# Competences — special forces officer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1de91afd-9da2-47ab-a7e7-19bf931709a4).

## Essential

- **apply information security policies** (skill/competence)
- **assess danger in risk areas** (skill/competence)
- **camouflage** (knowledge)
- **develop investigation strategy** (skill/competence)
- **devise military tactics** (skill/competence)
- **ensure compliance with types of weapons** (skill/competence)
- **ensure public safety and security** (skill/competence)
- **geographic information systems** (knowledge)
- **handle surveillance equipment** (skill/competence)
- **identify security threats** (skill/competence)
- **identify terrorism threats** (skill/competence)
- **lead military troops** (skill/competence)
- **maintain operational communications** (skill/competence)
- **military code** (knowledge)
- **military combat techniques** (knowledge)
- **military drill** (knowledge)
- **military weaponry** (knowledge)
- **perform covert investigations** (skill/competence)
- **perform military operations** (skill/competence)
- **surveillance methods** (knowledge)
- **use different communication channels** (skill/competence)
- **use geographic information systems** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- coordinate patrols (skill/competence)
- execute working instructions (skill/competence)
- give battle commands (skill/competence)
- operate armoured fighting vehicles (skill/competence)
- operate radio equipment (skill/competence)
- patrol areas (skill/competence)
- practice vigilance (skill/competence)
- provide humanitarian aid (skill/competence)
- use personal protection equipment (skill/competence)
- write situation reports (skill/competence)