ISR Operations Training Institute

Capabilities

ISR Operations Training Institute

The ZelTech ISR Ops Training Institute provides training that is relevant to current real-world applications, tailored to meet your operations’ needs, and scalable from beginner to advanced lessons.

TRAINING FOR TOMORROW, TODAY

We create and provide customized ISR training solutions, both classified and unclassified, to meet your organizational goals, from assisting in the establishment of new ISR employment, tactical control and exploitation competences to enhancing current capabilities.

We audit existing programs and provide consultation of tradecraft and technology that will optimize the efficiency of current ISR tasking, collection and exploitation procedures.

WHAT WE DO

We produce and deliver formal classroom instruction, scenario-based training and comprehensive exercises that expose customers to real-world ISR applications, enhancing your organizations ISR mission readiness, training, and qualification.

Download the ZelTech ISR Ops Training Institute brochure.

For more information, contact: Chris Brewer, Director ISR Programs, christopher.brewer@zeltech.com

Sample Training Modules

SOF Targeting Methodology
Advanced FMV Analysis
Pattern of Life Analysis
GIS & Cursor On Target Tools & Products
FMV Exploitation Tools & Systems
ISR Tactical Controller Operations
Mission Intelligence Coordinator Operations
Multi-INT Intelligence Fusion
ISR Collections and PED Management
ISR Platform and Sensor Capabilities
ISR Communication Systems Training
Tactical ISR Aircrew & Supported Unit Roles & Responsibilities
Contingency Operations Support
Close Air Support (CAS) Collaboration
Collateral Damage Estimates and Battle
Damage Assessments

Certification Courses

Basic and Advanced Full-Motion Video Exploitation & Analysis
Basic and Advanced ISR Tactical Employment & Sensor Management
Basic and Advanced GEOINT Support to Military Operations
Basic and Advanced Multi-Source Analysis and Intelligence Fusion
Executive Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Seminar

Exercise and Scenario Support

Role Players (PED, ITC, JTAC, J2, GFC, Collection Manager, ISR Aircrew)
Scenario Scripting Services

Meet the Experts

Mr. Chris Brewer has over 20 years of experience supporting ISR Programs for the DOD as a military serviceman and contractor with more than half of his experience supporting SOF. He is a SME on multi-intelligence operations, analysis, training and team leading. His expertise encompasses the GEOINT, IMINT, FMV, MASINT, HUMINT, and SIGINT intelligence disciplines, the ISR Tactical Controller role, ISR Collection Management, Operational Testing of ISR Systems and Program Management. Mr. Brewer holds a BAS in Management, a MS in International Relations and is a PMI certified PMP.

Chris Brewer

Director ISR Programs

Mr. Kurt Donaldson is a retired Army First Sergeant with over 20 years’ experience within the SOF and Ranger Community. He possesses 15 years of leadership experience at the managerial level with an exceptional ability to motivate and train military and civilian professionals during his career. He has served as a Lead Trainer, Security Complex Lead, the SUAS Flight Instructor, a Master Trainer and a Site Lead. Mr. Donaldson is currently the Site Lead for Zel Technologies, LLC providing SUAS expertise as a senior SUAS Evaluator for USAF and SUAS SME for AFSOC.

Kurt Donaldson

Mr. Michael Richardson is the ISR Operations Training Institute Project Manager and FID Training SME for AFSOC/A2. He brings experience supporting Army, Air Force, and SOF Combat and Intelligence Operations. His expertise includes HUMINT Source Operations, Interrogation, and Collection Management; FMV Senior Mission Analyst, Instructor, and Flight Lead; ISR Tactical Controller and Instructor; HQ ACC A2/3 staff Weapon System Technology Advisor. Michael holds a BS in Business Administration from The Roger A. Saunders School of Business and is currently working towards his MBA.

Michael Richardson

Mr. John Standish is a SOF ISR SME currently conducting instructional design and instruction of bespoke ISR curriculum on AFSOC/A2 staff for USSOCOM domestic and FID initiatives. A former soldier of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and defense intelligence civilian within AFSOC, he has autonomously conducted 7 deployments over 10 years across multiple AORs in a joint SOF environment specializing in GEOINT, F3EA, ISR tactical control and TTP development and training. John is currently a part time student working to complete a Bachelors of Design at Penn State University.

John Standish

Mr. Andrew Matus has 10 years of SOF experience working with multifaceted platforms. He accumulated seven deployments in support OEF and OIF as an AC-130U Gunship Sensor Operator; amassed over 1000 combat hours and over 400 instructor hours. His intelligence expertise is focused on the FMV and Geospatial disciplines where he has held IT and evaluator qualifications for nearly three years. Mr. Matus has now shifted his focus to curriculum development and classroom instruction. He holds a BAS in Management.

Andrew Matus

Mr. James Fleming is a retired SMSgt with over 30 years’ experience within the Intelligence community. He performed the duties of GEO and ISR Tactical Controller lead SME as well as Flight Lead at the 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron. He has multiple deployments to the CENTCOM and AFRICOM AOR in support of OEF, Northern Watch, Southern Watch and OIF. Mr. Fleming holds a BAS in Management & Leadership from Wayland Baptist University, in addition to a MBA from Ashford University.

James Fleming

Mr. Joshua Hellyer has 18 years of experience in the Intelligence Community as active duty military, DoD civilian, and contractor. Since 2007, he has worked in garrison and deployed supporting SOF ISR operations. His deployed experience focused on leveraging multiple intelligence disciplines simultaneously to provide targeting information to key decision makers. Mr. Hellyer has experience working with FMV, SIGINT, HUMINT, MASINT, and GMTI. While in garrison, he applies lessons learned to develop training programs for ITC and FMV PED training programs. He holds a B.S. in Organizational Leadership & Management and has completed the USAF Instructional System Development Course.