Ground Combat & Special Operations SME

About the Role

Micro1 is recruiting Ground Combat and Special Operations Subject Matter Experts for a project focused on evaluating advanced military AI systems. You will utilize your tactical domain expertise to train next-generation models by providing authentic, real-world data. Your input will ensure these AI systems learn to reason and function based on operational reality rather than cinematic portrayals. No prior AI experience is required; your primary value is your professional military background, which will be used to document edge cases and provide rigorous, defensible evaluations of model performance.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience leading units in ground combat, including infantry, armor, or reconnaissance roles, or in special operations units such as Special Forces, Raiders, or equivalent allied forces.
• You must demonstrate a proven history of decision-making responsibility during the planning and execution of direct action or ground maneuver operations.
• A deep understanding of the legal boundaries and the permitted versus prohibited conduct in tactical operations is essential.
• Furthermore, you should possess the ability to articulate complex tactical concepts clearly through exceptional written communication skills.
• Preferred qualifications include successful completion of elite military training such as the Special Forces Qualification Course, SEAL or SWCC training, or holding a Ranger tab.
• Experience in conducting after-action reviews, mentoring at the team or platoon level, and familiarity with red-team operations or wargaming are highly valued assets.

Responsibilities

• You will be tasked with authoring and classifying challenging case studies that focus on operational decision support, destructive execution, and planning scenarios relevant to ground combat and special operations.
• Your primary duty is to apply your tactical expertise to evaluate how well AI models handle ambiguous or complex missions, ensuring they maintain high fidelity to real-world standards.
• You will review model responses to assess their reasoning quality, uncertainty handling, and utility in tactical contexts.
• Additionally, you will identify instances where models may incorrectly refuse to address legitimate doctrinal or readiness-related questions.
• You are expected to document all scenarios and edge cases thoroughly, providing the necessary rationale to maintain a rigorous evaluation framework.