Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence


Small Unmanned Aircraft System Master Trainer (SUAS) Site

Small Unmanned Aircraft System Master Trainer (SUAS)

Course Description


Purpose:

Train and educate select personnel to effectively oversee, guide, and support unit leaders in the development and execution of Small Unmanned Aircraft Operator Training Program (OTP).


Scope:

SUAS MT is a three-week course focused on the development of personnel to serve as a unit Master Trainer with the responsibility of training and certifying operators, advising leaders on the techniques, procedures and employment of Army Group 1 Small Unmanned Aircraft in unit level training and combat operations (Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance). Graduates are awarded the following: Enlisted and Warrant Officers Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) U2 and Officers will be awarded Skill Identifier (SI) U2.


Outcome:

  • Assist the Commander with development, implementation and management of the Unit Training Program (UTP) for SUAS.
  • Train new SUAS operators, sustain current operators, and requalify operators.
  • Assist the Commander with the tactical employment of SUAS during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).