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MR. Furman Oscar Ashley
7527 Bethesda Court
Fayetteville, NC 28303-2305 US
Day Phone: (910) 432-6048
Evening Phone: (910) 860-5555
Mobile: (910) 728-5950
Email: taz-man65@hotmail.com
Availability: Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Desiredlocations: United States
Work Experience:
US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Series: 0080 Pay Plan: GG Grade: 12
2929 Desert Storm Drive
Fort Bragg, NC 28310 United States
08/2008 - Present
Salary: 81,979.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Deputy Special Security Officer (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: Appointed as the Deputy Special Security Officer
(SSO). Assisting the Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) in managing the USASOC Sensitive
Compartmented Information (SCI) program through understanding and interpretation of applicable
Executive Orders (EO), Intelligence Community Directives (ICD), Department of Defense (DoD), US
Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Department of the Army (DA) governing policies.
Review and revise USASOC SCI policy and Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) tailoring guidance
to accomplish assigned mission requirements while ensuring established SCI protection is maintained.
Maintain constant communication and collaboration with adjacent and higher DoD, National Agency
and other Government and contracted elements to ensure concise and efficient interoperability in the
joint worldwide environment USASOC operates. Ensure USASOC policy is provided to and
understood by all subordinate Command SSO personnel ensuring SCI protection. Providing direct
support and oversight to USASOC HQs Directorates, First Special Forces Command Airborne
(Provisional), US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC), 75TH Ranger
Regiment, five Active Duty and two Army National Guard Special Forces Groups located throughout
the United States and while those subordinate Commands deploy elements worldwide. Provide direct
oversight to the proper operation of 4 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) located
within the USASOC HQs while also providing oversight and support to 53 additional SCIFs operated
by subordinates. Ensure annual self-inspections are conducted by each SSO / SCIF and as required
conduct Staff Assistance Visits (SAV), Initial Command Inspections (ICI) and Command Inspections
(CI) of subordinate elements to ensure SCI protection standards are maintained. Advise / assist
USASOC HQs Directorates and subordinate Commands for the 28 currently ongoing new SCIF
construction projects. Through the interpretation of current policy I ensure mandated security
procedures and construction standards are met as well as reviewing and coordinating with requesting
units to correct shortcomings in mandated standards, procedures and documentation. Review all
accreditation documentation and assist requesting units with corrections before submission to the
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Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as the DoD Accrediting Official. This also applies to the
modification of existing SCIFs as required for mission support. Review requests and advise the SIO on
the approval of subordinate unit Temporary Secure Working Areas (TSWA) and Tactical / Temporary
SCIF (T-SCIF) requests. Perform SCI administrative actions to validate SCI eligibility, need-to-know
and conduct SCI indoctrination of personnel while maintaining local security records and the Joint
Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) for approximately 350 military, Army civilian and Defense
industry contract personnel working within the USASOC HQs supporting US Special Operations
Command (USSOCOM) and USASOC SCI level activities and supporting contractor activities.
Receive and validate all visitor SCI access authorization requests using JPAS and Scattered Castles
database for non-DoD personnel as well as passing SCI access certifications for all USASOC HQs
personnel supporting official visits using JPAS and the Ground Intelligence Support Activity (GISA)
Multi-Media Message Manager (M3) electronic message traffic program for Non-DoD locations
visited. Maintain a continuing SCI security education and awareness program for all SCI indoctrinated
personnel within USASOC HQs while advising / assisting all subordinate units with their continuing
education programs for SCI indoctrinated personnel. Perform duties as an alternate Remote Terminal
Security Officer (RTSO) in support of SCI network / system access by establishing system accounts
for assigned personnel. Appointed as a Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems
(DoDIIS) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Trusted Agent (TA) assisting with registration, download
and installation of PKI certificates for USASOC HQs personnel to ensure compliance with
requirements for electronic access to restricted databases and portals on the SCI network as well as
enabling the use of digital signatures and digital encryption of email traffic maintained on or accessed
through SCI automated information systems (AIS). Manage, supervise, and provide SCI support to
DoD contractors, including the review of DD Form 254, (Contract Security Classification
Specification) with Industrial Security personnel. Performed SSO duties as Army civilian (0080 / GG-
11) at US Army Special Forces Command from 08/21/2006 to 08/15/2008. Performed SSO duties as
Active military at Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Afghanistan for multiple rotations
while appointed as SSO at 3RD Special Forces Group (Airborne) from 11/01/1999 to 03/31/2006.
