1W0X1 Weather

Overview of 1W0X1 – Weather Specialist AFSC

1W0X1, Weather Specialists, are crucial in collecting, analyzing, and forecasting atmospheric and space environmental conditions. Their work supports decision superiority and the application of military power across a broad spectrum of operations. By integrating weather and space environmental information into military decision-making, they enable more effective planning and execution of land, air, space, and cyberspace operations.

Prerequisites

  • ASVAB Scores: General: 66 AND Electrical: 50
  • Strength: Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Clear speech and visual acuity correctable to 20/20
  • Routine access to Secret material or similar environment is required
  • Army Combat Skills training for weather operations supporting Army missions

Technical Training

  • Location: Keesler AFB
  • Duration: 146 Days
  • CCAF Degree: Meteorology

Demographics

  • Male: 2081 (80.97%)
  • Female: 489 (19.03%)
  • Total: 2570

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collecting and integrating atmospheric and space environment data into military operations
  • Operating weather and space-sensing instruments and computer workstations
  • Issuing advisories, watches, and warnings for hazardous weather events
  • Translating raw data into actionable environmental information
  • Managing weather operations to meet mission requirements

Specialty Qualifications

  • Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of atmospheric weather and space environments, military decision-making processes, and combat field skills.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent, with recommended courses in physics, chemistry, earth sciences, geography, computer sciences, and mathematics.
  • Training: Mandatory completion of the weather initial skills course for AFSC 1W031.
  • Experience: Progresses through levels from performing basic atmospheric data collection to forecasting and managing weather resources to support military operations.

Weather Specialists play an essential role in the success of military operations by ensuring that weather and space environmental factors are accurately accounted for in planning and execution. Their expertise allows the U.S. military to operate effectively in diverse and challenging conditions around the globe.

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