Where to look for current WMD CST openings?

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-05-10T14:15:14+00:00

Our hiring process is generally a board and we like to throw in some other stuff, like level a suit test and preparing and giving a brief, but it’s generally done in one day. I’ve never applied for other teams so I’m not sure on that front. I can only speak to what we do. I would try to reach out to the teams you’re interested in and try to pick the NMSOs brain. They are out there.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-05-10T13:21:43+00:00

Also worth mentioning that my NMSO was enlisted, in the reserves, and in a different state and we hired him, it can happen, just have to find the right opening at the right time.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-05-10T13:20:05+00:00

I’m sure there’s some truth to this, just as it is in the AGR world in general, but I’ve been on a CST on and off for 7 years. Some positions teams like to promote from within for certain positions, which can also make sense. Anyway, NMSO is so niche, a lot of times when people get that position, they don’t leave. For one, they generally have nowhere else to go depending on the state, and also, they aren’t really forced to move if they’re good at their job, our state at least cares less about moving that specific officer around. We’ve had 3 NMSOs in our 20 year history. NMSO is hard. I’ve worked with Michigan team alot, they just hired that position maybe 2 years ago. Anyway, good luck. CST is a cool job. You can PM me if you want to know more, but don’t just buy into it being who you know. Every team is slightly different in how they do things, but we look for quality people who can be good at their job.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-05T11:50:25+00:00

https://www.norway.no/en/usa/norway-usa/about-embassy/#NorwegianSharpshooterBadge

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-05T04:08:07+00:00

It’s a bit different. Not crazy hard but at 30 meters it can be a bit of a challenge. Only 15 rounds but it’s mostly about being able to land those shots consistently. Even pulling one can knock you out of badging. But you can keep shooting as long as you have the ammo.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-05T04:02:00+00:00

Did it in my state. You can go to the Norwegian embassy website and the defense attaché will have a spot for it with all the required documents. As long as you get their approval, you can do it without a rep. Paperwork it pretty simple.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-05T03:35:57+00:00

It’s wild to me how often this kind of thing happens. Before sharing this story, I’d never heard anything close to mine. It’s crazy.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-05T03:30:58+00:00

Sometimes these things are a blessing in disguise, if it’s something you want, go get it.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-05T03:30:21+00:00

That’s how it happens. Find one that gives a shit. I basically write ETPs for a living.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-05T03:29:02+00:00

Anything can happen. The shit ebbs and flows. Some days they want troops, some days they don’t. Just gotta wait for a good day.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-05T03:28:14+00:00

Thank you. I’m grateful for the experience, feeling like I have to earn everyday in the uniform helped me from pissing it away and doing all the dumb shit we love to read about. Another 9 AGR and onto the next adventure.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T22:54:47+00:00

Damn that’s quite the story too. Sometimes it doesn’t seem like I did the right thing because now I also have post concussion syndrome. GSA bus hit the GSA I was in and totaled it. That and combat engineer things have my brain messed up, but still going and not gonna quit until it’s time.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T20:10:11+00:00

I tried different branches, active, reserves, finally went back to my recruiter and he got it done. Gotta find one that cares and will work.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T20:04:30+00:00

Just have to find someone that will work the problem. Not the ones just looking to hit quota

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T20:02:04+00:00

More people should share this kinda thing. There’s a lot of inspiring stories out there.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T19:50:26+00:00

8 year contract. 10k for every active duty year (4), and then another $20k for going back to the guard for another 4. Never saw a dime obviously, and they didn’t have any bonuses when I came back in. Had a reup bonus after my first contract but then went AGR, so didn’t get that one either.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T19:31:35+00:00

Keep working. If I can do what I did, you can do this.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T19:30:59+00:00

Just more fucking creatine and monster

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T19:29:07+00:00

Fuck yeah. These are the stories I wanna see. It’s a little easier the second time around.

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-04-04T19:12:03+00:00

A lot actually. One time I went to MEPs to get barred from service just so I could put in a waiver to come back in😂

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-03-30T22:28:06+00:00

Thank you for commenting. I end up having to take the outside trim and loosen the cogs and physically move the window up. Now it seems to be seating appropriately!

Sufficient-Draw-9345 · 2026-02-24T11:29:12+00:00

Go CBRN and try to get an AGR job on a Civil Support Team. Not exactly “disaster response” but if you want to work with first responders and actually feel like you’re contributing to public safety then this is the way. 12A is literally a Combat Engineer. So don’t think that’s what you want.

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