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What is a designated defensive marksman?

A Designated Defensive Marksman (DDM) is a specialized security professional responsible for providing precision fire in defensive scenarios. They operate within law enforcement, military, or private security teams to engage threats at medium to long ranges with high accuracy. Unlike standard snipers, DDMs are integrated into a unit and offer rapid, precise engagement to support defensive operations. They typically use designated marksman rifles (DMRs) optimized for quick follow-up shots and adaptability in dynamic environments. Their role bridges the gap between standard infantry and snipers, enhancing a team's defensive capabilities.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a designated defensive marksman?

As a Designated Defensive Marksman, your day-to-day responsibilities often include conducting surveillance, providing overwatch, and offering precision marksmanship support to your team during operations. You may spend considerable time maintaining and zeroing your assigned weapon, participating in tactical training exercises, and collaborating closely with team leaders to assess threats and defensive strategies. The role requires you to be ready to rapidly deploy to various environments and adapt to changing mission needs. Reliable communication and coordination with other team members are essential for mission success and maintaining safety in potentially high-risk settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a designated defensive marksman?

To excel as a Designated Defensive Marksman, you need advanced marksmanship, situational awareness, and a comprehensive understanding of tactical defense, usually supported by specialized military or law enforcement training. Familiarity with precision rifles, optics, ballistic calculation tools, and relevant certifications such as advanced firearms instruction or law enforcement marksman qualifications is vital. Strong decision-making skills, discipline, and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure help professionals in this role stand out. These attributes are critical for ensuring precision, safety, and effective teamwork in high-stakes defensive scenarios.

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Ground Security Tactics Instructor Virginia Beach Virginia

BEI Tactical

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

$42K - $57K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

BEI Tactical is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business providing unique services and high-end products to the government and commercial industry. BEI Tactical’ s core values come from its quality work force. We seek proven professionals that add value to our customer’s challenges, and make BEI Tactical a TEAM where people WANT to work. Our philosophy is “Solutions through Relationships”, whether it’s a product or service, let us help you solve your challenges.
BEI Tactical requires the below position for a future anticipated award.  When awarded, we will support the MAREXSECGRU TEU with Ground-qualified HRTIs, proficient in Embarked Security, Aircraft Security, and Position Defense training, Virginia Beach Virginia. 
This effort encompasses contractor support to provide MAREXSECGRU TEU a support team of Subject Matter Experts experienced in specialized Maritime Expeditionary Security Force skills and operations in order to primarily execute HRT in the course of training and creating curriculum for MESF companies, platoons, patrol boat crews, and other special purpose maritime security teams in Coastal Maritime operations, HVU protection, combat shooting techniques, tactical vehicle and convoy operation, Expeditionary Designated Marksman EDM), Ground Operations, Small Unit Tactics, Embarked Security Team (EST), and Aircraft Security Teams (AST), and critical time-intensive administrative functions . 
This land-based module of instruction teaches individuals how to operate as a team in the operation and defense of Entry Control Points and establishment/defense of camp perimeters.  Training entails exercise of established preplanned responses and various roles and duties of a ground security element, and includes the firing of both small arms and crew-served weapons blanks . 
The following position is required for this effort:
Position:  Ground Security Tactics Instructor, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Experience Requirements:
  • Must be a graduate of a certified Navy Instructor Training Course (NEC 9502, 9501, or 9518) or equivalent (Completion of a civilian (or commercial) formal course of instruction, which has been evaluated and certified as a JIT/NITC equivalence by the Center for Professional Development).  Consideration will be additionally granted for experience as a Crew-Served Weapons Instructor, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, and/or Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, or similar military instructor qualification. One year of instructional experience in lieu of designation (as evidenced by DD214, course certificates, etc.
  • Must have USN Naval Coastal Warfare, Maritime Expeditionary Security, Riverine, Coast Riverine or Special Operations (USN SEAL, or Special Warfare Combat Crewman) experience.
  • Must be a graduate of Blackwater, Mid-South Shooting Institute, Gryphon or SFAUC, or MCAUC small arms weapons training.  Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered.
  • Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active-Duty Military service, with favorable reenlistment code.
  • Qualified Navy or civilian industry standard equivalent Range Safety Officer for small arms and CSW static and dynamic live-fire ranges
Instructors MUST:
  • Must meet Navy High-Risk Training requirements as outlined in OPNAVINST 1500.75 series.
  • Must provide proof of recent (within three years) first aid certification or Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
  • Must possess valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
  • Must have Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must possess proof of recent, within the past 3 years of qualifications for the following weapons systems:
    • M9 Pistol or designated replacement
    • M4/M16 (or variants) Rifle
    • M500 Shotgun
  • Additionally, instructors must be able to qualify with the following weapons systems as required:
    • M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle
    • M240 Machine Gun
    • M2HB .50 cal Machine Gun
    • M203 Grenade Launcher
    • Mk38 Mod 2 25mm Machine Gun
    • MK50 Remote Weapon Station
    • Other weapon systems as assigned
  • Must have SECRET Clearance 
 Basic Instructor Responsibilities and Requirements:
  • Meet and maintain eligibility for high-risk training instructors, as delineated in CORIVFORINST 1500.1 series and supporting references.
  • Perform basic to advanced levels of classroom and practical field instruction in accordance with approved curricula, including nighttime exercises as required.
  • Maintain an instructor training binder with approved personalized course materials to be utilized during instruction.
  • Perform and observe the safe operations of, including, but not limited to, authorized weapons systems, small craft, tactical vehicles, assorted support equipment, and authorized technical training equipment, including laser systems and synthetic weapons trainers.
  • Perform course preparations to include, but not limited to, preparation of classroom, weapons loading, weapons mounting, target placement, computer set up, practical area set up, vehicle staging, etc.
  • Perform operator level weapons cleaning, maintenance and repairs of all authorized weapons systems and ranges.
  • Participate in material maintenance of existing curricula following Government authorized processes.
  • Obtain course qualifications in accordance with approved guidance.
  • Complete and maintain require Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for each watch station that the instructor is training or evaluating personnel on.
  • Perform general facility cleanup to include but not limited to, trash removal, sweeping, swabbing, kitchen, appliances, lounge, bathroom, TOC areas, and ranges.
  • Additional courses designed to basic and advanced Maritime Expeditionary Security maritime and ground tactics may be added in the future as MESF missions and responsibilities mature 
BEI Tactical Offers:
  • Funding for Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Short Term Disability (at no cost to you) and LTD
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 Federal Holidays each year
BEI Tactical is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer