Junior OPFOR Role Player

Serves as an opposition force role player in realistic military training scenarios for deploying Air Force Security Forces personnel. Replicates adversary tactics and portrays a range of characters including hostile forces, civilians, refugees, merchants, and other roles in simulated combat environments.

• Integrate into military training scenarios using real military weapons, equipment, and vehicles as directed by Team Leaders, the Senior OPFOR Lead, and on-site military personnel
• Portray diverse roles including hostile forces, ambushers, snipers, friendly forces, police, terrorists, foreigners, merchants, rioters, protestors, laborers, third-country nationals, severely injured personnel, displaced persons, refugees, and dignitaries
• Provide realistic threat capabilities and tactics as directed by Desert Defender training and Intel sections, in accordance with Exercise Rules of Engagement (EXROE)
• Wear culturally appropriate clothing representative of the area of operations (e.g., Iraq, Africa, or emergent threat locations) during all exercise scenarios
• Wear military, police, civil defense, or detainee uniforms as required by specific training scenarios
• Ensure all weapons and attachments are cleaned and returned upon completion of duty
• Accompany certified military members to pick up ammunition (no handling of LIVE ammunition)
• Use only equipment and training aids provided by Desert Defender personnel; receive equipment before each event and return it at the end of the training day
• Operate Government-owned or rented vehicles (HMMWVs, pickup trucks, vans, stake-bed/light duty trucks) as required by scenario role

• Must meet arming and use of force standards per AFI 31-117 and comply with Gun Control Act of 1968 requirements; current DD Form 2760 required
• Must be familiar with all safety requirements and have a working knowledge of weapons used in training
• Must be able to distinguish between live, dye-marking, less than lethal, and blank ammunition
• Must read, understand, speak, and write English
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must sign a binding Statement of Non-Disclosure with the Government

• Capable of lifting and carrying over 40 pounds without fatigue or injury
• Able to safely maneuver in a desert environment for hard and realistic combat training scenarios
• Able to stand outdoors for 4-hour intervals in all weather conditions (heat, wind, cold, rain, snow)
• Able to maintain mobility including running in a desert environment
• Comfortable with physical restraint (e.g., handcuffs/zip-ties) during training scenarios
• Must self-supply water and sustenance for up to 12-hour periods without departing training areas
• Physical contact may be required during training scenarios

Serves as an opposition force role player in realistic military training scenarios for deploying Air Force Security Forces personnel. Replicates adversary tactics and portrays a range of characters including hostile forces, civilians, refugees, merchants, and other roles in simulated combat environments.

• Integrate into military training scenarios using real military weapons, equipment, and vehicles as directed by Team Leaders, the Senior OPFOR Lead, and on-site military personnel
• Portray diverse roles including hostile forces, ambushers, snipers, friendly forces, police, terrorists, foreigners, merchants, rioters, protestors, laborers, third-country nationals, severely injured personnel, displaced persons, refugees, and dignitaries
• Provide realistic threat capabilities and tactics as directed by Desert Defender training and Intel sections, in accordance with Exercise Rules of Engagement (EXROE)
• Wear culturally appropriate clothing representative of the area of operations (e.g., Iraq, Africa, or emergent threat locations) during all exercise scenarios
• Wear military, police, civil defense, or detainee uniforms as required by specific training scenarios
• Ensure all weapons and attachments are cleaned and returned upon completion of duty
• Accompany certified military members to pick up ammunition (no handling of LIVE ammunition)
• Use only equipment and training aids provided by Desert Defender personnel; receive equipment before each event and return it at the end of the training day
• Operate Government-owned or rented vehicles (HMMWVs, pickup trucks, vans, stake-bed/light duty trucks) as required by scenario role

• Must meet arming and use of force standards per AFI 31-117 and comply with Gun Control Act of 1968 requirements; current DD Form 2760 required
• Must be familiar with all safety requirements and have a working knowledge of weapons used in training
• Must be able to distinguish between live, dye-marking, less than lethal, and blank ammunition
• Must read, understand, speak, and write English
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must sign a binding Statement of Non-Disclosure with the Government

• Capable of lifting and carrying over 40 pounds without fatigue or injury
• Able to safely maneuver in a desert environment for hard and realistic combat training scenarios
• Able to stand outdoors for 4-hour intervals in all weather conditions (heat, wind, cold, rain, snow)
• Able to maintain mobility including running in a desert environment
• Comfortable with physical restraint (e.g., handcuffs/zip-ties) during training scenarios
• Must self-supply water and sustenance for up to 12-hour periods without departing training areas
• Physical contact may be required during training scenarios

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