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2014 WASHINGTON SYMPOSIUM Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve at Joint Base Lewis-McChord June 20, 2014 Honoring America s Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve

MISSION STATEMENT Hire America s Heroes seeks to connect America s major corporations with the rich skills and abilities of military service members and their families for the purpose of employment in the corporate workforce. Veterans of all eras, transitioning service members, spouses, Wounded Warrior caregivers, and members of Blue Star families and Gold Star families are all welcome. We promote best practices and success strategies in military-to-corporate transitions, recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and retention. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our services are directed toward Educating and informing stakeholders in order to raise understanding of relevant issues Connecting the players who can influence the issues Promoting action that will result in family-wage jobs for members of the American Military Family TABLE OF CONTENTS Agenda 1 2 10 Hosts and Presenters Airforce Showcase Employer Panel Presentation 12 Reverse Career Fair Airforce Skill Clusters Airforce Specialty Code Reference Guide Ways to Get Involved Governance 14 15 31 32 Front cover photo: Three of McChord s C-17 Globemaster III aircraft rest on the flightline at McChord Field, Wash. in before the Mount Rainier skyline, during the UTA weekend, July 13th. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn McCullough); Back cover photo: This photo is of the static displays located at the entrance to WADS. The F16 in the forefront is one of the fighter jets that scrambled over Washington, D.C., during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. This is a unit photo.

Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Honoring America s Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Program Agenda for June 20, 2014 7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration-Check in 8:00-8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks James M Collins, Major General. US Army (retired), Board Chair & President, Hire Americas Heroes Commanders Welcome Colonel Bowers Colonel Stavros Colonel Kumisharo represented by Vice Commander Colonel Philippart 8:30-8:45 a.m. Overview of Event Day 8:45-11:45 a.m. Base Tours - Includes: C-17 Static Display, Western Air Defense Sector, and Special Tactics Squadron 11:45-1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:15-2:00 p.m. Employer Panel Presentation - Best practices in Veteran hiring. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Reverse Career Fair 3:00-3:15 p.m. Closing Remarks Top Photo: From the left, Senior Airman Chase Vento, Senior Airman Paul Gonzalez, and Senior Airman Curtis McWoodson, 627th Security Forces Squadron phoenix raven members, strike a pose March 13, 2014 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Whether in a remote airfield in Africa or a battlefield in Iraq, Ravens are prepared for sudden violence at any moment. (U.S. Air Force photo/airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez) The Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve are hosting this Hire America s Heroes event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve cannot and do not officially endorse Hire America s Heroes or any of its fundraising or sponsorship activities. Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 1

Hosts and Presenters DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 446 th AIRLIFT WING (AFRC) JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD WASHINGTON 98438-1326 4 June 2014 Dear Employers On behalf of the 2,200 Air Force Reservists in the 446th Airlift Wing, I welcome you to the Hire America s Heroes 2014 Air Force Symposium. We are very proud to be partners in the global C-17 airlift mission here at JBLM McChord Field every day. As reservists, we often don t go through the traditional transition programs provided for active duty personnel getting out of or retiring from the Air Force because we continue to serve this country while balancing civilian and military commitments. But the need for employment opportunities is no less important. Many of my Airmen have taken the opportunities provided by their Air Force service to change and increase their professional skills. They are now qualified for more challenging employment opportunities in the civilian sector as well as their part-time military profession. As employers, I can guarantee you that when you hire one of our Airmen, they not only possess the skills and education you are looking for, but a work ethic and level of integrity that would benefit your organization. They ve been given world-class training and been tested under the most difficult conditions. I am proud to say that they are among the finest Airmen I ve worked with in my 34-year career. If you hire an Airman from this wing, you will get an employee who is committed to the success of your organization and will continue to serve this country in their military capacity. They will also continue to gain experience from both their civilian and military careers. Thank you for attending this great event. From my years of experience with Hire America s Heroes, you are on a great team dedicated to supporting all military personnel, active duty, National Guard and reserve. I hope you enjoy your day and get a chance to interact with our Airmen. I m sure you ll be impressed. BRUCE A. BOWERS, Jr., Colonel, USAFR Commander 2 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

Hosts and Presenters Colonel Bruce A. Bowers Jr. Commander, 446th Airlift Wing Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Col. Bruce A. Bowers Jr., is commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., -- Washington s only flying Air Force Reserve wing. He is responsible for the organization, training, equipage, and worldwide readiness of a combined Reserve and civilian wing of nearly 2,200 people at JBLM, McChord Field. The 446th Airlift Wing flies and supports the C-17 Globemaster III weapons system. Under Colonel Bowers command, Air Force reservists are capable of deploying anywhere in the world, 365 days a year for training, humanitarian efforts or combat. Colonel Bowers has served in a variety of positions during his Reserve career, including deputy director Air Space and Information Systems, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Ga. In that capacity he assisted in directing combat operations of Reserve units with fighter, aerial refueling, strategic and tactical airlift, aeromedical, special operations, combat rescue, weather surveillance, aerial spray, airborne fire fighting and command-and-control capability. Following his graduation from the University of North Carolina, Colonel Bowers attended the Air Force s Officer Training School at Lackland AFB, Texas, where he received his commission in May 1981. Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 3

