Reconnaissance / Surveillance / Electronic Warfare CSO

Overview: Modern military actions are increasingly dependent upon electronic warfare, which refers to operations across the electromagnetic spectrum, including radio waves, radar, infrared, visible and ultraviolet and other frequencies. Reconnaissance/Surveillance/Electronic Warfare Combat Systems Officers utilize the most advanced technologies in reconnaissance, surveillance, search and rescue, electronic combat, training and other missions.

Position: Officer

AFSC: 12RX

Specific Tasks:

• Reviews mission tasking, intelligence and weather information and participates in mission planning
• Navigates aircraft and operates navigation systems
• Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers
• Performs duties of Electronic Warfare Officer 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree; an undergraduate degree specializing in physical sciences, mathematics, administration or management is desirable
• Commission as an officer in the Air Force Reserve 
• Eligibility for Top Secret security clearance 

Training:

• For those without a prior military service commission, successful completion of the eight-week Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB, AL is required 
• Completion of Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training (SUNT) or Undergraduate CSO Training

For more information on how to attend Undergraduate Flying Training, please download the Undergraduate Flying Training Guidebook