Arms Instructor

Small Arms Instructor
-Delivers dynamic weapons instruction for small-arms and crew-served weapons in accordance with the COMNECC 3591 series Small Arms Training and Qualification instruction. Provides instructional and training support for Rifle CAT II, Pistol CAT II, Line Coach, Shotgun, M-203-LAB, CSW-LAB, and other Government-directed small-arms and crew-served weapons training. Delivers weapons instruction on the service pistol, service rifle, and crew-served weapons, including the M2, M203, M9, M18, M11, M4, and M16, in accordance with COMNECC 3591-series training and qualification standards.

Provides instruction on weapons safety, basic weapons fundamentals, basic rifle marksmanship, battle sight zero (BZO), known- and unknown-distance firing out to 300 meters, and weapons qualification. Provides instruction on intermediate shooter mechanics, shooting on the move, use of barricades and cover, and practical application of individual- and unit-level small-arms skills. Performs small-arms weapons instruction and qualification support in classroom, synthetic, and live-fire environments.

Provides Government-directed CIN and non-CIN small-arms training support,

including service as line coaches and practical safety observers. Travel to other locations to support small-arms instruction.

• Be formally trained as a small-arms instructor through a military Service or a small-arms instructor course recognized by a Federal agency and be qualified in rifle and pistol.
• Meet Navy High-Risk Training requirements in accordance with OPNAVINST 1500.75 series.
• Possess current CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), and First Aid certifications.
• Complete the required physical and physiological examination prior to or within 90 days of hire.
• Be familiar with the presentation and instructional procedures, curriculum, training aids, devices, and equipment operations and maintenance procedures
• Graduate of the Navy Instructor Training Course (NEC 9502) or an equivalent civilian or commercial course that has been evaluated and certified as a Joint Instructor Training/Navy Instructor Training Course equivalent by CPPD.
• Three years of Armed Forces, law-enforcement Special Weapons and Tactics, or former active-duty experience involving enhanced shooting techniques.
• One year of instructional experience.
• Graduation from SAMI, Blackwater, Mid South Shooting Institute, Gryphon, SFAUC, MCAUC, or an equivalent small-arms weapons training course is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of the following weapons systems:
  • M9 pistol – required
  • M18 pistol – required
  • M4/M16 variant – required
  • M240 – preferred
  • M2 .50 caliber machine gun – preferred
  • M500 shotgun – preferred