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Show 10 at Bright Star base Forces provide security forces members first people who understand security and force protection needs and can keep the person guarding post in mind when making critical decisions. The medical experts are in constant contact with the troops to identify their health needs and provide treatment if required. "It's that much easier for a medical person to treat a security forces person when by 2nd LL Klmberly Melchor 9th Air and Space Expedt onay Task Fence As the workday comes to a close at Cairo West and troops line up at the dining facility for the evening meal, another line forms up just down the road. Security forces troops hustle into a hard- ened shelter that plays host to "guard mount." the traditional shift change for security forces on post. The evening crew forms up to check in and get their nightly briefs as Master Sgt. Edward Beale, the night-timflight chief, runs through a list of daily briefs ranging from where to file a legal claim, base advisories and rumor control, to health and morale they continually interact with them and understand the demands of their job and can make recommendations for the best course of action," said Master Sgt. David Montano, NCGTC of medical operations. "We're here for force protection - we look at all threats, medical, environmental and physical," said Montano. "Sometimes it can be the small things inside the squadron that can break down a unit and we need to be able to step outside, look the big picture and make necessary adjustments." "Our medics are in the field continuously monitoring our forces to ascertain their needs and monitor their health. They know how much weight they carry on their backs, how long their shifts are and what exactly they entail," said Hursey. "This helps us determine how long our troops can work certain posts and recommend duties that may better suit their physical capabilities or temporary limitations. It's like having a personal trainer for top athletes." The 822nd ESFS doesn't play in the exer- e checks. Security forces personnel from across the Air Force come together here to create the 822nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron a complete package of secug rity forces personnel that carries out the ideals of the Department of Defense to pro- vide a security forces unit that can focus solely on security and force protection against terrorist activity throughout the world. Many squadron members are from Hill AFB. The bombing of Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia in 19 validated the need for Air Force efforts to protect its forces operating around the world. The 820th Security Forces Group at Moody AFB, Ga., which provided the headquarters element that deployed the 822nd ESFS, was created as a result of that incident to provide a highly-traine"first-in- " force protection capable to deploy to any operating location. The unit is composed of personnel from more than 12 career fields comprising security forces. Office of Special Investigations, civil engineering, logistics and supply, comrapidly-deploy-ab- d, le munications, intelligence, administration, personnel and medical career fields, giving the unit the capability to assess each threat and act accordingly. This diversity provides vital force protection expertise that is embedded within the unit. With a full range of experts to address virtually all needs, the squadron is able to immediately identify any issue that may arise. These "experts" are able to pinpoint a problem and resolve it immediately with minimal impact on the overall mission. "If one of our trucks break down, we don't have to go through a lengthy process to repair s or replace it, we have mechanics and who can immediately begin working a solution," said Maj. John Hursey, 822nd logis-tician- Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander. It acts as a force multiplier to keep things running." Hursey deployed personnel from the 820th Security Forces Group and several Air Forces bases to create the 822nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, whose mission is to provide force protection for Cairo West and Beni Suef air bases during Bright Star 20012002. Although the unit comprises people from a variety of career fields, they are security cise scenarios. Its main purpose is to provide security and force protection throughout the exercise. The primary mission of security forces is not only to provide homeland base defense, but to provide force protection in a deployed environment. That's where a lot of people, including our own, often get confused. Providing force protection for a deployment is our primary mission and what we train for said Hursey, who helped develop the complex force protection structure evident today. The 820th SFG is not a force protection unit unto itself. It conducts mobile training visits throughout the year with the force protection units they may deploy with such as Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, Seymour-JohnsoAFB, S.C., Little Rock AFB, Ark., and Kirk-lan- d AFB, N.M. This regular training allows the troops an opportunity to train together to be better warriors in the field, and it's quite apparent to Beale, who has deployed numerous times. Bright Star 20012002's bare base set-u- p at Cairo West Air Base "blew all others I've seen out of the water the concept of the 820th is good and it works," he said. Although the security forces squadron doesn't play in the exercise scenarios, they are one of the groups that interact most with host nation military personnel. The Egyptian military stands alongside the 822nd ESFS to provide surveillance and protection of the base. This interaction gives U.S. troops the opporto tunity to learn about their host nation f Photo by Senior Airman Christy Sczepanki 'V An airman from the 822nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, - above, helps control traffic at a Cairo West entry control point. Senior Airman D.J. Evans, left, 281st Theater Contingency ComCenmunications Equipment tral Area, removes the cordon to allow a vehicle to enter the base. Evans Is augmenting the 822nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. year-round- ," n 24-ho- r & A:) learn their customs, about family life, religion and value system. "It's hard to believe until you're deployed that the common conveniences of home are really rare. It's amazing what you take for a hot shower, food, feeling secure," granted said Staff Sgt. Felipe Acosta, 822nd ESFS. "We had a difficult time for awhile because many of the Egyptians were not accustomed to the sense of urgency and aggressiveness of our people," said Hursey. "We needed to slow down and take time to look them in the eye and make that personal contact that is so essential in their culture. I