Combat Training Systems Instructor

Valiant Integrated Services

Fort Irwin (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Combat Training Specialist in Fort Irwin, CA, to provide immersive training operations for U.S. Army units. The role involves maintaining training systems and instructing soldiers in virtual marksmanship and weapon handling. Candidates should have experience with technical training equipment and Army training doctrines. This is a full-time position offering a significant opportunity to enhance military training effectiveness.

Qualifications

Experience in virtual and simulated training systems.
Familiarity with Army doctrine and training scenarios.
Ability to operate technical training equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain EST I and EST II systems for training.
Instruct soldiers on marksmanship and weapon handling.
Coordinate virtual training with live training events.

Skills

Virtual marksmanship instruction

Weapons handling proficiency

Judgmental use-of-force scenarios

Indirect fire coordination

System troubleshooting

Job description

Valiant is seeking a mission-ready Combat Training Specialist to support virtual and simulated training operations at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, CA. This position focuses on delivering immersive and realistic training to U.S. Army units using the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST I & II) and Call for Fire Trainer (CFFT) platforms. As part of the NTC’s operational support team, you will play a critical role in preparing rotational training units (RTUs) for deployment by supporting simulation-based weapons and fire support training systems that build lethality, precision, and tactical decision-making.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operate and maintain EST I, EST II, and CFFT (v3/v4) systems to support individual and collective training.
Instruct and mentor soldiers on virtual marksmanship, weapons handling, judgmental use-of-force scenarios, and indirect fire coordination.
Tailor training scenarios based on unit-specific mission profiles and Army doctrine (e.g., ATP 3-09.30, TC 3-20.40).
Coordinate with unit trainers, observer/controllers (O/Cs), and range operations to integrate virtual training into broader live and constructive training events.
Conduct system troubleshooting, software updates, and hardware checks to ensure maximum system availability.
Track system usage, training throughput, and system readiness status in accordance with Army and contractor reporting standards.
Assist with scenario development, scripting, and system configuration based on operational requirements.
Provide input on system improvements, lesson learned, and training effectiveness evaluations.
OTHER WORK-RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED: The foregoing statement of qualification and representative work performed is only by way of illustration of the experience and ability required for the work and is not any limitation or description of the scope of the work assignments which may be required of this job.

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