Job Title: CST (SWORD) Exercise Team leader / Role Players / CoachesLocation: BelgiumPosition Start: November 1, 2026, Pending Contract Award
Mandatory: Considering local candidates with US Citizenship only. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Overview: MILVETS is currently seeking skilled
CST (SWORD) Exercise Teamleader / RolePlayers / CoachesJob Content Key Responsibilities:PART OF CST (Command & Staff Trainer) EXCONRemark: For the next tasks, always keep in mind that:- The Team leader leads the entire process
- The Role Players support him in their specialty (Maneuver, SOF, Combat Engineer, Fire Support, Recon, Logistics, CIS, Law of Armed Conflict - LOAC, Civil Military Cooperation - CIMIC, ...)
- The Coaches support the training audience
- Preparation Phase:
- Plan & Coordinate exercises in line with the client objectives
- Scenario development (Order of Battle, terrain , etc.)
- Develop MEL-MIL (Main Event List - Main Incident List)
- Test & adjust the scenario until ready for training
Execution Phase:- Maintain EXCON overview on the Exercise
- Activate / De-activate EXCON functionalities (Artillery, Air Strikes, Mine Fields, IEDs, revive, enhance/degrade protection, add/reduce Ammo and/or fuel)
- Observe & register key points
- Adapt, accelerate or slow down the scenario in accordance with the client's needs
After Action Review Phase:- Immediate data exploitation
- Deliver & Support debriefings
Must have requirements:Teamleaders- Bde/Bn Ex: Officer 2nd Cycle with experience at Bn/Bde level, either in operational unit or as instructor
- Coy Ex: Former Company Commander, (A)S3 Bn or Captain of the Arm Instructor
RolePlayers- HICON: Experience at Bn or Bde level
- FLANCON: Experience at Coy or Battalion level
- WHITE / GREY CELLS: Experience with GOs (Gouvernemental Organisations), NGOs (Non-GOs) or CIMIC / CIMEG (Civil Military Engagement or Cooperation)
- OPFOR: Experience in Intel, Recon, S2 Bn or Bde
- LOCON (only when not delivered by client):
- Maneuver SME, Combat Engineer SME, Recon SME, Fire Support SME, Logistics SME, CIS SME, LOAC (Law of Armed Conflict) SME
Coaches- Experience in requested domain by the client: Maneuver, Combat Engineer, Recon, Fire Support, Logistics, CIS , CIMIC/CIMEG, LOAC, drones, SOF
All- Warfighter CAX Simulation Experience
- Speak English, French or Dutch
Preferred requirements:Teamleaders- Bde/Bn Ex: Former CO, DCOM, COS, EXO of Bde or Bn
- Coy Ex: Former Company Commander or Combined Arms Instructor
RolePlayers- HICON: Bn or Bde level Command level officer or S3
- FLANCON: Coy Commander or Bn S3
- WHITE / GREY CELLS: Operational Officer at GOs/ NGOs or CIMIC / CIMEG Planning Officer
- OPFOR: S2 Bn or Bde
- LOCON (only when not delivered by client):
- Commanders of Maneuver, Combat Engineer, Recon, Fire Support, Logistics or CIS units
Coaches- Experience in requested domain by the client as either a commander or a planning officer: Maneuver, Combat Engineer, Recon, Fire Support, Logistics, CIS , CIMIC/CIMEG, LOAC, drones, SOF
All- Mature personality
- Warfighter CAX Simulation Experience
- Combined Arms Tactics Experience
- Speak English, French and Dutch
Military rank equivalent:Teamleaders- Bde/Bn Ex: General to LtCol
- Coy Ex: LtCol to Captain
RolePlayers- HICON: General to Major
- FLANCON: LtCol to Captain-Cdr
- OPFOR: LtCol to Lieutenant
- LOCON: LtCol to 2nd Lieutenant
CoachesMILVETS offers an excellent benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off. 
