13BX - AIR BATTLE MANAGER AFSC Officer

Summary

During air combat, there are no small decisions. And in the U.S. Air Force, each crucial choice falls to the Air Battle Managers. Utilizing strategy, experience and an intimate knowledge of aircraft, weapons and surveillance, they use everything at their disposal to control the outcome of an air battle. A job demanding composure, confidence and decisiveness, an air operation’s success depends on the plans implemented by these accomplished experts.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, prepare and execute theater air operations.
• Analyze national defense strategy and apply accordingly to battle strategy.
• Develop and conduct flying and simulation exercises.
• Conduct, manage, evaluate and improve unit training and readiness.
• Create operational policies by supervising mission-specific training.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of theory of flight, weapons control fundamentals, joint mission tactics and flying directives
• Qualification for a Flying Class III physical
• Completion of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
• Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
• Must have begun pilot training between the ages of 18, but has not reached your 33rd birthday

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Officer Training School: 8.5 weeks
• Military Training Location: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve