Air Force - SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE AFSC Enlisted



Summary

Every mission hinges on battlefield awareness. It’s the job of Air Force Special Reconnaissance (SR) to provide it - any place, any time. These Special Warfare Airmen deploy by any means - from airborne, maritime, or land-based platforms - deep behind enemy lines to collect and exploit key information, develop targets, and tilt the battlespace in our favor. Performing on the cutting-edge of technology, SR surveil and prepare the battlespace to provide global access, air, space, and cyberspace superiority.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct specialized combat operations in various environments.
  • Plan and execute tactical missions to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Operate advanced weapon systems and military equipment.
  • Coordinate with other military units during joint operations.
  • Maintain physical fitness and combat readiness at all times.
  • Support mission operations through your technical expertise.

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

  • Successful completion of the Special Warfare Operator Enlistment IFT
  • Physical qualification and maintenance of physical standards for special warfare to include marine diving and parachute duty
  • Normal color vision and depth perception
  • Qualification to bear firearms
  • Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit Check
  • 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

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