Overview
The Special Forces Engineer Sergeant is an expert builder. You will use your construction know-how to create buildings and field fortifications. The Special Forces Engineer Sergeant is also skilled in all areas of demolition, including land mine warfare and improvised munitions.
Job duties
- Perform and teach tasks in demolitions, explosives, field fortification, bridging, rigging, reconnaissance and civil action projects
- Read maps, overlays, photos, charts and blueprints
- Carry out demolition raids against enemy targets such as bridges, railroads, fuel depots and critical components of infrastructure
- Employ warfare tactics and techniques in infantry operations
Training
To become a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, you'll attend 62 weeks of formal classroom training and practice exercises. Special Forces Engineer Sergeants are trained paratroopers and survival experts, as well as being trained in many forms of combat in preparation for the wide variety of their missions. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Physical conditioning and parachuting Using carpentry and construction tools and equipment Handling and using conventional explosives and improvised explosives Bomb and mine disposal
Required ASVAB score
Minimum score of 50 on the ASVAB with an absolute minimum General Technical (GT) line score of 110.
Helpful skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Readiness to accept any challenge
- Ability to stay in top physical condition
- Interest in construction and demolitions
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Civilian career relevance
The technical and leadership experience developed in this role may support related civilian career pathways.
- Avionics, Armament & Electrical Techs
- Electronics Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2020-05-20