Employer: American Systems Corp.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking retired or former U.S. Army Special Forces (18 series) or Infantry, Ranger Qualified, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (11B/Z), Sergeant First Class to Master Sergeant, to serve as Instructors that will provide training to the Kenyan Special Operations Forces (SOF) Battalion (Kenyan Ranger Strike and SOF Companies). The SOF Mobile Training Team (MTT) will enhance the battalion’s individual,
collective, and special skills proficiency for future integration into the international special operations forces operational spectrum. This MTT is being provided as part of a Security Assistance Training Program that directly supports U.S. Foreign Policy and the execution of Department of Defense Security Cooperation Plans and Programs.Duties and Responsibilities:-Candidates will serve on an MTT that will train Kenyan SOF personnel in Special Forces basic, advanced and specific MOS skills training
-Candidates will serve on an MTT that will conduct basic Ranger Company training based on selected tasks found in the Army Training and Evaluation Program Mission Training Plan (ARTEP 7-10-MTP) and based on selected portions of the U.S. Army Ranger Course curriculum
-Candidates will instruct students to effectively plan, coordinate and execute the appropriately modified U.S. Reconnaissance and Surveillance tasks as well as utilize appropriately modified U.S. Pathfinder skills to establish tactical and administrative helicopter landing zones, establish platoon to company size parachute drop zones
For over nine years, AMERICAN SYSTEMS has supported the delivery of training services to foreign military personnel in support of U.S. foreign assistance programs. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package and there are no upfront out of pocket expenses for persons hired. All travel and transportation arrangements will be made and paid for by AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Living expenses are paid by AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Work is performed five days per week. The individuals hired will be full-time salaried employees of AMERICAN SYSTEMS. There is no requirement/authorization to carry firearms outside of training requirements.
Job Requirements
-Retired/former U.S. Army Special Forces (18 series) or Infantry, Ranger Qualified, Non-Commissioned Officer (11B/Z) that held of the rank of Sergeant First Class to Master Sergeant
-Graduate of either the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course or Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and Ranger School
-Must have served five or more years in a SOF unit
-Company or Battalion Operations experience required
-Must be capable of conducting physical fitness training five days a week
-Must pass an Army APFT (age appropriate) with a score of 250 points or above
-Must pass a comprehensive background check
-Must have OEF or OIF experience
-Must provide DD 214 to document experience and qualifications
-Must be consistent with AR 670-1 Grooming standards and AR 600-9 Height and Weight standards in order to utilize Army uniforms and equipment in the performance of duties
-Must have successfully completed a medical physical exam within the last 12 months with no chronic conditions that would prevent performance of duties
-Must present proof of recent (120 days) negative HIV test
-Must possess a current U.S. Tourist Passport. (Passport must not expire within 12 months of being hired)
-Must be drug-free with ability to successfully pass drug screening test
-Must possess a BS/BA degree or the equivalent military and or technical training
-Must be a SELF-STARTER and work with little or no supervision after receiving the mission. Will understand the inherent challenges of training indigenous forces and be able to develop creative solutions to overcome those challenges
-15 years’ experience in training, operations, planning and organization at the battalion and lower levels is required
-Prior experience teaching foreign militaries in various environments (classroom and field) presenting light infantry skills and SF MOS specific training is highly desired
-Prior experience as a military instructor in the related skill is highly desired
-Prior experience developing military instructional material is highly desired
-Prior experience working with foreign military personnel in the region is highly desired
-Prior experience working in a Civil Affairs unit is desired
-Prior experience instructing Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and Combat Support procedures is desired
-Prior experience working with translators is desired
-Prior experience serving as an Instructor on a Security Assistance Training mission is desired
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking retired or former U.S. Army Special Forces (18 series) or Infantry, Ranger Qualified, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (11B/Z), Sergeant First Class to Master Sergeant, to serve as Instructors that will provide training to the Kenyan Special Operations Forces (SOF) Battalion (Kenyan Ranger Strike and SOF Companies). The SOF Mobile Training Team (MTT) will enhance the battalion’s individual,
collective, and special skills proficiency for future integration into the international special operations forces operational spectrum. This MTT is being provided as part of a Security Assistance Training Program that directly supports U.S. Foreign Policy and the execution of Department of Defense Security Cooperation Plans and Programs.Duties and Responsibilities:-Candidates will serve on an MTT that will train Kenyan SOF personnel in Special Forces basic, advanced and specific MOS skills training
-Candidates will serve on an MTT that will conduct basic Ranger Company training based on selected tasks found in the Army Training and Evaluation Program Mission Training Plan (ARTEP 7-10-MTP) and based on selected portions of the U.S. Army Ranger Course curriculum
-Candidates will instruct students to effectively plan, coordinate and execute the appropriately modified U.S. Reconnaissance and Surveillance tasks as well as utilize appropriately modified U.S. Pathfinder skills to establish tactical and administrative helicopter landing zones, establish platoon to company size parachute drop zones
For over nine years, AMERICAN SYSTEMS has supported the delivery of training services to foreign military personnel in support of U.S. foreign assistance programs. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package and there are no upfront out of pocket expenses for persons hired. All travel and transportation arrangements will be made and paid for by AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Living expenses are paid by AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Work is performed five days per week. The individuals hired will be full-time salaried employees of AMERICAN SYSTEMS. There is no requirement/authorization to carry firearms outside of training requirements.
Job Requirements
-Retired/former U.S. Army Special Forces (18 series) or Infantry, Ranger Qualified, Non-Commissioned Officer (11B/Z) that held of the rank of Sergeant First Class to Master Sergeant
-Graduate of either the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course or Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and Ranger School
-Must have served five or more years in a SOF unit
-Company or Battalion Operations experience required
-Must be capable of conducting physical fitness training five days a week
-Must pass an Army APFT (age appropriate) with a score of 250 points or above
-Must pass a comprehensive background check
-Must have OEF or OIF experience
-Must provide DD 214 to document experience and qualifications
-Must be consistent with AR 670-1 Grooming standards and AR 600-9 Height and Weight standards in order to utilize Army uniforms and equipment in the performance of duties
-Must have successfully completed a medical physical exam within the last 12 months with no chronic conditions that would prevent performance of duties
-Must present proof of recent (120 days) negative HIV test
-Must possess a current U.S. Tourist Passport. (Passport must not expire within 12 months of being hired)
-Must be drug-free with ability to successfully pass drug screening test
-Must possess a BS/BA degree or the equivalent military and or technical training
-Must be a SELF-STARTER and work with little or no supervision after receiving the mission. Will understand the inherent challenges of training indigenous forces and be able to develop creative solutions to overcome those challenges
-15 years’ experience in training, operations, planning and organization at the battalion and lower levels is required
-Prior experience teaching foreign militaries in various environments (classroom and field) presenting light infantry skills and SF MOS specific training is highly desired
-Prior experience as a military instructor in the related skill is highly desired
-Prior experience developing military instructional material is highly desired
-Prior experience working with foreign military personnel in the region is highly desired
-Prior experience working in a Civil Affairs unit is desired
-Prior experience instructing Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and Combat Support procedures is desired
-Prior experience working with translators is desired
-Prior experience serving as an Instructor on a Security Assistance Training mission is desired
Apply