2W2X1 - Nuclear Weapons AFSC Enlisted

Summary

As a superior military force, we maintain some of the most advanced nuclear weapon systems in the world. It’s the enormous responsibility of the Nuclear Weapons specialist to maintain, inspect, assemble, store and account for these weapon systems and all associated equipment. Through their extreme attention to detail and highly specialized training, they work tirelessly to ensure that our diverse nuclear arsenal remains safe, secure, and effective. This unwavering commitment to excellence serves as a powerful deterrent to any potential adversaries, as they know that any attempt to threaten our national security will be met with an overwhelming and devastating response.

What You’ll Do

• Performs and manages inspection, maintenance, storage, handling, modification, accountability, custody, and repair of nuclear weapons, weapon components, associated equipment, and specialized test and handling equipment.
• Complies with nuclear safety and surety measures ensuring a safe, secure, and effective nuclear weapon stockpile.
• Uses critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems and submit deficiency reports on faulty components.
• Assists in performing operational checks on alarm systems and inspects, audits, maintains high-security storage structure.
• Plans, organizes, directs, inspects, and evaluates nuclear weapon activities, performance standards, and maintenance priorities.

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

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles
• Normal color vision and depth perception
• Must be screened for eligibility and meet requirements of the Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP)
• No record of sustained, untreatable emotional instability
• Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 57 days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Sheppard AFB, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Munitions Systems Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

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