Command and Control Battle Management Operations

Overview: The continuous radar monitoring of global air space and utilization of electronic control and warning systems is a vital part of our nation's security and defense. Highly trained Command and Control Battle Management Operations personnel operate these sophisticated radar and electronic systems from both fixed military installations and deployed locations.

Position:  Enlisted

AFSC: 1C5X1

Specific Tasks:

• Manage and operate Command and Control Battle Management Operations, including functions involving electronic countermeasures (ECM) and counter-countermeasures (ECCM), surveillance, data link management, identification and weapons control 
• Provide radar control and monitoring of air weapons during offensive and defensive air operations 
• Maintain maximum radar sensitivity using ECCM techniques to eliminate degradation caused by electronic warfare (EW) activities or other influences

Requirements: 

• Compliance with medical standards for Ground Based Controller Duty
• Ability to speak English clearly and distinctly 
• ASVAB score of 55 on General 
• Demonstrated weight lift of 40 pounds
• Eligibility to deploy and mobilize worldwide
• Eligibility for Secret security clearance
• Qualification to operate government motor vehicles

Training: 

• Candidates without prior military experience are required to attend 8 ½ weeks of Basic Military Training (BMT) at JB San Antonio-Lackland, TX followed by Technical Training 
• Technical Training -30 days at Keesler AFB, MS 
• College credits earned: Air and Space Operations Technology - 9 credits

Related Civilian Occupation:

• Command and Control Center Specialists