Junior OPFOR Role Player

Serves as an opposition force role player in realistic military training scenarios, replicating adversary tactics and portraying a range of characters.

Requirements

• Integrate into military training scenarios using real military weapons, equipment, and vehicles
• Portray diverse roles including hostile forces, civilians, refugees, and other roles
• Provide realistic threat capabilities and tactics as directed
• Wear culturally appropriate clothing representative of the area of operations
• Ensure all weapons and attachments are cleaned and returned upon completion of duty
• Accompany certified military members to pick up ammunition
• Use only equipment and training aids provided by Desert Defender personnel
• Operate Government-owned or rented vehicles
• Meet arming and use of force standards per AFI 31-117
• Be familiar with all safety requirements and have a working knowledge of weapons used in training
• Be able to distinguish between live, dye-marking, less than lethal, and blank ammunition
• Read, understand, speak, and write English
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Sign a binding Statement of Non-Disclosure with the Government
• Be 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
• Able to maintain mobility including running in a desert environment
• Comfortable with physical restraint during training scenarios
• Self-supply water and sustenance for up to 12-hour periods without departing training areas
• Physical contact may be required during training scenarios