AFSC 2W1X1 AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS ... - Air Force Link

10.3.1.3. Training. Completion of the 7-level CDC and the aircraft armament systems
craftsman course is mandatory for award of the 7-skill level.
10.3.1.4. Experience. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2W151. Also, experience
performing or supervising functions such as loading and unloading munitions, or maintaining,
repairing, and modifying munitions launch, release, suspension, or aircraft gun systems.
10.3.1.5. Other. See paragraph 10.1.1.5.
10.3.2. Training Sources and Resources. Seven level upgrade training will be conducted by
certified trainers using applicable core tasks, 2W171 CDC, and the formal 7-level resident course
J3ACR2W171. Additional information on the 7-level course is available from the Education and
Training Course Announcements (ETCA) at https://etca.randolph.af.mil/.
10.3.3. Implementation. Entry into upgrade training is initiated on the first day of the
promotion cycle an individual is selected for promotion to SSgt. Qualification training is
initiated anytime an individual is assigned duties they are not qualified to perform. The 7-skill
level is awarded to individuals who complete 12 months of UGT, qualification on all STS 7-level
core tasks identified for the assigned duty position, completes the 2W171 CDC, completes the
J3ACR2W171 048 course, and attains the minimum grade of SSgt.
10.4. Superintendent Level Training:
10.4.1. Specialty Qualification. This information will be located in the official specialty
description in AFECD, paragraph 3.
10.4.1.1. Knowledge. The Armament Superintendent should have advanced knowledge and
skills on all aspects of the armament career field.
10.4.1.2. Education. No additional educational requirements for award of the 9-skill level.
10.4.1.3. Training. Completion of the advanced aircraft armament systems course is mandatory
for award of the 9-skill level (effective 1 Mar 2013). (Not mandatory for AFRC.)
10.4.1.4. Experience. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2W171. Also, experience
managing and controlling functions such as loading and unloading munitions, or maintaining,
repairing, and modifying munitions launch, release, suspension, or aircraft gun systems.
10.4.1.5. Other. See paragraph 10.1.1.5.
10.4.2. Training Sources and Resources. Unit OJT will be used for training.
10.4.3. Implementation. Entry into upgrade training is initiated when an individual possesses
the 7-skill level and required grade. Qualification training is initiated anytime an individual is
assigned duties they are not qualified to perform.
Section D - Resource Constraints
11. Purpose. This section identifies known resource constraints, which preclude optimal and
desired training from being developed or conducted, including information such as cost and
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