U.S. Space Force · Security and Law Enforcement

3P0X1 Security Forces (Defender)

Space Force Security Forces Defenders (3P0X1) protect Space Force installations, weapons systems, and personnel. The same career field as Air Force Security Forces with assignments to Space Force bases.

last verified 2026-05-08

3P0X1 (Security Forces (Defender)) is in the Space Force and requires a minimum AFQT of 31 and G of at least 33. Last verified 2026-05-08 against spaceforce.com (Careers).

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Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT31
  • Training~13 weeks
  • G line score≥ 33

Source: spaceforce.com (Careers) · last verified 2026-05-08.

Role brief

About 3P0X1 — Security Forces (Defender).

Space Force Security Forces Defenders (3P0X1) protect Space Force installations, weapons systems, and personnel. The same career field as Air Force Security Forces with assignments to Space Force bases.

Starting pay · 2026

What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.

Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Space Force enlistee at the same grade earns the same monthly base pay. These are the 2026 active-duty rates (3.8% raise, effective 2026-01-01).

GradeRankMonthly base payService
E-1Specialist 1 (Spc1)$2,407after 4 months of service
E-2Specialist 2 (Spc2)$2,698under 2 years
E-3Specialist 3 (Spc3)$2,837under 2 years
E-4Specialist 4 (Spc4)$3,142under 2 years
  • Plus food allowance (BAS)$460/moFlat enlisted rate, tax-free, paid on top of base pay.
  • Plus housing allowance (BAH)Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is paid on top of base pay and is tax-free, but it varies by duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents — there is no single nationwide figure. Use the official DoD BAH calculator for your assignment location.DoD BAH rate lookup →

Source: DFAS 2026 active-duty basic pay tables (3.8% raise, effective Jan 1 2026) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

Eligibility notes

What 3P0X1 candidates should check.

What are the specialty requirements for 3P0X1 Security Forces (Defender)?

The Space Force Security Forces (Defender) specialty (3P0X1) requires a minimum AFQT of 31 and G of at least 33, with initial training of about 13 weeks. Those are the ASVAB-based entry requirements; a recruiter confirms the full enlistment picture (medical, background, and current openings). Source: spaceforce.com (Careers), last verified 2026-05-08.

How long is 3P0X1 Security Forces (Defender) training?

3P0X1 initial training runs about 13 weeks. Source: spaceforce.com (Careers), last verified 2026-05-08.

Source: spaceforce.com (Careers) · last verified 2026-05-08.

Nearby targets

Related Space Force score targets.

Related

Practice AFQT plus 3P0X1 line-score subtests.

AFQT + G practice targets

Independent test-prep — not affiliated with DoD or the ASVAB program. See officialasvab.com for the test program.

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