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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