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11SX - SPECIAL OPERATIONS PILOT Specialty Summary. Pilots special operations aircraft (fixed-wing or helicopter) and commands crews to accomplish special operations, training, and other missions. Related DoD Occupational Group: 2A. Duties and Responsibilities: Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is preflighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Pilots aircraft and commands crew. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, in-flight refueling, reconnaissance, weapons delivery, and cargo and passenger delivery. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. Specialty Qualifications: Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics. Education. For entry into this specialty, an undergraduate degree specializing in physical sciences, mathematics, administration, or management is desirable. Training. The following training is mandatory as indicated: For entry into this specialty, completion of Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT). For award of AFSC 11S2X, completion of transition and operational training in the suffix specific aircraft. Experience. For upgrade to AFSCs 11S2X/3X, unit commander determines proficiency based on performance, experience, and completion of minimum training requirements. Other. The following are mandatory as indicated: For award and retention of this AFSC, current aeronautical rating and qualification for aviation service as pilot. For award of AFSC 11S3X, certification of aircraft commander qualification by appropriate operations authority. Specialty Shredouts:
12SX - SPECIAL OPERATIONS NAVIGATOR Specialty Summary. Performs duties of navigator, fire control officer (FCO), or electronic warfare officer (EWO) to accomplish special operations, training, and other assigned missions. Related DoD Occupational Group: 2D. Duties and Responsibilities: Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is preflighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. Specialty Qualifications: Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of theory of flight, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures, and mission tactics. Education. For entry into this specialty, an undergraduate degree specializing in physical sciences, mathematics, administration, or management is desirable. Training. The following training is mandatory as indicated: For entry into this specialty, completion of Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training (SUNT). For award of AFSC 12S3X, completion of transition and operational training in the suffix specific aircraft. For award of AFSCs 12S3A/D/H/K/S/W, completion of an EWO course. Experience. For upgrade to AFSCs 12S3X, unit commander determines proficiency based on performance, experience, and completion of minimum training requirements. Other. For award and retention of these AFSCs, current aeronautical rating and qualification for aviation service as navigator are mandatory. Specialty Shredouts:
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