1. John R. Caufield
European II (East) Cryptologic Linguist ● Assistant Command Language Program
Manager ● Signals Intelligence Support Team Linguist ● Certified Puma Operator
Summary of Qualifications
4+ of experience in Language training, hands on experience talking to native speakers,
operating Top Secret / Secret Compartmentalized Information systems and assisting with
the record keeping, file transfer and training for over 200 linguists. Currently hold an
active Secret Security Clearance.
Areas of Experience
• Analyzed, transcribed, and exploited
target communication systems
• Install, operate, and perform
preventive maintenance of intercept
equipment
• Effectively communicate with native
speakers of Farsi, Dari, and Pashto
• Writing detailed reports for future
analysis by supporting personnel
• Special communications signals
collection operator
• Successfully operated the Puma UAV
system
• Quality Controland Assurance
• Supporting multiple groups and
adapting to each work style
• Troubleshooting and Technical
Support
• Tactical Radio Operations
• Cryptographic Equipment Experience
• Cryptographic Material Experience
Employment History
United States Marine Corps Jan. 2011 – Jan. 2015
Operation Enduring Freedom 14.2, 1stRadio Battalion, Camp Pendleton, California
AssistantCommand Language ProgramManager
• Update records by inputing new language professionals’ personal and professional
information including language proficiency and language training received
• Update existing records with new language courses and updated language proficiency
of all language professionals
• Inform language professionals of expiring language proficiency (language
professionals must retest annually)
• Present changes in language programs to supervisors
• Kept track of Personal Identifying Information of all language professionals

2. • Inform language professionals of upcoming training events for each respective
language
• Set up language training events for language professionals through the NSA,
University of California San Diego, and other military bases
• Kept track of expiring language proficiency and informed language professionals of
expiring language proficiency (language professionals must retest annually)
• Assist in tracking funds for upcoming training events some in excess of $200,000
• Effectively connectdifferent organizations for personnel and company payment,
student information, and language instructor information
Signals Intelligence Support TeamLinguist
• Effectively interpreted, analyzed and exploited target communications assisting in the
exhuming of narcotics and weapons caches along with warnings of danger for
supported personnel
• Effectively used TS/SCIsignals collection gear with no losses or spillage of sensitive
materials
• Recognized for successfully integrating into an already established team with minimal
assistance
• Recognized for learning all signals collection gear quickly in order to provide team
with usable linguist asset
Education & Certifications
Puma UAV Pilot (USMC)
GSM Network Course (USMC)
Pashto Language Conversion (USMC)
Technical SIGINT Operators Certification (USMC)
Military Signal/Geospatial Intelligence (USMC)
Defense Language Institute Persian Farsi/Dari Certification (USMC)
Information Assurance Awareness Training (USMC)
Associates Degree in Persian Farsi from Defense Language Institute