Lt. Col Eric G. Haertel has over 30 years of experience in Civil Air Patrol as a strategic planner and leader, holding positions including Deputy Squadron Commander, Director of Training, and Group Commander. He seeks the position of Florida Wing Group 1 Commander, and provides a resume summarizing his accomplishments in developing staff, training programs, and emergency response operations. He holds a Master's degree from the US Army War College and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

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Lt. Col Eric G. Haertel, CAP
6335 Summer Lakes Lane
Pensacola, FL 32504
Home Phone: (850) 378-8159
Cell Phone: (703) 201-1504
Email: ehaertel@cap.gov;
SSN: XXX-XX-0342 Civil Air Patrol Resume
U.S. Citizenship: Yes Highest CAP Grade: O-5
Highest Military Grade: O-6
Highest Federal Grade: GS-15
OBJECTIVE: Application for Florida Wing Group 1 Commander
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Strategic planner, leader, and experienced senior analyst in operations, training and resourcing.
Develops staff organizations capabilities to develop plans, strategies, analysis, and present solutions in
their decision-making process.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Deputy Squadron Commander FL 424
Florida Wing, CAP
09/16- Present
CAP Grade: O-5
Supervisor: Lt Col. R.C. DeJesus:
(301) 801-2184;
ramoncarlos.dejesus@yahoo.com
Key Accomplishments:
 Assisting the commander in leading the squadron.
 Training and developing the squadron staff and internal processes.
 Building appropriate internal and external organizational relationships among supporting and
supported agencies within Florida Wing.
 Incident Commander 1 in the Group 1 area for missions and training.
A-58 Plans and Programs 03/2015-Present
Middle East Region, CAP CAP Grade: O-5
Supervisor: Col. Eugene Egry (410) 652-3333
Director of the strategy development planning, and program management supporting strategic analysis,
planning, and program management including systems integration, modernization, and emergency
services(ES) training. Subject matter expert (SME) on training. Negotiator, focused on ethically
achieving the end-state.

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Key Accomplishments:
 Developed a yearly strategic planning cycle for the MER and staff.
 Safety Officer (SO), National Flight Academy (NFA), Ft. Pickett VA (28 Jun – 8 July).
 Deputy Commander, Emerald Coast Senior Squadron (SER-FL-424), Pensacola, FL.
 ES participation Incident Commander (IC), Plans section chief (PSC); Mission Observer (MO).
Squadron Commander Montgomery Senior
Maryland Wing, CAP
09/14-03/15
CAP Grade: O-5
Supervisor: Col. Joe Winter: (914) 506-0013
Key Accomplishments:
 Rebuild the squadron staff and recruit a permanent commander.
A-35 Director of Training
Maryland Wing, CAP
10/12-09/14
CAP Grade: O-5
Supervisor: Col. Gerard Weiss: (410) 652-3333
SME in training programs, resourcing, systems integration, modernization, and emergency services
training.
Key Accomplishments:
 Planned, organized, and lead the Joint SAREX 7-9 Jun 2013 at Camp Baker, Hancock Maryland
for Maryland, National Capital, and Delaware Wings.
 Safety Officer, NFA, Ft. Pickett VA.
 ES participation as IC; PSC; OSC; GBD in variety of missions.
ACS/Professional Development 08/2010-10/2012
Maryland Wing, CAP CAP Grade: O-5
Supervisor: COL John Knowles: (301) 980-3221
Program manager for professional development. Supported Unit Commander’s Courses (UCC),
Squadron Leader Schools (SLS), and Corporate Leader Courses (CLC).
Key Accomplishments:
 Coordinated, and presented at multiple professional development schools.
 Promoted opportunities to attend Region (RSC) and National Staff Colleges (NSC)).
Significantly reduced training backlog.
 ES participation: PSC, OSC, GBD in a variety of missions.
Commander Group 1 07/2007-08/2010
Maryland Wing, CAP CAP Grade: O-5
Supervisor: Col. Gerard Weiss/Phone: (410) 652-3333
Lead 11 squadrons (band, Senior, and 9 Composite). Mentored commanders on ES, professional
development, training, recruiting, and retention programs.

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Key Accomplishments:
 2009 Group Commander of the Year.
 Commandant of Students, RSC in Westminster MD in 2006.
 GBD; OSC; and Safety Officer in ES missions.
Commander Bethesda Chevy Chase Composite
Squadron
08/2005-07/2007
Maryland Wing, CAP CAP Grade: O-4
Supervisor: Lt. Col. John Knowles/Phone: (301) 980-3221
Key Accomplishments:
 2006 Squadron Commander of the Year.
 Grew membership from 46 to 72 (22 Seniors and 50 cadets).
 Student RSC in Westminster MD.
 ES participation GTL, MO, MS in variety of ES missions.
EDUCATION:
 US Army War College, Carlisle/PA.; 07/2004 graduated Masters; Strategic Studies.
 University of South Florida, Tampa/Fl.; 06/1979 graduated; Bachelors; Business Management,
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION:
 2016 – National Staff College, April 2016
 2013 – Enhanced Defense Financial Management Course (CDFM qualification Prep)
 2012 – Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, VA Leader Development Course (SES Prep)
 2006 – Civil Air Patrol: Middle East Region Staff College: 40 hours (Honor Graduate)
 2004 – Army War College, US Army, 2 years
 1979 --1995 Required Army service schools.
 HONORS & AWARDS:
 2005 – Army Legion of Merit
 2009 – Wilson Award; Civil Air Patrol
MEMBERSHIPS:
 Civil Air Patrol, Member cadet 1969-1979; senior 1996-present
 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
 Experimental Aircraft Association
 National Guard Association
 National Rifle Association

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Awards, Ribbons and Badges:
Army: Expert Infantry Badge (EIB); Legion of Merit LOM/ Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (4)/Army
Legion of Merit//Meritorious Service Medal (4th
Award)//Army Commendation Medal (2nd
Award)//Army Achievement Medal//Army Superior Unit Award//Army Reserve Components
Achievement Medal//National Defense Medal (2nd
Award)//Global War on Terrorism Medal//Army
Service Ribbon//Overseas Service Ribbon//Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (4th
Award)//Expert Infantry Badge//Army Staff Identification Badge//US Army Retired Lapel Button//
Civil Air Patrol Ribbons and Badges:
National Commander’s Commendation/Meritorious Service (Region)/Commander’s Commendation
/Unit Citation/Wilson/Garber/Loening/Leadership/Davis/Membership/Yeager/Command Svc/
Red Svc/Air Search and Rescue Ribbon/Cadet Special Acts/ Encampment Ribbon/
Pilot/Master IC/ES Patch/Master GTL/ Senior ES Badge/
SELF-CERTIFICATION:
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
resume is true, correct, complete and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this resume may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin
work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be
investigated.
Signature: //original signed// Date signed: ___4 February 2017
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