ANTHONY LATU

• Serve as the primary COMSEC Manager supporting the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), overseeing accountability, safeguarding, distribution, and lifecycle management of cryptographic material and Controlled Cryptographic Items in accordance with NSA, DoD, U.S. Navy, CENTCOM, and applicable FMS requirements.
• Manage cryptographic keying operations supporting RSNF communications and mission systems, including KMI/SKL administration, key receipt and distribution, CCI accountability, destruction, inventories, SF-153 documentation, and resolution of key loading and equipment discrepancies.
• Provide direct technical and operational COMSEC support to RSNF personnel and Cryptographic Responsible Officers, troubleshooting tactical radio and cryptographic equipment issues, supporting system fielding and upgrades, and maintaining readiness of secure voice, data, IFF, and tactical communications capabilities.
• Coordinate RSNF COMSEC requirements with Saudi military leadership, U.S. Government representatives, CENTCOM, USMTM, program offices, contractors, and OEM technical teams to resolve cryptographic issues, support secure shipments, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure uninterrupted mission support.

Impact: Provided rapid-response, on-demand COMSEC leadership across multiple international defense programs, stepping into high-tempo environments to stabilize operations, reinforce compliance, and keep mission timelines on track.

Key Contributions:
• Strengthened global COMSEC compliance by acting as an additional in-country manager, eliminating single-point-failure risk and ensuring continuous contract compliance during emergencies or leadership gaps.
• Improved audit readiness and operational continuity by serving as the standby manager capable of mobilizing within 24 hours, preventing audit delays, program stagnation, and coverage lapses across international accounts.
• Designed and delivered COMSEC training to 15–25 multinational personnel, improving accuracy, reducing procedural errors, and raising readiness by bridging cultural and language barriers that previously slowed adoption.
• Accelerated reconciliation and repair timelines by resolving inoperative equipment issues in hours instead of days, reducing operational downtime for mission-critical users.
• Identified and corrected accountability discrepancies in aircraft and ground communication equipment, introducing a streamlined tracking method that improved location accuracy and audit reliability across all sites.
• Sharpened cross-organizational communication flows, reducing delays, improving traceability, and establishing clearer escalation pathways for partner agencies and managers across multiple regions.

• Performed Industrial Security functions under NISPOM-equivalent standards, supporting classified facility compliance, secure storage, audits, and personnel access control across multiple sites.
• Human Resources: Rene Hatfield
• Rene.hatfield@nacsglobal.com
• Weekly hours: 50-60

Impact: Led national-level COMSEC operations and U.S.–host-nation coordination for the Sultanate of Oman, driving cryptographic readiness, regulatory compliance, and mission-critical continuity for the Royal Air Force of Oman and Ministry of Defence.

Key Contributions:
• Secured a multi-year sole-source contract extension by strengthening relationships with RAFO leadership, reducing communication downtime, improving turnaround dependability, and elevating accountability and training systems to restore full confidence in U.S. support operations.
• Reduced equipment losses and repair costs through hands-on technical training that improved operator proficiency, prevented damage, and reinforced proper handling procedures across all supported units.
• Closed accountability gaps by introducing structured communication and inventory-control plans, enabling faster inventories, clearer documentation, and more reliable coordination between teams.
• Maintained a 100% inventory-accuracy rate for three consecutive years, achieving zero discrepancies across all controlled cryptographic assets under DIAS management.
• Passed all inspections and audits with zero findings, demonstrating flawless COMSEC discipline, strict NSA/DoD compliance, and exceptional program reliability.
• Built high-trust relationships with RAFO leadership, enabling same-day approvals, rapid base access, and frictionless coordination that consistently accelerated mission timelines.
• Cleared longstanding backlog issues through more efficient reconciliation, documentation, and equipment-processing workflows, restoring full operational compliance.
• Delivered independent briefings that strengthened proficiency in compliance, equipment handling, key-management procedures, and technical readiness for U.S. and host-nation personnel.
• Enhanced lifecycle management and accountability of high-value IT and communication assets, improving traceability, tightening distribution controls, and reducing delays in equipment turnover.

