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David San Clemente

April 24, 2020 By

Over 31 years experience in combat aviation - specializing in Close Air Support & SOF operations
Over 31 years experience in combat aviation - specializing in Close Air Support & SOF operations
  • Niceville, Florida
  • July 30, 2020

Proven record and extensive background in strategic planning, aviation safety, organizational development, strategic communications and risk management. Experienced leader, aviator, innovator, and communicator with a diverse skill set, including: visionary leadership, strategic planning & problem solving, international relations & strategic communications, Close Air Support expert, organizational development, and foreign military sales - international security assistance. Active Security Clearance - TS/SCI

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Strategy, Planning, Airpower, Close Air Support
Candidate CV
Resume_SanClemente.pdf 120.47 kB
Are/were you a badged SOF operator or part of SOF support?
SOF Support
What type of SOF unit(s) did you serve with?
Air
What were your primary years of SOF service? (ex: 2001-2015)
2011 - 2014, 2018 - 2019
What is/was your highest rank?
Major General

Education

Maxwell School of Public Affairs, National Security Management Fellow @ Syracuse University
Mar 2019 — Mar 2019
Certification - Chief - Office of Military Cooperation @ Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management Executive Course
May 2016 — Apr 2016
Defense Attache Certification @ Joint Military Attache School
Jan 2016 — May 2016
Master's Degree of Aeronautical Science @ Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Dec 1995 — Jun 1998
BS - Human Factors Engineering - Ergonomic Design @ United States Air Force Academy
Jul 1984 — Jun 1988

Experience

CEO/President @ S10 Consulting, LLC
Jul 2019 — Current

Strategy, International Relations, Logistics & Aviation - small consulting firm design to support senior leadership teams with strategy development, critical path analysis, risk management, and business development.

Assistant to the Commander @ Air Force Special Operations Command
Jun 2018 — Jul 2019

• Air National Guard Advisor to Special Operations Components.
• Provided advice to active and national guard leaders on effective integration of 2000+ Airmen.
• Lead integrator of $1.1B+ in funding, equipment and personnel for special operations air power.

Senior Defense Official, Chief - Office of Military Cooperation, Defense Attache @ U.S. Embassy - State of Kuwait
Apr 2016 — Jun 2018

• Dept. of Defense principle military official & representative to the U.S. Embassy & Ambassador.
• Oversaw a $18+ billion portfolio and responsible for security assistance mission in Kuwait.
• Primary U.S. government liaison between Kuwait Defense Ministry & U.S. Central Command.
• Ensured access/integration/agreements for the fourth largest U.S. military presence – globally.
• Coordinated support for 19,500+ military & civilian personnel & families stationed in Kuwait.

Deputy Director, Strategy, Plans, and Programs (J5) @ U.S. Africa Command
Aug 2014 — Apr 2016

• Led Command strategic engagement - $1B+ security assistance portfolio for 37 African nations.
• Negotiated access & permission for counter terrorism operations across multiple African nations.
• Ensured theater strategy, senior leader engagement plan & resource request/expenditure linkage.
• Facilitated strategic planning and programming for partner African nation defense acquisitions.

Senior Advisor to the Commander & 27th Expeditionary Wing Commander/Joint Special Operations Air Component Commander @ Air Force Special Operations Command & Special Operations Command Africa
Sep 2011 — Sep 2016

• Commanded 290+ deployed Special Operations Airmen across West, Central and East Africa.
• Headed highly diverse organization; 11 aircraft types, operating in 22 nations, $200M+ in assets.
• Ensured Strike, Reconnaissance, & Casualty Evacuation asset availability for all SOF operations.
• Lead integrator for U.S. & French SOF ensuring air power accessibility for combined forces.

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