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Section C - Skill Level Proficiency Requirements
9. Purpose. Skill level training requirements in this specialty are defined in terms of tasks and
knowledge requirements. This section outlines the specialty qualification requirements for each
skill level in broad, general terms and establishes the mandatory requirements for entry, award
and retention of each skill level. The specific task and knowledge training requirements are
identified in the STS at Part II, Section A of this CFETP.
10. Specialty Qualification:
10.1. Apprentice Level Training:
10.1.1. Specialty Qualification. This information will be located in the official specialty
description in AFECD, paragraph 3.
10.1.1.1. Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: electricity; principles of physics, mechanics,
electronics, and ballistics applying to munitions launch, release, suspension, fusing, and arming
systems, and aircraft gun systems; use of precision measuring tools and equipment; interpreting
schematics and wiring diagrams; concepts and application of maintenance directives; nuclear and
nonnuclear munitions loading and safety procedures; and proper handling, use, and disposal of
hazardous waste and materials.
10.1.1.2. Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school or General
Education Development equivalency is mandatory. Also, completion of courses in mechanics or
basic electronics is desirable.
10.1.1.3. Training. Completion of a suffix specific basic aircraft armament systems course is
mandatory for award of the 3 level Armament AFSC.
10.1.1.4. Experience. N/A
10.1.1.5. Other. Per the AFECD, the following are mandatory as indicated.
10.1.1.5.1. For entry into this specialty: Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123,
Medical Examination and Standards. Trainees must have a minimum score of 60 Mechanical or
45 Electrical on their AFQT.
10.1.1.5.2. For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs: No record of emotional
instability. Normal depth perception as defined in AFI 48-19.
10.1.1.5.3. For award and retention the specialty requires routine access to Secret material
or similar environment: For award and retention of AFSC 2W1X1X, completion of a current
National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) according to AFI 31-501,
Personnel Security Program Management. Note: Award of the 3-skill level without a completed
NACLC is authorized provided an interim NACLC has been granted according to AFI 31-501.
10.1.2. Training Sources and Resources. Completion of one of the suffix specific basic
armament systems courses satisfies the knowledge and training requirements for the award of the
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