BSEn Employee of the Quarter - Q4, 2024
Nathan Kilgore
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Eglin AFB, FL
- Outstanding Performer, generated, downloaded, archived P5 DRD TSPI data, and created LMOC Angel mission debriefs for 635 P5 podded aircraft sorties this quarter
- Produced LMOC Angel mission debriefs for 1,344 non-podded aircraft sorties for 33rd Fighter Wing’s F-35s,Tactical Air Support’s F-5s and Top Aces F-16s aircraft
- Phenomenal support for several Large Force Exercises
- Key to the successful accomplishment of the "Emerald Flag 24-3" Exercise hosted by the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron
- Supported RTO Ops for 62 total sorties flown by 85th TES, F-35’s from Mongomery and Tyndall, and two F-18s deployed from NAS Oceana
- Converted raw P5 DRD data into CSV TSPI data on all podded participants for Test Engineer analysis in support of “Tack Kit” Testing
- Instrumental in the successful accomplishment of 33rd Fighter Wings "NOMAD Lightning" Exercise conducted Angel Software and DRMS training for RTOs
- Supported P5 Security System Update and P6 pod flight testing
- Performed pod loading and post mission data collection on 39 P5 SSU missions and 5 P6 Seek Eagle test missions on F16 and F15E aircraft this quarter
- Engaged with LMON and DRMS technicians to enable connection of Air Force’s LMON and Navy’s NETTN Networks in support of Exercise Emerald Flag 24-3
- Performed Operational Testing of P5 pod tracking in Key West’s airspace and utilization of Navy’s DRMS radios on Marco Island from Eglin’s RTO facilities
- Enabled the usage of Key West’s W168 and W174 airspace for RTO operations
- Subject Matter Expert on Eglin’s Digital Radio Management System, coordinated with DRMS Technicians to troubleshoot and repair URC-200 radios and DRMS Consoles
- Performed re-calibration procedure on four Eglin URC-200 radios bring the squelch threshold back into tolerance
- Received and replaced a defective monitor on a DRMS Console
- Supported F15EX Test Director with a Higher HQ directed Weapon System Operator vs Non-WSO Mission Evaluations
- Assisted RTOs in the execution of computer-generated constructive entities utilizing NICE/DIS GUI software during missions with a WSO and without
- Supported P5 SPO in creating a “Split Key” DRD for keying P5 SSU pod Decryption Module and Operational P5 SSU DRDs
- Loaded test keys in CSF-34, performed successful test of P5 SSU pod tracking
- Completed a self-study program expanding his knowledge of “Cloud Computing”
- Currently studying for CompTIA’s Cybersecurity Certification, CySA+