Small Unit Tactics (SUT) Instructor

About the role

The SOF Small Unit Tactics (SUT) Instructor provides instructional, evaluation and field-training support for Special Operations Forces (SOF) training programs. The role delivers and assesses tactical training in classroom, range and austere field environments, with about 10% travel. It is a full-time position based in Fort Bragg, NC.

Key responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students in land navigation, weapons marksmanship, mounted and dismounted patrolling, MOUT and squad- and platoon-level tactics
• Deliver classroom and field instruction, act as assistant instructor and run tactical demonstrations
• Support raids, ambushes, movement to contact, patrols and base operations, including day and night field exercises and infiltration training with fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft
• Grade and document student performance per ISAP requirements, give oral and written evaluations and coach students
• Support static-range and live-fire exercises, enforce weapons safety and range regulations, and coordinate emergency response
• Maintain line-of-sight supervision, prepare 9-Line MEDEVAC and MIST reports, and manage helicopter landing zone safety
• Navigate cross-country with military and civilian maps, compass and lensatic compass, without GPS, and lead foot patrols

Required profile

• US citizen with a valid U.S. driver's license and an active Secret security clearance
• Honorably served as an Army MOS 18 Series (or equivalent) at E-7 or higher, warrant officer or commission officer
• At least 5 years of active operational detachment experience in an active-duty or National Guard Special Forces Group
• Preferred: dual Special Forces and Ranger qualifications
• Physical fitness: 20 km foot movement with a 30-45 lb rucksack, a 12-mile march with a 45 lb rucksack in 3 hours, and sustained day and night patrol operations

Required skills

• Weapons handling, navigation, patrolling and urban combat tactics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Clear verbal and written communication