Thomas B. Hunter

CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Thomas Byron Hunter, DSS, M.Litt.

Email: thomasbhunter@hotmail.com

Experience:

December 2009 to 2012

Intelligence Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, Laguna Niguel, CA

* Responsible for performing analytical duties as requited pertaining to U.S. border security and related issues.

November 2008 to Present

Adjunct Professor, Henley-Putnam University

* Teaching graduate-level courses in subjects pertaining to national and strategic security. Courses include Terrorist Group Dynamics and Criminal Kidnapping Strategies/Tactics.

November 2008 to Present

Freelance Writer/Editor

* Freelance writer on subjects pertaining to international terrorism, counterterrorism, piracy, special operations, and related subjects.

* Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Strategic Security. Henley-Putnam University. 2008-2009.

June 2008 to October 2008

Senior Intelligence Analyst, SRA International, Newport Beach, CA

* Sole analyst responsible for monitoring open source reporting to assess potential terrorist incidents, create risk assessments, and provide finished intelligence reporting. Specific areas of concern included water infrastructure, disaster monitoring, and emergency contingency planning for the U.S., Australia, and Canada.

June 2002 to April 2007

Intelligence Analyst (Counterterrorism), Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC.

* October 2006 to April 2007 (40 hours per week)

Homeland Branch, Americas Division

Responsible for writing, editing, and proofreading all-source intelligence analysis examining potential terrorist threats to the U.S. Collateral duty includes providing daily terrorism threat brief to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense Paul McHale

* January 2003 to October 2006 (45 hours per week)

Weapons Branch, Capabilities and Tactics Division

Responsible for providing all-source intelligence analysis examining terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP).

* December 2002 to January 2003 (45 hours per week)

Detainee Support Cell, Rest of the World (ROW) Div.

Responsible for conducting research into detainees then held by U.S. authorities and determining possible connections to terrorist activities.

* October to December 2002 (50 hours per week)

Domestic Terrorism Branch, ROW Div.

Responsible for providing all-source intelligence analysis examining potential terrorist threats to the U.S.

* June to October 2002 (45 hours per week)

Americas Branch, ROW Div.

Responsible for providing all-source intelligence analysis assessing potential terrorist threats throughout Central and South America.

November 2001 to June 2002 - 40 hours per week

Intelligence Analyst (Counterdrug), Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC.

* Caribbean and Latin America

Responsible for providing all-source intelligence analysis examining the illicit shipments of drugs from Latin America to the U.S.

June 2000 to October 2001- 32 hours per week

Intelligence Analyst (Counterdrug and Geopolitical), U.S. Coast Guard, Atlantic Area Command, Portsmouth, VA.

* Latin America, Caribbean, U.S. Eastern Seaboard

Responsible for providing all-source intelligence analysis examining the illicit shipments of drugs from Latin America to the U.S. Gulf and East Coasts

May 1998 to September 2001

Contributing Writer, Jane's Intelligence Review, Jane's Pointer.

* Conducted research, analysis and writing of articles related to intelligence, counterproliferation, terrorism, counterterrorism, and special operations forces.

Associate Editor and Contributing Writer, Journal of Counterterrorism and Security International.

* Conducted research, analysis and writing of articles related to counterproliferation, terrorism, counterterrorism, and special operations forces.

Education (chronological):

* Ph.D. graduate studies (ongoing), Strategic Security, Henley-Putnam University, San Jose, CA (online program). 4.0 GPA (President's List) Expected graduation date: Winter 2010.

* Part-time graduate study at Joint Military Intelligence College, Washington, D.C., in Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence (MSSI) program. 2006-2007.

* M.Litt., International Security Studies, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland (UK). 2005.

* M.A., National Security Studies, American Military University, Manassas, VA. 2001.

* B.A., English and American Literature, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. 1990

Awards:

* Intelligence Community Counterterrorism Studies Fellowship, 2004-2005

* JITF-CT Award for Consistent Excellence and Outstanding Performance, November 2004 to March 2005

* Directors Annual Agency Team Award (JITF-CT), 2002, 2003, 2004

* Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Secret Service, 2003

* Letter of Recognition, Central Intelligence Agency (Chief, Threat Management Unit), 2003

* Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Support, Combined Federal Campaign, 2002

* National Leadership Award, International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals, 1999

Memberships and Affiliations:

* Member, International MENSA

* Advisory Board, Operational Studies.Com

* Member, Defense Intelligence Alumni Association

* Member, International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP)

* Member, Friends of Special Operations Forces (FSOF)

* Lifetime Member, Night Stalker (Task Force 160) Association

* Member, U.S. Naval Institute

Foreign Travel: Israel, Kenya, Mexico, Panama, United Kingdom.

Writing Samples: Available upon request.

List of Publications: Available upon request.