Basic Job Description
Note: This is not an entry-level job.
The infantry senior sergeant serves as principal NCO in the operations section of combined arms or infantry brigades and higher level organizations. Provides tactical and technical guidance and professional support to subordinates and makes recommendations to superiors in the accomplishment of their duties. Serves as principal noncommissioned officer in an infantry battalion or higher to supervise the processing of operations and intelligence information in an infantry brigade or higher level unit. Plans, coordinates, and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, and combat operations. Edits and prepares tactical plans and training material. Coordinates implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities.
Training Information
N/A
ASVAB Score Required: N/A
Security Clearance: None (Note: Some command assignments may require a Secret or higher clearance)
Strength Requirement: N/A
Physical Profile Requirement: 222221.
Other Requirements
- Red/Green color discrimination
- This job is closed to women
- Must be a graduate of Advanced NCO course.
Similar Civilian Occupations
There is no civilian occupation that is directly equivalent to MOS 11Z. However, the following civilian occupations make use of the skills developed through MOS 11Z training and experience.
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