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Hosts and Presenters Colonel Pete Bam Bam Stavros Commander, Western Air Defense Sector Colonel Pete Bam Bam Stavros is the Commander of the Western Air Defense Sector, Washington Air National Guard, Joint Base Lewis- McChord, Lakewood, Washington. Colonel Stavros was born in Kennebunkport, Maine, and graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1983. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was commissioned in May of 1987. Following graduation, he attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Reese AFB in Lubbock, Texas, and F-15 Replacement Training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona earning the Top Academic Awards in both courses. From April 1989 to September 1994, Colonel Stavros served in various positions within the 94th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. He twice deployed overseas in support of Operation Southern Watch. In September 1994, he was reassigned to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, as an Instructor Pilot for F-15 Replacement Training. While at Tyndall he served as a Squadron Scheduler and Flight Commander in the 1st Fighter Squadron. He was Air Education and Training Command s winner of the James Jabara Award for his outstanding instruction of F-15 fundamentals in 1996. In August 1997, Colonel Stavros was reassigned to Kadena AB, Japan, where he served as a flight commander, an Assistant Operations Officer, and the Chief of Standardization/ Evaluation for the 18th Operations Group. He was the project officer for 4 major overseas deployments, including one to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Southern Watch, the largest mobilization of personnel from Kadena AB since the Vietnam War. In May of 2001, he joined the Louisiana Air National Guard as a member of the 159th Fighter Wing. During his tour he has served as Chief of Advanced Programs, Chief of Wing Safety, Fighter Squadron Director of Operations, Fighter Squadron Commander, and Operations Group Commander. Colonel Stavros served as J3 for JTF Belle Chasse during Hurricane Katrina rescue and recovery operations. He also served as the Director of Louisiana s Air Coordination Group for the Louisiana Governor s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness during emergency response operations and as Vice Commander of the 159th Fighter Wing. Colonel Stavros has completed Air War College and Air Command and Staff College by correspondence, and was a Distinguished Graduate of Squadron Officers School in residence. He is a Command Pilot with over 3600 hours in the F-15C. Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 5

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Hosts and Presenters Colonel David J. Kumashiro Commander, 62nd Airlift Wing Colonel David J. Kumashiro is the Commander, 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. He ensures the readiness of more than 2,300 active duty military and civilian personnel, along with 48 permanently assigned C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, to support worldwide combat and humanitarian airlift. In addition, as the provider of the Prime Nuclear Airlift Forces, the 62nd AW is the only wing in the Department of Defense tasked to airlift nuclear and nuclearrelated cargo. The wing also provides mission support to the 446th Airlift Wing (Associate). Additionally, the colonel serves as the Air Force s voting member of the JBLM Joint Base Partnership Council, ensuring Installation Support Services meet or exceed Department of Defense standards. Colonel Kumashiro graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1992. He served in Air Mobility Command as a C-5A/B Galaxy evaluator pilot and in Air Combat Command as an RQ/MQ-1B Predator instructor pilot. He has also served at the Headquarters USAF level, commanded an operations support squadron, and has been a deployed deputy operations group commander. Colonel Kumashiro is a command pilot with more than 3,400 hours in the C-17, C-5A/B, and the RQ/MQ-1. Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 7

Hosts and Presenters Colonel Jeffrey D. Philippart Vice Commander, 62nd Airlift Wing Colonel Jeffrey D. Philippart is the Vice Commander, 62nd Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. He assists the commander in ensuring the readiness of more than 2,300 activedutymilitary and civilian personnel, along with 48C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, to support worldwide combat and humanitarian airlift. The wing also provides base support to the 446th Airlift Wing (Associate) and the Western Air Defense Sector. The colonel is also charged with overseeing the wing s programs on environmental issues, installation security and readiness. Colonel Philippart graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1990 with a degree in history & political science, and earned a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Maryland in 1992. His aviation career includes flying the T-37, T-1, C130E, EC-130E/H and C-17A aircraft. Colonel Philippart s leadership experience includes command of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, and Deputy Division Chief, Total Force Integration, Headquarters Air Force A8, Pentagon, Washington D.C. He recently served as the Chief, Models and Analysis Support Division, Joint Staff J-8, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Colonel Philippart is a command pilot with more than 4,600 hours of flight experience. 8 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

