Tactical Weapons Based Support Instructor

Type: Full Time
Location: NTTC Lackland / San Antonio, Texas
Overtime Exempt: No
Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Responsibilities

• Delivers advanced-level, high-risk tactical training in accordance with CENSECFOR curriculum requirements.
• Provides instruction in specialized tactical areas including small arms employment, tactical shooting, defensive tactics, non-lethal weapons employment, mission planning, tactical movement, and hostile intent decision-making.
• Serves as a Range Safety Officer (RSO) when designated, following completion of required PQS and board certification.
• Coordinates and delivers Judgment-based Engagement Training (JET), including dynamic decision-making scenarios, SAWS simulation, force-on-force training, and stress-inoculation-based tactical conditioning.
• Maintains safety and compliance throughout all live-fire, simulation, and high-risk training evolutions.
• Prepares students for high-stress tactical operations by demonstrating, coaching, and evaluating performance-based skills.
• Supports curriculum updates, instructor evaluations, testing procedures, and required remediation as directed.
• Maintains proficiency and meets required weapons qualification standards, including OPNAVINST 3591.1-series sharpshooter scores.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Possess at least two years of past military experience in a weapons-carrying and employment operational environment or equivalent experience as a Law Enforcement officer with a military or civilian security force.
• Be qualified as a small arms weapons instructor.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Skills

• Basic understanding of Military/Civilian Security Force techniques.
• Ability to perform all tactical training evolutions including shooting from standing, kneeling, and prone; climbing ladders; navigating confined spaces; and operating in high-heat and high-humidity environments.
• Understanding of tactical communications, mission planning, and defensive tactics.
• Expertise in pistol, rifle, and shotgun employment with the ability to achieve required qualification scores.
• Knowledge of force-on-force training, simulation platforms, and tactical judgment methodologies.
• Ability to coach students through high-risk, stress-based engagements while maintaining safety and adherence to Navy standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate for instructional roles.