a. Major duties.
The Special Forces Engineer Sergeant employs offensive/defensive combat engineer capabilities; performs and instructs in demolitions, explosives, improvised munitions, U.S. and foreign landmines, mine/countermine operations, construction, field fortification, bridging, rigging, electrical wiring, reconnaissance, target analysis and civil action projects;
instructs and performs land and water navigation duties by interpreting maps, overlays, photos, charts and using standard and nonstandard navigational techniques and equipment;
proficient in sabotage operations with standard, nonstandard, and improvised munitions and explosives;
plans, prepares and conducts the target analysis portion of the area study;
collects and disseminates engineer intelligence data;
prepares and reviews target folders;
prepares and reviews target analysis folders.
Duties for MOS 18C at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 18C2O.
(Personnel Only).
MOS used to identify Soldiers accessed into MOS 18C prior to obtaining grade SSG.
(2) MOSC 18C3O.
Performs and maintains proficiency in all major duties.
Performs and teaches tasks in demolitions, explosives, improvised munitions, U.S. and foreign landmines, mine/countermine operations, construction, field fortification, bridging, rigging, electrical wiring, reconnaissance, target analysis and civil action projects.
Instructs and performs land and water navigation duties by interpreting maps, overlays, photos, charts and using standard and nonstandard navigational techniques and equipment.
Plans, teaches and performs sabotage operations with standard, nonstandard and improvised munitions and explosives.
Plans, prepares and conducts the target portion of the area study and conducts briefings, briefbacks and debriefings.
Collects and disseminates engineer intelligence data.
Prepares and reviews target folders.
Supervises combat engineering functions when conducting split-detachment operations and missions.
(3) MOSC 18C4O.
Perform all duties of preceding skill level.
Provide tactical and technical guidance to the Detachment Commander, indigenous and allied personnel.
Plans, organizes, trains, advises, assists and supervises indigenous and allied personnel on employment of engineer assets in defensive/offensive operations and in support of operations through battalion level.
Responsible for the planning, execution and supervision of cross training of detachment members in Special Forces engineer skills.
When directed, conducts operational and intelligence planning, preparation, and execution of detachment missions.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for the initial award of MOS.
Special Forces engineer sergeant must possess the following qualifications:
(1)
Physical demands rating of Heavy (Black).
(a)
A minimum OPAT score of Long Jump (LJ) – 0160 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) –0450 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0160 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0043 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Heavy” (Black).
(b)
Soldiers who have completed and have been selected from Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course will be awarded OPAT score Heavy.
(2)
A physical profile of 111221.
(3)
Qualifying score
(a)
A minimum score of 107 in aptitude area GT and 98 in aptitude area CO on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(b)
A minimum score of 110 in aptitude area GT and 100 in aptitude area CO effective 1 February 2015.
(4)
A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
(5)
Must complete Special Forces Qualification Course to include mandatory completion of Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Level C (High Risk) training (IAW DODI O-3002.05).
(6)
Must meet requirements listed in Chapter 10-3 a-d, AR 614-200.
(7)
A U.S. citizen.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) J4—Jedburgh Operator (Effective 202210),
(2) J9—Special Forces Military Free Fall Jumpmaster .
(3) S1–Source Handler (personnel only) (skill level 2-5).
(4) S6–Special Forces Combat Diving, Supervision.
(6) W7–Special Forces Underwater Operations.
(7) W8–Special Forces Military Free Fall Operations.
(8) V4–Advanced Source Handler (personnel only) (skill level 3-5).
(9) 1G –Joint Terminal Attack Controller (skill level 3 and 4 only) (Personnel only).
d. Position coding and personnel utilization restrictions.
Drill Sergeant (SQI X).
Positions may be coded with SQI X and personnel utilized at U.S. Army Infantry Center and JFK Special Warfare Center only.
e. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-18C-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-18C-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-18C-3. Standards of grade TDA.