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James P. Callahan, Colonel (Ret), USAF
9235 Brownstone Ledge Ave▪ Las Vegas, Nevada, 89149
Home Phone Number: 702-286-5057 ▪ Alt. Phone Number: 702-538-9040
lipsphd1@gmail.com
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JOB TITLE AND GRADE:
U.S. Citizen: Yes
Veteran’s Preference: Yes
Federal Employee: No
Highest Grade Level and Dates: N/A
Security Clearance: TS/SCI/SSBI/DCID 1/14 ELIG/13 FEB 2014
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Security Operations / Risk Assessment / Crisis Management: Qualified to serve as a strategic partner in guiding senior
management through risk assessment and crisis resolution, anticipating and managing risk landscapes, and devising holistic
risk strategiesto identify and resolve a matrix of interlocking risks inherent to operations including safety,security, business,
political, legal, and reputational risks. Well versed in regulations guiding tactical security planning to include Presidential
Directives, DHS National Plans, National Legislation, National Preparedness Guidance, Target Capabilities, List, and the
Joint Universal TaskList. Expert in the operational planning, tacticalexecution, and post-mission assessmentof Unmanned
Aircraft Systems, from hand-held to strategic systems.
Tactical Planning / Project Management: Implement multi-layered security strategy in the performance of ongoing
creating real-world intrusion events and proving actual paths of attacks to eliminate. Developed US Forces mission
rehearsals supporting operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM; conducted pivotal, realistic mission
rehearsals and training. Authored joint air base defense plan identified as industry “best practice” and utilized as the mode l
for all expeditionary base operations in Iraq. Command Safety investigator and Safety Board/Accident Board President.
United States Air Force’s authority on Test and Evaluation of military systems of all types, including Fighter, Bomber, C2,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Autonomous Systems, and Weapons, both Lethal and Non-lethal.
Operational Leadership: Command Pilot, Operational Test Pilot, and Evaluator. Served as the senior Air Force Officer in
northern Iraq. Designed operations and counter-insurgency protocols, organizational structure and management systems
necessary to reconstruct,operate,and protect two Iraqi military air bases (Kirkuk and Baghdad). Intimately familiar with
total force aspects of command (National Guard and Reserve elements). Effectively suppressed numerous enemy
attacks on aircraft flying into Baghdad International Airport. Initiated the establishment of the Baghdad International
Airport Civil Aircraft Operations Center. Vice Commander of a special unit to prevent Iraq from firing Ballistic missiles
into allied countries. Designed operations group function for the 98th
Range Wing, the first newly established AF Wing in
over 30 years.
Administration and Management: Oversee overall budget and fiscal functions of training, operations, supply, logistics,
maintenance, transportation, security, and allocation of resources for fleet of 2,713 combat aircraft valued at $128B. Expert
in the development of program philosophy and policy in the successfuloversight of staff engaged in administering program
operations and service delivery. Proficient in labor relations, facility/installation management and safety, information
systems, and human resources. Expert in using all military resources to care for deploying and redeploying personnel into
the Area of Operations, with special emphasis on family members. Treat employees fairly and equitably without regard to
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or physical handicap.
Aeronautical Science: Recognized for outstanding contributions to the Air Force’s projection of air power by keeping
critical programs on track. Expert in theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating
procedures, and mission tactics. Understand interrelationships of multi-purpose aviation organizations in the development
of aircraft and the concepts of planning and control of materials and components. Possess a mastery of technical

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management to include general aviation maintenance, long-range strategy development, supply and distribution systems,
and types and sources of aviation/aerospace research and development.
Security Technology: Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of research designed to counter threats to physical and cyber
infrastructure systems security that could result in large-scale loss of life and/or major economic impact. Develop and
implement standards used to ensure the effectiveness of scientific and technological tools critical for installation security.
Established tactical and operational level communication packagesconsisting of Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol
Router Network, Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, and Distributed Systems Network within 72 hours, satisfying
essential communications requirements for air base command and control and connectivity to Headquarters.
Communication / Networking: Recognized leader in both the national and international arenas; led negotiations
between the US and the British Ministry of Defense on the effective utilization of critical operational and test assets.
