ECS Weapons-based Instructor I (JET) instructor (Combat Mindset/Use of Force )

Rigid Tactical•Gulfport, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rigid Tactical is seeking highly skilled and Qualified ECS Weapons-based Instructor I (JET) personnel to lead Judgment-based Engagement Training for expeditionary forces. We are looking for tactical experts who can guide students through the legal and tactical complexities of use-of-force decision-making. The successful candidate will leverage advanced simulation technology and force-on-force scenarios to ensure Navy personnel are prepared to make split-second, high-stakes decisions in combat environments.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years documented tactical military operational experience encompassing: Basic Tactical Communications, Convoy Operations, Small Arms, Tactical Shooting (including use-of-force/JET-type training), C-IED, Mission Planning, Basic Tactical Movement, Basic CBRNE Procedures, and Shoot/Don't Shoot Decision Making.
Minimum 2 years of experience as an instructor delivering formal training.
Completed Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC, A-012-0077) or military/academic equivalent.
Must achieve and maintain Sharpshooter qualification on M18 Service Pistol and M4 Carbine every 180 days.
Completed approved Small Arms Instructor Course per OPNAVINST 3591.1 paragraph 11.
Line Coach (Small Arms): Must complete PQS per NAVEDTRA 43466 within 90 days of reporting.
Must be among the 8 minimum JET-qualified instructors (CUIT-certified) within 90 days of contract start.
U.S. Citizenship required (per DoD Manual 5200.02).
Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated NACLC background investigation and CAC.
Valid driver's license; CDL required for 30 of 45 weapons instructors (FMCSA ELDT-compliant).
Ability to pass medical and psychological screening per OPNAVINST 1500.75 and NETCINST 1500.13.
Must pass AA&E Screening (OPNAV 5530/1) within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Drug-free: Must pass pre-employment urinalysis at a DHHS-certified lab (renewed every 3 years).
Current Basic First Aid and CPR certification (classroom-based; CBT alone does not satisfy).
Full compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment.

Nice To Haves

Deliver CBRNE, C-IED, Convoy Operations, or Tactical Communications instruction if cross-trained.
Conduct Land Navigation instruction (day and night) if assigned to Phase III.
Transport students in 44/36-passenger Government buses if CDL-certified (8 drivers required for Phase IV).

Responsibilities

Deliver Combat Mindset/Use of Force instruction (2.0 class hours).
Deliver JET Judgment-based Decision Making classroom and practical application (10.5 hours including 6.25 lab hours on FATS and 4.0 field exercise hours with Simunitions marking rounds).
Facilitate Combat Mindset Briefs (0.75 hrs); integrate psycho-physiological use-of-force principles.
Operate FATS (Firearms Training Simulator) at 67:16 student-to-instructor ratio.
Conduct Simunitions field exercise (Force on Force) at 67:9 student-to-instructor ratio.
Deliver CBRNE, C-IED, Convoy Operations, or Tactical Communications instruction if cross-trained (minimum counts of 6 for CBRNE/C-IED/Comms and 12 for Convoy required within 90 days).
Conduct Land Navigation instruction (day and night) if assigned to Phase III (67:9 ratio).
Serve as Armed Sentry Representative for weapons transport to/from SIM training area.
Transport students in 44/36-passenger Government buses if CDL-certified (8 drivers required for Phase IV).
Maintain student supervision during all training evolutions; enforce Training Time Out (TTO) and all safety procedures.
Complete CUIT certification for all assigned lesson topics prior to independent instruction.
Re-qualify on M18 and M4 at Sharpshooter standards every 180 days.
Maintain all ITJ certifications (First Aid, CPR, Drug Screen, etc.) in current status.