Simulated Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) Commander

Valiant Integrated Services

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Army aviation qualified Officer (Colonel or above); graduate of the US Army War College.
  • BA or BS from an accredited US institution.
  • Direct experience as a Commander of a US Army Combat Aviation Brigade or Joint Task Force.
  • Proficient in providing Command and Control of CAB tactical operations for JTF operations.
  • Mastery of US Army and Joint operations doctrine, especially 1, 3, 5, and 6 series.
  • Working knowledge of Command Post computing systems and relevant tactical radio systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

  • Works as a member of the Scenario Development Branch in the Battle Simulation Center.
  • Reports directly to the Branch Chief, Scenario Development Branch.
  • Supports ten US Army Brigade Combat Team rotational training exercises each year.
  • Replicates the Commander of a simulated US Army Combat Aviation Brigade in scenarios.
  • Conducts coordination with various operational commanders to synchronize training events.
  • Develops scenario deliverables for specific battle rhythm events.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for professional development and training.
  • Dynamic work environment with diverse military operations scenarios.
  • Opportunities for travel to military operations both in the continental US and overseas.
Full Job Description
DUTIES:

  • Works as a member of the Scenario Development Branch (SDB) with duties in the Battle Simulation Center (BSC).
  • Position reports directly to the Branch Chief, SDB.
  • Responsible for supporting ten (10), US Army Brigade Combat Team (BCT) rotational training exercises annually.
  • Rotational training exercises are approximately 14 to 21 days in length.
  • Typical duties and responsibilities: replicates the Commander of a simulated US Army Combat Aviation Brigade; conducts close coordination with the Commander Operations Group (COG), Task Force Aviation Senior OCT, Plans and Exercise Maneuver Control (P/EMC) Chief (Z06), and Operations Planners (Z01/Z03) to synchronize and replicate the operations of the simulated US Army CAB assigned to 21 ABN Division in-support-of (ISO) JTF-21 operations; develop simulated US Army CAB scenario deliverables 21 ABN or JTF-21 battle rhythm events (Commander's Updates (CUB), Commander's Targeting Synchronization Brief (CTSB), Operation Sync (OPSYNC), Division Orders Brief, etc.).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • US Army aviation qualified Officer; Colonel (06) or above; graduate of the US Army War College.
  • BA or BS from an accredited US institution of higher learning.
  • Direct experience Commanding a US Army Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) or higher Joint Task Force (JTF).
  • Must be capable of providing Command and Control (C2) of CAB tactical operations ISO 21 ABN or higher-level JTF combat operations.
  • Possess a working proficiency as a CAB or higher JTF unit commander, operating within the Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM) or an equivalent battlefield simulation environment.
  • Must be capable of planning, developing, articulating (written and verbal), and executing brigade-level combined arms/maneuver operations concepts.
  • Possess a mastery of current US Army and Joint operations doctrine; primarily the 1, 3, 5, and 6 series.
  • Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with Command Post of the Future (CPOF) and Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE).
  • Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with hand-held radio systems (Harris XL-200P (P25) or equivalent).
  • Possess a working knowledge and demonstrate the ability to achieve proficiency with tactical Frequency Modulation (FM) radio systems (Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) or equivalent).
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
  • May be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must possess a valid SECRET clearance.
  • Individual must be adaptive, flexible, imaginative; able to work effectively in a time constrained and dynamically changing environment.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Must be able to maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure scenario consistency and fidelity.
  • Must be able to effectively and independently research, develop, organize, and communicate diverse military operations concepts.
  • Possess a mastery of US Army Warning Order (WARNORD), Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD), and Operations Order (OPORD) content and composition.
  • Must possess an understanding of commonly used US military acronyms and terminology.
  • Must be able to work non-standard schedules that include extended hours and/or weekends based on mission requirements.
  • Must be able to travel unaccompanied to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Recent operations experience as a deployed Commander, US Army CAB or higher-level JTF operating in the USINDOPACOM, USCENTCOM, or USAREUR-AF theater within the past 5 years.
  • Previous CTC operations exercise design or CTC operations Observer Controller/Trainer (OC/T) experience as an Aviation Task Force Senior.

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