Do Special Forces members cross train with other Special Forces MOSs?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 14:44:06 -0500

Given that special operations usually conduct operations in small man teams, do (giving an example) 18D train 18B's, 18C's, or 18E's on medical operations or do 18B's giving firearms instructions to the rest of the 18 series?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2018 3:09 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 15:09:28 -0500

I wouldn't be surprised they train with civil Affairs & psychological operations personnel. We are all on the same team.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 29 at 2018 3:28 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 15:28:50 -0500

Yes like in helicopter support.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2018 4:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 16:04:29 -0500

Yes that is specifically part of their job and integral to the way the team is designed the way it is. Each team has a junior and a senior B, C, D and E. The junior is learning his craft and the senior is the subject matter expert for their skill and responsible for training the members of their team. Members of the teams are supposed to be cross trained on each other's jobs as well. It creates a redundancy within the skill set. If you are operating in a remote area you can't afford to lose all your commo or medical capabilities just because you lose one guy.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Dec 29 at 2018 5:02 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 17:02:13 -0500

Ideally, everybody should know every other team member’s job. That ain’t happening, but you get just enough cross training to fill in in a pinch.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Dec 30 at 2018 10:58 AM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 10:58:04 -0500

Yes. Everyone needs to proficient in at least 2 jobs.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 10:46 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 10:46:05 -0500

Yes. It's called Robin Sage. Then it's on your Group and team you get assigned to after you graduate SFQC.