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18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant — Civilian Career Guide

Special Forces weapons expert responsible for training foreign military forces, planning unconventional warfare operations, and employing a wide range of weapons systems.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$115,000.00

AVG SALARY

$93,250.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Security Consultant

SOC 13-1199

$95,000.00

median/yr

Firearms Training Instructor

SOC 25-3099

$65,000.00

median/yr

Defense Contractor

SOC 13-1199

$115,000.00

median/yr

Federal Law Enforcement

SOC 33-3021

$98,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Weapons proficiencyForeign internal defenseUnconventional warfareCross-cultural communicationSmall unit tacticsTraining development

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

NRA Instructor

Close Protection Certification

PMP

Security Clearance (TS/SCI)

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18BArmySpecial Operations

18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant — Civilian Career Guide

Special Forces weapons expert responsible for training foreign military forces, planning unconventional warfare operations, and employing a wide range of weapons systems.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$115,000.00

AVG SALARY

$93,250.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Security Consultant

SOC 13-1199

$95,000.00

median/yr

Firearms Training Instructor

SOC 25-3099

$65,000.00

median/yr

Defense Contractor

SOC 13-1199

$115,000.00

median/yr

Federal Law Enforcement

SOC 33-3021

$98,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Weapons proficiencyForeign internal defenseUnconventional warfareCross-cultural communicationSmall unit tacticsTraining development

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

NRA Instructor

Close Protection Certification

PMP

Security Clearance (TS/SCI)

Translate Your 18B Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Special Forces Weapons Sergeant skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.