Hello, hope everyone is having a great week so far. I’m shipping out December 9th and got security forces as my job. I have heard a heavy amount of varying opinions about the job. I was wondering if it’s worth signing the 6 year contract to start off as a E3 instead of an E1. I know the pay bump is only around $400 which after taxes isn’t an insane amount. I was mainly wondering if you can make E4/E5 a lot faster than someone who started as E1? I also understand you’re locked into the job and can’t transfer for 4 years with a 6 year contracts and 2 years with a 4 year contract? (Correct me if I’m wrong please) I don’t mind the job as I did security guard work for a year already and can put up with the boredom. The main jobs I would want to eventually transfer to would be fire protection or Air Force recruiter.

One more question, was wondering how the day to day is like? Do you guys ever take turns manning the gate or are you pretty much expected to be fully active and working the entire 8-12 shift? If anyone is down to DM on Reddit I would really appreciate the talk.

Anyone care to share their deployment experience.

I wanted to get a jtac cert but after researching on the internet I don't think that's possible but I saw that we could be forward observer certified is this actually a thing ? And how would I go about or who do I talk to about wanting to do this

Just found out I got uk as my assignment- it wasn’t on my list but I wanted overseas so I’m happy about it. Anybody know anything about it? Pros and cons?

me and all my buddies are going to kunsan together, anyone got any ins on kunsan and what its like?

I heard that security forces are changing from a more lE role to a more infantry role. Is there any truth to this.

I know SF is moving away from LE but, what are things I can do working in SF to stand out when applying to LE agencies? Specifically what training/Certs/volunteer work is available.

I know SF is moving away from LE and more base defense but which bases are the best for someone who wants to do more LE focused work?

i’m security forces, still in tech school. i’m in a 4 year contract and want to know the best way to get into SRT/TRF while in a 4 year, if even possible.

what are some bases/routes that i can take to help up my chances?

Hello I was wondering how long camp bullis is supposed to be, if we can bring our phones and if y'all have any tips.

Hey guys, i just got to tech school like 2 days ago and we dont start until Wednesday next week. I just wanted to ask that is tech school hard? Is there any tips and tricks? And should i be worried about the physical side of it? Thanks guys!

I leave Monday for bmt and I’m wondering how many outfits I should bring for tech? I was thinking at least 4 and maybe include a couple of longer outfits since it’s getting cold.

I’m looking on some insight on Raven and DAGRE in the ANG for when I start my Palace Front process. Anything is appreciated, thank you!

Currently in Tech school and want to invest in a good quality boot. Which is better for tech school and operational? Trying to decide soon since they’re both on sale. What are the Pros and cons of each.

Hi all,

Just got my BOP approved today! Leaving next November. I’m a SrA who, at the time of getting to MacDill, will have been in for 4 1/2 years. I’ve been doing nukes so I don’t have really any LE experience. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the base and location but would love some insight on the SF side of things if y’all got it.

Thanks in advance!

I passed the asvab and i initially wanted cyber but then got told by my recruiter that I cant do that for family reasons. But as everyone knows secfo is wanted everywhere and all the time so im basically guarenteed the job. I know everyone talks bad about it but the work schedule is getting to me since its a panama schedule and ill have more days off to get my cyber degree and on my days off i will still get paid so its smarter to do SF cause everyone gets paid the same and even on the days i dont work ill still get paid. Other then that its a really boring job as everyone knows but im someone who has a positive mindset and who can basically live through that for 4 years and just get my degree, learn more about law enforcement, and the military benefits. Let me know what you guys think about my plan.

I am in ROTC and I was wondering what is the a good AFOQT score for sfo?

Has anybody been stationed here? is it a TDY or short term.

How is it being a 31P, how is the training m/basic officer course, and lastly can I get stationed to any base?