Paul Koester

Performance / References

  • ACC Joint Personnel Recovery Task Force, Irbil, Iraq, Designated Marksman training, FEB 2015 – JUN 2015
  • SOCCENT Joint Coordination Center, Khyber Pass, Afghanistan, Designated Marksman training, JUL 2009 – JAN 2010
  • AFSOC 23rd STS, Hurlburt Field, FL Designated Marksman training, AUG 2010
  • CA ANG 131st RQS Pararescue, Moffet Field, CA Designated Marksman training, OCT 2014
  • ACC 58 RQS Pararescue, Nellis AFB, NV Designated Marksman training, JAN 2012, JAN 2015

Qualifications

  • SOCOM-Trained Designated Marksman Instructor 2008
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center/CRANE Joint Small Arms Armorer Certification
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center/CRANE Joint Sniper Rifle Armorer Certification
  • Beretta Factory certified pistol Armorer
  • Glock, Remington, Colt field trained Armorer

Education

  • Master’s degree in Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1987
  • Master’s degree in Engineering Management, George Washington University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, 1994
  • Penn & Foster Career School Gunsmith Program, 2007

Relevant Experience

  • US Air Force (active duty) Pararescue Team, 1974 – 1982
  • US Air Force (active duty) Combat Control Team, 1982-1986
  • US Air Force (Air National Guard) Pararescue Team, Team Armorer, 1988 – 2003
  • US Air Force (active duty) Pararescue Team, MAJCOM Weapons Division, 2003 – 2015
  • AFSOC representative to the SOCOM Precision Sniper Rifle selection initiative, 2008 – 2010
  • AFSOC representative to the SOCOM Baseline Interoperable Sniper Training Standards Manual
  • Department of Transportation Federal Air Marshal, 1998 – 1999
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