CWO2 Eric Peterson

Navy | Ordnance Technician (Surface)

Dates of Service: Nov 1980 - Mar 2004

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Retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer (Surface Ordnance) with over 24 years operational Navy experience serving in a variety of challenging, senior technical leadership positions.

Military Experiences

Nov 2002 - Mar 2003

Explosives Safety Program Manager

Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) | Indian Head, MD

Was responsible for management of U.S. Navy Explosives Safety Afloat Programs. WSESRB and SSSTRP board member. Served as explosives safety and weapon systems subject matter expert. Provided safety design guidance to agencies responsible for weapon systems procurement to include DD(X) and DDG 51 Class Shipbuilding Programs, Naval Ordnance Station Louisville (NOSL), Naval Surface Weapons Center (NSWC) Crane.

Jul 2001 - Nov 2002

Ordnance Officer

Naval Special Warfare Group Two | Little Creek, VA

Was responsible for Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) handling, storage, and distribution to East Coast SEAL Teams. Developed weapons and ammunition handling, stowage, and transportation procedures for the newly commissioned Logistics and Support Unit. Developed Ordnance Handling Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Qualification and Certification Program, Armory and physical security procedures. Supervised a division of 12 enlisted Navy personnel.

Sep 1998 - Jul 2001

Systems Test Officer

USS Oscar Austion (DDG 79) | Norfolk, VA

Was responsible for Aegis Combat System operational readiness, maintenance and repair. Pre-commissioning Crew Member. – Supervised ship construction activities and quality assurance. – Development of combat systems instructions and procedures. – AEGIS Light Off (ALO) – Sea Trial support, weapons test firings, ship commissioning. – Combat Systems Sea Qualification Trials (CSSQT). – INSURV and Post Shake-down Availability (PSA) Coordinator. – Member, AEGIS Test Team (ATT) Integrated Product Team (IPT). – Worked alongside PMS 400 and ATT engineers resolving ship design, production and scheduling issues. – Command representative at Ship Program Reviews (SPR). – Qualified Officer of the Deck (OOD) underway.