts liaison with HHC, HQ Commandant, local law enforcement AT
fusion cell members and local 902nd MI Detachment.
٠Constructed first-rate Intelligence Oversight (IO) reference and training book for the
command to promote IO awareness and brief corps level commanders on IO issues.
٠Conducted regular security inspections to keep NETCOM command within regulatory
requirements and provided awareness briefs acquiring zero failures in security and/or leakage.
OTHER SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Familiar with the National Intelligence Community structure, missions, responsibilities, and
its interrelationships
 First-hand knowledge of world-wide cultures and geo-political statuses stemming from the
Pacific to the Caribbean and across to the Atlantic through ongoing deployments
 Accomplished leader; served 30% of military career as a Noncommissioned Officer and 50%
as a Warrant Officer; thorough knowledge of leadership at various stages
 Posses knowledge of the roles and responsibilities and jurisdictional limitations of other
federal, state, and local intelligence and law enforcement organizations and how they relate to
Army requirements
 Advocate of an aggressive Covering Agent Program; strong ability to prioritize liaison efforts
with supported elements
 Participant in a myriad of CI Working Groups
 Extensive liaison experience with national level law enforcement and intelligence
organizations
 Certified Strategic Debriefer by the Defense Strategic Debriefing Course, DIA
 Certified DoD Digital Media Collector, DoD Cyber Crime Center
 Graduate of CI/FP Source Ops Course (CFSO), JCITA
 Certified Instructor, US Army Intelligence Center

EDUCATION
THOMAS A. EDISON STATE COLLEGE, 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
COCHISE COLLEGE, 2004
Associates Degree of General Studies
COCHISE COLLEGE, 2004
Associate of Applied Science in Intelligence Operations
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2015, Counterintelligence Advance Investigations Course (ACIIC)
2015, Counterintelligence Surveillance Course (CSC)
2013, Introduction to Networks and Computer Hardware (INCH)
2013, Computer Incident Responders Course (CIRC)
2013, J2-X Operations Course
2011, CI/HUMINT Operations Management Course (G2X)
2011, Joint Source Validation Course
2011, Intelligence-Security Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC)
2009, Basic Analysis for Counterintelligence Agents Course (BACA)
2008, Counterintelligence Force Protection Source Operations Course (CFSO)
2008, Accident Avoidance & Highway Safety Driver Course
2007, Counterintelligence Technician Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC)
2006, Warrant Officer Candidates Course (WOC)
2006, Military Intelligence Advanced NCO Course (ANCOC)
2005, DoD Strategic Debriefers Course (DSDC)
2004, Personal Security Course (ITI)
2004, Counterintelligence Agent Basic NCO Course (BNCOC)
2004, Counterintelligence Special Agent Course
2002, Anti-Terrorist Evasive Driving Course
2002, Basic Instructor Training Course (BITC)
1999, Observer/ Controller Academy
1998, Primary leadership Development Course
1998, Effective Military Writing Course
LANGUAGES
Spanish – 3/3 DLPT, 2013, Fluent speaking, reading, and writing (Native)
Portuguese (Brazilian) – 2/2 DLPT, 2009, read
MILITARY AWARDS

Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal (2), Army
Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (4), Army Good Conduct Medal (3),
National Defense Service Medal (2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Army professional Development Ribbon (3), Army service ribbon,
Overseas Ribbon (2), NATO Medal, Multinational Forces and Observers Medal (2)

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