2M0X3 Missile And Space Facilities
Overview of 2M0X3 – Missile and Space Facilities AFSC
The 2M0X3 AFSC focuses on the maintenance, operation, servicing, and repair of power generation, distribution systems, environmental control, and associated support systems and equipment for missile, space lift, and R&D facilities. This role is crucial in ensuring the operational integrity and readiness of facilities critical to missile and space operations.
Training and Education:
- Tech School Duration: 73 Days at Vandenberg AFB.
- CCAF Degree: Mechanical and Electrical Technology.
Duty Badges:
- Maintenance & Munitions Badge.
- Missile Badge.
Demographics:
- Male: 366 (91%)
- Female: 36 (9%)
- Total: 402
Entry Requirements for 2M0X3:
- ASVAB Scores: Electrical: 70.
- Physical Strength: 70 lbs.
- Security and Reliability: Must meet the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) requirements, have normal color vision, be free from fear of heights, and have routine access to Top Secret materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing and supervising preventative and operator maintenance on missile, space lift, and R&D facilities.
- Troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing power generation and distribution systems, environmental control systems, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigerant systems.
- Analyzing support facility and equipment malfunctions, solving interface problems, and ensuring launch capability and operational readiness.
- Coordinating and overseeing contractor activities during space launch operations, conducting facility and equipment tests, adjustments, and maintenance.
- Monitoring, repairing, and operating missile, space lift, and R&D support equipment, ensuring the readiness of electrical circuits, security systems, and auxiliary power equipment.
Specialty Qualifications:
- Knowledge Required: Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic principles, and the ability to interpret technical orders, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
- Education: High school completion with courses in mathematics and physics is desirable.
- Training: Mandatory completion of the basic missile and space facilities course.
- Experience: Progression through qualification levels requires experience in maintaining and operating missile and space facilities, R&D facilities, or related support equipment.
Role in the Air Force:
The 2M0X3 AFSC plays a vital role in ensuring the functionality and reliability of facilities that are essential for the success of missile and space missions. These professionals ensure that the infrastructure supporting these critical operations is maintained at the highest standards, contributing significantly to national defense and space exploration efforts.