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What is an Opfor?

An Opfor (Opposing Force) job involves serving as a simulated enemy force during military or law enforcement training exercises. The role helps create realistic combat or tactical scenarios to improve the readiness of personnel. Opfor personnel may use tactics, equipment, and strategies mimicking potential adversaries. These roles exist in military units, private defense contractors, and law enforcement agencies.

What does an Opfor do?

As Opfor, your primary responsibility is to simulate enemy tactics and behaviors during military training exercises, which may include conducting mock attacks, ambushes, and reconnaissance missions. You will work closely with training instructors and other Opfor team members to create realistic scenarios that challenge trainees. Daily duties often involve maintaining equipment, participating in debriefings, and ensuring all safety protocols are strictly followed. The role requires flexibility, as exercises may take place in varying environments and hours to best mirror real-world conditions, ultimately supporting effective and immersive training for military personnel.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Opfor?

To thrive as an Opfor (Opposing Forces role-player), you need a solid understanding of military tactics, strong situational awareness, and physical fitness, often supported by prior military experience or specialized training. Familiarity with simulation equipment, military communication systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills, as the role involves rapidly changing scenarios and close collaboration with training units. These skills are vital to ensure realistic training environments, maintain safety standards, and maximize the effectiveness of military exercises.

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Exercise Site Manager (C) with Security Clearance

Stone Mountain, GA • On-site

NEMEAN SOLUTIONS LLC
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

Other

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Job Overview: USSOCOM has a requirement to conduct Realistic Military Training (RMT) combat scenarios in various locations throughout the United States, utilizing simulated and blank fire training aides. USSOCOM requires specific individuals and resources to act as enemy Opposition Forces (OPFOR) and provide realistic enemy responses. Support Hours: Applicant shall be available during core work hours as established the Government customer. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Site Manager (SM) * SM shall act as primary liaison to the Lead Range Safety Officer (LRSO) and be responsible for overall support to the Assistant Site Managers (ASM) and OPFOR role player personnel.
* The SM shall be responsible for tasking and coordinating transportation for role players to each site in order for role players to meet the requirements for scenario-based training in accordance with the schedule and operational requirements set by the LRSO.
* The SM shall be responsible for the management of all contactor firearms, safety gear, role player wardrobe, and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
* The SM shall not participate in or observe the training events unless directed by the USSOCOM Site RSO.
* The SM shall have the authority to remove any contracted personnel immediately for any shortfall in performance, a display of behavior that increases the risk level of training, or for any Operational Security (OPSEC) violations, as determined by the Government. The SM shall be responsible for replacing the individual(s) removed as role player support prior to the execution of the next day’s evolution.
* Coordinates all contractor and contracted role player travel and arrival time scheduling in accordance with the LRSO provided schedule.
* Overall, the SM is responsible for all contracted personnel and the safeguarding of all government information provided to the contractor.
* The SM shall be responsible for ensuring that no photographs or video recordings are taken of mission personnel or training being conducted by the contractor or contracted role players. Shall be responsible for ensuring that no cell phones or cameras are with contracted personnel during role play training evolutions.
* The SM shall be available at the training location one (1) day prior to the commencement of training for a face-to-face meeting with the LRSO to confirm schedule of events as outlined at the TO level.
* The SM is responsible for training site clean-up for each site at the end of each training day and shall provide all cleaning materials required to support site cleanup. Requirements Minimum Requirements/Education: * Shall possess documented operational experience working directly with U.S. Special Operation Forces (SOF) – or –execution of a minimum of four (4) contracts, providing support services for 45 or more role players.
* Shall possess documented experience as a U.S. SOF Close Quarter Combat (CQC) RSO with a thorough understanding of safety controls implemented for role player use during training scenarios.
* Shall be knowledgeable and proficient in small arms handling and simulated firing safety.
* Physical condition – Shall be able to climb ten (10) flights of stairs and manage role players during iteration training for up to eight (8) hours per day.
Security Requirement: * An active SECRET Clearance is required.