Close Combat Weapons Instructor

LUKOS LLC; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Lukos LLC seeks a Close Quarters Combat Instructor to lead training at Naval Base Coronado,CA. The role emphasizes target discrimination, precise shot placement, and rapid, organized force movement within buildings, ships, and confined spaces per NTTP 3-05.24.

Instructors provide field and classroom instruction, perform risk assessments, and coordinate equipment and logistics for diverse exercises, including multi-discipline curricula and demanding schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience as an RSO for small arms range evolutions.
• Familiar with Close Quarters Combat and SOUC per NTTP 3-05.24.
• Ability to assess safety and manage risk in training environments.

Responsibilities

• Instruct activities related to Close Quarters Combat and SOUC skills.
• Coordinate with fellow instructors for field exercises and safety checks.
• Assist in planning training schedules, site selection, and equipment readiness.
• Adapt to multi-discipline curriculums and varying schedules to meet training needs.
• Maintain safety, communication, and mission-specific procedures during operations.

Skills

Close quarters combat

RSO experience

Target discrimination

Rapid and structured movement

Tools

Targeting systems

Job description

Position: Close Combat Weapons Instructor

Location: Coronado, CA

Job Id: 1551-M079 - 23P-NM-741

# of Openings: 1

Close Quarters Combat Instructor

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

Refer to Responsibilities and Experience sections.

Experience Required

Preferred experience as a RSO for Small Arm range evolutions, specifically Range Close Quarters Combat or Dynamic Range (COMNAVSPECWARCOMINST 3591.1D).

Job Objective

Instructor tasks are to instruct activities related to Close Quarters Combat (NTTP 3-05.24) and Special Operations in Urban Combat (SOUC) skills and tactics emphasizing target discrimination, precise shot placement, rapid and structured force movement, precision breaching, and clear communications between patrol members. These skills are required for operations inside buildings, ships, maritime platforms, and other confined spaces including aircraft, tunnels, and caves per NTTP 3-05.24. 3.6.1

General Instructor Responsibilities

• With the exception of the Vertical Assault, Combatives and Air Operations instructors may be required to qualify and act as Range Safety Officer (RSO).
• Instructors perform logistic support for each field exercise. Logistic support may include: coordinating with other on-hand instructors to provide subject matter expertise. Instructors assist with performance of risk assessments and assigning a level of risk associated with corresponding factors (weather, distance from emergency medical care, on-hand equipment, instructor-to-student ratio, level of proficiency of each student) in determining the success of the exercise. Additionally, the contractor shall assist in making recommendations for training schedules/curriculum, scheduling training sites and ranges, reviewing student rosters, and identifying equipment shortages to the Government instructors or COR. Furthermore, the contractor shall also be required to assist in set-up and coordination of equipment in the practical field environment (i.e. targeting systems, marine reconnaissance vehicles, sandbags, etc.). Instructors assist with logistical support during planning, classroom instruction, practical field training, final training exercises, and Troop movements with Trip Leader instructors.
• There are circumstances that require an instructor to perform multiple disciplines under one curriculum or training.
• Accommodate occasions of ad-hoc and extended work schedules to satisfy training requirements.
• Ability to understand a wide variety of guidelines, publications and instructions relating to safety and mission-specific NSW training.
• Be physically fit and able to work in an environment that is fast-paced while completing multiple tasks, and meeting stringent timelines. Specifically, the contractor must be physically capable of performing on-site practical instruction for periods of up to 20 hours, in conditions ranging from minus 5 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. During this period, the contractor shall be required to engage in physical activities such as running, swimming, climbing, and lifting (up to 75 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Dynamic and Deliberate Entry from two-man through Troop sized clearance.
• Hallways, Stairways and De-conflictions
• Marshalling and Sensitive Site Exploitation
• Forced Entry to include explosive, manual, mechanical and thermal.
• Employment of Diversionary and Marking Devices
• Target Analysis and Assault Planning
• Tactical Leader and Command and Control Element development.
• Dismounted/Mounted Patrolling and Immediate Action (Contact) Drills
• Ground and Air Asset Management and Implementation
• Fixed and Rotary Wing insertion/extraction
• Non-Combatant Evacuations

Education & Certification

Refer to Responsibilities and Experience sections.

Work Location

Naval Base Coronado, CA

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies. About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Federal holidays

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.