Martial Arts instructor-trainers train and certify martial arts instructors. Additionally, they provide instruction to all personnel in hand-held weapons, unarmed against hand-held weapons, weapons of opportunity, ground fighting, firearm disarmament, and principles of core values.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must be sergeant or above.
(2) Must qualify first class on the PFT.
(3) Must be certified as a green belt or above in the MCMAP.
(4) No surgeries/broken bones in past six months.
(5) Must have completed the appropriate level PME for the grade.
(6) Must have recommendation of reporting senior.
Requirements.
(1) Must have a minimum of six months as a certified Martial Arts Instructor (MOS 8551) prior to attendance to the Martial Arts Instructor Training Course at The Basic School.
(2) Successful completion of the Martial Arts Instructor-Trainer Course at TBS Quantico, VA.
Duties.
(1) Trains personnel in martial arts techniques from tan through 1st Degree black belt and certifies through brown belt levels.
(2) Trains, certifies, and recertifies martial arts instructors under the CG, TRNGCOM approved Martial Arts Instructor Program of Instruction for Martial Arts Instructors.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Teachers and Instructors, All Other 25-3099.
Related Military Skill.
Martial Arts Instructor, 0916.
