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Special Forces Manager

OFO Code: 542201

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
542201
Occupation
Special Forces Manager
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
Unit group
5422 · Special Forces Defence Members

Official description
Spec forces defence members liaise, exercise, practise, design, coordinate, command and guide the military use of spec forces personnel and capabilities (fighting power).

More official OFO detail
  • Controlling the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
  • Conducting Special Forces operations during high and low conflict military operations
  • Acting as the warrior diplomat during Peace Keeping Operations
  • Collecting, analysing and interpreting information and data to develop possible Special Forces solutions to given "military" problems and challenges
  • Appling administrative, financial, logistical and military procedures, taking in account the Spec Forces' operating environment and national legislative, security and/or emergency policies and procedures
  • Assessing, developing and maintaining individual and small unit proficiency in specialised combat related skills
  • Validating combat readiness standards

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