Air Force seeks Airmen for detainee operations Published March 21, 2005 By Tech. Sgt. David A. Jablonski Air Force Print News WASHINGTON -- The Air Force needs about 100 enlisted Airmen to serve in Iraq as interrogators, analysts, and command and control specialists later this year.Eligible volunteers from across the total force, who want to serve at the forefront of the war on terror, must be sharp and meet certain qualifications, officials said.To be selected for this special duty, Airmen must have a current top secret security clearance, an outstanding record of performance and conduct, and be certified by their commander as having the necessary maturity and judgment to assume these responsibilities."This is another way the Air Force continues to contribute to the global war on terrorism," said Brig. Gen. William L. Holland, Air Force deputy director of operations and training. Airmen accepted for interrogation duty will attend the initial interrogator course and the enhanced analyst and interrogator training courses at Ft. Huachuca, Ariz. Others selected for analyst and command and control duties will complete only portions of these courses, officials said.After completing the training, the Airmen will report to Task Force 134 to assume duties at a detention facility in Iraq. The first group is expected to begin training in May and deploy in late fall, officials said.Officials said they anticipate another 100 volunteers will be needed in 2006."One of our Air Force's greatest strengths is our ability to adapt and excel in a changing environment," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray. "Thousands of our Airmen have, and continue to demonstrate this in (Operation Iraqi Freedom) as they perform nontraditional duties alongside other servicemembers and coalition partners. There is no doubt they will excel in these new duties just the same.”Officials said interrogators would deploy for a one-year tour of duty, with the analysts and command and control Airmen serving 179-day deployments. When coupled with the special training before deployment, interrogators can expect to serve about 18 months away from their home station.Airmen can find additional information and volunteer via the Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing-Plus system until March 25. Since the Air Force does not carry an Air Force Specialty Code for interrogators, the advertisements are listed under AFSC "OXOXO (EXT TDY-IRAQ)."Additional information on extended deployment policies and benefits can be found at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/procedures/ExtendedTDYs/extendedtdy.htm.