Sailors received advanced security training from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service’s (NCIS) Security Training Assessment and Assistance Team (STAAT) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Security, June 9.

The five day course consisted of security and auxiliary security force (ASF) personnel getting hands-on training on tactical building searches, field interviews, high risk vehicle stops, inspect vehicles and responding to domestic violence calls.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for my ASF guys. They get the basics at ASF academy, so this helps them get a lot more practical experience. For my security personnel it just helps reinforce everything they learn at master-at-arms school and what we teach them here,” said Lt. Karla Bennett, security officer in charge.

Various scenarios were set up to show Sailors challenges they may face, including a vehicle inspection that yielded a bomb.

“Security personnel will be able to safely secure the scene and personnel involve using minimal force, set a perimeter moving away from the area to create a distance from the area while maintain positive control of the situation, then contact dispatch to send available resources to take care of the situation,” said Ilasin. “This course will give them the tools necessary to be able to respond to varying law enforcement situations.”

This training offered Sailors tools to help improve their job proficiency.

“I liked the class because I got to learn more information about the rate I am in,” said Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jason Soloman.

“It was a refresher from A-school; it just keeps us up with our communication skills, team work and having confidence with your partner and knowing they have your back. The best part was coming in here hands on, getting to actually physically take control of a scene and getting more confidence in what I do,” said Master-at-Arms Seaman Adam Forker.

The NCIS STAAT teams travel worldwide to guide security teams at military installations and NCIS local offices with their security measures, using both assessments and training to accomplish their operations.