Routinely briefed Secretary of the Air Force,Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense
and Congressional leadership in dedicated efforts to keep Air Force priority, programs, and training on track. Formulated
and presented Secretary of Defense’s reply to congressional critics on B-1 and F-22A testing; issues were resolved and
support remained secure.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed 1 June 2015-Present
Independent Aerospace and Defense Consultant
9235 Brownstone Ledge Ave Salary: $150,000/PA
Las Vegas Nevada 89149
Over 35 years of Military and Government Contract experience and expertise in Test and Evaluation, Command and
Control, Combat Operations, Project and Program management, Unmanned Systems, Major Range and Test Facility Base
Planning and Operations, Airbase Vulnerability Assessment,Aircraft system failure mode and effects analysis, Flight
Operations, Bare-base reconstitution/start-up/operations, Operational Testing, Weapons & Tactics, Tactics Development,
and Advanced Concept Technology Development. Currently working on AFRL’s Anti-Jam Precision Guided Munition
(AJPGM),a unique sensor-weapon package to counter adversary jamming effects focused on Positioning, Navigation, and
Targeting.
I am always interested in emerging opportunities where my expertise can be helpful to achieve project success. You can
contact me at lipsphd1@gmail.com or (702) 538-9040.
 Member of the Embry-Riddle Industry Advisory Board
 Member of the Nevada Governor’s Workforce Investment Board; Aviation and Defense Sector
 Member of the Nellis Support Team (NST)
 Executive Member, Board of Directors; Nevada Autonomous Systems Institute

R&K Enterprise Solutions 1 Oct 2013 – 30 May 2015
Director, Business Development Hours/Week: 40+
9235 Brownstone Ledge Ave Salary: $150,000/PA
Las Vegas Nevada 89149 Supervisor: Mr. Rick Nefzger, CEO
Telephone: 702-286-5057
 Since 2009, handpicked to conduct six high-priority Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations and Operational Utility
Assessmentsvalued in excessesof$200M, including advancedUAS and sensorpackages,Autonomous Unmanned Systems
(e.g. ADM-160 MALD), advanced weapons both lethal and non-lethal, Airbase C4ISR, and airfield assessment and
reconstitution.
 Member of the Embry-Riddle Industry Advisory Board
 Member of the Nevada Governor’s Workforce Investment Board; Aviation and Defense Sector
 Member of the Nellis Support Team (NST)
 Executive Member, Board of Directors; Nevada Autonomous Systems Institute
Navigator Development Group Inc. 1Jun 2009 – 28 Sept 2013
Vice President, Client Programs Hours/week: 40+
9235 Brownstone Ledge Ave Salary:$150,000/PA
Las Vegas Nevada 89149 Supervisor: Mr. Keith Gay, CEO
Telephone: 702-286-5057
 Authored multiple winning Request for Proposals resulting in awarded contract value in excess of $300M in support to
DoD customers as a prime contractor or Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity teammate.
 Linchpin consultant on multiple high priority projects with OSD/AT&L Special Projects and Combatant Commander
special interest.
 Skillfully negotiated a $1.06M plus up of existing Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence contract
supporting emerging USJFCOM high priority projects using specialized personnel.
Navigator Development Group Inc. 1Jan 2007 – 1 Jun 2009
Deputy Site Lead/Combat Effects Subject Matter Expert Hours/week: 40+
Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence Salary:$125,000/PA
140 Third Street, Bldg 55 Supervisor: Mr. Don Cunningham
Creech AFB, Indian Springs NV 89018 Telephone: 702-404-1741
Unit Mission
The Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Centerof Excellence (JUASCoE) provides support to the Joint Operatorand Services
by facilitating the development and integration of common unmanned aircraft system operating standards, capabilities,
concepts, technologies, doctrine, tactics, techniques, procedures, and training. JUAS CoE leverages existing Service
initiatives and activities to provide joint integrated solutions and improved interoperability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prioritize work based on COCOM UAS requirements and priorities. Develop relationships/coordinate efforts with Service
UAS Battlelabs and Centers of Excellence, and with the Intelligence community and interagency partners. Coordinate with
JUAS Material Review Board (MRB) on current/future materiel issues. Lead development of Joint UAS concepts of

Operations, Tactics,Techniques, and Procedures(TTP),and doctrine. Review UAS Capability requirements submitted into
the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Address UAS implications into airspace integration,
UAS integration into Joint Command and Control, and UAS spectrum management issues. Develop and orchestrate
experiments, exercises and demonstrations to improve Joint UAS operations. Support Joint exercise and training activities
to facilitate improved integration of UAS capabilities into Joint operations. Provide subject matter expertise required to
evaluate fielded and emerging enhancements to UAS platforms which provide mission support to or directly apply lethal
and non-lethal combat effects to the joint warfighter. Expertise includes in-depth knowledge of Strategic, Operational, and
Tactical levels of warfare,campaign and mission level planning, and TTP’s involving the employment of kinetic and non-
kinetic combat effects from manned and unmanned airborne systems.
Accomplishments
 Developed the first ever Combat Effects analysis of UAS. Tools and outputs can be used by DoD senior leadership,
Combatant Commanders, and Joint Task Force Commanders to understand the contribution of UAS in the ongoing Global
War on Terror.
