18Z

Special Forces Senior Sergeant

Top-tier leadership in Special Forces. Senior NCOs responsible for the training and readiness of large special operations formations.

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What You'll Do

Top-tier leadership in Special Forces. Senior NCOs responsible for the training and readiness of large special operations formations.

Training Pipeline

Basic Combat Training (BCT)
Foundations
Duration10 Weeks
LocationFort Moore, GA
FocusWarrior Tasks
CertsSoldier Qualification

Initial entry training focusing on core military skills. You will undergo the Red, White, and Blue phases, culminating in the Forge FTX.

Key Milestones
  • Rifle Marksmanship Qual
  • Land Navigation basics
  • CBRN Defense
  • Hand-to-Hand Combat
Advanced Individual Training: Technical
Specialization
Duration64 Weeks
LocationFort Liberty, NC
CertsSERE-C High Risk

SFAS (Selection) followed by the Tactics phase of SFQC. Small unit tactics in austere environments.

Technical Training
  • SFAS Selection
  • Small Unit Tactics
  • Advanced Land Nav
Tactical Validation (FTX)
Validation
FocusApplied Skills
CertsSpecial Forces Tab

Technical MOS training (Weapons, Eng, Med, Comms) culminating in the Robin Sage unconventional warfare exercise.

Performance Requirements
  • Mission Command drills
  • Collective unit operations
  • 18Z System Validation
MOS Qualification & Unit Integration
Operational
QuotaSelective (Elite)
StatusFully Qualified

Upon graduation, you are awarded the 18Z MOS. You will report to your first operational unit (FORSCOM) and begin your career as a Special Forces Senior Sergeant.

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