Opposing Forces (OPFOR – EOS)

Seventh Dimension; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Seventh Dimension LLC seeks an OPFOR Role Player for a U.S. Army field training exercise at JBMDL. This part-time, on-call position requires real-time role playing, weapons handling, and scenario engagement to support realistic contingency training.

Ideal candidates will be healthy, fluent in English, with prior experience handling military firearms and a clean background check. Background familiarity with austere environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be in good health to participate in exercises.
• Able to speak, read and write English; second language is a plus.
• Experience with military assault rifles and small arms required.
• Must possess firearms pursuant to Title 18 U.S.C. 922 and DD Form 2760.
• Clean background check; notify Site Manager of any issues affecting firearms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weapons handling and operation training when required.
• Engage students at appropriate intensity and adjust responses.
• Understand exercise intent, mechanics, and flow.
• Perform duties in austere environments with limited infrastructure.
• Engage in urban/mounted operations training using blank or dye-marking munitions.
• May be required to 'die in place' or be captured after simulated firefights.
• Integrate into military scenarios using various weapons and vehicles.
• Ensure weapons are cleaned and maintained to armory standards.

Skills

General health

English language

Firearms handling

Background check

Job description

Role Players (Opposing Forces- EOS)

Type: Part-Time

Location: Fort Dix, NJ (McGuire AF, NJ)

Position Summary

OPFOR Role player will perform role playing work at a professional level for a U.S. Army field training exercise in order to facilitate realistic training in preparation for real-world events and scenarios the unit will likely encounter during contingency operations. OPFOR Role Player supports training events located at JBMDL (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst). These events require role players to understand scenarios and can react to a wide variety of responses from candidates or students. Additionally, role player will adjust appropriately depending on the desired outcome of the learning event. This is a part-time, on call position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in weapons handling and operation training when required: Rifle, Pistol, Blanks and Dye-Marking Cartridges.
• OPFOR Role players must understand how to engage students at the appropriate level of intensity and then adjust responses based on the performance of the student.
• Role players must understand the intent, mechanics, and flow of each exercise.
• Perform OPFOR duties in an austere environment with limited infrastructure (including running water, power, HVAC etc.).
• Perform in urban/mounted operations training and may be shot at using blank-firing weapons or dye-marking cartridges (SIM-FX, Ultimate Training Munition/UTM, or paintball).
• Role players may be required to "die in place" or to be captured after a simulated firefight.
• Integrate into military scenarios using weapons, equipment, and various vehicles in a multitude of situations such as hostile forces, ambushes, sniper, friendly forces, police, host nation civilian, terrorist, etc.
• Ensure all weapons are properly cleaned and maintained to the USAF EOS armory standards and returned upon completion of duty.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be of general good health to participate in these exercises.
• Able to speak, read and write English. A second language is a plus.
• Have prior experience with the use, maintenance, and operations of military assault rifles and small arms.
• Have the capability to possess a firearm(s) pursuant to Title 18 U.S.C. 922 and shall submit a DD Form 2760 prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Have a clean background check. There will be no indicators in the background check that would preclude applicants from handling weapons, ammunition, or pyrotechnics, or would otherwise in good faith represent a risk to U.S. Military personnel. OPFOR personnel must notify the Site Manager of any incidences that impact their suitability to possess firearms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Capable of heavy lifting and carrying of 50 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (4 hours); standing (8 hours); running (1 hour); crawling (30 minutes); kneeling (30 minutes); repeated bending (1hour); Good visual perception.
• Able to function in the following environmental factors: outside and inside; excessive heat; excessive cold; excessive humidity; excessive dampness or chilling.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Company Background

Seventh Dimension LLC provides focused customer support in two core competencies Training & Support Services. Since 2015, we have provided customers with flexible, adaptable, and creative approaches to solving complex problems. We are a proven prime contractor that understands future operating environments, fiscal constraints, and current force requirements. We are a SDVOSB in North Carolina with a TS Facility Clearance, Secret storage and a DCAA compliant accounting system.

DISCLAIMER

The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.