Matthew Gordon

Officer

United States

About

Officer

Experience

  • United States Marine Corps (14 yrs 11 mos)
    • Intelligence Officer
      May 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 2 mos

    • Officer
      Aug 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

  • Assistant Intelligence Officer at 2d Marine Regiment
    Dec 2015 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

    -Assume the role of Intelligence Officer in his/her absence -Lead, direct, train, and supervise the Marines of the 2d Marine Regiment Intelligence Section -Assume the role of Lead Intelligence Planner for all Regimental Exercises and Deployments -Provide, manage, and supervise the production and analysis of all-source intelligence in support of the Commanding Officer, Staff, and subordinate Battalions -Identify intelligence requirements, supervise the requirements management process, and execute the intelligence cycle during all phases of planning and operations -Develop and refine information flow with higher, adjacent, and subordinate units and create a dissemination plan for all intelligence information and reports -Advise the Security Manager on all matters pertaining to security and the safeguard and handling of classified materials; act as the Security Manager in his/her absence

  • Current Operations Officer at NATO Resolute Support
    Apr 2016 - Oct 2016 · 7 mos

  • Liaison Officer at 2d Battalion, 8th Marines
    Jan 2015 - Aug 2015 · 8 mos

    Signals Intelligence Liaison Officer from 2d Radio Bn to 2d Battalion, 8th Marines as part of the Black Sea Rotational Force 15.1 -Serve as the 2d Radio Battalion Detachment Officer-in-Charge -Act as a liaison between the Radio Battalion detachment, Black Sea Rotational Force 15.1 (2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment), and the host nations for Military-to-Military (M2M) engagements -Establish Low-Level Voice Intercept (LLVI) M2M program in support of European Command (EUCOM) Theater Campaign Plan -Supervise the creation and implementation of the LLVI Curriculum by providing oversight and expertise on course materials and lessons -Establish an engagement program with the Romanian Navy in Constanta, Romania in order to provide cryptologic support to Black Sea Naval Operations by serving as the Signals Intelligence liaison -Serve as the Intelligence Operations Officer -Serve as the Black Sea Rotational Force 15.1 Intelligence Officer as required

  • 2d Radio Bn (Camp Lejeune, NC)
    • Executive Officer
      Jun 2014 - Jan 2015 · 8 mos

      -Formulate plans, orders, and instructions necessary to implement the Commander's policies and determine the effectiveness of their execution -Coordinate, synchronize, and supervise routine administrative requirements and accountability of equipment and personnel -Plan, organize, and recommend company training to meet Battalion Mission-Essential Tasks (METs) and assigned missions -Perform collateral duties as the company's Family Advocacy Officer and supervise Oversight and Compliance procedures, Uniformed Victim Advocates, Substance Abuse, Suicide prevention, Violence Prevention, and Legal Services -Represent the Commander or serve as the Acting commander, as required -Responsible for administrative actions within the company to include Command Chronology, Company Newsletter, Staff Update, Staff Actions, and submission of weekly training schedules

    • Platoon Commander
      Jan 2013 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Advisor Team Leader in Afghanistan from August 2013 to December 2013 -Maintain overall accountability of all Marines, students, and equipment -Act as a liaison between the Low-Level Voice Intercept (LLVI) Team, Regional Corps Battle School (RCBS), and the 215th Corps Advisor Team, as well as any other supported/supporting units -Provide oversight and expertise on course materials and lessons -Provide logistical and administrative support for Marines -Create and maintain course materials and ensure that updates are completed as needed -Provide an after-action report (AAR) on course materials, conduct, and overall class posture -Ensure adherence to the schedule and task instructors accordingly -Conduct classes and practical applications in accordance with the curriculum -Ensure that safety is paramount at all times -Know the location of the nearest Medical facility -Know and implement the procedures in the event of indirect fire (IDF) or green on blue incidents -Know and implement the reporting procedures for questionable traffic collected during the class Platoon Commander -Provide leadership and training to all Marines, ensuring the platoon is properly trained, equipped, and prepared to effectively and efficiently accomplish all assigned missions -Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all personnel, classified material, controlled cryptographic items, weapons, and equipment assigned to your platoon, amounting to over $9,000,000 in assets -Train the marines to standard and ensure that they are prepared for deployment and temporary assigned duty worldwide -Responsible for daily conduct, safety, and welfare of all personnel; supervising all administrative correspondence and related events -Develop professionally and increase technical expertise in the signals intelligence and Marine Corps intelligence communities -Become familiar with pertinent collection, reporting, and production requirements, United States Signals Intelligence Directives (USSIDs)