CFETP3P0X1AB — Security Forces Specialty Military Working Dog Handler Specialty Combat Arms Specialty

CFETP3P0X1AB governs career field training, qualification, progression, and promotion testing for Security Forces specialties.

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  • Publication number: CFETP3P0X1AB
  • Title: SECURITY FORCES SPECIALTY MILITARY WORKING DOG HANDLER SPECIALTY COMBAT ARMS SPECIALTY
  • Date: 2023-03-17

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It covers initial, upgrade, qualification, advanced, and continuation training for AFSC 3P0X1/A/B, including specialty training standards and available courses. It requires mandatory training, documents qualifications through electronic training records, and limits promotion testing to core SF skills.

Applies to: Functional managers, commanders and supervisors at all levels will use this plan to develop comprehensive and cohesive training programs for each individual in these specialties.

Topics covered

  • Security Forces career progression
  • Initial and upgrade training
  • Military Working Dog training
  • Combat Arms training
  • Specialty Training Standards
  • On-the-job training certification
  • Promotion testing

Questions and answers

What training is required for award of AFSC 3P031?

Completion of the Basic Defenders Course is required for award of AFSC 3P031. (paragraph 1)

What training is required for the 5-skill level?

Completion of the requirements listed in Table 1 (pg. 11) and specialty wide core task are mandatory for the award of AFSC 3P051. (paragraph 1)

What must trainees complete for skill level upgrade?

As a minimum, trainees must complete applicable core tasks for skill level upgrade as indicated by the skill level annotated in column 2. (paragraph 2)

How are training constraints handled in the Specialty Training Standard?

If units encounter situations where training constraints exist (for example, lack of equipment, training areas, etc.), specific waiver action must be submitted through their MAJCOM functional manager, to the CFM and if approved, documented in unit and individual training records. (paragraph 2)

How must training completion be documented?

Document and certify completion of training using the electronic training record. (paragraph 3)

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