UGS Communications and Command Systems Instructor

Position Title: Communications and Command Systems  Instructor

Location: African Area of Responsibility
Reports To: UGS Global Response Division Leadership / Training Director
Employment Type: Contractor / Deployable Instructor

Deployment Timeline:  January/February 2026 (Subject to Change)

Position Overview

The UGS Cadre Instructor will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in communications, network operations, and instructional delivery. Cadre are responsible for delivering both classroom and field-based instruction, mentoring host-nation instructors, and ensuring technical proficiency, safety, and adherence to doctrine.

All selected personnel will undergo a structured pre-deployment training program at The Swamp (UGS Advanced Training Facility, North Carolina), where they will receive Apollo system certification, language familiarization, and cultural preparation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver structured classroom and field instruction on Apollo communications systems (Corvus, TrellisWare, Starlink, ATAK, etc.).
• Mentor and evaluate host-nation instructors through a Train-the-Trainer (T3) model.
• Support system setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities.
• Ensure quality assurance through live observation, feedback, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Civil Affairs and PSYOP elements to facilitate training acceptance and community engagement.
• Maintain technical and instructional discipline consistent with UGS standards.
• Report all training metrics, system feedback, and local insights to HQ for analysis and process improvement.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant military experience (SOF preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and communicate across cultural and language barriers.
• Proficiency in radio, satellite, and network communications (TrellisWare, ATAK, Starlink).
• Willingness to deploy to African Area of Responsibility for 60–120-day rotations.
• Current passport and medical clearance
• French Language Proficiency; DLI-certified French 2/2 or higher or demonstrated equivalent. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of advanced SOF communications or intelligence schools (SONC, TSC, Cyber Enabler, BTOC, TACP).
• Prior instructional experience (military or civilian).
• Experience operating within African partner-force environments.
• Civilian IT/network certifications (CCNA, Security+, etc.).