 Devised the strategy to create the first ever Joint UAS Capabilities Based Assessment for the services and DoD
 Produced the operational construct for a joint capabilities technology demonstration to allow UAS access to the National
Airspace System (NAS), the Secretary of Defense’s number one priority.
NORTHROP-GRUMMAN IT-TASC 1July 2006 – 31 Dec 2006
Senior Analyst/Combat Effects Engineer Hours/week: 40+
Joint Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence Salary:$110,000/PA
140 Third Street, Bldg 55 Supervisor: Mr. Steve Turner
Creech AFB, Indian Springs NV 89018 Telephone: 757 -838-7221
Unit Mission
The Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Centerof Excellence (JUASCoE) provides support to the Joint Operatorand Services
by facilitating the development and integration of common unmanned aircraft system operating standards, capabilities,
concepts, technologies, doctrine, tactics, techniques, procedures, and training. JUAS CoE leverages existing Service
initiatives and activities to provide joint integrated solutions and improved interoperability.
Prioritize work based on COCOM UAS requirements and priorities. Develop relationships/coordinate efforts with Service
UAS Battlelabs and Centers of Excellence, and with the Intelligence community and interagency partners. Coordinate with
JUAS Material Review Board (MRB) on current/future materiel issues. Lead development of Joint UAS concepts of
Operations, Tactics,Techniques, and Procedures(TTP),and doctrine. Review UAS Capability requirements submitted into
the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Address UAS implications into airspace integration,
UAS integration into Joint Command and Control, and UAS spectrum management issues. Develop and orchestrate
experiments, exercises and demonstrations to improve Joint UAS operations. Support Joint exercise and training activities
to facilitate improved integration of UAS capabilities into Joint operations. Provide subject matter expertise required to
evaluate fielded and emerging enhancements to UAS platforms which provide mission support to or directly apply lethal
and non-lethal combat effects to the joint warfighter. Expertise includes in-depth knowledge of Strategic, Operational, and
Tactical levels of warfare, campaign and mission level planning, and TTP’s involving the employment of kinetic and non-
kinetic combat effects from manned and unmanned airborne systems.

Accomplishments
 Developed the first ever Combat Effects analysis of UAS. Used by DoD senior leadership, Combatant Commanders,
and Joint Task Force Commanders to understand the contribution of UAS in the ongoing Global War on Terror.
 Devised the strategy to create the first ever UAS Weaponization Roadmap for the services and DoD
 Produced the operational construct for a joint capabilities technology demonstration to allow UAS access to the National
Airspace System (NAS), the Secretary of Defense’s number one priority.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1979 - 2006
Chief, Aircraft Division / Chief, Ground DOM Capability Team 02 Mar 2004 – 30 June 2006
Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) / Aircraft Division Hours/week: 40+
204 Dodd Blvd, Suite 226 Salary: $105,000/PA
Langley AFB, VA 23665 Supervisor: Major General John J. Catton, Jr.
Telephone: 757-764-4456
OK to Contact: Yes
Unit Mission
Define and direct the modernization and sustainment of 3,000+ Combat Air Force (CAF)fighter and bomber aircraft. Serve
as single point of contact for fleet sustainment, modernization, aircraft buys and weapon system advocacy. Monitor aircraft
maintenance efforts in providing logistical support to ACC units spanning eight airframes at 48 Wings worldwide.
Command the largest and most diverse division of ACC in providing sustainment and modernization for combat weapons
system platforms. Lead 100 personnel force in planning, budgeting, managing and reporting for ACC combat aircraft
weapon systems (A/OA-10,F-15, F-16, F-117, B-1, B-2, and B-52) and Distributed Mission Operations (DMO). Supervise
functions performed by rated pilot officers to conduct or directly support flying operations, including combat, combat
support, and training missions. Perform supervisory and stafffunctions such asinspection, contingency planning, andpolicy
formulation. Evaluate proposals for multiple-award contracts for Operations, Planning, Training, and Resource Support
Services. Facilitate open communications between Headquarters Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force, Joint Chiefs of
Staff, and industry representatives in an effort to articulate potential future capabilities and warfighter requirements.
Represent organization at high level conferences and meetings with senior-level staff; Chair CAF Requirements Oversight
Capabilities Council.
Accomplishments
▪ Oversee overall budget and fiscal functions of training, operations, supply, logistics, maintenance,transportation, security,
and allocation of resources for fleet of 2,713 combat aircraft valued at $128B.
