Paul Chastain Phone: (228) 282-5551 Email: pc11acd78@westpost.

net Summary of Qualifications: Over 25 years experience in the Shipbuilding Industry performing the installatio n, maintenance, operation and testing of Shipboard Integrated Combat Systems, sp ecializing in Missile/Gun Fire Control systems. Also 23 years in the U.S. Navy a s a Senior Chief Fire Control Technician (E-8). NAVSEA Master Ordnance Repair ( MOR) Certified as Missile/Gun Warfare Area Supervisor and Production manager. Cu rrently hold a Secret security clearance. Experience: May 17, 2007 - Present: Electrical Technician: Northrop Grumman Ship Builder, Pa scagoula MS Department 35 Test. Currently assigned to the US Coast Guard National High Secur ity Cutter WMSL-752 as a member of the Combat Systems start up and Test team for the SPQ-9B Fire Control System and URN-25 Tactical Air Navigation System. Also excellent in the useage of Electronic Test Equipment; Digital Voltmeters, Oscill oscopes, RF Power Meters, and ECT. Previously assigned to the DDG-110, WMSL-750, WMSL-751 and LHD-8. Responsible for start up and complete system testing includ ing, all test procedure and supporting documents for the MK 99 Fire Control Rada r, SPQ-9B Fire Control Radar, SPN-43C Air Traffic Control Radar and URN-25 Tacti cal Air Navigation System. January, 2004-May, 2007: Security Officer Security Officer at Imperial Palace, Beau Rivage and Hard Rock casinos responsib le for providing basic security functions for the property and providing protect ion to employees, guest and safeguarding company property. November 30, 1998 - January 2004: Senior Engineering Technician, Northrop Grumma n Ship Builder, Pascagoula MS DD(X) Member of the Design Agent Team for the Advanced Gun System (AGS), Guided Projectile Engineering Design Model and development of the propelling charge and Long Range Land Attack Projectile (LRLAP) including Risk Assessment. Also part icipated in Product development including shipboard integration of the Decoy Lau nching System (DLS). Prepared DLS documentation for SFR and WSESRB. Also assiste d in the preparation of Proposal documentation to the US Navy including BOE'S, f or DD21and DD(X). Competent in the usage of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlo ok and Internet. Classified Document Control (CDC) custodian for the DD(X) prog ram. Combat Systems Coordinator for the Lupo Class Frigates F-21 and F-22. Responsibl e for the integration of the NA-10, Dardo and Otomat Fire Control Systems, inclu ding the navigational system to the Command and Control System. Correspondence w ith "overseas" vendors on a regular basis in order to define the system integrat ion specifications. Also assigned to the CG-47 "Smart Ship" testing support team as CDRL coordinator. August 12, 1998 - October 30, 1998: Electrician, Detyens Shipyard Inc., Charlest on SC Shipyard Electrician, installation and testing on the Cape Douglas, Roll on Roll Off ship and the Egyptian FFG-906 Toshka, Ex-US Navy ship, USS Lewis B. Puller FFG-23.

June 13, 1996 - March 26, 1998: Electrical Foreman, Charleston Shipbuilders, Inc . Responsible for the electrical portion of the conversion of Ex-Navy Destroyer, U SS Hoel (DDG-13) to a commercial, floating power station. Including, the restor ation, repair and testing of shipboard power generating / distribution systems, motors and motor controllers. Also the 1200-PSI steam plant electrical controls and alarm systems. I was sent to Manus Brazil, South America for three (3) mont hs and accomplished start-up and put the plant "On Line''. 1995 - 1996: Instructor/Maintenance Technician, UNC/Lear Siegler Maintenance technician/instructor on MK 92 Mod 5 Fire Control systems for Royal Saudi Navy in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. 1995: Electronic Technician, Atlantic Ordnance & Gyro, Inc. Repair, installation and testing of CORT upgrade of MK 92 FCS on USS CARR (FFG-5 2) and OJ 194/197 CDS console repairs and Field Change installation on USS DOYLE (FFG-39). 1993 - 1995: GMFCS Supervisor, PacOrd (L-3), Jacksonville, FL GMFCS Supervisor for installation and testing of CORT upgrade of MK 92 FCS on US S ELROD (FFG-55) and USS HAWES (FFG-53) in Charleston, SC. 1986 - 1993: Warfare Area Supervisor, PacOrd (L-3) Northwest. GMFCS Supervisor for installation and testing of MK 76 Terrier Missile Fire Cont rol system with NTU, MK 68 GFCS, MK 42 5"/54 Gun, and Harpoon during the ROH of USS STERRETT (CG-31) in San Diego and the ROH of USS WILLIAM H. STANDLEY (CG-32) in Portland, OR. Repaired and tested navigational search radar and communicati ons equipment for the reactivation of the heavy cargo roll-on/roll-off ships CAP E ISABEL for duty in the Gulf War. GMFCS Supervisor for installation and testin g of MK 74 Tartar Missile Fire Control system with NTU during the ROH of USS CHA NDLER (DDG-996) in Seattle. GMFCS Supervisor for repair and testing of MK 92 FC S, MK 13 GMLS and Harpoon during the SRA of USS SIDES (FFG-11) in San Diego and USS MORRISON (FFG-13) in Jacksonville, FL. Overhauled and tested the SPN-43A CC A Radar during the ROH of USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) in Portland, OR. 1985 - 1986: Marine Electronic Technician, PacOrd (L-3) Northwest. Repaired and tested the MK 92 FCS and the SLQ-25 during PSA of USS RUBEN JAMES ( FFG-57) in Long Beach, CA. Repaired and tested the MK 92 FCS for the new constr uction of USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG-60) in Long Beach, CA. Installed, repaired a nd tested the MK 86 GFCS and SLQ-25 during the ROH of USS CUSHING (DD-985) in Po rtland, OR.

