Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
Overview
Special Forces Weapons Sergeants employ conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in individual and small unit infantry operations. They conduct these operations in unilateral, combined, coalition, joint, interagency, and multinational settings.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- small unit tactics
- weapons systems expertise
- training and instruction
- mission planning
- problem solving under stress
- cross-cultural communication
- team leadership
- risk assessment
- adaptability and improvisation
- operational security awareness
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Word
- Alert Technologies OpsCenter
- Blaster's Tool and Supply Company Blaster's Calculator
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Protection Professional (APP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
- Certified School Safety Manager (CSSM)
What the Work Involves
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Business Continuity Planners
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Bailiffs
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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