▪ Led first-ever combined Air Support Command/Air Combat Command team in completing expectation management
agreements for all aircraft in the portfolio, resulting in increased visibility and approval authority for aircraft updates.
▪ Contributed to the enabling of successfulIraqi elections through the immediate fielding of GBU-38 500 lb Joint Direct
Attack Munitions to the area of responsibility on F-16 and F-15E aircraft.

Commander Dates: 30 Apr 2003 – 01 Mar 2004
98th Operations Group (ACC) Hours/week: 40+
(With duty at 506th Air Expeditionary Group, Kirkuk AB and Baghdad International Airport, Iraq) Salary: $105,000/PA
Nellis AFB, NV 89191 Supervisor: Brigadier General Marke F. Gibson
Telephone: 011-82-31-666-7001
OK to Contact: Yes
Unit Mission
Established US presence and control over two hostile Iraqi Air Bases. Developed team of combat effective airmen
performing sensitive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance tasking, (including tactical and operational UAV
tasking, command and control, and operations) air warning and control, combat search and rescue,(including tactical and
operational UAV tasking, command and control, and operations) aerial port operations, air traffic control, airfield
management, crash/fire/rescue, and base operations support at the largest Aerial Port Of Debarkation in Iraq.
As the only combat commander in Iraq to take sole control of all air base defenses – 100% perimeter control - commanded
more than 3,300 personnel in 11 separate units operating from two captured Iraqi Air Bases:Baghdad International Airport
(the busiest aerial port in the Iraqi Theatre of Operations (ITO)) and Kirkuk AB, Iraq. Directed the establishment and
support of expeditionary operations to include: USAF Medevac; Aerial Port Operations; Combat Search and Rescue;
Expeditionary Medical Support; Base Operating Support; and Joint Base Defense. Interfaced with senior Marine, Army,
Navy,and Special Operations representatives. Oversawdaily combat flight operations and support of sevenA-10s(National
Guard), three HH-60s (Reserve),24+ C-130’s (combination or National Guard, Reserve,and Active duty), five C-17’s, two
C-5’s and 15 UAV’s. Coordinated 24/7 Combat Search and Rescue and Close Air Support alerts. Monitored trends in air
traffic safety and control and analyzed the causal factors of aircraft accidents with emphasis on human factors connected
with flight and support crew activities. Managed operations systems from all standpoints, including ground based
dispatchers, operations specialists, managers,and cockpit flight crews. CAOCDirector orchestrating full spectrum combat
operations in two theaters of operation (Iraq and Afghanistan) including UAV dynamic re-tasking, and command and
control.
Accomplishments
▪ Authored joint air base defense plan identified as“best practice” andmodel for all expeditionary base operations. Included
groundbreaking work on tactical UAV operations as first line of defense to protect two Iraqi airbases.
▪ Only AF commander approved to use Commanders Emergency Relief Funds; approved over $550,000 of repair work in
Kirkuk City (schools, mosques, hospitals, police stations, and television & radio stations).
▪ Programmed, designed, and executed $22.8M in contracts to restore essential infrastructure; utilized 70% Iraqi
contractors, resulting in positive impacts on the local economy quality of life of Iraqi nationals.
▪ Transformed Iraqi airfield into a 24-hour combat operation in ten days with 45% manpower; handled 15,918+ aerialport
missions involving 45,000+ short tons of cargo, 9,050+ passengers, and 700 A-10 combat sorties with no mishaps.
▪ Created AF convoy process for base sustenance; led/directed over 80 convoys with no losses. First to use tactical UAV’s
from convoy’s as advanced scouts.
▪ Improved aerial port function and A-10A fighter base; initiated first Air Warning and Control system in 13 years.
▪ Established a “Boss Lite” communication package consisting of Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router
Network,SecretInternetProtocol Router Network,and Distributed Systems Networkwithin 72 hours, satisfying essential
communications requirements for air base command and control and connectivity to Headquarters.
▪ Increased airlift throughput by 300% through covert/night vision goggles lighting system for tactical arrivals/departures.
▪ Established/managed the only contingency aeromedical staging facility in the ITO; increased capability from a 30-bed,
six-hour holding capability to a 50-bed, 72-hour holding capability, resulting in lifesaving measures for 192 soldiers.
▪ Directed restoration of infrastructure including communications, electrical power, running water, and living quarters.
▪ Effectively suppressed numerous enemy attacks on aircraft flying into Baghdad International Airport. Critical use of
UAV’s to identify enemy ambush sites.

▪ Coordinated support for three sensitive Special Operations Forces missions resulting in the capture/identification of High
Value Target #1, Saddam Hussein.
▪ Contributed to Project Phoenix, the plan to drawdown the Air Force presence at Baghdad Air Base.
▪ Initiated the establishment of a Baghdad International Airport Civil Aircraft Operations Center.
▪ Led the initiative to establish remote radio protocols for procedural control of the southern ITO.
▪ Ensured the execution of the Combined Forces Commander’s number two priority mission: Counter Theater Ballistic
Missile Operations; effectively blended a mix of fighter, attack, reconnaissance and combat search and rescue forces.
▪ Successfully conducted Non-Traditional Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance,resulting in the instant surrender
of over 60 enemy combatants.
▪ Recognized for superior performance by four heads of state,15 Congressional Delegations, Secretary of Defense,CJCS,
and Commander, US Coalition Central Command.
Commander 1 May 2001 – 30 Apr 2003
98th
Operations Group (ACC) Hours/week: 40+
Nellis AFB, NV 89191 Salary: $105,000/PA
Supervisor: Yvonne Gresnick
Telephone: 702-653-4600
OK to Contact: Yes
Unit Mission
Operated,maintained, and developed the Nevada Test and Training Range comprising of 2.9 million acres,12,000 square
miles of airspace, and two airfields at Creech AFB and the Tonopah Test Range, the instrumentation for Air Warrior at the
National Training Center (NTC) and Leach Lake Range. Supported the Department of Defense (DOD) advance composite
force training, tactics development, and electronic combat testing as well as DOD and Department of Energy (DOE) testing
requirements and research and development. Hosted numerous Red Flag and U.S. Air Force Weapons School exercises
each year,as wellas various test and tactics development missions. Coordinated operational and support matters with major
commands, other services,DOE and Department of Interior, as well as other federal, state, and local government agencies.
Commanded two squadrons and two detachments comprised of 59 military and civil service personnel and 677 contract
manpower equivalent personnel. Oversaw daily operations of Nevada Test and Training Range in the support of Air Force,
Joint, and multi-national test and training activities. Coordinated schedule, safety, and airspace issues with military and
federal agencies. Served as Chief Quality Assurance Evaluator for the ACC portion of the Joint Technical Contract.
Accomplishments
▪ Conducted pivotal, realistic mission rehearsals and training for use by coalition forces in Iraq and briefed the Secretary of
the Air Force and Chief of Staff, United States Air Force on global Response Task Force testing and tactics development,
effectively capturing lessons pivotal to the next conflict.
▪ Established a newinteragency memorandum of agreementbetweenAir Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command,
and Department Of Energy’s National Nuclear Surety Agency to create a single integrated scheduling shop for all Nevada
Test and Training Range users, giving all partners full visibility on range operations.
▪ Led the successfuldrive for increased operations funding for the Joint Technical and Range Support Services contracts,
vastly improving funds compared to previous years and leading to many overdue capability and infrastructure upgrades.
▪ Defused a growing problem with 21 local communities underlying the Nevada Test and Training Range by revitalizing
and reenergizing an underachieving community outreach program.

Deputy Director, Test, Training & Experimentation 8 Aug 2000 – 30 Apr 2001
Headquarters Air Warfare Center (ACC) Hours/week: 40+
Supervisor: Major General L.D. Johnston
Telephone: 702-644-6927
OK to Contact: Yes
Unit Mission
Advanced weapons training for mission-ready aircrews to include realistic combat and threat training. Conducted force
development evaluations, and tactics development and evaluations for all models of combat aircraft. Served as an
intermediate headquarters for three wings with 22 locations throughout the Continental United States.
Served as focal point for aerospace warfare expertise. Supervised 30 military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Oversaw
overall budget and fiscal functions of training, operations, supply, logistics, maintenance, transportation, security, and
allocation of resources within a budget of $1.2M. Melded the components of combat requirements definition, operational
test and evaluation, realistic training implementation, and force-level experimentation into an operational mechanism.
Participated in formulation of test policies and directives. Published and distributed 37-volume Air Force Tactics,
Techniques, Procedures 3-1 (Combat Employment), 3-3 (Aircraft Fundamentals), and Foreign Military Sales 3-1 manuals.
Accomplishments
▪ Directed the air, space, and information operations training integration and infrastructure initiative.
▪ Air Warfare Center’s point man for rapid testing and validating of AGM-114 Hellfire missile integration on MQ-1
Predator UAV
▪ Identified, consolidated and standardized imagery requirements for all Air Warfare Centerimagery usersand incorporated
one meter square imagery in the controlled imagery base.
▪ Authored the initiative to conduct test and training missions simultaneously during RED FLAG exercises; resulting in an
increase in test fidelity and substantial monetary savings.
Deputy Commander 17 July 1997 – 8 Aug 2000
51st Operations Group (PACAF) Hours/week: 40+
Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Salary: $95,000/PA
APO AP 96230 Supervisor: Colonel Larry Wells
Telephone: 530-634-2692
OK to Contact: Yes
Unit Mission
Tasked with air strike control, interdiction, counter air, close air support, combat search and rescue, and operational airlift
missions. Supervised F-16 low altitude navigation and targeting infrared for night (LANTIRN) and night vision goggle
(NVG) equipped fighter squadron.
Commanded over 950 personnel in the USAF’s most forward-based composite operations group. Provided command and
control for wing flying operations and directed contingency operations. Managed over $35M budget that included a flying
hour program of almost 17,000. Performed operational planning, airfield services, weather, and intelligence support.

Accomplishments
▪ Led wing operations through three consecutive "Excellent" ratings by the Pacific Air Forces Inspector General evaluation
team for combat readiness and capability.
▪ Utilized tacticalinsight in joining Misawa Air Base Block 50 F-16’s into the 51st Wing’s mission planning effort,resulting
in an "outstanding” rating.
▪ Provided senior leaders with an accurate representation of operational capability through an archetype composite of air
tactics and gunnery tests that mirrored expected combat tasks, resulting in increased wing survivability during exercises
and contingency operations.
▪ Upgraded outdated NVGs, saving $100K and increasing combat capability significantly.
▪ Created new generation plan for A/OA-10s; boosted combat-ready aircraft by 50% in less time.
▪ Authored 5-year planning baseline document; served as a benchmark for other units.
▪ Revamped group’s flying hour program; recognized as the only unit in Pacific Air Forces to meet the goal of 12 sorties
per inexperienced pilot, ensuring pilot competence and readiness.
▪ Obtained $10M from ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff program for an A/OA hardened aircraft shelter upgrade.
Commander, F-16 Division 7 Dec 1995 – 17 Jul 1997
USAF Weapons School Hours/week: 40+
Supervisor: Major General Stephen T. Sargeant
Telephone: 011-822-7915-6031
OK to Contact: Yes
Unit Mission
Provided graduate-level weaponsinstructor academic and flying coursesto USAF Combat Air Forces. Conducted technical
and tactical off-station training and liaison with Combat Air Forces units.
As a fully qualified Weapons School Instructor, commanded a selectively manned flying unit and oversaw the execution of
F-16 Weapons Instructor Course syllabus, encompassing the USAF’s most advanced tactical training. Directed F-16
Division Unit Liaison Visits to the Combat Air Forces. Supervised the review of friendly and adversarytactics and systems.
Managed a 20 Primary Aircraft Authorized squadron, flying 4,662 sorties with $300M worth of equipment and three major
deployments. Administered air-to-air and air-to-ground inputs to Major Command tactics and training manuals.
Accomplishments
▪ Revised both the Instructor Pilot Upgrade and Student Syllabi to integrate the Fighter Enhancement Program, Airborne
Forward Air Control, and Night Vision Goggle tasks.
▪ Produced the most advanced and comprehensive single course academic program on F-16 Block 50 enhancements in the
Air Force; used as a model for Fighter Enhancement Program academics throughout the Combat Air Forces.
▪ Selected as the deployed Battle Staff Commander with direct impact on aircraft generation, operational employment,
systems reliability, and command post operations.
▪ Initiated the awarding of Weapons School graduates with advanced academic degrees in military studies.

Chief, Tactical Fighter Systems 23 Jun 1993 – 07 Dec 1995
Directorate of Test and Evaluation (T&E) Hours/week: 40+
1650 Air Force Pentagon Salary: $85,000/PA
Washington, DC 20330-1650 Supervisor: Mr. John Manclark
Telephone: 703-697-4774
OK to Contact: Yes
Unit Mission
Established Air Force developmental and operational Test and Evaluation policy. Provided guidance and oversaw all test
activities, including Air Force participation in Joint Test and Evaluation. Ensured Air Force acquisitions met user’s
requirements. Advocated investment in multibillion-dollar Air Force Test and Evaluation infrastructure. Advised Chief of
Staff, United States Air Force and Secretary of the Air Force on Test and Evaluation matters. Resolved Test and Evaluation
policy, program, and resource issues with the other services, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Congress.
Oversaw Air Staff management of over 70 Headquarter USAF-directed Test and Evaluation programs and supervised over
70 major tactical fighter and weapons programs valued in excessof $400B. Formulated Air Force policy and guidance used
for planning, conducting, and reporting on test programs. Planned and managed test programs for the F-22, F-16/F-15
upgrades, High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE)/Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE)/High Altitude Medium
Endurance (HAME) UAV’s, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile and AIM-9X. Resolved Test and Evaluation
issues between the Office of the Secretary of Defense,Army, Navy, Air Force Secretariat, and Major Commands, ensuring
Test and Evaluation plans and execution met Office of the Secretary of Defense and congressional standards. Evaluated
test results and briefed Office of the Secretary of Defense and Congress to support / defend defense acquisition programs.
