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What is the difference between Reconnaissance Instructor vs Reconnaissance Specialist?

AspectReconnaissance InstructorReconnaissance Specialist
Required CredentialsMilitary or defense certifications, instructor qualificationsMilitary training, reconnaissance or combat certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, classrooms, military basesField operations, reconnaissance missions, military bases
Employer & IndustryDefense agencies, military training centersMilitary units, defense organizations
Common Search & ComparisonTraining roles, instructional positions in reconnaissanceOperational reconnaissance roles, field specialists

Reconnaissance Instructors primarily focus on training and educating military personnel in reconnaissance techniques, often working in classroom or training environments. Reconnaissance Specialists, on the other hand, are involved in field operations, conducting reconnaissance missions in various terrains. While both roles require military reconnaissance certifications, instructors emphasize teaching, whereas specialists focus on field execution.

Infographic showing various Reconnaissance Instructor job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

STTS - Special Reconnaissance Instructor

Hurlburt Field, FL โ€ข On-site

Rigid Tactical
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturingย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

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Job description

Special Reconnaissance Instructors

Rigid Tactical is seeking highly experienced Special Reconnaissance Instructors to support the AFSOC Special Tactics Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida. You will deliver advanced SR instruction to SOF personnel across a broad range of surveillance, reconnaissance, target development, and field craft disciplines. This role requires either graduation from the USAF Special Reconnaissance Course or substantial SOF sister-service SR experience. Ideal for experienced SR operators, TACP veterans, or SOF reconnaissance specialists ready to shape the next generation of Special Tactics operators.

Employment is contingent upon contract award.

Location: Hurlburt Field

Clearance: Secret

Qualification/ Requirements:

โ€ข USAF Special Tactics operator and graduate of the USAF Special Reconnaissance Course; OR

โ€ข Minimum five (5) years of current Special Reconnaissance experience in a SOF sister service.

โ€ข Active Secret Security Clearance (required at time of hire; must be maintained throughout performance).

โ€ข Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.

โ€ข Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and general internet applications.

โ€ข Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

โ€ข Must not be identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or operational mission of the installation.

โ€ข Must pass Go/No-Go qualification screening; resume submission and COR approval required prior to onboarding.

Responsibilities:

โ€ข Provide instructional support across SR-focused and general STTS program of instruction for full mission profile (FMP) events.

โ€ข Demonstrate and instruct the safe and effective use of munitions, small arms, heavy weapons, crew-served weapons, and night vision devices.

โ€ข Perform maritime duties and open-water swimming in support of amphibious operations training.

โ€ข Fly aboard AFSOC or contracted fixed/rotary-wing aircraft for student infiltration/exfiltration training exercises.

โ€ข Support full mission profile events, personnel recovery, and assault zone operations instruction as directed.

โ€ข Contribute to curriculum development activities in support of the STTS program of instruction as directed.

โ€ข Maintain all required qualifications and certifications throughout the period of performance.

โ€ข Complete all required training during normal duty hours and track on monthly status report.

Physicial Requirements:

โ€ข Work is physically rigorous in a variety of indoor and outdoor/range environments, including non-climate-controlled settings.

โ€ข Must be capable of performing physically demanding SOF-related training activities.

โ€ข Must be able to handle munitions, small arms, heavy weapons, crew-served weapons, and night vision devices in a training environment.

โ€ข Must be able to perform maritime duties and open-water swimming to support amphibious operations training.

โ€ข Must be able to fly aboard AFSOC or contracted fixed/rotary-wing aircraft for infiltration/exfiltration training exercises.

โ€ข Must be able to rappel from high-angle structures in conjunction with practical high-angle training.