James M. Collins, Major General U.S. Army (Retired) Board Chair, Hire America s Heroes Hosts and Presenters James M. Collins, known by many as Jimmy, is the current President and Board Chair of Hire America s Heroes. He is a consultant in leadership and business topics and previously served as Vice President, Procurement & Energy, for Weyerhaeuser Company. Collins is an experienced executive and opinion leader in the business, military, and volunteer communities of Washington State, as well as nationally. A retired Major General from the U.S. Army, Collins served over 35 years in active duty Army and Reserve leadership roles. In his last active duty assignment he was the Deputy Commanding General and Chief of Staff for I Corps at Fort Lewis, Washington. In that role he led over 30,000 soldiers and employees. He also spent substantial time deployed in Asia and working with America s allies in Thailand, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the Philippines. His military awards include the Army s Distinguished Service Medal. Collins is a member of several executive advisory boards, including TriWest Healthcare. His community roles include Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Washington as well as a member of Seattle Rotary Club #4. He chaired the Board of Directors for Seattle s 2012 Seafair Festival. Collins is a Distinguished Eagle Scout and holds Scouting s Silver Beaver Award. Marjorie A. James Executive Director, Hire America s Heroes Marjorie James is Executive Director and a co-founder of Hire America s Heroes. In her role as Executive Director, Ms. James manages the organization s day-to-day operations. Hire America s Heroes is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from Sponsor corporations. The Board is assisted in organizational and program development by a Military Advisory Board chosen from active duty (all branches), Guard, Reserve, and retired military service members. Hire America s Heroes works with corporations to ensure outreach to job-seeking members of the American Military Family, which includes veterans of all eras, transitioning service members from all branches of the military, Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers, and members of Blue Star and Gold Star families. Hire America s Heroes focus is primarily on the employer. While encouraging individual transactions where veterans may be hired, the group s activities are centered on the employment ecosystem for increased employment of veterans as a category. Hire America s Heroes seeks to educate and inform stakeholders, connect the players who can influence the issues, and promote action that will resolve veteran unemployment issues. Ms. James takes an active role in her profession and her community. In addition to her work with Hire America s Heroes, Ms. James is also active in the King County Chapter of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Her current ESGR role is Employer Outreach Coordinator. Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 9

AIR FORCE SHOW CASE Hire America s Heroes is proud to offer an Air Force Show Case Tour of Joint Base Lewis - McChord as part of this Symposium. This tour will view the Hangar 9 Static Display, the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS), and the Special Tactics Squadron. Hangar 9 Static Display The tour of the Hangar 9 Static Display includes a C-17 walk through, Medivac Bus and other equipment overview as well as information on the Air Force Specialty Code s (AFSC) of pilot, loadmaster, flight nurse, maintenance, aerial port, security forces and many more. An aerial port specialist from the 62nd Airlift Wing directs a 17th Fires Brigade vehicle onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, Jan. 31. The loading was part of an Air Force and Amry operation to test fire the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jake Chappelle) U.S. Air Force Reserve aeromedical evacuation personnel conduct inflight medical training July 27, 2013. The training is part of Warrior Exercise 86-13-01 (WAREX)/Exercise Global Medic 2013. WAREX provides units an opportunity to rehearse military maneuvers and tactics. Held in conjunction with WAREX, Global Medic is an annual joint-field training exercise designed to replicate all aspects of theater combat medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez) 10 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

Western Air Defense Sector The Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) is a bi-national organization manned by members of the Washington Air National Guard and Canadian Forces. The unit is charged with Guarding America s skies 24/7, 365 days a year and protects 72% of the continental United States. Your tour includes Command and Control Battle Management Operations, Cyberspace Support, and Air Battle Managers. Balloon Aerostat deployed Radar used for low level detection on US Southern Border. U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Niomi Warner, a flight nurse with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., board a C-130 Hercules cargo plane July 22, 2013 at Pittsburg International Airport Air Reserve Station, Coraopolis, Pa. Warner deployed in support of Global Medic an annual joint-reserve field training exercise design to replicate all facets of combat theater aeromedical evacuation support. (U.S. Air Force photo/tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez/Released) Special Tactics Squadron The Special Tactics Squadron is comprised of Special Tactics Teams (STTs). These Teams are elite USAF special operations units who operate on the ground, often alongside other SOF such as Rangers, Special Forces and Navy SEALs. Whether they are calling in air strikes, marshalling special ops aircraft, recovering downed operators or collecting mission critical weather data, STT personnel have played a role in the majority of US special operations in recent times. Special Tactics Teams include: Air Force Combat Controllers (CCTs) Pararescuemen (PJs) Special Operations Weathermen (SOWT) Tactical Air Control Parties (TACPs) Special Tactics Organization Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 11

Employer Panel Presentation Learn best practices for recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding military employees Brad Nelson, USAF Retired (24 Years) Military Program Liaison, Volt Workforce Solutions At Volt Workforce Solutions, Brad Nelson provides transitioning American military service veterans and their spouses with access to exceptional employment opportunities at some of America s top corporations. He does this by creating awareness to veterans through career fairs, visits to military installations and one on one council. He educates them on job searching requirements and provides guidance and feedback on resume building. Brad s goal is to provide veterans returning to civilian life, a seamless transition back into American businesses. Afsheen Saatchi, USAF Reserve Recruiter, Military & Veteran Outreach, Starbucks Coffee Afsheen joined Starbucks approximately 16 months ago after being inspired by Howard s book Onward. Most recently Afsheen was store manager of our first ever Military Community Store in Lakewood, WA. He serves in the United States Air Force as a Reserve C17 Loadmaster where he supervises the transportation of military assets around the globe. He has been deployed multiple times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan theater) and his favorite mission was when he provided support to the National Science Foundation flying between New Zealand and Antarctica. Diane Hanratty SPHR, Sleep Country USA Diane has a track record of working closely with business leaders at all levels, in a variety of service industries to build winning cultures, leadership, and HR systems and practices that drive performance and business results. Her commitment to HR expands the past 20 years and includes achieving the Senior Professional Human Resource Certification in 2012. She is currently the Director of HR for The Sleep Train, Inc. (known as Sleep Country USA). 12 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

Art Francis, LCdr. NOAA, Retired Puget Sound Energy Thermal Resources Group, Consulting Energy Contract Administrator Following graduation from the University of South Florida and a short career in oil exploration and recovery, LCdr. Art Francis chose a path of service, adventure and travel by joining the NOAA Corps, a small elite service of trained scientists who are commissioned by the US government to command ships, aircraft and land bases, providing highly important scientific information for use by the US Government and it s population including navigational and aeronautical charts, real-time weather information, and satellite information vital to US interests. Following his 20 year career in the NOAA Corps, Commander Francis retired and took a position with Puget Sound Energy as Manager of Corporate Security, responsible for the safety and security of more than 2500 personnel, 100 major facilities in 19 counties throughout WA state and more than 1 million miles of pipes and wires. In 2009, he took on the position of Consulting Energy Contract Administrator in PSE s Thermal Resources Group. Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 13

REVERSE CAREER FAIR In a typical career fair, employers set up booths and job seekers walk around to meet with recruiters representing each company. With a Reverse Career Fair, the tables are turned and job seekers set up the booths. Today, Air Force personnel have set up tables featuring a sample of AFSC s many of which are listed in this guide. Symposium attendees visiting these tables will learn more about the professional skills and values these great Americans have developed in their military service and how such skills might fit into the corporate workforce. 14 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team fly their F-16C Fighting Falcons in the diamond formation June 1, 2014, in the skies over Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., during the base s SkyFest 2014 air show and open house. (U.S. Air Force photo/tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin)

AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) GUIDE The Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) is an alpha numeric code used by the Air Force to identify an Air Force skill set. (Similar to the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) used by the Army and Marine Corps, or Ratings used by the Navy, and Specialty s used by the Coast Guard.) This resource guide details the Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) and is meant for use as a tool to decipher the associated skill clusters for Air Force careers. The enlisted AFSC consists of five alphanumeric characters. The first number in the AFSC is the Career Group. The second digit (letter) identifies the Career Field. The third digit (numeral) indicates the Job Functional Area. The fourth number in the AFSC indicates a person s Skill-Level. The final digit (numeral) indicates further job division within the same functional area. Specific skills (such as type of aircraft) are designated by suffixes, such as A or B. The officer AFSC consists of four alphanumeric characters including the same Career Groups as enlisted, followed by the Utilization Field (Numerical, different for each), the Functional Area (Alpha, different for each), and finally the Qualification Level. Career Group categories include: 1. Operations 2. Logistics 3. Support 4. Medical 5. Professional 6. Acquisition 7. Special Investigations 8. Special Duty Identifiers 9. Reporting Identifiers Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 15

AFSC Resource Guide: Extended listing of AFSC Enlisted career groups OPERATIONS 1A - Aircrew Operations 1A0X1 - In-Flight Refueling 1A1X1 - Flight Engineer 1A2B1 - Aircraft Loadmaster 1A3X1 - Airborne Mission Systems 1A4X1 - Airborne Battle Management Systems 1A6X1 - Flight Attendant 1A8X1 - Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst 1A8X2 - Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance Operator 1A9X1 - Special Missions Aviation 1B - Cyberspace Defense 1B4X1 - Cyberspace Defense 1C - Command and Control Systems Operations 1C0X2 - Aviation Resource Management 1C1X1 - Air Traffic Control 1C2X1 - Combat Control 1C3X1 - Command Post 1C4X1 - Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) 1C5X1 - Command & Control Battle Management Ops 1C5X1D Weapons Director 1C6X1 - Space Systems Operations 1C7X1 - Airfield Management 1N - Intelligence 1N0X1 - Operations Intelligence 1N1X1 - Geospatial Intelligence 1N2X1 - Signals Intelligence Analysis 1N3X1 - Cryptologic Language Analyst 1N4X1 - Network Intelligence Analysis 1P - Aircrew Flight Equipment 1P0X1 - Aircrew Flight Equipment 1S - Safety 1S0X1-1S - Safety 1T - Aircrew Protection 1T0X1 - Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) 1T2X1 - Pararescue 1U - Unmanned Aerospace System (UAS) Operations 1U0X1 - Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator 1W - Weather 1W0X1 - Weather 1W0X2 - Special Operations Weather MAINTENANCE/LOGISTICS 2A - Aerospace Maintenance 2A0X1 - Avionics Test Station and Components 2A2X1 - Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recover (SOF/PR) 2A3X2 - Integrated Avionics Systems (Attack/Special) 2A3X3 - Tactical Aircraft Maintenance 2A3x4 - Aircraft Avionics (A-10, U2, F-15, F-16, and CV22) 2A5X1 - Aerospace Maintenance 2A5X2 - Helicopter/Tiltrotor Maintenance 2A5X4 - Refuel and Bomber Aircraft Maintenance 2A6X1 - Aerospace Propulsion 2A6X2 - Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) 2A6X3 - Aircrew Egress Systems 2A6X4 - Aircraft Fuel Systems 2A6X5 - Aircraft Hydraulic Systems 2A6X6 - Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems 2A7X1 - Aircraft Metals Technology 2A7X2 - Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) 2A7X3 - Aircraft Structural Maintenance 2A7X5 - Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance 2A8X1 - Mobility Air Forces Integrated Com./Nav./Mis. Systems 2A9X1 - Bomber/Special Integrated Com./Nav./Mis. Systems 2F - Fuels 2G - Logistics Plans 2M - Missile Maintenance 2M0X1 - Missile and Space Systems Electronics Maintenance 2M0X2 - Missile and Space Systems Maintenance 2M0X3 - Missile and Space Facilities 2P - Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory 2R - Maintenance Management 2R0X1 - Maintenance Management Analysis 2R1X1 - Maintenance Management Production 2S - Materiel Management 2T - Transportation & Vehicle Management 2T0X1 - Traffic Management 2T1X1 - Vehicle Operations 2T2X1 - Air Transportation 2T3X1 - Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Maintenance 2T3X2 - Special Vehicle Maintenance 2T3X3 - Vehicle Maintenance Control And Analysis 2T3X4 - General Purpose Vehicle Maintenance 2T3X5 - Vehicle Body Maintenance 2T3X7 - Vehicle Management and Analysis 2W - Munitions & Weapons 2W0X1 - Munitions Systems 2W1X1 - Aircraft Armament Systems 2W2X1 - Nuclear Weapons SUPPORT 3A1X1 - Administration 3D - Cyberspace Support 3D0X1 - Knowledge Operations Management 3D0X2 - Cyber Systems Operations 3D0X3 - Cyber Surety 3D0X4 - Computer Systems Programming 3D1X1 - Client Systems 3D1X2 - Cyber Transport Systems 3D1X3 - RF Transmission Systems 3D1X4 - Spectrum Operations 3D1X5 - Ground Radar Systems 3D1X6 - Airfield Systems 3D1X7 - Cable and Antenna Systems 3E - Civil Engineering 3E0X1 - Electrical Systems 3E0X2 - Electrical Power Production 3E1X1 - Heating, Ventilation, AC, and Refrigeration 3E2X1 - Pavements and Construction Equipment 3E3X1 - Structural 3E4X1 - Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance 3E4X3 - Pest Management 3E5X1 - Engineering 3E6X1 - Operations Management 3E7X1 - Fire Protection 3E8X1 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal 3E9X1 - Emergency Management 3H - Historian 3M - Services 3N - Public Affairs 3N0X2 - Broadcast Journalist 3N0X5 - Photojournalist 3N1X1 - Regional Band 3N2X1 - Premier Band 3P - Security Forces 3P0X1 - Security Forces 3P0X1A - Military Working Dog handler 3P0X1B - Combat Arms Training and Maintenance 3S - Mission Support 3S0X1 - Personnel 3S1X1 - Equal Opportunity 3S2X1 - Education and Training 3S3X1 - Manpower 3V031 - Visual Information MEDICAL 4A0X1 - Health Services Management 4A1X1 - Medical Material 4A2X1 - Biomedical Equipment 4B0X1 - Bioenvironmental Engineering 4C0X1 - Mental Health Service 4D0X1 - Diet Therapy 4E0X1 - Public Health 4H0X1 - Cardiopulmonary Laboratory 4J0X1 - Physical Medicine 4J0X1A - Orthotics 4M0X1 - Aerospace and Operational Physiology 4N0X1 - Aerospace Medical Service 4N0X1B- Allergy and Immunizations Technician 4N0X1C- Independent Duty Medical Technician 4N0X1F- Flight and Operational Medical Technician 4N1X1 - Surgical Service 4P0X1 - Pharmacy 4R0X1 - Diagnostic Imaging 4T0X1 - Medical Laboratory 4T0X2 - Histopathology 4V0X1 - Ophthalmic 4Y - Dental 4Y0X1 - Dental Assistant 4Y0X1H - Dental Hygienist 4Y0X2 - Dental Laboratory PROFESSIONAL 5J - Paralegal 5R - Chaplain Assistant ACQUISITION 6C - Contracting 6F - Financial Management & Comptroller SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS 7S - Special Investigations (OSI) SPECIAL DUTY IDENTIFIERS 8A100 - Career Assistance Advisor 8A200 - Enlisted Aide 8B000 - Military Training Instructor 8B100 - Military Training Leader 8B200 - Academic Military Training NCO 8C000 - Airman & Family Readiness Center RNCO 8D000 - Linguist Debriefer 8E000 - Research Analysis and Lessons Learned 8F000 - First Sergeant 8G000 - Honor Guard 8H000 - Airman Dorm Leader 8P000 - Defense Courier 8P100 - Defense Attaché 8R000 - Enlisted Accessions Recruiter 8R200 - Second-Tier Recruiter 8R300 - Third-Tier Recruiter 8S000 - Missile Facility Manager 8T000 - Professional Military Education Instructor 8U000 - Unit Deployment Manager REPORTING IDENTIFIERS 9A000 - Awaiting Retraining-Reasons beyond Control 9A100 - Awaiting Retraining-Reasons within Control 9A200 - Awaiting Discharge/Separation/Retirement 9A300 - Awaiting Discharge/Separation/Retirement 9A400 - Disqualified Airman, Return to Duty Program 9C000 - CMSgt of the Air Force 9E000 - Command Chief Master Sergeant 9F000 - First Term Airmen Center 9G100 - Group Superintendent 9J000 - Prisoner 9L000 - Interpreter/Translator 9P000 - Patient 9R000 - Civil Air Patrol (CAP)-USAF Reserve Assistance NCO 9S100 - Technical Applications Specialist 9T000 - Basic Enlisted Airman 9T100 - Officer Trainee 9T200 - Pre-Cadet Assignee 9U000 - Enlisted Airman Ineligible for Local Utilization 9U100 - Unallotted Enlisted Authorization 9W000 - Wounded Warrior - Combat Related 9W100 - Reserved for Future Use 9W200 - Wounded Warrior [3] 9W300 - Wounded Warrior-Returned to Duty 9W400 - Wounded Warrior-Limited Assignment Status (LAS) 9W500 - Wounded Warrior-Retired/Discharged 16 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