Advocated resource requirements and investment to ensure viability of future research and Test and Evaluation
infrastructure.
Accomplishments
▪ Coordinated over 70 tactical, strategic and space programs valued in excess of $400 billion with defense contractors and
Department Of Defense staffs.
▪ Resolved live fire test acquisition concerns for the F-22A, Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile, Pre Planned
Product Improvement, B-1B Conventional Munitions Upgrade, AIM-9X, and Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile
programs.
▪ Served as Department of Defense and Test and Evaluation representative for the congressionally mandated Live Fire
Testing study for the F-22A aircraft.
▪ Recognized by Office of the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force for developing/testing/fielding advanced
electronic warfare systems and training for operational pilots at Aviano, Italy supporting combat operations in Bosnia and
Kosovo
▪ Led a request to the Department of Defense to reconsider its Comptroller Budget Decision, which resulted in a savings of
$155M for the F-22, F-16, and Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile test programs.
▪ Devised an integrated Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile test concept to support system upgrades for 10-15
years, resulting in a savings of $35M in test costs.
▪ Secured Office of the Secretary of Defense’s acceptance of F-16 BLK 50 HARM Targeting test concept, resulting in a
savings of $3.3M in test costs.

ADDITIONALCAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Flight Commander / Assistant Operations Officer, Eglin, FL
▪ Directed all aspects of Air Combat Commands Air to Ground Weapons Systems Evaluation Program.
▪ Administered range assets,resource allocations, and logistical support for the evaluation of 38 operational fighter and
bomber units employing precision-guided weapons in realistic combat scenarios.
▪ Identified/corrected 88 major deficiencies in software,hardware,and tactics, significantly increasing CAF capability.
▪ Supervised and coordinated all aspects and assets necessary for special project to evaluate precision guided munitions
effects against artillery targets and F-16 Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra Red for Night employment of
laser guided bombs.
▪ Led acquisition reform to ensure realistic, affordable test and evaluation of weapon systems.
▪ Briefed over 250 senior government officials on the use of new Department of Defense Electronic Warfare Test
Process.
F-16C Flight Commander, Ramstein, Germany
▪ Instituted numerous wing and squadron programs that allowed for the enhancement of F-16C combat employment and
the successfulwing performance on severalhigher headquarters inspections.
F-16 Instructor Pilot, Wing Weapons Officer, Deputy Commander for Operations, Kunsan AB, ROK
▪ Personalcontributions towards the achievement of overall “excellent” ratings received during two Headquarters Pacific
Air Forces Operational Readiness Inspections were directly acknowledged by the Pacific Air Forces Inspector General
through selection as an Outstanding Performer, the only pilot so honored.
T-38 Check Section Flight Training Instructor / Runway Supervisory Unit Controller, Sheppard AFB, Texas
▪ Participated in the conversion to the European North Atlantic Treaty Organization Joint Jet Pilot Training program.
EDUCATION:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, College of Continuing Education, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Graduated: 1994
Major: Aero Science Technology
Degree: Masters of Aeronautical Science, Specialization in Aviation/Aerospace Operations
Number of semester/credit/quarter hours: 36
GPA: 4.0
Course List: Aircraft and Spacecraft Development; Human Factors in the Aviation/Aerospace Industry; Air Carrier
Operations; Research Methods and Statistics; Aviation/Aerospace Accident Investigation and Safety Systems; Corporate
Aviation Operations; MAST AERO SCI EL; Advanced Aerodynamics; Advanced Aircraft/Spacecraft Systems; The Air
Transportation System; Aviation/Aerospace Communications/Control Systems; Graduate Research Project
United States Air Force Academy
Graduated: 1979
Major: Business Administration / Management / Operations Research
Degree: Baccalaureate Degree
Number of semester/credit/quarter hours: 144
GPA: 3.0
Diploma, Sayreville War Memorial High School, Sayreville, NJ 08872, 1975

MILITARYSERVICE
