Opposing Forces (OPFOR - EOS) at Seventh Dimension Fort Dix, NJ

Seventh Dimension; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Seventh Dimension LLC is seeking OPFOR Role Players to support U.S. Army field training exercises at Fort Dix, NJ. This part-time, on-call position requires realistic responses, scenario understanding, and adaptability to various student actions.

Role players operate in austere environments, handling weapons safely and coordinating with training staff. Prior firearms experience and a clean background are essential for performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be in general good health to participate in exercises.
• Able to speak, read and write English; second language is a plus.
• Experience with use, maintenance and operation of military rifles and small arms.
• Capable of possessing firearms per 18 U.S.C. 922; DD Form 2760 submitted prior to start and annually.
• Clean background check with no indicators precluding weapons handling.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weapons handling and operation training with rifles, blanks, and dye-marking cartridges.
• Engage students at appropriate intensity and adjust responses based on performance.
• Understand exercise intent, mechanics, and flow for each scenario.
• Perform OPFOR duties in austere environments with limited infrastructure.
• May be shot at using blank-firing weapons or dye-marking cartridges and may die in place or be captured.

Skills

English proficiency

Firearms experience

Background check clean

Tools

Rifle handling

Job description

Opposing Forces (OPFOR - EOS) job at Seventh Dimension. Fort Dix, NJ.

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 LLCprovides 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.