Special Forces Jobs

OVERVIEW
Special Forces Communications Sergeants can operate every kind of communications gear, from encrypted satellite communications systems to old-style high-frequency Morse key systems.

JOB DUTIES

• Organize, train, advise and supervise in the installation, utilization and operation of communications equipment
• Establish and maintain tactical and operational communications
• Supervise the communications functions for special operations or missions
• Plan, prepare and assist in the communications targets area of study
  

REQUIREMENTS
Being a Special Forces Communications Sergeant is very physically demanding. Good eyesight and physical conditioning are required to reach mission objectives via air, land or water. All Special Forces Communications Sergeants are required to be qualified parachutists. Most are also qualified Military Free Fall (HALO) parachutists and combat divers. 

To serve in the Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you.

TRAINING
Due to the wide variety of missions, Special Forces Communications Sergeants are trained swimmers, paratroopers and survival experts, as well as being trained in many forms of combat. Training for Special Forces Communications Sergeants consists of 60 weeks of formal classroom training and practice exercises.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Physical conditioning, parachuting, swimming and scuba diving 
• Using land warfare weapons and communications devices
• Handling and using explosives
• Bomb and mine disposal
  

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Minimum score of 50 on the ASVAB with an absolute minimum General Technical (GT) line score of 110.

HELPFUL SKILLS 

• Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
• Ability to stay in top physical condition
• Interest in medicine and science
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
180A Special Forces Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
As a Special Forces Communications Sergeant, you’re trained to defend against dangerous forces. You will also receive valuable training in the field of communications.

The skills you acquire as a Special Forces Communications Sergeant will most certainly prepare you for a career in law enforcement. The extensive leadership training you’ll receive will enable you to move directly into practically any civilian management position in the corporate world.

OVERVIEW
Special Forces Medical Sergeants are considered to be the finest first-response/trauma medical technicians in the world. Though they’re primarily trained with an emphasis on trauma medicine, they also have a working knowledge of dentistry, veterinary care, public sanitation, water quality and optometry.

JOB DUTIES

• Provide initial medical screening and evaluation of allied and indigenous personnel
• Provide examination and care to detachment members
• Supervise medical care and treatment during missions
• Operate a combat laboratory and treat emergency and trauma patients
• Develop and provide medical intelligence as required

REQUIREMENTS

Being a Special Forces Medical Sergeant is very physically demanding. Good eyesight and physical conditioning are required to reach mission objectives via air, land or water. All Special Forces Medical Sergeants are required to be qualified parachutists. Most are also qualified Military Free Fall (HALO) parachutists and combat divers.

To serve in the Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you.

TRAINING
Due to the wide variety of missions, Special Forces Medical Sergeants are trained swimmers, paratroopers and survival experts, as well as being trained in many forms of combat. Training for Special Forces Medical Sergeants consists of 98 weeks of formal classroom training and practice exercises.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Physical conditioning, parachuting, swimming and scuba diving
• Using land warfare weapons and communications devices 
• Handling and using explosives
• Bomb and mine disposal
  

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Minimum score of 50 on the ASVAB with an absolute minimum General Technical (GT) line score of 110.

HELPFUL SKILLS 

• Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
• Ability to stay in top physical condition
• Interest in medicine and science
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
180A Special Forces Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
As a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, you’re trained to defend against dangerous forces. You will also receive valuable training in the field of medicine.

The skills you acquire as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant will most certainly prepare you for a career in medicine, especially as an emergency medical technician. With additional medical training, you might consider a career as a physician assistant.

OVERVIEW
The Special Forces Engineer Sergeant is an expert builder. You will use your construction know-how to create buildings and field fortifications. The Special Forces Engineer Sergeant is also skilled in all areas of demolition, including land mine warfare and improvised munitions.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform and teach tasks in demolitions, explosives, field fortification, bridging, rigging, reconnaissance and civil action projects
• Read maps, overlays, photos, charts and blueprints
• Carry out demolition raids against enemy targets such as bridges, railroads, fuel depots and critical components of infrastructure
• Employ warfare tactics and techniques in infantry operations

REQUIREMENTS
Being a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant is very physically demanding. Good eyesight and physical conditioning are required to reach mission objectives via air, land or water. You will also be required to have excellent hand-eye coordination for detonating or deactivating explosives. All Special Forces Engineer Sergeants are required to be qualified parachutists. Most are also qualified Military Free Fall (HALO) parachutists and combat divers. 

To serve as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant in the Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you. 

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Minimum score of 50 on the ASVAB with an absolute minimum General Technical (GT) line score of 110.

TRAINING
To become a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, you’ll attend 62 weeks of formal classroom training and practice exercises. Special Forces Engineer Sergeants are trained paratroopers and survival experts, as well as being trained in many forms of combat in preparation for the wide variety of their missions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Physical conditioning and parachuting
• Using carpentry and construction tools and equipment
• Handling and using conventional explosives and improvised explosives
• Bomb and mine disposal

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Ability to work as a team member
• Readiness to accept any challenge
• Ability to stay in top physical condition
• Interest in construction and demolitions
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

OVERVIEW
Special Forces Weapons Sergeants are the weapons specialists. They’re capable of operating and maintaining a wide variety of U.S., allied and other foreign weaponry.

JOB DUTIES

• Go behind enemy lines to recruit, train and equip friendly forces for guerrilla raids
• Employ warfare tactics and techniques in infantry operations
• Maintain proficiency with all foreign high-density light and heavy weapons 
• Read, interpret and prepare combat orders
  

REQUIREMENTS
Being a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant is very physically demanding. Good eyesight and physical conditioning are required to reach mission objectives via air, land or water. All Special Forces Weapons Sergeants are required to be qualified parachutists. Most are also qualified Military Free Fall (HALO) parachutists and combat divers.

To serve in the Guard, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identifies which Army National Guard job is best for you.

TRAINING
Due to the wide variety of missions, Special Forces Weapons Sergeants are trained swimmers, paratroopers and survival experts, as well as being trained in many forms of combat. Training for Special Forces Weapons Sergeant consists of 62 weeks of formal classroom training and practice exercises.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Physical conditioning, parachuting, swimming and scuba diving
• Using land warfare weapons and communications devices
• Handling, using and teaching the use of weapons systems
  

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Minimum score of 50 on the ASVAB with an absolute minimum General Technical (GT) line score of 110.

HELPFUL SKILLS 

• Ability to work as a team member
• Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
• Ability to stay in top physical condition
• Interest in weapons and artillery
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
180A Special Forces Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
As a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, you’re trained to defend against dangerous forces. The skills you acquire during your training as a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant will most certainly prepare you for a career in law enforcement.

The extensive leadership training you’ll receive will enable you to move directly into practically any civilian management position in the corporate world.