General Hiring Criteria- Role Players will be required to comply with the following criteria: 

• Be able to stay on script without ad-libbing or changing the scope of the scenario.
• Be willing to wear clothing, costumes, and headgear appropriate to the assigned scenario.
• Be familiar with basic weapons handling and weapons safety.
• Be able to operate assigned military training weapons and fire marking cartridges, paintball systems, and blank ammunition after receiving safe-use instruction.
• Be willing to throw, place, or activate inert, non-explosive training devices after receiving safe-use instruction.
• Be able to act as Opposing Force (OPFOR), including being engaged with marking cartridge weapons.
• Be physically capable of performing assigned duties in austere environments and during hours of darkness.
• Be able to remain restrained or zip-tied for prolonged periods.
• Be comfortable with trainees frisking and searching them while restrained.
• Be able to stand and lie prone for extended periods, with and without restraints.
• Be willing to participate in scenarios involving incoming non-lethal marking ammunition, including Simunition, UTM, or paintballs, while wearing required protective equipment.
• Be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including a full-face helmet or protective mask, throat guard, and groin guard.

Position Specific Requirements- SOF / OPFOR Role Players will be required to comply with the following criteria: 

• Meet the Requirements and Criteria listed above.
• Have documented prior service in Special Operations Forces (SOF).
• Possess and maintain an active SECRET security clearance.
• Perform assigned tactical OPFOR duties within the approved scenario and safety requirements.
• Apply prior SOF experience to support realistic training while remaining within the assigned script and scope.
• Safely operate assigned training weapons after receiving required instruction.

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be available to work up to 12 hours per day, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Be able to accommodate short-notice schedule changes, including training dates shifting by up to two days.
• Be able to travel to assigned training locations as required.
• Follow all safety instructions, equipment requirements, and emergency procedures.
• Protect sensitive information and comply with applicable security and confidentiality requirements.
• SOF experience/background is required.