4
SECTION
B
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CAREER
FIELD
PROGRESSION
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INFORMATION
Specialty Description. Leads, manages, supervises, and performs Security Force (SF) activities in direct support of two-
thirds of the United States Nuclear Enterprise; weapon system and physical security; law and order; military working dog;
combat arms and integrated defense operations. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 107000.
1.
Duties and Responsibilities
1.1.
Leads, manages, supervises, and performs force protection duties employing up to the use of deadly force to
protect personnel and resources. Protects nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other critical resources.
Performs air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission. Defends personnel, equipment, and
resources from hostile forces throughout the base security zone of military installations. Operates in various field
environments, performs mounted and dismounted individual and team patrol movements, tactical drills, battle
procedures, convoys, military operations other than war, antiterrorism duties, and other special duties. Operates
communications equipment, vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, individual and crew-served weapons, and other
special purpose equipment. Applies emergency medical care and life saving procedures as first responders to accident
and disaster scenes.
1.2.
Provides armed response and controls entry to installations and protection level resources. Detects and reports
presence of unauthorized personnel and activities and implements security reporting and alerting system. Enforces
standards of conduct, discipline, and adherence to laws and directives. Directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic;
investigates motor vehicle accidents, minor crimes, and incidents; and operates speed measuring, drug and alcohol, and
breath test devices. Secures crime and incident scenes; apprehends and detains suspects; searches persons and property;
and collects, seizes, and preserves evidence. Conducts interviews of witnesses and suspects, obtains statements and
testifies in official judicial proceedings. Responds to disaster and relief operations and participates in contingencies.
1.3.
Develops plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement SF programs. Plans, organizes, and
schedules SF activities and provides oversight, guidance, and assistance to commanders with the application of physical
security and force protection in support of priority resources. Operates pass and registration activities and supervises and
trains SF Augmentees. Employs and utilizes the Incident Command System construct during emergency planning,
response recovery operations. Inspects and evaluates effectiveness of SF personnel and activities.
1.4.
Provides guidance on employment and utilization of military working dog teams. Ensures proficiency training
and certification standards are maintained. Employs military working dogs to support worldwide Security Forces
operations and executive agency requirements to include nuclear, Presidential support, federal law enforcement and
national strategic programs. Ensures health and welfare of military working dogs. Trains handlers and military working
dogs on all aspects of military working dog training. Maintains dog training and usage records and is responsible for
storage, handling, and security of drug and explosive training aids.
1.5.
Leads, manages, supervises, and implements ground weapons training programs. Controls and safeguards arms,
ammunition, and equipment and instructs ground weapons qualification training. Provides guidance on weapons
placement to security forces and ground defense force commanders. Inspects ground weapons and replaces
unserviceable parts and analyzes malfunctions by inspection and serviceability testing. Uses precision gauges, testing
instruments, and special tools to adjust parts and operating mechanisms. Function-fires weapons for accuracy and
serviceability. Controls and operates firing ranges and associated facilities to include supervising construction and
rehabilitation.
2.
Skill and Career Progression. It is essential that everyone involved in training contribute to an effective training
program. The guidance provided in this part of the CFETP will ensure individuals receive training at the appropriate
points in their careers.
2.1.
Training Decisions. This CFETP includes life-cycle training requirements for this specialty. Included in this
spectrum was the strategy of when, where, and how to meet these training requirements. The strategy is apparent,
reducing duplication and eliminates a fragmented approach to training.
2.1.1.
Apprentice Level Training (3-level).