1C8X3 Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems (RAWS)

Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems (RAWS) specialists (1C8X3) deploy, install, maintain, and repair a wide array of equipment crucial for air traffic control, weather forecasting, ground aircraft control, and early warning radar systems. These systems are vital for the safe and efficient movement of air traffic throughout the National Airspace System (NAS) and support to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Technical Training Details

  • Duration: 51-100 Days at Keesler AFB, MS
  • CCAF Degree: Electronic Systems Technology

Professional Badge

  • Designation: Logistics Badge

Demographics for the 1C8X3 Career Field

  • Specific demographic details such as the number of males and females in the career field are not provided in the update.

Entry Requirements for 1C8X3

  • ASVAB Scores: Mechanical: 50 and Electrical: 65
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Other Requirements: Normal color vision, no fear of heights, and routine access to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • System Maintenance: Performs comprehensive functions to ensure the operational readiness of air traffic control, weather, ground aircraft control, and early warning radar systems.
  • Operational Support: Supports airfield operations through the maintenance of navigational aids and air traffic control ground-to-air radio systems.
  • Deployment: Capable of deploying, relocating, and reconstituting RAWS equipment to support military operations and natural disaster responses.
  • Technical Proficiency: Utilizes advanced test equipment to diagnose and repair systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

Specialty Qualifications

  • Knowledge: Specialists must have an in-depth understanding of electronic principles, maintenance data processing systems, wiring and circuit diagrams, and Air Force maintenance procedures.
  • Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory. Courses in physics, mathematics, and basic electronics are desirable.
  • Training: Completion of the initial skills course for RAWS at Keesler AFB is required.
  • Experience: Progression through the AFSC requires experience in testing, calibrating, maintaining, and supervising the wide array of RAWS equipment.

This overview highlights the critical role of RAWS specialists in maintaining the technologies essential for air traffic safety and efficiency, as well as meteorological and navigational support within the Air Force and allied operations.

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