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  • 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  Staff Sgt. William Nelson

Duty Title: Tactical Automated Security System administrator

Home unit: 437th Security Forces Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.

How do you support the mission here?
As TASS administrator I maintain over 1,100 pieces of TASS equipment which ensures no unauthorized personnel enter this installation without being detected. I ensure all TASS operators are knowledgeable and proficient on the system.

How many times have you deployed and what makes this one unique?
This is my third deployment. This deployment is unique to me because this will be the first time I have been in charge of a sensor field this large.

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base?
My job at my home base is strictly law enforcement where I do entry control and traffic stops. The duties I perform here are much bigger than at home station. If our TASS field degrades even a little, our first line of detection will be gone.