What is a training sergeant and how to become one

Key steps to become a training sergeant

1. Explore training sergeant education requirements

   Most common training sergeant degrees

   Bachelor's

   47.9 %

   Associate

   24.2 %

   High School Diploma

   16.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific training sergeant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Security Procedures	16.55%
   Defensive Tactics	7.33%
   Emergency Operations	6.81%
   Training Academy	6.80%
   Firearms	6.09%

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3. Complete relevant training sergeant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New training sergeants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a training sergeant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real training sergeant resumes.

4. Research training sergeant duties and responsibilities

   • Manage logistics, outlining plans to procure and distribute necessary elements to target destinations in a timely and accurate manner.
   • Streamline tasks for a quicker output of combat ready airmen.
   • Create custom adult instruction classes, charts and graphs, lesson and objective plans using PowerPoint.
   • Perform quality control to ensure administrative documents such as memorandums, e-mails and DoD forms are completed without errors.

5. Prepare your training sergeant resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your training sergeant resume.

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6. Apply for training sergeant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a training sergeant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams