Is there such thing as a non-combat Security Forces job?

Question

My Air National Guard recruiter has a vacancy for a non-combat Security Forces job. What would this non-combat SF job do?

Answer 1

I know in the AF that would be a missle cop. They guard the missles and that's it!

Our last base had missles and heavies. The missle side had their own SF squadron. And, since it was under a space command, they did their own thing and didn't mix with the bomb wing SF.

Answer 2

So, I know this post is two years old, but in case there are people that look at it in the future for potential advice, I am going to add a comment. My first duty assignment in the Marine Corps was SF. I was part of a guard unit, which is a non-deployable billet. Due to OPSEC, I can't include too much information (hence this position requiring a secret security clearance). I enjoyed my time there. But keep in mind that it's only a temporary billet- generally about 3 years. You don't do it for your entire career. It is open to infantry MOS's (anything in the 03-- field). I am an 0351 (infantry assaultman). I've served another 5 years with two different fleet units (normal, deploying infantry units) and just applied for SF again. Once you reach your second enlistment (and some require you to reach a specific rank), you can apply for what is called a Special Duty Assignment; this includes billets such as recruiter, drill instructor, Marine Security Guard (embassy duty), School Of Infantry Instructor, and Security Forces, etc. I found out yesterday that I got approved. Normally, to make a good career in the military, you want to show diversity. Make as many transfers in various billets as you can. But this will be my last enlistment with the USMC and then I'm getting out to pursue other endeavors. So, this is why I've decided to do SF a second time. The schedule tends to be more relaxed for Sgts and above, so it will give me time for college and more time with my family. And then I will get out just after I hit my 10-year mark, in 3 years. Honestly, the best advice I can give anyone that wants to travel and see combat is to NOT do SF; not unless you shoot for a FAST unit. I have a buddy who got FAST after several years in a normal infantry unit and he's deployed twice (7-8 months each) with only 3 months stateside, in between. Honestly though, if you get into a normal infantry unit, you'll definitely travel. I've deployed only twice in my 5 years with a line unit. First was a MEU. I visited several countries during that deployment, but spent the majority of it sitting in Africa, waiting for **** to hit the fan. My other deployment was a UDP to Japan. We conducted a lot of training operations out there, but other than that, it was the most meaningless deployment one can have. My current unit is preparing for a MEU here in the next year. Keep in mind that combat deployments are starting to slow to a halt now that we're pulling out of Afghanistan. Hope this helps anyone considering the Marine Corps.

Answer 3

This likely is either a desk job or something in which you are not actively shooting at enemies for a living. There are many jobs like this. Computer maintenance, network administrator, secretary, repairman, construction worker. It might even be a checkpoint operator. Non-combat simply means that your job does not detail combat, meaning you won't be breaking down doors, securing areas, and fighting insurgents. It does not mean that combat will never be seen. You might still be on patrol, you just won't be the guy who is sent in to take care of an uprising.

Answer 4

As a Security Forces Vet, I can tell you that we are all trained exactly the same. I have never heard of a non-combat SF. We do have jobs within our career field that aren't considered front line per se, however, if you deploy you can guarentee things will change. And most of those jobs are for NCO's not Airmen. Airmen are the grunts on the ground.

Answer 5

lol, not exactly. Any job can be a combat job unless you come in as a conscientious objector. As a position, however, for security forces, the only job I can think of would be a Security Forces helpdesk operator. So, that would technically be answering 911 calls.

Answer 6

Never heard of it but there was a time when consciencious objectors got non-combat roles as medics. You are in combat but not asked to kill anyone. One of the most dangerous and honorable duties.

In the military every is expected to pick up a fifle when needed. And recruiter DO lie. If you want to serve but not be in combat it is best to join the Peace Corps. They help people without killing.

Answer 7

No he is a liar All cops fight, all cops are cops first, then the speciality second. You are trained for combat operations.
USAF SECURITY POLICE
1984-1991
Sgt. Koz

Answer 8

Desk jockey, technician for non weapons systems, cook, cleaner, nurse, van driver you name it.

Answer 9

It means you'll still go to Iraq. If you wanna join and are do not want to go to Iraq or are unwilling to go if you get the orders, then don't join.