Special Reconnaissance Instructor

About the role

This position is contingent upon contract award. Resicum International LLC is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates in anticipation of a potential contract award supporting the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), 720th Special Tactics Group (720 STG), Special Tactics Training Squadron (STTS) at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver classroom and field-based instruction supporting the Special Reconnaissance training pipeline.
• Provide instruction on Special Reconnaissance tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Conduct practical exercises, mission planning events, rehearsals, and field training activities.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback throughout the training process.
• Mentor students in leadership, decision-making, operational planning, and mission execution.
• Affiliate with the development and refinement of course curriculum, lesson plans, and training materials.
• Ensure training is conducted in accordance with AFSOC standards, safety requirements, and operational guidance.
• Participate in after-action reviews (AARs) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain instructor proficiency and remain current on applicable doctrine, tactics, and emerging capabilities.
• Support additional Special Tactics training requirements as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with instructors, government personnel, and operational Subject Matter Experts.

Requirements

• Former U.S. Air Force Special Reconnaissance (SR) operator or equivalent Special Tactics experience.
• Demonstrated operational experience supporting Special Operations missions.
• Previous experience instructing, evaluating, mentoring, or developing military personnel.
• Thorough knowledge of Special Reconnaissance mission planning, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Ability to effectively communicate operational concepts, technical information, and training requirements to diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary Special Operations training team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required government credentials, installation access, and security requirements.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties in austere field training environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and support extended training events.
• Ability to travel locally and support training requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of applicable Special Tactics instructor qualification courses.
• Experience developing military curriculum, lesson plans, instructor guides, and training materials.
• Recent operational Special Reconnaissance experience.
• Familiarity with Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) training management systems and instructional methodologies.
• Previous Department of Defense contractor instructor experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of Special Reconnaissance Operations.
• Special Operations Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Reconnaissance and Surveillance Operations.
• Environmental Sensing.
• Target Acquisition.
• Information Collection Operations.
• Mission Planning and Execution.
• Small Unit Tactics.
• Tactical Communications.
• Field Training Operations.
• Operational Risk Management.
• Leadership and Mentorship.
• Curriculum Development.
• Professional Military Instruction.
• After-Action Review (AAR) Processes.