asked our troops to invest that extra bit of energy to focus on the personal interaction and it made all the difference in the world. The Egyptians were receptive to our relationship almost overnight." The 822nd ESFS, which was one of the first units to arrive at Cairo West Air Base, will continue to provide force protection until all personnel and Air Force assets leave the new-foun- d Systems mechanics, logistics management specialist needed Most Hill AFB jobs are filled using an automated referral system that doesn't require employees to fill out an application. This Jobs Hotline features only vacancies requiring special advertising and application procedures. The following jobs are open only for internal candidates such as Air Force civilians who are current employees at Hill and non-AForce civilians served by the Hill Civilian Personnel Office. Consideration and selection for all jobs are based upon merit without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, factors. political affiliation or other hard-to-fi- ll ir non-mer- it Technical Publications Assistant (Computer Assistant), potential 7 GS-303-- 06 Announcement number: Opening date: Oct. 18. Closing date: close of business Oct. 25. Area of consideration: Air Force Career or Career-condition- al employees working for Hill AFB. Location of position: 419 Fighter Wing (AFRC), 419th Logistics Group. Work schedule: Part-tim56 hours per pay period. Duties: Manages the Technical Order Distribution Office and the Joint Computer-AideAcquisition Logistics Support System. Must have a thorough knowledge of the Air Force TO System. Must have knowledge of JCALS report functions; knowledge of personal computer capabilities and limitations and operationg system software; knowledge of Structured Query Language; knowledge of UNIX fundamentals to include overview and basic commands; knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents. Basic qualifications: One year of experience at the GS-level. Experience must be directly related to the duties of the described position. e, d 5 To apply: Submit OO-AL- C Form 76 referencing this announcement number to DPCFB, Bldg. 1244, Karen Archibald or George Blamires. Special requirements: This is a part-tim- e position. For more information: Call Ext. or cer Jobs GS-0346-- 12 Announcement number: Opening date: Oct. 18. Closing date: Nov. 1. Area of consideration: Basewide. Location of position: F-1- 6 with PCS to Cairo, Egypt. Hotline Work schedule: Duties: Serves as the Full-tim- Egypt. Incumbent is responsible for representing the 6 Systems Program Office on a daily basis with the Egyptian air force with responsibility to facilitate communications between the U.S. Air Force and the Egyptian air force. Communications will involve technical issues (technical orders and time compliance technical orders, maintenance practices and equipment usage); supply issues (delivery, receipt, shipment of spares, support equipment and items returned to CONUS for repair; and MICAPNMCS items. Identify and work programmatic issues between the Egyptian air force and various U.S. Air Force support agencies. Provide advice, interpretation and explanation in regards to U.S. Air Force policies and procedures and assist Egyptian air force and U.S. Air Force personnel in understanding and relating to each other. Basic qualifications: One year of specialized experience at the GS-1level or higher. Experience must demonstrate technical knowledge and experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of aircraft ( preferably Utilization of and understanding of time compliance technical orders, and engineering drawings, and effective communication skills (oral, written and briefings). To apply: Submit form 76 to DPCFA, PaulTwitchell. Special requirements: PCS status to Egypt. For more details: Call Paul Twitchell at Ext. F-1- 1 F-1- OO-AL- C Weapons Systems Logistics Offi- - C For more information: Call Dalinda Jolley, Ext. or Loree Clark, Ext. Electronics Integrated Systems Mechanic (FT: ABRN ATE), Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Reentry Vehicle Nuclear Weapons), two vacancies Announcement number: Opening date: Oct. 18. Closing date: Oct. 25. Area of consideration: Basewide. Location of position: ICBM System Program Office, Work schedule: Duties: The incumbent of this position would be required to repair, modify, calibrate and certify Nuclear Ordnance Commodity Material, Automatic Test Equipment used to check out the systems and subsystems of the Vehicle for the MK-2Peacekeeper and Minuteman III (MK- e. 1, ry WG-2610-1- 2 Announcement number: Opening date: Oct. 18. Closing date: Oct. 25. Area of consideration: Basewide. Location of position: Electronic Directorate, LEAAC. Work schedule: Duties: To fault isolate and repair avionics components Full-tim- e. (LRU) and subcomponents (SRU) on a variety of airborne electronic systems. Additionally is required to test, and repair software controlled automatic test equipment used in testing LRU'S and SRU'S. Basic qualifications: One year specialized experience at the WG-1-1 level or higher that demonstrates the candidate possesses the knowledge and ability to plan tasks and determine appropriate steps and actions necessary to complete thejob. To apply: Submit Form to Bldg. 1244, DPCFB, Joann Osborn, referencing this announcement number. For more information: Call Joann Osborn at Ext. trou-blesho- OO-AL- Re-ent- 6 0 Jol-le- Full-tim- e. F-1- l, OO-AL- LMSRA and LMSRB. Management Directorate, YPXA WL-1-1 or WS-1level or higher that demonstrates the candidate possesses the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the duties of the position. To apply: Submit Form 76 referencing this announcement number to DPCFB, Bldg. 1244, Dalinda y Ext. or Loree Clark, Ext. Special requirements: Incumbent will be required to work inside a secure controlled area. This position requires prolonged standing and frequent lifting electronic parts and equipment weighing 40 to 50 pounds. attheGS-07,WG-l- , Logistics Management Specialist, 1212A) Missiles. Supports the Service Star complex and Electronic Nuclear Surety Airborne Weapons Systems used in the Bl, B2, B52, and F16 aircraft. Basic qualifications: One year of specialized experience ot C Outside hire Vacancy announcements are posted in the Civilian Personnel Office, Bldg. 1221. Announcements are updated on an basis. Recorded message. Information about each vacancy is also available through a job information hotline. Call Ext. for a recorded message. For general employment infor- mation, call Ext. Each vacancy announcement is also included in the Office, of Personnel Management Federal Job Opportunities Board, which is accessible through the Internet via Telnet and file transfer protocol, FTP, at address: "www.usajobs.opm gov or at IP address: 198.78.46.10. i-- |