United States Air Force, 30 May 1979 – 1 July 2006
Duty History:
Chief, Aircraft Division, Langley, VA 27 Jul 2004
Chief, Ground DOM Capability Team, Langley, VA 31 Mar 2004
Commander, 447th
Air Expeditionary Group, Baghdad Iraq 20 Nov 2003
Commander, 506th
Air Expeditionary Group, Kirkuk Iraq 20 Apr 2003
Vice Commander, 410th
Air Expeditionary Wing, Data Masked 06 Feb 2003
Commander, 98th
Operations Group, Nellis, NV 26 Mar 2001
Deputy Director, Test, Training & Experimentation, Nellis, NV 06 Sep 2000
Deputy Commander, Osan, ROK 15 Jul 1997
Commander, F-16 Division, Nellis, NV 01 Apr 1996
Chief, Tactical Fighter Systems, Pentagon, VA 06 Dec 1994
Chief, Tactical Air to Ground Systems, Pentagon, VA 15 Oct 1993
Assistant Operations Officer, Eglin, FL 01 Jun 1992
Assistant Operations Officer, Eglin, FL 01 Oct 1991
B Flight Commander, Eglin, FL 01 Jan 1991
F-16C Flight Commander, Ramstein, Germany 31 Jul 1989
F-16 Flight Commander, Ramstein, Germany 21 Feb 1989
Weapons Officer, Ramstein, Germany 05 Aug 1988
F-16 Weapons Officer, Ramstein, Germany 02 Jun 1987
Fighter Pilot F-16C, Ramstein, German 03 Dec 1986
F-16 Pilot CH WPNS TNG and DOC, Kunsan, Korea 06 Mar 1986
Standardization Evaluation Officer, Kunsan, Korea 02 Jun 1985
F-16 Pilot, Kunsan, Korea 26 Sep 1984
Student Pilot F-16 B Course, MacDill, FL 28 Jan 1984
FLT TNG INST CK SEC RSU CON T38, Sheppard, TX 29 May 1982
FLT TNG INST RSU CONTLR T38, Sheppard, TX 29 Nov 1982
Student FV5AS CRS, Sheppard, TX 17 Jul 1980
Undergraduate Pilot Training Reese AFB
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Job-related training courses:
Professional Military Education:
USAF Operations Group Commanders’ Course, 2002
Safety/Accident Investigation Board President Course, 2000
Air War College, Non-Residence, 2000
USAF Lantirn Training, 8/1996
Transition/Requalification Training F-16C/D
Intermediate Systems Acquisition, 6/1995
Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management, 7/1994
Test and Evaluate Management, 1/1994
Air Command Staff College – Joint, Non-Residence, 1994
Fighter Weapons Instructor, F-16, 5/1987

USAF Conversion Training Course, F-16C, 11/1986
Operational Training Course, F-16, 1984 (Distinguished Graduate)
Basic Tactical Lead-In Course, T-38, 1984
Squadron Officer’s School, Residence, 1983 (Distinguished Graduate)
Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.):
Software: All Microsoft Office
Hardware: Dell/Macintosh
Databases: Excel
Job-related certificates and licenses:
Name of Certification: Commercial/Instrument/Multi-engine Pilot
Description of Certification: FAA Pilot’s license
License Number: 150-50-2424
Certifying or Issuing Agency: FAA
Date of Certification or License: June 25 1980
Pilot in Command hours: 5264.2
Job-related honors, awards, special accomplishments, and additional information:
Legion of Merit, 2004
Bronze Star, 2003
Meritorious Service Medal (6), 2004
Air Medal, 2003
Aerial Achievement Medal, 1999
AF Commendation Medal (2), 1987
AF Achievement Medal (2), 1993
Combat Readiness Medal (2), 1987
Meritorious Unit Award (2) (IRAQI FREEDOM), 2004
AF Outstanding Unit Award w/Valor, 2003
National Defense Service Medal, 1980
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, 2003
Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, 2003
Global War on Terror Service Medal, 2001
Iraq Campaign Medal 2004
Afghanistan Campaign Medal 2003
AF Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Combat border, 2004
Korea Defense Service Medal 2000
Armed Forces Service Medal 2003
NATO Medal 1995
AF Association “Citation of Honor,” 1995
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) “Military Test Pilot of the Year,” 1995
AF Achievement Medal (2), 1993
Winner, United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Command-Wide Bombing Competition, Code-named “Excalibur
IV,” 1990

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Name: James P. Callahan
Social Security Number: Data Masked
U. S. Citizen: Yes
Current Permanent Federal Employee: No
Employment Category: N/A
Leave Without Pay: No
Retired Military: Yes
Date of Military Retirement: 1 July 2006
Rank at Retirement: Colonel
Veteran’s Preference: No
Veteran’s Preference Points: N/A
Dates of Military Service: 30 May 1979 – Present
Separation Incentive Pay: N/A
Last Performance Rating Date: 05 Mar 2005
Date of Birth: 28 Nov 1956
Sex: Male
Race or National Origin: Caucasian
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