Saudi Women in the Military Sector

Saudi Women in the military sector are those working in the military sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across various entities, including the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of National Guard, and the Presidency of State Security.

The Ministry of Defense has designated the Unified Admission and Recruitment Portal to enable women to apply for military positions at various ranks across its branches, including the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Royal Saudi Air Force, Royal Saudi Land Forces, Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, and Health Services. Additionally, the ministry has established a Training Center for Female Military Personnel in the Armed Forces, which offers training programs and curricula, providing an optimal learning environment for female personnel. Several training courses are conducted at the center, including the Basic Individual Course, Foundational Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Management Course, Advanced NCO Management Course, and Military Police Qualification Course.

In the health services sector of the Ministry of Defense, women have contributed to the advancement of the healthcare system, achieving leading global positions in the medical field. Female personnel of the ministry have been awarded medals in recognition of their contributions to Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope.

Women have contributed to many security missions executed by the public security sector, including: serving pilgrims by being appointed as personnel in the Special Forces for the Security of the Two Holy Mosques. They have also been assigned to the General Department of Criminal Evidence and its branches, working in identity verification through fingerprint matching, criminal background checks, forensic photography, and conducting biomedical examinations related to DNA analysis. Additionally, they contribute to forensic laboratories by analyzing evidence collected from crime scenes, examining handwriting in counterfeiting and forgery cases, and performing administrative, financial, human resources, internal auditing, information technology, and systems tasks.

Women in Civil Defense work on developing implementation plans to increase women's participation in Civil Defense and support tasks. They conduct preventive inspections, assess safety conditions, and evaluate general preventive measures in facilities. Additionally, they contribute to the qualification and development of personnel in the sector and oversee various awareness and educational initiatives in schools and universities.

Women participate in various committees and awareness events related to beach, maritime, and medical safety. They work as inspectors in Border Guard sectors at border centers and serve in medical professions as doctors and specialists. Additionally, they take on administrative roles, including legal, information technology, financial, administrative, and public relations tasks.

Women contribute to designing and implementing training and development programs for female personnel in security sectors during qualification and on-the-job training. They also work on developing quality standards for training and qualification, maintaining security and discipline within the college, providing medical services for personnel and their families, and handling related administrative tasks. Additionally, they participate in recruitment committees for female personnel in the Ministry of Interior sectors, organized by the Women's Security Training Institute at the college, and prepare awareness and educational programs.

Women supervise the management of women’s prisons and carry out duties related to guarding, transportation, protection, and surveillance. They also provide security training and academic counseling, work in administrative fields by developing plans and programs, contribute to rehabilitation and correctional programs, and conduct studies and research within specialized departments.

Women support field teams in executing arrests, conducting searches, and transferring female detainees to the relevant authorities. They also contribute to preventive affairs by delivering lectures and seminars, participating in awareness exhibitions, and training and qualifying female personnel at the Drug Control Institute under the General Directorate of Training.

Women at the National Operations Center perform administrative and technical tasks, as well as quality and development functions. They handle emergency security reports and inquiries through the 911 service number, monitor incoming field observations to operation rooms and relay them to the relevant authorities. Additionally, they participate in data analysis, indicator development, process improvement, and maintaining order, security, and safety within the facility.