Staff Sergeant/Instructor

a. Projected fill date: 1-183d RTI will accept packets immediately, through 30 September 2024. 1-183d RTI will interview qualified applicants, place on an Order of Merit List, and directly coordinate with applicants’ units to fill vacancies, as they become available.
b. Unit: 1st BN (IN) 183rd Regiment (RTI), Fort Barfoot, Blackstone, Virginia 23824
c. Position Title: Instructor
d. Position MOS, Para/line:

(1) 11B38, 003A/08
(2) 11C38, 003B/04

e. Who May Apply: Traditional Soldiers SGT/E5 or SSG/E6 who are members or eligible to become members of the Virginia Army National Guard.
f. Eligibility Criteria:

(1) Soldiers SGT/E5 must be on the current promotion list. Accepted SGT/E5 Soldiers must complete training requirements for SQI “8” prior to promotion to SSG/E6, and graduate Advanced Leader Course within 12 months after promotion.
(2) SGT/E5 applying by In-service Recruit, Interstate transfer or Prior Service, are not required to be on current promotion list.
(3) High school graduate or possess the GED equivalent.
(4) No questionable history or character traits, such as a financial irresponsibility, unusual foreign holding or interest, substance abuse, emotional instability, prior adverse action, requirement to register as a sexual offender, etc. Soldiers declared rehabilitation successes under the ASAP may apply. No exception is made for Soldiers with two convictions of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) during their military career.
(5) Mature judgment and initiative.
(6) 3 years’ time remaining in-service upon arrival at assignment.
(7) Current Secret security clearance or higher.
(8) Meet minimum reading and language levels to attend the instructor course.
(9) Display good military bearing.
(10) Meet the body composition requirements in AR 600-9.
(11) Pass the ACFT and DA 705 with history of passing the APFT.
(12) Fully MOSQ with at least one (1) year experience in the MOS.
(13) Recent leadership assignment of at least one (1) year.
(14) Demonstrated ability to be an instructor.
(15) No speech impediment.

g. This is a broadening assignment for approximately 36-48 months. At the conclusion of the assignment, G1 will prioritize Soldier reassignment to a MTOE unit.

a. Memorandum from the Soldier requesting consideration and affirming the Soldier has notified their chain of command.
b. Command endorsement (optional).
c. Last 3 years APFT/ACFT history on DA 705, RCAS or DTMS printout.
d. DA Form 5500/5501, DTMS HT/WT history printout or HT/WT statement.
e. All DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile).
f. MEDPROS printout indicating Periodic Health Assessment is current.
g. Copies of last five consecutive NCOERs and all DA Form 1059s.
h. Security Clearance verification memo.
i. Current Certified or Validated copy ERB/SRB.
j. HRR 600 (Encl).
k. Additional information for consideration (e.g., Letters of Recommendation, awards, certificates, degrees, etc.).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Virginia National Guard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for these positions will be made without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, gender, ethnic origin, race, religion, political affiliation, marital status, handicap, or disability.