Edward Khim is seeking a position as a Military Exercise Project Officer/Analyst in the Pacific region. He has over 27 years of experience in the military as a strategic planner and problem solver, including experience planning and managing multi-million dollar programs and exercises for PACAF and PACOM. His qualifications include expertise in crisis management, strategic planning, exercise planning and management, and command and control.

1. EDWARD J. KHIM
91-202 Makaina Pl,
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 518-5061
edkhim@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:To serve as a Military Exercise Project Officer/Analyst in the Pacific region.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
27+ years as a military strategic planner and problem solver. Proven corporate leader with
ability to plan, execute, and control multi-million dollar programs, lead inter-disciplined teams
translating program objectives into tangible deliverables. Experienced in rapid contingency
response operations, exercise planning and management, and command & control. Varied
breadth and depth of operational, aviation, staff, and management experience. Key qualifications
include core expertise and familiarity with:
- Crisis Management
- Strategic and Operational Planning
- PACAF Battlestaff – Crisis Action Team, Action Officer
- Mission Commander Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief Operations
- Pacific Air Forces & CJCS Exercise Programs
- Training and Education
- Small Team Leadership
- Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD; Logistics, Transportation & Time Phased Ops
- Deliberate & Crisis Action Planning Process
- Course of Action Development & War Gaming
- Military EXORD/DEPORD/OPORD Development and Coordination
- Asset Prioritization, Allocation, & Risk Mitigation
- Expenditure Planning & Cost Containment
- Global Command & Control System II (GDSS), JOPES, SMS, & JTIMS, Systems Experience
- Full Spectrum of Microsoft Office Programs
- Active DoD TS Clearance (SCI eligible)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Exercises & Aerial Events Branch 2014 – 2017
HEADQUARTERS, PACIFIC AIR FORCES (PACAF), Hickam AFB, HI
Supervisor and Program element manager, directly managed over 40+ PACAF, PACOM, and
JCS exercises with an annual budget of $32M. Leads exercise planning, controls budgets,
develops and manages force lists, and guides training events to execution. Prioritizes PACAF
consolidated exercises and funding strategy; administers annual exercise airlift/support budget.
Developed and implemented PACAF’s consolidated exercise priorities, strategy, and program;
analyzed impact of real-world events on objectives and budgets and developed alternatives to
achieve Commander’s exercise goals. Served as Mission Commander for three PACIFIC
ANGEL Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Missions in Timor-Leste, Sri Lanka, and
the Philippines.
Inspector General 2012 - 2014
HEADQUARTERS, SEVENTH AIR FORCE (PACAF), Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
Overseas execution of all C-NAF Inspector General programs/activities to include inspections,
peninsula wide exercises, Complaints and Resolutions program, and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

2. program. Assists the 7 AF commander in formulation and enactment of corrective action for all
HHQ identified inspection findings. Managed On-Peninsula Operational Readiness Exercise for
7 AF, 51 FW, and 8 FW.
Academic Instructor 2010 - 2012
ROKAF Air University, TaeJon City, Republic of Korea.
US Exchange Officer in selectively manned, bilingual instructor position on the South Korean Air
University faculty, instructing PME and Military Culture courses to cadets, enlisted members and
officers at various ROKAF institutions. Category II Korean Language experience.
Chief, Air Force Service Watch Cell 2007 – 2009
HEADQUARTERS, AIR FORCE OPERATIONS GROUP, Pentagon, Washington DC.
Directed operations for 25-person Service Watch Cell Branch, maintaining 24-hr worldwide
watch of Air Force air and space operations for CSAF and Senior AF Leadership. Organization’s
Chief Officer; directed two divisions: Executive Presentations, Executive Decision Support,
Systems Integration, Training and Standardization, Resources, and Systems Management and
Support.
MILITARY CAREER
KC-135 Master Navigator
- Evaluator Navigator with 2,881 total flying hours, 197 combat hours and 167 combat support
hours, 1991-2000
- Air Force Duty Officer (AFDO)/Action Officer – Air Force Operations Group, Directorate of Air
Operations, HAF, Pentagon, Washington DC, 2005-2007
- Chief AAR Plans/ATO Planner, NATO Combined Air Operations Center Five, Poggio Renatico,
Italy, 2003-2005
- Squadron Operations Officer/Flight Commander/Instructor, 32 Student Squadron, Squadron
Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL, 2000-2003
- Chief, SIOP Exercises, 92 ARW/XPOX, Wing Plans, Fairchild AFB, WA, 1999-2000
- Chief, Wing Plans, Treaty Compliance, 92 ARW/XP, Wing Plans, Fairchild AFB, WA,
1998-1999
- Chief, Squadron Standardization and Evaluation Flight, KC-135, 92 ARS, Fairchild AFB, WA,
1996-1998
EDUCATION
- Master of Business Administration/Management, Troy State University Montgomery, 2002
- Bachelor of Arts in History, California State University Long Beach, 1989
- Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Non-Residence, 2006
- Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA, Residence, 2003
- Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Non-Residence, 2001
- Academic Instructor School, Maxwell AFB, 2001
- Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, 1997
- AMC Stage Manager Course, Scott AFB, IL, 1997
- KC-135 CFIC Instructor Upgrade Course, 1995
- KC-135 Combat Crew Training, Altus AFB, OK, 1991
- Under Graduate Navigator Training, Mather AFB, CA, 1990