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What We Do

We deliver specialized training in Force Protection, Expeditionary Warfare, Code of Conduct (SERE), Law Enforcement, and Small Craft Operations.

Students undergo an intense practical training exercise, part of the U.S. Navy's Non-Compliant Boarding Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure course. U.S. Navy photo by Master-at-Arms 1st Class Adrianna Begonia
NORFOLK, Va. 12 Mar 2024
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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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4th MARDIV Commander Visits CENSECFOR LS Camp Lejeune
4th Marine Division Commanding General, Brig. Gen. John Jarrard visited the Center for Security Forces Learning Site Camp Lejeune and spoke with staff and Marine students attending the Maritime Expeditionary Security Force Coxswain course. The 12-day course provides apprentice and journeyman-level expeditionary personnel with the essential skills to support afloat maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 1st Class Mercedes Casterline.
Boy Scouts of America Coronado Troop 801 participate in various survival exercises
The Boy Scouts of America Coronado Troop 801 participate in various survival exercises during a visit at Center for Security Forces Detachment North Island. The visit was part of a larger Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet tour for the scouts to earn their aviation merit badge.
The Transition of Command
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.
NCB-VBSS Training
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.
Tactical Team Movements
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.
MA "A" School
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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