SMSgt David King

SMSgt David King

Dates of Service: Jan 1978 - Dec 2010
RETIRED
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Military Experiences

Apr 2001 - Sep 2013
2 SOPS
Flight Commander, Global Positioning Systems Mission Support & Chief, GPS Satellite Systems Configuration Management
Plan, organize and direct operations of Global Positioning Systems Mission Support Flight (MAF). Directly supervise one officer, 6 enlisted personnel, and 35 contractors. Operationally supervise over 100 Contractors worldwide. Direct all software maintenance on GPS ground and space systems for 10 separate baselined command and control systems, mission support systems, and operational facilities located in 7 separate geographical locations worldwide. Direct and implement configuration control on GPS ground systems for 10 separate baselined command and control systems, mission support systems, and operational facilities located in 7 separate geographical locations worldwide. COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO). Perform duties of Chief of Maintenance for squadron level activities.
Sep 2001 - Dec 2010
302 ASTS
Superintendent, Medical Plans and Programs/Superintendent, Aerospace Medicine
Directed operations of the 302 AW Medical Plans and Programs Office, Directed and instituted peacetime, natural disaster and wartime medical plans. Directed and supervised the 302 AW Medical Exercise Evaluation Team. Directed emergency response to mass casualty, HAZMAT, natural disasters, and aircraft accidents. Directed medical contingency operations. Responsible for Medical Contingency Operations equipment, Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS). Developed and implemented operational, mobility (mobilization), deployment, and exercise plans/directives. Assigned to Wing Operations Center during emergency/contingency/disaster and exercise operations. Directed operations of the Medical Control Center. Performed duties as On Scene Commander (IC) and Medical On Scene Commander.
Jun 1999 - Apr 2001
3 SOPS
Chief, Satellite Systems Configuration Management
Monitor ongoing operation of mission systems to ensure hardware and software are functioning properly and that operational standards are met. Troubleshoot hardware, software, Wide Area Network (WAN), and Local Area Network (LAN) problems. Coordinate with applications programmers, hardware and operations personnel to identify problems with applications, operating systems, or hardware that are difficult to pinpoint. Suggest methods to resolve processing malfunctions. Adapt or develop new work procedures and instructions. Recommend selection of, and installation of new computer systems and software, and maintain/manage all computer systems. Assist in the accomplishment of risk analyses, accreditation, and security certification packages.
Jan 1995 - Aug 1998
IG
Chief, Medical Treatment Facility Inspections
Directed annual Quality Assurance, Functional Assessment, JCAHO, environmental, OSHA, HAZMAT, Nuclear Surety, Public Health, Aerospace Medicine, Search and Rescue, Medical Airlift (MEDEVAC) and Operational Readiness Inspections at over 200 units at 60 locations worldwide. Participated in Nuclear Surety Inspections (NSI), Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) Inspections, Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) inspections. Arbitrated complaints from Medical Treatment Facility customers. Recommended changes to current Air Force Policy and Guidance. Member of working group responsible for disaster policy at national and international level. Evaluated Medical Control Centers and wing response to contingency and disaster response.

Deployments

(5 months)
May 2006 - Sep 2006
379 ECS

Military Credentials

Foreign Language Skills

1990

German (1+/1+)

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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