LTC George Tobias III

LTC George Tobias III

Dates of Service: May 1975 - Dec 1996
RETIRED
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Promotions

  • SGT May 77
  • SSG Mar 81
  • 2LT Mar 81
  • 1LT Sep 82
  • CPT Jun 85
  • MAJ Jun 92
  • MAJ Jun 92
  • LTC Dec 96
Commissioning Source:  OCS, Mar 1981

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Bio 

25A SIGNAL OFFICER SINGLE TRACK WITH TACTICAL AND FIXED COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE. TYPICAL ASSISGNMENTS PLT LDR, XO, OPERATIONS OFFICER. BEST DUTY - COMMAND. DUTY WITH 82D ABN DIV, 1ST BN, 9TH INF (MANCHU) CAMP GREAVES, KOREA. DEPLYMENTS TO SOMALIA, KUWAIT, IRAQ, AFGANISTAN, PANANMA, AND AIDE DE CAMP FOR MG. COMMANDER, USAIC, FT. EUSTIS, VA. BROUGHT FREQUENCY HOPPING RADIOS TO DMZ COMBAT PATROLS.

Military Experiences

Jul 1993 - Dec 1996
G6
Operations Manager G-6
G-6 OPERATIONS OFFICER. Manages Department of the Army and designated Department of defense Signal Assets, which include all aspects of automation and communications-electronics related to the planning, design, engineering, operations, logistical support and evaluation of systems and networks. Controls units and activities involved with the application of electrical, electronics, and systems engineering and management principles, in the design, test acceptance, installation, operation, and maintenance of Signal systems, equipment, networks, and facilities
Jun 1991 - Jul 1993
DOIM LandWarNet
Deputy Director
Director of the Fort Eustis, VA., United States Army Information Systems Command (0-5 position). Commanded the communications detachment and directed the civilian employees assigned to cover information flow of data and message traffic for the command. Installed the TRICARE Pilot program which coordinated all local communications assets from all service branches to enhance medical readiness and force integration. Engineered the commercial telephonic electronic communications installation switch. Added 10 additional Ds1's to support Material Management Traffic Command relocation, and hospital.
Sep 1989 - Dec 1990
327th SIG Co
Company Commander
Commands the XVIII Airborne Communications Company (MAIN); Signal Units engaged in the installation, operation, and maintenance of automation and communications systems supporting tactical, theater, strategic and base operations. Plans, coordinates, and supervises the training, administration, operation, supply, maintenance, transportation, security activities, and allocation of resources of Signal units and facilities. Advises commanders, staffs, and other Command, Control and Communications (C3) users on the capabilities, limitations, and employment of all tactical and non-tactical Signal
Jun 1987 - Aug 1989
82nd CAB HHC
Communications Electronics Staff Officer
82nd Combat Aviation Brigade Signal Officer (0-4 position). Advises and allocates signal assets available to the combat aviation brigade. Utilizes assets for communications to adjacent, lower, and higher headquarters. Responsible for all Communications Security including codes for communications equipment, and aviation security of hellfire missiles for training and real world deployments. During tour installed the first ever command and control communications center in the Blackhawk helicopter. The asset was capable of all communications usage, and able to deploy to the tactical opns center.

Deployments

(2 years, 4 months)
Aug 1990 - Mar 1991
Southwest asia ribbon
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Served as the S-3 and S-4 implementing communications packages for deployment to Kuwait. Handled operations request from sister headquarters for communications and electronics needs. Coordinated with the Joint task force to make sure sufficient equipment and personnel were on hand for mission deployments. Provided statistics to higher headquarters.
Jul 1987 - Jan 1988
Honduras
Deployed with JTF-160 to provide air support and communications equipment for Soto Cano Air Base. Air Cavalry conducted reconnaissance missions and areal mapping of the enemy's key traffic routes, and night missions to detail troop movement.
May 1986 - May 1987
South korea

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications

Jun 1986

Communications-Electronics Security Officer

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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