Small Unit Tactics (SUT) Instructor

Seventh Dimension•Fort Bragg, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The SOF Small Unit Tactics (SUT) Instructor provides instructional, evaluation, and field-training support for Special Operations Forces training programs. The role delivers and assesses tactical training in classroom, range, and austere field environments, serving as a subject matter expert and mentor. The instructor demonstrates tactical techniques, evaluates students, maintains safety oversight during live-fire and field exercises, and supports mission planning and execution. The position involves extensive field operations, including day and night training events, navigation across challenging terrain, emergency-response support, and extended operations in remote environments. The instructor supports squad- and platoon-level exercises, accompanies students during field training, and assists military cadre with planning, coordinating, and executing training events.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and maintain compliance with military driver-safety and licensing requirements.
Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance.
Must have honorably served as an Army MOS 18 Series member (or equivalent) as an Army E-7 or higher, Warrant Officer, or Commissioned Officer.
Must have at least five years of active operational detachment experience within an active-duty or National Guard Special Forces Group.
Must be skilled in weapons handling, navigation, patrolling, and urban-combat tactics.
Must maintain the physical and technical proficiency required to enforce tactical and safety standards across the SUT pipeline.
Must be able to conduct foot movement up to 20 kilometers carrying a 30–45 lb rucksack.
Must be able to complete a 12-mile foot march with a 45 lb rucksack within three hours.
Must be able to sustain performance during continuous day and night patrol operations.
Must be able to operate in austere field environments for extended periods under varying weather conditions and carry required food, water, tactical equipment, and sustainment gear.
Must be able to work extended hours in remote field environments during day and night operations and under varying weather conditions.
Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must have clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Dual Special Forces and Ranger qualifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom and field instruction in general military subjects, land navigation, weapons marksmanship, mounted and dismounted patrolling, and Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT).
Conduct demonstrations, provide technical training assistance, and serve as an assistant instructor in classroom and austere field environments.
Support squad- and platoon-level tactical exercises, including raids, ambushes, movement to contact, patrol-base operations, and mounted and dismounted patrols.
Accompany students during day and night field exercises and participate in tactical infiltration training using fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Assist military cadre with planning, coordination, and execution of field-training events.
Observe and assess student performance during practical exercises; grade and document performance in accordance with ISAP requirements.
Provide oral and written evaluations, coaching, counseling, and performance feedback; maintain training records and communicate results to leadership.
Support static-range and tactical live-fire exercises, handling, transporting, accounting for, and employing small arms, ammunition, and pyrotechnics.
Enforce weapons-safety procedures and range regulations and provide hands-on technical assistance during live-fire operations.
Maintain line-of-sight supervision and positive control of students; enforce tactical and range safety standards.
Initiate and coordinate emergency-response procedures; prepare and transmit 9-Line MEDEVAC and MIST reports; manage HLZ safety during evacuation operations.
Conduct cross-country navigation in varied terrain and weather using military and civilian maps, terrain association, and a lensatic compass, including operation without GPS.
Lead and support foot-patrol operations in austere environments.