NAVY MWC AWW SO2 FIGHTER CONTROLLER

Preamble:

Captain MWC (CMWC), in conjunction with the MWC’s Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA), is responsible, via Navy Command’s Assistant Chief of Staff (Warfare) (ACOS(W) 1*), for enhancing and evolving the maritime contribution to operations in support of the Fleet Commander’s policy objectives and operational priorities.

With delegated financial and line authority over the efficient operation of the MWC, CMWC is responsible for:

a.         pre-empting and responding to immediate operational demands for tactical advice and guidance to support front-line commands;

b.         developing maritime warfighting tactical and operational-level doctrine, including improved tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) through a process of operational knowledge exploitation (OKX), tactical development (TacDev) trials, and scientifically-based operational analysis (OA), to meet objectives set out in the Warfare Development Plan;

c.         provision of education in RN maritime warfighting tactics and in the planning and conduct of maritime and joint operations.

CMWC has close links with RN/RM HQs, Battlestaff and training organisations and supports Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Capability) (ACNS (Cap) 2*) for capability development work. CMWC provides authoritative maritime warfighting input across RN, Joint, Allied and partner communities, particularly NATO and AUSCANZUKUS (5 Eyes) TacDev and doctrine development fora.

The Post holder will be accountable to AWW SO1 for their Primary Purpose; To develop, through trials and operational analysis, offensive FC tactics, techniques and procedures to meet the requirements set by NCHQ, CJO, COMOPS and ACNS(Cap).  

Tasks:

a.         To provide specialist FC advice to Navy Command, RNSFC, front line units and MWC as required.

b.         To contribute to the development of NATO Joint and Maritime FC doctrine.

c.         To ensure strong links are established with military and civilian agencies linked with MWC’s work and act as MWC’s Intelligent Customer in the FC specialisation for work placed on outside agencies

d.         Review the military content of offensive AW analysis reports prior to publication.

e.         Act as the MWC lead for development of FC employment.

f.          Participate in National and NATO exercises and trials as a sea riding assessor/observer as directed by AWW SO1.

g.         Act as AAW SME for multi-national tactical and information exchange forums as required (eg. AUSCANNZUKUS Maritime Warfare Working Group).

h.         Provide Doctrinal support to DE&S, MARCAP and NCHQ in support of future equipment procurement and implementation.

i.          To act as the MWC focal point for RNSFC FC working groups as required.

Essential Competencies:

(1)        T45 background who understands the detailed employment of T45 systems and associated Air Defence assets (ISTAR, AEGIS platforms etc).

(2)        Should have completed at least 1 and preferably 2, FC related warfare tours at sea and ashore.  

(1)        Multi-Platform experience (not typed to class).

(2)        Joint Battlespace Management Course.

(3)        Air Battlespace Management Course.

(4)        Qualified Warfare Instructor (QWI) Course.

(5)        RAF Exchange (e.g. CRC/E-3D)

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have there details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

The successful applicant at interview will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL BE 12 MONTHS WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

NB: Where the Anticipated Start date has already passed, the start date will be ASAP

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out may be re-instated to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank/rate, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply. Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold one rank/rate or more above or one rank/rate only below the advertised rank. Applicants one rank below may be employed in the acting higher rank (excluding the advertised Rank of WO2 or WO1) if they are suitable, qualified and meet current promotion regulations in all respects. Applicants prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank/rate then the rank/rate worn will be appropriate to that of the position. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Applicants must also be medically fit to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Personnel who have been discharged through the MBOS and Employability Board will not be considered.

Application for FTRS Positions

To apply for a FTRS/ADC position advertised on SERVE applications are to be submitted on the FTRS Job Application Form which should be emailed to:

navypcap-cmresftrs-mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Please use the phrase “Job Application for (followed by job title and reference number)” in the Subject line.

Suitable candidates will be informed about the next stage of the process approximately 2 weeks after the closing date.