MOS 18C—Special Forces Engineer Sergeant
Qualifications for initial award of MOS 18C, Special Forces Engineer Sergeant:
PULHES:
111221
Physical
Demands Rating: N / A
Required
ASVAB Score: GT: 110 & CO: 98
Enlistment
Bonus: N / A
Security Clearance: Secret
U.S. Citizenship: Required
Training Length / Location: 48 weeks at Ft Bragg, North
Carolina
CLOSED TO WOMEN
Other Requirements
Special Forces Engineer Sergeant (MOS 18C) Description / 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 skill level are:
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.
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. Prepares and reviews target analysis folders. 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.
Other Requirements for Award of MOS 18C:
(1) Be a graduate of the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course (SFAS). Pass a 50-meter swim test, unassisted, wearing fatigues and combat boots. Soldiers who do not have a current DA 330 with a 1/1/1 must complete Language Modules in assigned language received after SFAS (Modules 1 thru 4) prior to starting the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC). Must possess at a minimum an interim SECRET security clearance. Any variation from the above standards requires a waiver from the CG, USAJFKSWCS.
(2) After successfully completing SFAS, soldiers will be evaluated for placement in the most applicable MOS-specific SFQC. MOS 18C is not guaranteed.
(3) Must complete Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) formal training course for MOS 18C.
(4) As a portion of the Special Forces Qualification Course; must complete Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Level C (High Risk) training and score a minimum of 1/1/1 in assigned language or other languages already proficient in prior to being awarded branch or MOS.
Further Requirements for Initial Accessions into the Army:
For detailed information on initial entry soldiers wishing to join Special Forces, see the article on the 18X Special Forces Enlistment Option.
Already In-Service Requirements
Already in-service personnel desiring to volunteer as Special Forces must meet additional requirements.
Additional Skill Identifiers for MOS 18C:
W3—Special Forces Sniper.
W7—Special Forces Underwater Operations.
W8—Special Forces Military Free Fall Operations.
Article Last Modified: February 26, 2011
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