Hello All,
I am in the Navy for the last 9 years and we just got a message from our MARPAC HQ, that we have been tasked to provide two volunteers to provide flight line security. Since this is an airforce forum I would think, maybe some people here can provide me with some insight about what I could be getting myself into.
1. How dangerous would this be? I don't really see them leaving Kandahar airfield much at all. I am a member of CFB Esquimalts Base Security Force so this would not be a stretch for me.
2. Has anyone done this before, what kinda duties does Flight Line Security entail. Secondary Duties?
3. Would we ever go out to the FOB's to guard the helicopters or would that be left to the infantry out there in the FOB's?
4. Does this seem like a rewarding job to you guys, or just something boring and monotonous. I've done 9 years in the CF now and besides the assistance I gave to civilians in St John's on 911 and some rescues/recoveries I've done I don't feel I have done much with my career.
5. Anyone here work at the flight line at Kandahar?
I am in the Navy for the last 9 years and we just got a message from our MARPAC HQ, that we have been tasked to provide two volunteers to provide flight line security. Since this is an airforce forum I would think, maybe some people here can provide me with some insight about what I could be getting myself into.
1. How dangerous would this be? I don't really see them leaving Kandahar airfield much at all. I am a member of CFB Esquimalts Base Security Force so this would not be a stretch for me.
2. Has anyone done this before, what kinda duties does Flight Line Security entail. Secondary Duties?
3. Would we ever go out to the FOB's to guard the helicopters or would that be left to the infantry out there in the FOB's?
4. Does this seem like a rewarding job to you guys, or just something boring and monotonous. I've done 9 years in the CF now and besides the assistance I gave to civilians in St John's on 911 and some rescues/recoveries I've done I don't feel I have done much with my career.
5. Anyone here work at the flight line at Kandahar?