• Acted as Primary COMSEC Custodian during multiple rotations, managing the account independently while colleagues were out of country and ensuring zero-loss compliance.
• Team Lead: Scott Yates
• Scott.yates@nacsglobal.com
• Weekly hours: 50-60

• Present classroom training and hands-on instruction that encompasses all Stryker Technical Instructor operator and maintenance tasks for all platforms and variants of the Stryker Family of Vehicles.
• Identify Detailed Description of Work.
• Instruct, demonstrate and evaluate U.S. Army and Allied Military (FMS) Soldiers on the Stryker New Equipment Training (NET) by presenting classroom, vehicle and hands-on instructions that encompasses all Operator and Field Level Maintenance Tasks and conducts follow-on training as required.
• Conducting New Equipment Training at Government/Military Installations and sites on the Stryker vehicles.
• HR: Anita Stubbs
• +1 (253) 732 - 4733
• Weekly Hours: 40

Impact: Served as the senior COMSEC lead for multiple units across JBLM, directing secure-communications readiness, classified-asset accountability, and cryptographic compliance in support of Pacific-aligned operations and rapid-deployment missions.

Key Contributions:
• Served as Primary COMSEC Custodian with full accountability for cryptographic materials, inventories, audits, and compliance.

• Directed the management and accountability of over $200,000 in classified communications assets, ensuring full operational readiness and strict adherence to national security protocols.
  • Led encryption operations and key distribution in coordination with senior technical officers, enabling secure communications for mission-critical Pacific-focused operations.
  • Oversaw inspection, maintenance, and logistics coordination for sensitive communications systems, consistently delivering results ahead of schedule across multiple units.
  • Ensured the secure transport and destruction of classified equipment, maintaining full compliance with regulatory and operational standards in high-risk environments.
  • Trained and mentored cross-functional teams, providing leadership development, technical instruction, and performance-based team building that elevated overall unit capability.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in communications systems and night-vision technologies, supporting mission execution through rapid troubleshooting, repair leadership, and technical problem-solving.
  • Championed a culture of accountability and growth, taking ownership of team outcomes while fostering continuous learning, improved discipline, and operational excellence.
• Supervisor: Sergeant First Class Huskisson(Retired)
• +1 (425) 760-6869
• Weekly hours: 60

Impact: Served as the COMSEC Manager for the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, directing secure communications readiness, classified equipment accountability, and cryptographic compliance across all regimental elements while simultaneously performing advanced maintenance and repair as the regiment’s senior communications technician.

Key Contributions:
• Served as Primary COMSEC Custodian with full accountability for cryptographic materials, inventories, audits, and compliance.

• Led technical training programs for soldiers, instructing the proper use, maintenance, and installation of COMSEC systems within military vehicles, strengthening knowledge transfer and operational resilience.
  • Executed over 1,000 service operations on secure communications equipment (SINCGARS) as the senior repair technician for the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, ensuring mission readiness across all subordinate units.
  • Directed technical calibration and diagnostics for communications systems, employing specialized equipment to maintain operational integrity and compliance with performance standards.
  • Oversaw communications readiness for a Stryker unit for 3+ years, including two years in senior leadership, managing all communication platforms and personnel.
  • Coordinated field communications support during quarterly rotations and National Training Center deployments, maintaining secure communications for ground missions and ensuring full accountability of sensitive electronic systems.
  • Managed workshop operations during deployments, ensuring completion of all scheduled maintenance services (quarterly, semi-annual, annual) for SINCGARS, JCR, and JBC-P systems across the regiment.
  • Cross-trained across multiple Stryker vehicle platforms, including advanced systems integration and installation of SINCGARS and JCR technologies, enhancing operational flexibility and technical coverage.