SAF/IA Embassy Readiness Training Program
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
Jobs this program prepares you for
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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- Bolling, DC 20032Near JBABCol Rosalie Duarterosalie.duarte@us.af.mil
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