Supervisor: Byron Castleman ((910) 432-2178)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education:
Vanguard High School Ocala, FL United States
High School or equivalent 05/1983
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References:
Name Employer Title Phone Email
COL Barry
Harris (*)
US Army
Special
Operations
Command
USASOC
Deputy Chief
of Staff, G2
910-432-
6302
barry.harris@ahqb.soc.mil
Mr. Byron
Castleman (*)
US Army
Special
Operations
Command
USASOC
Deputy G2
910-432-
2178
byron.castleman@ahqb.soc.mil
Mr. John Vose
(*)
US Army
Special
Operations
Command
USASOC G2
Plans Branch
Chief
910-432-
5711
john.m.vose@ahqb.soc.mil
Mr. John
White (*)
Air Force
Special
Operations
Command
USASOC G2
Staff Weather
Officer
910-432-
7940
whitejoh@ahqb.soc.mil
(*) Indicates professional reference
Job Related Training:
DIA Certified SCIF Inspector (CSI) Certification Program (06/15/2010): DIA inspectors administer a 3
hour written test and then observe student conduct a SCIF inspection. In passing the written test and
walk through inspection, I have been certified by DIA personnel to conduct USASOC SCIF
inspections for DIA as directed by DIA.
Mobile SCI Security Officials Course (04/20/2001): Defense Intelligence Agency instructors train
personnel on all duties and responsibilities of the Special Security Officer.
SCI Contract Monitor Training (04/16/2001): US Army Intelligence and Security Command Contract
Support Element East train personnel on policy and procedures to properly monitor SCI level contracts
to ensure adherence to the restrictions, policies, and procedures set forth by the Department of Defense
while fulfilling the requirements of the contract.
Information Systems Security Officer Course (12/11/2000): USASOC awareness and training course
for all Information Systems Security Officers to identify and enforce the policies and procedures to
protect all AIS maintained within the Department of Defense.
Security Managers Course (05/21/1999): USASOC conducted this course designed to train personnel
in proper policy and procedures used in the fields of PERSEC, PHYSEC and INFOSEC.
Additional Information:
Promotion (04/19/2015): Position upgraded with promotion increasing current grade from
GG-11 Step 09 to GG-12 Step 5.
Non-Ratings Based Individual Time Off Award (03/12/2015)
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Ratings Based Lump Sum Performance Payment (01/11/2015)
Performance Based Pay (Step) Increase (01/11/2015)
2014 Overall Performance Element Rating: 4.3. Overall Performance Objective Rating: 4.7.
Overall Rating 4.5. Performance Evaluation of Record: 4 - Excellent.
Non-Ratings Based Individual Cash Award (08/04/2014)
Performance Based Pay (Step) Increase (01/12/2014)
2013 Overall Performance Element Rating: 4.3. Overall Performance Objective Rating: 4.7.
Overall Rating 4.5. Performance Evaluation of Record: 4 - Excellent.
Ratings Based Lump Sum Performance Payment (01/13/2013)
2012 Overall Performance Element Rating: 3.3. Overall Performance Objective Rating: 4.
Overall Rating 3.7. Performance Evaluation of Record: 4 - Excellent.
Ratings Based Lump Sum Performance Payment (01/01/2012)
2011 Overall Performance Element Rating: 3.3. Overall Performance Objective Rating: 4.
Overall Rating 3.7. Performance Evaluation of Record: 4 - Excellent.
Non-Ratings Based Individual Cash Award (12/14/2010): For exemplary duty performance
while assigned as a Security Specialist at USASOC.
2010 Overall Performance Element Rating: 3.3. Overall Performance Objective Rating: 3.3.
Overall Rating 3.3. Performance Evaluation of Record: 3 - Successful.
Ratings Based Individual Cash Award (06/18/2009): For exemplary duty performance while
assigned as a Security Specialist at USASOC.
Ratings Based Individual Cash Award (12/15/2008): For exemplary duty performance while
assigned as a Security Specialist at USASOC.
Individual Time Off Award (03/06/2008): For exemplary duty performance while assigned as
a Security Specialist (GG 0080 11) at USASFC.
Knowlton Award (01/11/2008): The Military Intelligence Corps Association awarded the
coveted Knowlton award for consistently exceptional and commendable contributions to
USASFC and the Military Intelligence Corps as a skillful technician greatly increasing the
commands ability to provide oversight and manage the operational readiness of the
commands SCIFs to ensure mission accomplishment.
Individual Cash Award (03/02/2007): For exemplary duty performance while assigned as a
Security Specialist at USASFC.
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Joint Service Achievement Medal (09/17/2004): For exceptionally meritorious service while
serving as the Collection Manager and the Special Security Officer of the CJSOTFA in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 14 June through 01 September 2004.
Joint Service Achievement Medal (03/26/2004): For exceptionally meritorious service while
serving as the Collection Manager and the Special Security Officer of the CJSOTF-A in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 13 January through 15 March 2004.
Joint Service Commendation Medal (09/05/2003): For exceptionally meritorious service while
serving as the Collection Manager and the Special Security Officer of the CJSOTFA in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 25 March through 15 September 2003.
Bronze Star (09/20/2002): For exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the
Collection Manager and the Special Security Officer of the CJSOTFA in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom from 09 March through 20 September 2002.
Army Commendation Medal (03/27/2002): For supervision of initial setup and security
measures instituted to activate the CJSOTFA TSCIF at Bagram, Afghanistan in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom.