John Caufield has over 4 years of experience as a cryptologic linguist and signals intelligence support team linguist for the United States Marine Corps, analyzing and exploiting communications in Farsi, Dari, and Pashto. He has operated top secret signal collection equipment, assisted with training over 200 linguists, and served as an assistant command language program manager tracking personnel records and training. He is proficient in signals collection using the Puma UAV system and cryptographic equipment.
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