Team Chief

The Team Chief is the senior enlisted leader of MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven. The Team Chief is responsible for discipline, training oversight, and acting as the principal advisor to the Team Leader. This billet is modeled after the role of the senior enlisted Raider assigned to an MSOT.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior enlisted advisor to the Team Leader.
• Enforce standards of discipline, conduct, and professionalism within the MSOT.
• Oversee training, readiness, and accountability of all team members.
• Mentor junior leaders such as the Element Leaders.
• Assume command of the MSOT in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Manage administrative and logistical matters affecting the team.

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Training Required

• Must be a Critical Skills Operator (CSO) in good standing.
• Significant prior leadership experience (e.g., Element Leader).
• Advanced certifications are a positive.
• Familiarity with administrative processes, logistics, and team management.

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Skills & Capabilities

• Strong leadership and mentorship ability.
• Proficiency in managing training cycles and readiness.
• Knowledge of all billets and how they integrate into MSOT operations.
• Ability to coordinate logistics, administration, and sustainment.
• Effective communication with both enlisted operators and command staff.

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Equipment

• Standard CSO combat loadout.
• Administrative tools (notebook, roster, reports).
• ACRE2 radio for command and control.
• Additional sustainment and support gear as required.

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Training Course

Module 1 – Leadership & Mentorship

• Principles of enlisted leadership.
• Mentoring junior leaders and CSOs.
• Maintaining morale and cohesion.

Module 2 – Training & Readiness

• Planning and supervising training events.
• Tracking qualifications and certifications.
• Enforcing standards during exercises.

Module 3 – Administration & Logistics

• Personnel accountability.
• Requesting and managing resupply.
• Coordinating with support elements.

Module 4 – Operational Oversight

• Supporting the Team Leader during mission planning.
• Supervising rehearsals and AARs.
• Assuming command in the absence of the Team Leader.

Graduation Criteria

• Demonstrates effective leadership and mentorship of junior operators.
• Successfully manages team administration and logistics in a scenario.
• Assumes command of an element during a field exercise.

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Advancement

After serving as Team Chief, operators may advance to:

• Senior enlisted advisor positions at the company or task force level.
• Training cadre for leadership development within Task Force Raven.
• Higher-echelon staff billets supporting command planning.

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Summary

The Team Chief ensures the professionalism, readiness, and discipline of MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven. As the senior enlisted leader, the Team Chief is the backbone of the team, providing leadership, mentorship, and continuity in both training and operations.