Correctional specialists guard and provide 24-hour supervision of the daily activities of confined personnel at Naval Brigs to prevent disturbances and escapes. Correctional specialists perform routine inspections, process personnel for confinement and release; transport prisoners, absentees and deserters; manage prisoner's funds and personal property; observe and report meaningful changes in prisoner behavior; and report infractions of the unit's regulations. Corrections specialist also provide commanders with the capability to plan for and operate Regional Detention Facilities in theater with subject matter expertise on the safe, humane and efficient care of enemy detainees entrusted to their care.

Correctional Counselors resolve day-to-day prisoner problems; conduct initial and weekly interviews; provide individual and group counseling; assist in evaluations; observe and report meaningful changes in behavior; recommend custody classification, treatment programs, work assignments, and make recommendations on clemency, parole and/or restoration to duty requests; and improve communication channels between the unit's staff and confined personnel in Naval Brigs and Correctional Custody Units; and interpret, apply and review policies, regulations, and directives.