1C5X1 Space Systems Operations
Space Systems Operations specialists (1C6X1) manage or perform tasks related to space control, space force enhancement, and space force support. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of operations including the detection and tracking of satellite vehicles, operating defensive and offensive space control systems, and supporting missile launches and space launches, ensuring the protection and effectiveness of space capabilities.
Technical Training Details
- Duration: 51-100 Days at Vandenberg AFB
- Degree Program: Air and Space Operations Technology through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).
Professional Badge
- Designation: Space Operations Badge
Demographic Information
- Male: 929 (86.34%)
- Female: 147 (13.66%)
- Total Personnel: 1076
Entry Requirements
- ASVAB: Electrical score of 60
- Physical: Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Other Requirements: Normal color vision and routine access to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Satellite Operations: Detects, identifies, and tracks satellite vehicles using optical and radar sensors. Manages satellite communications to protect friendly assets and disrupt adversaries.
- Missile Tracking: Utilizes ground and space-based sensors to detect and track missile launches, relaying critical information to command centers.
- Launch Support: Supports ballistic missile and space launches, performing command and control functions and operational testing to validate space capabilities.
- Threat Simulation: Replicates adversary space capabilities for combat training and threat awareness purposes.
Specialty Qualifications
- Knowledge: Understanding of satellite command and control, space warning and control systems, range operations, orbital mechanics, sensor theory, and data analysis is mandatory.
- Education: High school diploma with coursework in algebra is required.
- Training: Completion of a space systems operations initial skills training course is mandatory. Alternative training may be required for certain units or systems.
- Experience: Progression through the AFSC requires experience in space systems operations, with higher levels necessitating supervisory and management experience.
This overview provides insight into the role of Space Systems Operations specialists within the Air Force, highlighting their critical function in managing and operating the nation’s space assets to ensure global awareness, missile defense, and communications security.