Army
COMBAT

MOS

18Z

Special Forces Operations Sergeant

Description

Supervises, instructs and serves as the senior enlisted member for SF activities. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties associated with Special Forces. Performs administrative, operational and training duties during tasks organization of the ODA in mission preparation (isolation) and during operations. Performs joint, interagency, multi-national, combined, and coalition planning; and supervises operations for higher headquarters, major commands and joint commands. Performs senior leadership, staff, and training functions within special forces. Performs duties associated with SQI 8, D, M and P.

Core Skills

  • operations planning and execution
  • joint and interagency coordination
  • intelligence-driven mission planning
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • team leadership and mentorship
  • training development and delivery
  • mission debrief and lessons learned
  • report writing and briefing
  • information security awareness
  • operational security (OPSEC)
  • cross-functional team coordination
  • crisis and incident management
  • logistics and sustainment planning
  • stakeholder communication
  • cultural and diplomatic awareness

Civilian Career Paths

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • IT MANAGEMENT

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