For meritorious service as the GEOINT Officer in Charge, WOAC Instructor, and Futures Technician, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Reynaldo Blythe demonstrated unparalleled dedication and expertise in advancing critical intelligence operations. His exceptional technical acumen fortified strategic alliances and delivered pivotal operational briefs to the Philippine Army's Analytical Control Element (ACE). CW2 Blythe's contributions aligned with USARPAC objectives, briefing over 15 high-ranking officers during bilateral intelligence support efforts. CW2 Blythe exhibited extraordinary initiative by swiftly integrating new technologies, significantly amplifying intelligence production and dissemination to key decision-makers. His commitment to fostering a culture of respect and professionalism was evident through unwavering support for SHARP, EO, and EEO initiatives. CW2 Blythe consistently upheld exacting standards of conduct, displaying empathy towards peers, soldiers, and contractors alike. Notably, CW2 Blythe's outstanding character led to his selection by the Battalion Commander to conduct a comprehensive two-week commander's inquiry, reflecting his exemplary leadership and integrity. As the lead action officer for a major USINDOPACOM Joint Exercise, CW2 Blythe's adept management and insight into GEOINT commercial capabilities identified critical gaps and facilitated training validation for nine analysts, deftly navigating COVID-19 restrictions. His international intelligence bilaterally supported multiple countries across the theater, aligning seamlessly with USARPAC's mission and the National Defense Strategy. CW2 Blythe adeptly expanded his influence by leveraging inter-agency collaborations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality intelligence reports. CW2 Blythe's exceptional military bearing and positive demeanor were instrumental in motivating and inspiring his team through periods of heightened operational tempo and frequent leadership transitions. His professionalism was pivotal during the expansion and realignment of a 300-person contract center, where he restructured teams, tripled operational capacity, and meticulously realigned Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs). As the Regional Mission Manager, CW2 Blythe masterfully orchestrated internal and external collaborations between national-level agencies (NGA/NRO) and theater-level combatant command offices, ensuring seamless mission support. His collaborative approach resulted in innovative solutions that significantly contributed to organizational success. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Reynaldo Blythe's exceptional leadership, technical prowess, and unwavering dedication reflect great credit upon himself, the Military Intelligence Corps, and the United States Army.
Meritorious service while serving as Intelligence Operations Superintendent, 193rd Special Operations Support Squadron, 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pennsylvania, from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, Squadron Leader Teresa M. Tyler, Royal Australian Air Force, distinguished herself by exceptionally meritorious service as the Chief, Target Materials, USPACOM Joint Intelligence Operations Center. Squadron Leader Tyler's astute analytical expertise and superior leadership methods dramatically improved the quality of target analysis in the USPACOM area of responsibility. Leading 40 imagery analysts at USPACOM and two reserve detachments in Minneapolis and Denver, her efforts enabled USPACOM and service components to effectively target adversaries' critical nodes while mitigating collateral damage effects. Squadron Leader Tyler synchronized an enormous and complex target materials architecture that focused the efforts of USPACOM, Defense Intelligence Agency, National Geospatial-intelligence Agency, and other US and Allied Intelligence Community elements to ensure target intelligence accuracy against US Tier 1 adversaries. In addition, she coordinated and hosted numerous USPACOM bilateral engagements, providing an extremely effective conduit between nations, and thereby ensuring a coherent and global approach to target intelligence matters. The distinctive accomplishments of Squadron Leader Tyler reflect great credit upon herself, her nation, and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Australian Air Force.
During Alpha Company 1-3 BSTB MI Gunnery, SPC Lee was a major factor in the superior performance of the Geoint section of ISR during the training exercise. SPC Lee served as the subject matter expert on the Tactical Ground Station while diligently working to coordinate mission essential tasks, training, and brief his peers and staff on the functionality and capabilities of the Tactical Ground Station. His actions were directly responsible for the team's success.
o provided oversight during Afghan elections; monitored polling sites and ensured Afghan elections success
o identified eight operational rocket launchers aimed at FOB; thwarted impending attack, saved lives and equipment
o produced over 1200 fresh intel products supporting OIF/OEF
o provided critical and up to date intel to ground forces and was key to safety and operational success
o rendered support during safehouse raid resulting in six IED emplacers detained and zero friendlies hurt
o conducted FP for first responders at helo crash site; identified possible insurgent activity, prevented ground unit losses
o analyzed UAV video during joint strike of armed insurgents and eliminated need for re-attack saving lives, supplies, and funds
o completed 14 Joint Intel Training CBTs consisting of 40 hours of specialized training
o her dedication to interpreting intel enhanced imagery knowledge and mission support
o identified armed insurgents actively engaging patrol and coordinated coalition force to neutralize threat
o exploited full motion video during strike against insurgents emplacing IED which finalized intel reports for incident
o completed rigorous NGA training course and gained expertise on National level systems
o monitored over 400 hours of full motion video that benefitted warfighters on the ground with critical knowledge of area
o aided OIF/OEF decision makers by providing expert analysis of area surveillance tapes
o meticulously analyzed 900 UAV imagery products and verified intel accuracy which led to mission generation on terrorist cells
