Roles: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 03:21, 10 September 2025

This page serves as the hub for all billets and advanced qualifications within MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven. Every member begins as a Critical Skills Operator (CSO) after completing ITC. From there, operators may be assigned billets and pursue advanced certifications to expand their skillsets.

Core Operator Billets

The foundational billets held by every Raider.

Critical Skills Operator (CSO) – Baseline billet for all members of Task Force Raven.

Leadership Billets

These billets represent command and senior enlisted leadership within the MSOT.

Team Leader – Overall command of the MSOT.
Team Chief – Senior enlisted advisor and disciplinarian.
Operations SNCO – Assists headquarters in planning, training, and logistics.
Element Leader – Leads an MSOT element in operations.

Specialized Billets

Specialized billets provide advanced capability within the MSOT. Operators may volunteer or be assigned based on unit needs.

Radio Operator (RO) – Manages communications and fire support requests.
Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC) – Advanced medical specialist.
Breacher – Conducts explosive, ballistic, and mechanical breaching.
Designated Marksman (DM) – Provides precision fire within the team.
JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) – Coordinates close air support (CAS) and indirect fires.
EOD/Engineer Support – Defeats IEDs and manages demolitions.
Mobility/Vehicle Operator – Responsible for vehicle operations, convoy discipline, and recovery.

Advanced Qualifications

Advanced qualifications are specialized certifications that operators may earn in addition to their billet. These schools enhance the team’s flexibility and capability, modeled after real-world MARSOC/SOCOM training.

Airborne & Freefall

Basic Airborne (Static Line) – Static-line parachutist qualification.
Military Free-Fall (HALO/HAHO) – High-altitude insertion using oxygen systems.

Maritime

Combat Diver (CDQC) – Closed- and open-circuit SCUBA infiltration.
Amphibious Operations – CRRC and Visit/Board/Search/Seizure (VBSS).

Precision & Fires

SOF Sniper – Advanced sniper and reconnaissance course.

Demolitions & Breaching

Advanced Demolitions – Complex charges and structural demolitions.
Master Breacher – Advanced breaching qualification.

Medical

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) – Certified to teach Tactical Combat Casualty Care (ACM in Arma).

Reconnaissance & Survival

SERE-C – Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape – High-risk environment.
Advanced Reconnaissance – Specialized surveillance and reporting.

Mobility

Advanced Driving – Off-road and convoy defense training.
Air Assault – Helicopter insertion and extraction qualification.

Summary

Leadership billets provide command and oversight.
Core and specialized billets define each Raider’s role in the MSOT.
Advanced qualifications enhance capability across the team.

