MOS 18Z-Special Forces Operations Sergeant, (SF OPS SGT), CMF 18

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a. Major duties.

The Special Forces Operations Sergeant supervises, leads and serves as a member of an Operational Detachment of a Special Forces unit.

Duties for MOS 18Z at each level are;

(1) MOSC 18Z5O.

Supervises all administrative, operational, and training requirements of a Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA).

Leads all aspects of mission preparation (isolation) and execution.

(2) MOSC 18Z6O.

Advises the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel.

Enforces the implementation of established policies and standards as they pertain to enlisted personnel within the command.

Provides counsel and guidance to the NCOs and other enlisted Soldiers of the command.

Manages the daily activities and operations of the unit.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for the initial award of MOS.

Special Forces Operations Sergeant must possess the following qualifications:

(1)

Physical demands rating–N/A.

(2)

A physical profile of 111221.

(3)

Minimum score in aptitude area– Must meet aptitude standards of previous CMF 18 MOS.

(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.

(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASIs 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.

(5) W3—Special Forces Sniper (personnel only).

(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 5) (Personnel only).

(10) 5A–Joint Air Tactical Operations.

(11) 5U–Tactical Air Operations.

d. Position coding and personnel utilization restrictions.

Military Science Instructor in U.S. Army Cadet Command.

Position coding and personnel utilization not authorized.

e. Physical requirements and standard of grade.

Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:

(1) Table 10-18Z-1. Physical requirements.

(2) Table 10-18Z-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.

(3) Table 10-18Z-3. Standards of grade TDA.

MOS 18Z–Special Forces Operations Sergeant, (SF OPS SGT), CMF 18