CG-OAR17 Deployable Specialized Forces

Core Skills

• tactical operations leadership
• cbrne detection and identification
• fast rope operations
• hook and climb operations
• deployable boat operations
• vehicle operations
• mission planning
• specialized team readiness
• high risk operations management

Civilian Career Paths

• Physical Security
• Private Security
• Emergency Management
• Fire Protection

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
• Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
• Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.