1984 - 1985: Electronic Maintenance Technician, SEH America. Installation, repair and maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment. September 1984: Retired from the United States Navy as a Senior Chief Fire Contr ol Technician after 23 years of Naval Service and a Vietnam Combat Veteran.

1982 - 1984: Senior Chief Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy. Assigned to pre-commissioning detail for the USS MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27). D uties included Divisional CPO and acting Division Officer. Directly responsible for maintenance and operation of ship's Combat Systems. Systems included MK 92 FCS, Harpoon FCS, MK 13 GMLS, and MK 15 CIWS and 20 Technicians. Also served a s senior member of the Combat Systems Electronic Readiness Team (CERT). ). A mem ber of the PRP program with a Secret clearance assigned to the Ships Security Al ert Team as Duty Section Team Leader. 1981 - 1982: Senior Chief Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy. Assigned to Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic attending the MK 92 Mod 2 FCS Maintenance course. Also attended and completed the FFG-7 class Combat Systems Maintenance Management course and FFG-7 class Combat Systems team trainer. ). 1980 - 1981: Senior Chief Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy. Assigned to Mobile Technical Unit Nine (MOTU-9), San Francisco CA. Provided rep air and Combat Systems testing services for Fire Control and Surface Search Rada r Systems on Navy ships in San Francisco, Canada and Alaska. Also managed the U nit's operating budget (OPTAR). 1976 - 1980: Chief Fire Control Technician Gun, U.S. Navy. Assigned to USS MEYERKORD (FF-1058) as Divisional Chief Petty Officer in charge of the MK 68 GFCS, Harpoon FCS, and Basic Point Defense Missile System. JOOD and CIC watch officer underway, and completed qualification of Enlisted Surface War fare Specialist. Supervised ship's force work loads and coordinated with shipyar d activities during a 14-month overhaul at Northwest Marine Iron Works in Portla nd OR. Other duties included Asroc High Security Key holder, PRP member, Duty We apons Officer inport, Command Nalco Flight coordinator and ships 3-M coordinator . Awarded a Second Navy Achievement Medal. A member of the PRP program with a S ecret clearance assigned to the Ships Security Alert Team as Duty Section Team L eader 1974 - 1976: Chief Fire Control Technician Gun, U.S. Navy. Assigned to Surface Warfare Officer Schools Command at Newport, RI as Instructor for the Department Head course. Duties included instructing junior officers in Fire Control and Weapon System Fundamentals. 1973 - 1974: Chief Fire Control Technician Gun, U.S. Navy. Assigned to pre-commissioning detail for USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) as Divisio nal Chief Petty Officer in charge of MK 68 GFCS and Harpoon FCS and 20 Technicia ns. Participated in builders and final acceptance trials. A member of the PRP pr ogram with a Secret clearance assigned to the Ships Security Alert Team as Duty Section Team Leader. Also a Key Holder for "Special Weapons" security system. 1970 - 1973: Chief Fire Control Technician Gun, U.S. Navy. Assigned to pre-commissioning detail for the USS TRIPPE (FF-1075). Participated in builders and final acceptance trials. Participated in installation of the N avy's first ISSM Missile System (Tartar in the Box) at Boston Naval Shipyard. Di vision Chief Petty Officer in charge of the Mk 68 GFCS, ISSM Missile System and 25 Technicians. In 1972 deployed to WESTPAC for combat duty Vietnam. Awarded th e Navy Achievement with Combat "V" and Vietnam Service Medal. A member of the PR P program with a Secret clearance assigned to the Ships Security Alert Team as D

uty Section Team Leader. Also a FZ alarm key holder for "Special Weapons" securi ty system. 1967 - 1970: First Class Fire Control Tech Gun, U.S. Navy. Assigned to Service School Command, Great Lakes as Instructor and Supervisor for MK 68 GFCS with the An/SPG-53 F Fire Control Radar. 1964 - 1967: First Class Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy. Served on the USS Guadalcanal LPH-7 and USS Lawrence DDG-4. 1961 - 1964: Seaman, Third and Second Class Fire Control Technician, U.S. Navy. Attended Boot Camp and Fire Control Technician schools, performed duties as a sh ipboard Fire Control Technician on the USS Willis A. Lee (DL-4). Served on the L ine during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Education: College: Introduction to Computer Systems, 3 credits, 1980 Columbia Extension University; San Francisco, CA Programmable Controllers, 4 credits, 1985 Clark College; Vancouver, WA U.S. Navy Schools: FFG-7 Class Combat Systems Maintenance/Management 1982 FFG-7 Class Combat Systems Operation/Team Trainer 1982 MK 92 Mod 2 Fire Control System Maintenance 1982 Harpoon Weapon Control Console Operator 1979 Solid State and Digital Theory 1978 3-M System Coordinator/Inspector 1978 Basic Point Defense Missile (Battery Officer) 1977 Instructor Training "C" School 1974 Leadership Training "C" School 1967 FT "B" School Advanced Electronics 1965 MK 68 Gun Fire Control System Maintenance 1964 High School: Palatka High School, Palatka, Florida 1961, GED in 1978 References: Available upon request.