Joint Fires Observer (JFO) Instructor
Develop and refine teaching skills / acumen to serve as a contract instructor supporting the USMC JFO / TACP Programs.
• Serve as primary instructor assisting the EWTGs in conducting Joint Fires Observer (JFO) Instruction and Tactical Air Control Party(TACP) Instruction.• Provide formal classroom instruction in accordance with the JFO and TACP Programs of Instruction (POIs) and provide subject matter expert (SME) support for observed fire procedures for the JFO Course. Training must comply with all elements of the JFO MOA and provide input into the coordination of policy, guidance and documentation for implementation and sustainment of the Marine Corps' the JFO program.• Recommend and coordinate development and implementation of upgrades on current scenarios and development of new scenarios to maintain relevancy of simulator training for both Close Air Support (CAS) and ground-based fire support modules.• Prepare lesson plans for each period of instruction for which he/she is assigned instructional responsibility. This must reflect the material content and methodology required to achieve the instructional objectives.• Participate as SME in developing revisions to POIs, lesson plans and training support packages (TSPs) in support of Joint Fires Observer and TACP instruction.• Maintain the POI and lesson plans by incorporating lessons learned, doctrine, and current evolving TTPs into the POI via the USMC Systems Approach to Training and Education (SATE) Model.• Instruct Joint call for fire / CAS procedures using approved USMC Call for Fire Simulators / Trainers (MSAT, CAVE or DVTE).
JTACs / FOs/ JFOs / FACs
Must be able to maintain a SECRET clearance.
Position available at EWTGPAC in Coronado, CA as well.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 31 - 60 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list FOS, JFOS, FACS — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway