MAJ Michael Kopacko

MAJ Michael Kopacko

Dates of Service: Oct 1986 - Oct 2008
RETIRED
72% Complete
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Influence Score: 523
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Promotions

  • PFC Oct 86
  • SPC Apr 87
  • SGT Jun 89
  • 2LT Jan 91
  • 1LT Jan 93
  • CPT Apr 95
  • MAJ Apr 06
Commissioning Source:  OCS, Jan 1991

Recent Activity  -

Military Experiences

Jul 2007 - Oct 2008
Battalion Communications (S6)
Responsible for plans, coordinates, and executes the communications architecture & information technology supporting 4 companies and 22 FOBs. Manages life-cycle upgrades and acquisition of computer hardware, software, satellite phones, cellular phones, calling cards, and accreditation of over workstations, with connectivity at the unclassified, Secret and Top-Secret levels. Manages the maintenance and operational readiness of all VHF, UHF, & Tactical Satellite radio systems. Coordinates satellite & circuit support to three tactical satellite communication and network systems. Manages all unit communication security requirements and issues within the Battalion. Serves as the Information Management Officer & Assurance Security .Lead, train, equip and deploys 3 NCOs and 3 Soldiers.
Jun 2006 - Jun 2007
Brigade Communications (S6)
Responsible for plans, coordinates, and executes the communications architecture & information technology supporting three companies. Manages life-cycle upgrades and acquisition of computer hardware, software, satellite phones, cellular phones, calling cards, and accreditation of over workstations, with connectivity at the unclassified, Secret and Top-Secret levels. Manages the maintenance and operational readiness of all VHF, UHF, & Tactical Satellite radio systems. Coordinates satellite & circuit support to three tactical satellite communication and network systems. Manages all unit communication security requirements and issues within the Battalion. Manages an annual budget of $5.4 million; maintains property values of $20 million. Lead, train, equip & deploys a team of 53 personnel.
Apr 2004 - May 2006
Battalion Communications (S6)
Responsible for plans, coordinates, and executes the communications architecture & information technology supporting three companies. Manages life-cycle upgrades and acquisition of computer hardware, software, satellite phones, cellular phones, calling cards, and accreditation of over workstations, with connectivity at the unclassified, Secret and Top-Secret levels. Manages the maintenance and operational readiness of all VHF, UHF, & Tactical Satellite radio systems. Coordinates satellite & circuit support to three tactical satellite communication and network systems. Serves as the Information Management & Assurance Security Officer. Manages all unit communication security requirements and issues within the Battalion. Lead, train, equip and deploys two NCOs.
Aug 2000 - May 2004
Brigade Communications (S6)
Plans, coordinates, & executes communication architecture & information. Advises the Defense Coordinating Element facilitating installation, operation, & maintenance of critical life-line communication systems supporting DoD & FEMA in conducting disaster relief operations. Manages life-cycle upgrades of computers, software, phones, tactical FM radios, hand held radios & repeaters; accreditation of computers, servers, network switches; connectivity of Unclassified & Secret networks valued at $1.5 million with an annual budget of $150,000. Coordinates satellite & circuit support to one tactical satellite communication & network system. Lead, train, equip & deploys one Officer, one NCO & one Department of the Army Civilian. Serves as the Information Management & Assurance Security Officer.

Deployments

(1 year, 1 month)
Nov 2007 - Jun 2008
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
S6 for the 202nd MI Bn, 513th MI Bde. Providing communication and automation support for foward operating bases in the collection of Human Intell to support the theater of operation.
Jan 2006 - Feb 2006
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
S6 Supporting Operation Constant Hawk - A persistent (12-16 hour) video recording of a selected area to identify IED events and reverse engineer activities (vehicle & people movements) in determining where they originated from to search out those involved.
Oct 1992 - Dec 1992
Operation Intrinsic Action (92-03) - Kuwait
C/3-67 Armor as part of Task Force 3-41 Inf, 1Cav Div - Tank Platoon Leader. Responsible for the defense of Kuwait City in the event of follow-on aggression by Iraq.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jul 1999 - Sep 1999

Information Security Officer Course

Feb 1999 - Jun 1999

Functional Area 53 Course

Sep 1991 - Oct 1991

Scout Command Certification Course

Jul 1991 - Aug 1991

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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