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International Airmen and Guardians Divison, SAF/IA

SAF/IA Embassy Readiness Training Program

Job Training All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
1 location in District of Columbia
Nearest installation
JBAB

About the program

This SkillBridge position provides embassy-focused administrative training for transitioning personnel preparing for attaché, Security Cooperation Organization (SCO), or interagency support assignments. Training includes comprehensive instruction on embassy administrative processes, diplomatic protocol, interagency coordination, representational duties, crisis response, personal security, and emergency preparedness. Participants will complete the existing Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) Training Program and the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course.

Jobs this program prepares you for

This SkillBridge position provides embassy-focused administrative training for transitioning personnel preparing for attaché, Security Cooperation Organization (SCO), or interagency support assignments. Training includes comprehensive instruction on embassy administrative processes, diplomatic protocol, interagency coordination, representational duties, crisis response, personal security, and emergency preparedness. Participants will complete the existing Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) Training Program and the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Active Duty, with family members assigned to embassy position, U.S. citizen• SkillBridge-eligible candidate within 180 days of separation• Ability to meet JMAS/FACT security and clearance requirements• Commander concurrence• Interest in embassy operations, interagency coordination, or administrative support roles

Learning Outcomes / Skills Gained:• Embassy administrative workflows and scheduling• Interagency coordination within a Country Team• Representational duties and diplomatic protocol• Crisis response and emergency action procedures• Personal security and surveillance detection• Federal employment readiness and USAJobs navigationCredentials / Certificates Provided:• Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) Completion Certificate (Issued by the Department of State Foreign Affairs Security Training Center)• Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS) Training Program Completion AcknowledgmentPost-Training Employment Pathways:• Embassy administrative support roles• Community Liaison Office (CLO) roles• Department of State (DOS) regional bureaus• SAF/IA staff support• COCOM international engagement offices• Federal civil service (GS-0301/0303/0318 series)• Defense contractor roles supporting overseas missions

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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