Every operator is first a Critical Skills Operator (CSO). Billets and qualifications build upon that foundation, ensuring Task Force Raven can adapt to any mission, anywhere.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-= Roles & Billets =
+This page serves as the hub for all billets and advanced qualifications within '''MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven'''.
+Every member begins as a [[Critical Skills Operator (CSO)]] after completing [[Individual Training Course (ITC)|ITC]].
+From there, operators may be assigned billets and pursue advanced certifications to expand their skillsets.
-This page outlines the billets available within '''MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven'''.
+== Core Operator Billets ==
-Each billet represents a specialized role within the team, modeled as closely as possible on real-world MARSOC doctrine.
-All new members begin as [[Critical Skills Operator (CSO)|Critical Skills Operators (CSOs)]] after completing [[Individual Training Course (ITC)|ITC]].
+The foundational billets held by every Raider.
-Additional billets are assigned based on performance, unit needs, and completion of specialized training.
+* [[Critical Skills Operator (CSO)]] – Baseline billet for all members of Task Force Raven.
 ----
-== Headquarters Element (Team Command) ==
+== Leadership Billets ==
-; [[Team Leader]] (O-3, Captain)
+These billets represent command and senior enlisted leadership within the MSOT.
-: Overall command of the MSOT. Responsible for mission planning, leadership, and coordination with higher command.
-; [[Team Chief]] (E-8, Master Sergeant)
+* [[Team Leader]] – Overall command of the MSOT.
-: Senior enlisted advisor. Responsible for discipline, standards, and overseeing training and operations.
+* [[Team Chief]] – Senior enlisted advisor and disciplinarian.
+* [[Operations SNCO]] – Assists headquarters in planning, training, and logistics.
-; [[Operations SNCO]] (E-7, Gunnery Sergeant)
+* [[Element Leader]] – Leads an MSOT element in operations.
-: Manages planning, logistics, and operations oversight. Assists Team Leader and Team Chief.
 ----
-== Element Leaders & Core Operators ==
+== Specialized Billets ==
-; [[Element Leader]] (E-6, Staff Sergeant)
+Specialized billets provide advanced capability within the MSOT. Operators may volunteer or be assigned based on unit needs.
-: Leads an MSOT element (half team). Responsible for mission execution and direct leadership of CSOs.
-; [[Critical Skills Operator (CSO)]] (E-4 to E-5, Corporal–Sergeant)
+* [[Radio Operator (RO)]] – Manages communications and fire support requests.
-: The backbone of the MSOT. Trained in all basic Raider skills. Can specialize in additional billets after ITC.
+* [[Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC)]] – Advanced medical specialist.
+* [[Breacher]] – Conducts explosive, ballistic, and mechanical breaching.
+* [[Designated Marksman (DM)]] – Provides precision fire within the team.
+* [[JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller)]] – Coordinates close air support (CAS) and indirect fires.
+* [[EOD/Engineer Support]] – Defeats IEDs and manages demolitions.
+* [[Mobility/Vehicle Operator]] – Responsible for vehicle operations, convoy discipline, and recovery.
 ----
-== Specialized Billets ==
+== Advanced Qualifications ==
-; [[Radio Operator (RO)]]
-: Communications specialist. Manages radios, satellite comms, and requests for fire/CAS. Requires advanced communications training.
-; [[SARC (Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman)]]
-: Navy Corpsman embedded with the team. Provides advanced medical care and casualty evacuation coordination. Requires TCCC advanced training.
-; [[Breacher]]
+Advanced qualifications are specialized certifications that operators may earn in addition to their billet.
-: Responsible for explosive, ballistic, and mechanical breaching. Trains in charge placement and entry tactics.
+These schools enhance the team’s flexibility and capability, modeled after real-world MARSOC/SOCOM training.
-; [[Designated Marksman (DM)]]
+=== Airborne & Freefall ===
-: Provides precision fire and overwatch within the team. Equipped with enhanced optics and DMR platforms.
+* [[Basic Airborne (Static Line)]] – Static-line parachutist qualification.
+* [[Military Free-Fall (HALO/HAHO)]] – High-altitude insertion using oxygen systems.
-; [[JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller)]]
+=== Maritime ===
-: Qualified to coordinate close air support (CAS) and deconflict air/ground fires. May be filled by an RO or Element Leader with additional training.
+* [[Combat Diver (CDQC)]] – Closed- and open-circuit SCUBA infiltration.
+* [[Amphibious Operations]] – CRRC and Visit/Board/Search/Seizure (VBSS).
-; [[Sniper/Recce]]
+=== Precision & Fires ===
-: Specializes in long-range reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision engagement. Typically assigned in pairs.
+* [[SOF Sniper]] – Advanced sniper and reconnaissance course.
-; [[EOD/Engineer Support]]
+=== Demolitions & Breaching ===
-: Manages explosives, demolitions, and counter-IED tasks. Optional billet depending on mission needs.
+* [[Advanced Demolitions]] – Complex charges and structural demolitions.
+* [[Master Breacher]] – Advanced breaching qualification.
-; [[Mobility/Vehicle Operator]]
+=== Medical ===
-: Responsible for team mobility assets (MRZR, GMV). Ensures convoy discipline and vehicle maintenance.
+* [[Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)]] – Certified to teach Tactical Combat Casualty Care (ACM in Arma).
-----
+=== Reconnaissance & Survival ===
+* [[SERE-C]] – Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape – High-risk environment.
+* [[Advanced Reconnaissance]] – Specialized surveillance and reporting.
-== Billet Assignment ==
+=== Mobility ===
+* [[Advanced Driving]] – Off-road and convoy defense training.
-* All members graduate ITC as CSOs.
+* [[Air Assault]] – Helicopter insertion and extraction qualification.
-* Billets are assigned based on:
-** Unit needs
-** Candidate performance in ITC
-** Candidate preference
-** Completion of specialized billet training.
 ----
-== Quick Links ==
+== Summary ==
-* [[Team Leader]]
+* '''Leadership billets''' provide command and oversight.
-* [[Team Chief]]
+* '''Core and specialized billets''' define each Raider’s role in the MSOT.
-* [[Operations SNCO]]
+* '''Advanced qualifications''' enhance capability across the team.
-* [[Element Leader]]
-* [[Critical Skills Operator (CSO)]]
-* [[Radio Operator (RO)]]
-* [[SARC (Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman)]]
-* [[Breacher]]
-* [[Designated Marksman (DM)]]
-* [[JTAC]]
-* [[Sniper/Recce]]
-* [[EOD/Engineer Support]]
-* [[Mobility/Vehicle Operator]]
-----
-''Every billet is essential. Together, they form the foundation of MSOT 8213’s combat power.''
+Every operator is first a [[Critical Skills Operator (CSO)]]. Billets and qualifications build upon that foundation, ensuring Task Force Raven can adapt to any mission, anywhere.