Special Forces Officer Non-commissioned Armed Forces Officers

The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).

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Geographical Information Systems

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Learning GIS Using Open Source Software

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2021

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The Global Positioning System and GIS

Michael Kennedy, Alexand…

2026

The code language used in specific intelligence or military organisations and operations, how to use and decipher them.

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Codebreaking

Elonka Dunin, Klaus Schm…

2023

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Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.

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Legacies of the Surveillance State

Cliodhna Pierce

2025

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The different kinds of materials and specialised clothing used for concealment of people, vehicles or other equipment.

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U. S. Army Camouflage and Concealment Manual

U. S. Army

2019

The Book of Camouflage

Tim Newark

2013

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The fighting techniques specific to military operations, using military weapons and equipment, and the regulations concerning military combat actions.

The marching techniques and use of weapons, and other disciplinary methods applied in military operations.

The types of arms used by different military organisations, such as army, navy or air force and in different nations worldwide; the weapons' aspects, damage potential and ways to defend …

Implement policies, methods and regulations for data and information security in order to respect confidentiality, integrity and availability principles.

Assess the potential dangers involved in performinig military or humanitarian missions in risk areas, such as combat areas, areas affected by natural disasters, or politically tense areas.

Devise the strategic and tactical components of a military operation, taking into account the available equipment and assigning tasks to the different troops, and supervising the use of weapons and …

Use different kinds of firearms and other types of weapons and their matching ammunition, in compliance with legal requirements.

Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.

Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.

Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.

Identify the possibility of terrorism activities posing threats and danger in a specific area by monitoring activities of potentially dangerous groups of people, assessing risks in different areas, and gathering …

Lead the actions of military troops on the field during a mission, either combat, humanitarian or otherwise defensive, compliant with the strategies devised prior to the operation and ensuring communication …

Maintain communications between different departments of an organisation, between the staff, or during specific operations or missions, to ensure that the operation or mission is successful, or that the organisation …

Perform military operations according to given instructions from superiors, such as battle operations, rescue missions, aid missions, search and intelligence missions or other operations concerning defense.

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Develop strategies used in an investigation to gather information and intelligence in the most productive way, compliant with legislation, ensuring that the strategy is adapted to each individual case in …

Perform investigative duties in a manner which ensures the private and covert nature of the operation, and that the investigator is not discovered by any parties which may negatively influence …

Coordinate the investigation and inspection of a certain area by assigning patrollers to routes and areas, establishing the area that needs patrolling, and coordinating the activities during the patrol.

Follow instructions to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

Give commands during a battle or similar confrontation with enemy units to guide the activities of the troops, ensuring the safety of the troops and success of the operation, and …

Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …

Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicate with emergency response organisations.

Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and …

Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Write reports according to specifications and regulations of an organisation on the situation which needs to be reported on, such as the status of an investigation, of intelligence gathering, or …

Operate armoured fighting vehicles, such as tanks, armoured cars, air defense vehicles and troop carriers, using correct navigation systems and monitoring controls, as well as operating its weapons.

Provide first-hand aid in dangerous or critical areas to the civilian population, such as handing out food and water, medical resources, setting up aid facilities, evacuation procedures, and ensuring the …