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The Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) is a dynamic team of highly skilled men and women who develop specialized curriculum to deliver individual skills training in five major categories: Force Protection, Expeditionary Warfare, Code of Conduct (SERE), Law Enforcement, and Small Craft Operations.

The center oversees training delivery for the U.S. Navy’s Master-at-Arms (MA) enlisted rating. Sailors serving in MA rate are security specialists who perform a broad spectrum of security operations from antiterrorism/force protection, physical security to directing investigations, and handling military working dogs.
 


 

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Official U.S. Navy photo. Capt. Joseph Bromley (right) assumed command of the Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR), relieving Capt. Douglas Pegher (left) in the presence Commander, Naval Education and Training Command Rear Adm. Jeffrey Czerewko during a change of command ceremony held at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, July 23.
Students undergo an intense practical exercise as part of their training while attending the U.S. Navy's Non-Compliant Boarding Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure course at Center for Security Forces Detachment Chesapeake. U.S. Navy photo by Master-at-Arms 1st Class Arianna Begonia.
San Antonio, Texas (Nov. 01, 2021) Commander, Naval Installation Command, Vice Admiral Yancy B. Lindsey (Left), and Naval Technical Training Center Executive Officer, Cmdr. Breckenridge (Right), talk about vehicle inspection procedures that students undergo during Master-at-Arms Apprenticeship training (U.S. Navy photo by Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Thomas Nygard)
Students perform tactical team movements as part of the U.S. Navy's Master-at-Arms Apprenticeship or "A" School training at Naval Technical Training Center Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
Students attending the U.S. Navy's Master-at-Arms "A" School at Naval Technical Training Center Lackland apprehend suspects as part of a practical training exercise.
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