Neal Couch:  

d 12 facilities including the largest specialized fuel storage facility on the west coast. Edited numerous documents including staff studies, position and talking papers, cost and budget analysis, operating instructions and program directives. Developed the program plan directive for the reactivation of Second Air Force. During Desert Shield directed the consolidation and movement of over 500 metric tons of parts and equipment and 2700 personnel to Saudi Arabia over a period of three weeks. Served in Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield as the Base Commander for King Khalid International Airport. JAN 1986-MAR 1988: Base Commander, 6168th Combat Support Squadron. Directed base and logistics support functions for an F-4E Pacific Air Forces flying organization. Directly supervised over 750 personnel in 15 diverse functions and was responsible for the welfare of over 2700 personnel. Managed a 6.5 million dollar budget, 89 facilities, a 200,000 plus line item supply account and over 300 vehicles. Was responsible for the maintenance of major facilities and utilities. Initiated 2.5 million dollar projects to improve base facilities and utilities including two new dormitories, a dining hall, and numerous MWR facilities. Responsible for the construction, food services and management of three Team Spirit tent cities. MAY 1984-JAN 1986: Chief of Protocol, United States Forces, Japan. Directed an administrative staff, which developed and executed itineraries for high ranking civilian and military visitors to Japan. On average over 35 flag rank officers were accommodated each month. Arranged official ceremonies and events interfacing with Japanese and Korean military and civilian dignitaries. Was responsible for security, housing, meals and entertainment of distinguished visitors including President and Mrs. George Bush, Senator Barry Goldwater, and Senator and Mrs. Bob Dole. AUG 1970-MAY 1984: Pilot, Instructor Pilot, Evaluator Pilot, Operations Officer, Command Post Controller, Chief, Reconnaissance Operations Center, Chief, Training Flight. Deployed worldwide to Thailand, UK, Spain, Germany, Greece, Japan, Korea. Directly responsible for the advanced flying training of over 500 pilots in KC-135A operations and procedures. Involved in the initial air refueling tests for the B-1B and MC-130. Set up and administered numerous specialized training programs including Inertial Navigation System training. Scheduled all ground and flight training and operational sorties for a KC-135 squadron. Directly involved in the KAL 007 recovery operations. EDUCATION: FAA Advanced Ground Instructor/Instrument Ground Instructor North Carolina Teacher Academy, Hickory, NC Certificate of Completion, 1994 Effective Teacher Training, 1994 Chapman College, Orange, CA Credential Program 1989-1993 Chapman College, Orange, CA Master of Arts-1976 Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, KS Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education 1968 SPECIALIZED TRAINING: KC-135A CCTS Co-Pilot, 1970; Pilot, 1972; Instructor Pilot, 1976 C-7A CCTS Pilot, 1971; Instructor Pilot 1972 Water Survival School 1970 Air Force Survival School 1970 Jungle Survival School 1972 Base Commanders Orientation Course, 1986 USA Senior Officers Anti Terrorism Course, 1988 Resources Managers Senior Course, 1989 Officers Training School Squadron Officers School Air Command and Staff College Air War College