Assessment and Selection for the Special Ops and intel community

Key Advisors

SB7 subject matter experts who have consulted on and run similar programs within DoD Special Operations.
Former commanders and sergeants major in charge of A&S programs while on active duty.
Completely familiar with every cycle of a thriving program from recruitment to assessment to training to successful service within a unit.
On site consultation during the client’s entire process if required.

Behavioral Science Support

Psychologists and psychiatrists with 10+ years experience in Special Operations and intelligence assessment programs.
Formulation of prerequisites and screening criteria.
Conduct of suitability interviews.
Accurate prediction models for future success based off of screening and performance data.
Psychological assessments of candidates while under stress.
Automated suitability and screening tools.

A&S Design & Consulting

Advice on existing programs.
Complete design based on desired end state.
Development of specific modules to assess certain traits or skill sets.
Risk mitigation.

Program Design, Development & Management

Data collection, research, and analysis to identify appropriate knowledge, skills, and attributes.
Pilot course development.
Existing course transformation.

Recruitment & Screening

Organization of a successful recruitment team.
Identifying needed authorities.
Developing initial prerequisites for candidates.
Detailed step-by-step execution of actual recruiting or screening event.

Evaluators & Role Players

Subject matter experts with 10+ years of experience in Special Operations, Intelligence & Reconnaissance..
Observer controllers trained and experienced in assessment and selection courses.
Expertise tailored to the client’s needs.
All SB7 evaluators have served numerous years as instructors assessing candidates and students.
All SB7 role players have practical real world experience in order to provide realistic scenarios.

Support to A&S Operating System

Screening and evaluation process.
Reception process.
Candidate handling process.
Instructor training system (instructor calibration and mentorship).
A&S Lexicon.
Evaluation methodology and process (including board process).
Candidate drop process (including positive-message marketing).
Logistics system.