Description
The Infantry senior sergeant serves as principal NCO in an Infantry Light, Mechanized or Anti-tank company, operations or intelligence sections of an Infantry Battalion, combined arms or Infantry brigades and higher level organizations. Provides tactical and technical guidance and professional support to subordinates and makes recommendations to superiors in the accomplishment of their duties. Serves as principal noncommissioned officer in an Infantry battalion or higher to supervise the processing of operations and intelligence information in an Infantry brigade or higher level unit. Provides tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and superiors in accomplishment of their duties. Plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, and combat operations. Edits and prepares tactical plans and training material. Coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities.
Core Skills
- operations planning and execution
- mission analysis and requirements definition
- risk assessment and mitigation planning
- team leadership and supervision
- training program development and delivery
- standard operating procedure development
- incident and crisis management
- after action review and lessons learned
- report writing and briefing
- time and resource management
- cross-functional coordination
- decision making under pressure
- basic radio and digital communications procedures
- map reading and navigation
- adaptability in dynamic environments
Common Certifications
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- State POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Certification
- Executive Protection/Close Protection Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications (ICS 100, 200, 700, 800)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Firearms Instructor Certification (NRA, state, or federal)
- First Responder/EMT Certification
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.