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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Industry Talk: DynCorp CEO Bill Ballhaus Announces Departure, Steve Gaffney Takes Over

Filed under: Industry Talk,Leadership — Tags: , , , , , , — Matt @ 10:19 PM

     Mr. Gaffney sounds like a star performer from his days at ITT and IAP, and DynCorp will be well served.  It sounds like Bill will still be involved with the direction of things with a seat at the board.

    So I just classify this as a reshuffling of some key leadership. Cerberus stands to do well with this arrangement, and will certainly be a powerhouse coming into the future. I just hope DynCorp is ready for WPPS in Iraq and their crisis management game is locked on. –Matt

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Dyncorp International President and CEO Announces Departure, Successor Named

August 20, 2010

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (August 20, 2010) – DynCorp International (DI) today announced that Steve Gaffney will become the company’s chief executive officer and president effective August 25, 2010, the date that current CEO and president, Bill Ballhaus, has announced that he will resign.  Mr. Ballhaus, who joined the company in May 2008, will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors as vice chairman and has accepted a position as a strategic advisor to DI’s new parent, Cerberus Capital Management L.P.

“Over the past two years the DI team has accomplished great things: we redefined our core values, strengthened our leadership programs, entered new business sectors and expanded our global footprint,” said Mr. Ballhaus. “The company is now in a position of strength and, while I am stepping down from my day-to-day role, I look forward to remaining actively engaged in DI’s future through my involvement on the Board and as a senior advisor to its owners.”

Mr. Gaffney, who already serves as chairman of DI’s Board of Directors and will operate out of the company’s Falls Church headquarters, joins DI from IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. (IAP), where he has served as CEO since January 2009.

“Bill and I have worked closely together over the past several months, discussing the company’s operations, management and future.  I look forward to continuing to work with Bill in his role as a key strategic advisor and on the company’s Board,” said Mr. Gaffney. “He deserves a great deal of credit for expanding the company’s global footprint and establishing a solid foundation of corporate goals and core values that will guide the company’s future success.”

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Technology: The ITT Dual Sensor Night Vision Goggle

Filed under: Technology — Tags: , , , , , , , — Matt @ 11:10 AM

     Interesting technology.  The problem in the past with NVG’s like thermal type or image intensifier type is that they were kind of limited.  With the thermal type, you couldn’t really make out details of what you were looking at-just the heat signature. (for hand held units).  For image intensifier types, you could make out details, but there was no contrast in the view.  (everything is green) The point is, you just don’t shoot at heat signatures and you have to be able to identify who or what it is. But with this little device, it combines the peanut butter with the chocolate-thermal with image intensifier, and the fused image is what you see below.  The question is, does it work as stated and will the troops like this thing?

     Overall, I think this is pretty cool and if it helps our guys track down and kill the bad guys, I am all about it. –Matt

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DSNVG

The ITT DSNVG, Dual Sensor Night Vision Goggle is an optically fused monocular which combines both an image intensified tube and infrared (IR) microbolometer into one compact unit. The DSNVG monocular is approximately the same size as the AN/PVS-14. The DSNVG utilizes a separate battery pack which provides power for both helmet-mounted and hand-held use. The DSNVG can be mounted on the MICH/ACH helmet and will provide: flip-up, tilt, fore/aft adjustment; left/right eye use; and quick disconnect from the helmet.

The DSNVG is in production to provide fusion (via optical overlay) of I² and IR imagery, to provide the user with the following benefits:

1. Greater situational awareness due to improved threat detection under most battle?eld environments; compatible with traditional weapon system ranges.

2. Expanded viewing capability from high-light conditions to total darkness (no light) and through battlefield obscurants. Increases capability for urban operations.

3. Improved wearing comfort due to better weight balance resulting in less fatigue.

4. Easy-to-use controls similar to proven AN/PVS-14.

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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Jobs: Security Officer, Afghanistan

Filed under: Afghanistan,Jobs — Tags: , , — Matt @ 1:26 PM

Title: Security Officer (Entry Control)

Location: 

Req Number: SD-LOGCAP-11821-TO1C

Position Description:

Location: Various sites at US bases throughout Afghanistan

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform duties and responsibilities related to providing Security Services in support of current US Military operations in the Afghanistan Area of Operations (AOR).

The (Security Officer, Entry Control) performs routine duties in an outdoor environment under a covered shelter, providing entry control to US military installations and other government faculties. This is non-armed position, responsible for Authorized Access ID Card verification using biometrics to validate the identity of personnel.

This is a customer service position that requires a courteous attitude and high degree of professionalism, dealing with a variety of nationalities and cultures. Work is performed in a fast paced environment with service provided to an international customer base.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Jobs: Force Protection Specialist, Kosovo

Filed under: Jobs,Kosovo — Tags: , , , , — Matt @ 6:49 PM

      This gig is a little on the low end, pay wise, but it is a nice little gig in a country that is very cheap to live in. This job has also been flying since February.  Although, like most of these types of assignments, they are always cycling guys in and out. -Head Jundi 

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Title: Force Protection Specialist
Location: Intl – Kosovo, Camp Bondsteel
Req Number: SD-EBOC-08-03-FP

Position Description:
The Kosovo project has several duties and responsibilities in accordance with providing armed protective services to current U.S. Military soldiers helping stabilize forces in the Balkan region. Force Protection duties include 24 hour protection of personnel, equipment and facilities. Controlling access at main gate entrance to Military bases and patrolling perimeters to secure Military compounds.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

– Control entry and exit of installation
– Conduct vehicle/personnel search
– Perform as a static guard
– Surveillance
– Patrol Duties
– Radio dispatch and communications
– Escorting persons in controlled areas (more…)

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