AFSC Resource Guide: Extended listing of AFSC Officer career groups OPERATIONS 10C0 - Operations Commander 11BX - Bomber Pilot 11EX - Experimental Test Pilot 11FX - Fighter Pilot 11GX - Generalist Pilot 11HX - Helicopter Pilot 11KX - Trainer Pilot 11MX - Mobility Pilot 11RX - Recce/Surv/Elect Warfare Pilot 11SX - Special Operations Pilot 11UX - Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot 12BX - Bomber Combat Systems Officer 12EX - Experimental Test Combat Systems Officer 12FX - Fighter Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) 12GX - Generalist Combat Systems Officer 12KX - Trainer Combat Systems Officer 12MX - Mobility Combat Systems Officer 12RX - Recce/Surv/Elect Warfare Combat Systems Officer 12SX - Special Operations Combat Systems Officer 12UX - Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) 13AX - Astronaut 13B - Air Battle Manager 13BX - Air Battle Manager 13CX - Special Tactics Officer[4] 13DX - Combat Rescue Officer 13LX - Air Liaison Officer 13MX - Airfield Operations 13NX - Nuclear and Missile Operations 13SX - Space Operations 14NX - Intelligence 15WX - Weather 16FX - Regional Affairs Strategist 16GX - Air Force Operations Staff Officer 16PX - Political-Military Affairs Strategist 16RX - Planning & Programming 17C0 - Cyber Operations Commander 17DX - Cyberspace Operations 18AX - Attack Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot 18GX - Generalist Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot 18RX - Recce Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot LOGISTICS 20C0 - Logistics Deputy Group Commander 21AX - Aircraft Maintenance 21MX - Munitions and Missile Maintenance 21RX - Logistics Readiness Officer (LRO) SUPPORT 30C0 - Support Commander 31PX - Security Forces 32EX - Civil Engineer 35BX - Band 35PX - Public Affairs 38PX - Personnel MEDICAL 40C0 - Medical Commander 41AX - Hospital Admin., Health Serv. Admin. 42BX - Physical Therapist 42EX - Optometrist 42FX - Podiatrist 42GX - Physician Assistant 42NX - Audiology/Speech Pathologist 42PX - Clinical Psychologist 42SX - Clinical Social Worker 42TX - Occupational Therapist Biomedical Specialists 43AX - Aerospace & Operational Physiologist 43BX - Biomedical Scientist 43DX - Dietitian 43EX - Bioenvironmental Engineer 43HX - Public Health 43MX - Medical Entomologist 43PX - Pharmacist 43TX - Biomedical Laboratory 44AX - Chief, Hospital/Clinic Services 44BX - Preventive Medicine 44DX - Pathologist 44EX - Emergency Services Physician 44FX - Family Physician 44GX - General Practice Physician 44HX - Nuclear Medicine Physician 44JX - Clinical Geneticist 44KX - Pediatrician 44MX - Internist 44NX - Neurologist 44PX - Psychiatrist 44RX - Diagnostic Radiologist 44SX - Dermatologist 44TX - Radiotherapist 44UX - Occupational Medicine 44YX - Critical Care Medicine 44ZX - Allergist 45AX - Anesthesiologist 45BX - Orthopedic Surgeon 45EX - Ophthalmologist 45GX - OB/GYN 45NX - Otorhinolaryngologist 45PX - Physical Medicine Physician 45SX - Surgeon 45UX - Urologist 46AX - Nurse Administrator 46FX - Flight Nurse 46GX - Nurse-Midwife 46MX - Nurse Anesthetist 46NX - Clinical Nurse 46PX - Mental Health Nurse 46SX - Operating Room Nurse 46YX - Privileged Advanced Practice Nurse 47BX - Orthodontist 47DX - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist 47EX - Endodontist 47GX - Dentist 47HX - Periodontist 47KX - Pediatric Dentist 47PX - Prosthodontist 47SX - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon 48AX - Aerospace Medicine Specialist 48GX - General Medical Officer (GMO), Flt Surg 48RX - Residency Trained Flight Surgeon 48VX - Pilot-Physician PROFESSIONAL 51JX - Judge Advocate 52RX - Chaplain ACQUISITION 60C0 - Program Director 61AX - Operations Research Analyst 61BX - Behavioral Science/Human Factors Scientist 61CX - Chemist/Biologist 61DX - Physicist/Nuclear Engineer 62EX - Developmental Engineer 62EXA - Aeronautical Engineer 62EXB - Astronautical Engineer 62EXC - Computer Systems Engineer 62EXE - Electrical/Electronic Engineer 62EXF - Flight Test Engineer 62EXG - Project Engineer 62EXH - Mechanical Engineer [6] 62S0 - Materiel Leader 63AX - Acquisition Manager 63G0 - Senior Materiel Leader 63S0 - Materiel Leader 64PX - Contracting 65AX - Auditor 65FX - Financial Management 65WX - Cost Analysis SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS 71SX - Special Investigator SPECIAL DUTY IDENTIFIERS 80C0 - Commander, Cadet Squadron, USAFA 81C0 - Training Commander, OTS 81T0 - Instructor 82A0 - Academic Program Manager 83R0 - Recruiting Service 84H0 - Historian 85G0 - USAF Honor Guard 86M0 - Operations Management 86P0 - Command and Control 87G0 - Installation Inspector General 88A0 - Aide-de-Camp REPORTING IDENTIFIERS 90G0 - General Officer 91C0 - Commander 91W0 - Wing Commander 92J0 - Nondesignated Lawyer 92J1 - AFROTC Educational Delay-Law Student 92J2 - Funded Legal Education Program Law Student 92J3 - Excess Leave Law Student 92M0 - Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) Medical Student 92M1 - Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Student 92M2 - HPSP Biomedical Science Student 92R0 - Chaplain Candidate 92S0 - Student Officer Authorization 92T0 - Pilot Trainee 92T1 - Navigator/Combat Systems Officer Trainee 92T2 - Air Battle Manager Trainee 92T3 - Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot Trainee 92W0 - Wounded Warrior - Combat Related 92W1 - Reserved for Future Use 92W2 - Wounded Warrior 92W3 - Wounded Warrior-Returned to Duty 92W4 - Wounded Warrior-Limited Assignment Status 92W5 - Wounded Warrior-Retired/Discharged 92W9 - Warrior Care 93P0 - Patient 94N0 - Nuclear Weapons Custodian 95A0 - Non-Extended Active Duty AFRC or ANG USAFA Liaison Officer or CAP Liaison Officer 96D0 - Officer not available in awarded AFSC for cause 96U0 - Unclassified Officer 97E0 - Executive Officer Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 17

AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) GUIDE CO AFSC 1A2X1 (Enlisted) - Mobility Loadmaster Accomplishes loading and off loading aircraft functions; performs pre-flight and post-flight of aircraft and aircraft systems. Performs loadmaster aircrew functions, computes weight and balance and other mission specific qualification duties. Provides for safety and comfort of passengers and troops, and security of cargo, mail, and baggage during flight. Conducts cargo and personnel airdrops. Supervises loadmaster activities and related functions, including aircraft loading and off loading activities, cargo handling, and restraint. Reviews aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest. Determines quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft. Computes load and cargo distribution. Computes weight and balance. Operates radios, pre-flights aerospace ground equipment, and applies external power to the aircraft. Performs in-flight and special mission specific duties as required. Supervises aircraft loading and off loading. Uses equipment such as 25K, 40K, and 60K loaders; forklifts; and winches. Directs application of restraint devices such as restraint rails, straps, chains, and nets to prevent shifting during flight. Checks cargo, passengers, and troops against manifests. Ensures availability of fleet service equipment such as blankets and pillows. Signs for and stows in-flight meals. Briefs passengers and troops on use of seat belts, facilities, and border clearance requirements. Dispenses meals and refreshments. Demonstrates use of emergency equipment such as oxygen masks and life vests, and ensures access to escape hatches. Monitors cargo and passengers in-flight and assists passengers as required. Conducts cargo and personnel airdrops according to directives. CivilianTranslation: Judgment and Decision making Critical Thinking Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Education and Training Personnel and Human Resources Leadership Logistics Specialist Master Sgt. Robert Bertsch, a loadmaster from McChord Field s 446th Airlift Wing, unchains a truck from Seattle City Light at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Jamaica, N.Y., Nov. 4. The crew of five Resesrvists loaded and flew 55,000 pounds of cargo and 9 power crew members to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Rachael Garneau) 18 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

NTINUED AFSC 1C4X1 (Enlisted) - Tactical Air Command & Control Performs and manages tactical air control party (TACP) operations. Provides Air Force assistance and expertise in planning and controlling combat air resources. Operates and supervises communications nets to support Army ground maneuver units. Supervises and conducts mission planning and coordination of combat air resources. Recommends use of combat air resources to support mission requirements, tactics, air support assets, and ordnance capabilities and limitations. Extracts target information from maps. Plans and controls combat air support missions. Coordinates field artillery support. Supervises and performs inter-service liaison activities to ensure effective integration of combat air resources on the battlefield. Plans, prepares, and conducts mission briefings. Assists with and develops fire support coordination plans. Manages and operates global positioning systems, and voice and digital TACP combat communications weapons systems. Directs and applies camouflage and concealment techniques. Manages and conducts operator servicing of TACP vehicles, radios, and field and support equipment. Civilian Translation: Judgment and Decision making Critical Thinking Management of Operations, Personnel, and Equipment Coordination/information sharing Education and Training Personnel and Human Resources Leadership Operations Manager Logistics Specialist AFSC 1C5X1 (Enlisted)- Command & Control Battle Management Ops Manage and operate command and control systems, involving functions of surveillance, data link management, aircraft identification and weapons control/intercept during offensive and defensive air operations. Civilian Translation: Judgment and Decision making Critical Thinking Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Education and Training Personnel and Human Resources Computers and Electronics Leadership Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 19

AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) GUIDE CO AFSC 11A3 (Officer) - Mobility Pilot Pilots airlift aircraft and commands crews to accomplish airlift, training, and other missions. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, preparation, filing a flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is preflighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, in-flight refueling, and cargo and passenger delivery. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. Civilian Translation: Judgment and Decision making Critical Thinking Management of Personnel, and Equipment Coordination/information sharing Education and Training Personnel and Human Resources Leadership Operations Manager Logistics Specialist AFSC 13B (Officer) - Air Battle Manager Performs and manages command and control operations functions and personnel. Plans, organizes, and directs operations to include: airspace management, aircraft conducting air defense and tactical missions, coalition integration, sensor system management, operations management activities, and data link operations. Leads and manages mission crew activities at sector and regional operations control centers. Provides organizational/strategic leadership of programming and budgeting for command and control functions. Civilian Translation: Leadership Directs Personnel and Human Resources Develops Plans, Policy and Procedures Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision making Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Education and Training Computers and Electronics F-15 Fighter controlled by WADS during a practice intercept of a McChord C17. 20 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

NTINUED AFSC 13BX (Officer) - Air Battle Manager Performs and manages air battle manager (ABM) operations functions and activities. Effects control of assigned forces. Plans, organizes, and directs operations, including airspace management, directs aircraft conducting air defense and tactical missions, coalition integration, sensor system management, operations management activities, and data link operations. Supervises mission crew activities, and sector and regional operations control centers. Provides staff supervision and technical advice. Directs personnel and manages ABM operations. Selects and employs surveillance, combat, reporting and data link management systems. Interprets directives into specific guidance and procedures for controller actions. Executes operations plans to ensure positive control of assigned forces. Evaluates operational readiness of communications, sensors, and related support equipment. Manages operations personnel performing air weapons control, surveillance, and data link activities. Advises commander on readiness of forces based on force status reports and training exercise and evaluation results. Develops plans, policies, and procedures. Analyzes national defense guidance and objectives to create operational policies. Implements policy through development of plans and procedures to execute assigned weapons and C2 capabilities. Plans, programs, and develops budget inputs to ensure resource availability for operational requirements. Plans and conducts flying and simulated exercises to evaluate and enhance operational readiness. Establishes procedures and monitors implementation of squadron programs, policies, and plans. Trains, establishes standards, and conducts evaluations. Develops formal schools curriculums and conducts training for entry level and continuing education courses. Conducts and manages unit training to ensure operations personnel have required job skills. Performs technical functions and activities. Develops battle management architecture supporting inter-operability of joint forces within a theater of operations. Participates in research, development, test, and evaluation to determine new battle management systems capabilities and modifications to existing systems. Assists in writing technical requirements and equipment specifications, and develops criteria to evaluate operational effectiveness. Civilian Translation: Leadership Directs Personnel and Human Resources Develops Plans, Policy and Procedures Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision making Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Education and Training Development Computers and Electronics Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 21

AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) GUIDE CO AFSC 2A Series (Enlisted) & 21AX (Officer) - Aircraft Maintenance Installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing avionics photographic and sensor equipment, integrated avionics equipment, and conventional avionics equipment; avionics guidance and control systems; communication and navigation systems; airborne communications, early warning radar, and electronic warfare equipment; and avionics support equipment. Installing, removing, maintaining, and repairing aircrew egress, fuel, and pneudraulic systems including inflight refueling systems; and maintaining aerospace ground equipment used in direct support of aircraft weapon systems. Maintaining, repairing, and fabricating fabric and rubber equipment, protective covers, sound proofing, aircraft thermal radiation barriers, upholstery, fabric and rubberized protective clothing, life rafts, life preservers, and other fabric and rubber articles. Inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and packing personnel, deceleration, and cargo and aerial delivery parachutes; and nondestructive inspection of aerospace material parts, components, and pressurized systems. Maintaining, repairing, and modifying helicopters, turboprop aircraft, propeller aircraft, and jet aircraft. Maintaining aircraft propellers and jet engines that includes installing, removing, maintaining, and repairing turbojet and ramjet engines when installed on missile systems, and maintaining small, fuel, air turbine auxiliary engines installed on aircraft weapon systems. Installing, removing, maintaining, and repairing aircraft electrical systems, environmental systems, and other accessory systems installed in aircraft weapon systems. Accessory systems include oxygen, heating, cooling, fire extinguishing, pressurizing, and air turbine auxiliary test systems. Fabricating metals; creating or repairing metal parts; aircraft structural repairs, metal heat treating, welding, plating, forging, and machining; installing, modifying, and forming plastic articles; and maintaining and repairing fiber-glass-covered aircraft control surfaces; inspecting and preserving aircraft parts and materials. It also includes corrosion control for missile, aircraft, and support systems. Civilian Translation: Leadership Personnel and Human Resources Develops Plans, Policy and Procedures Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision making Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Computers and Electronics Robust Mechanical Fabrication Skills Quality Assurance James Martin, 62nd Maintenance Squadron integrated avionics technician, displays a set of deep well socket bolts created by the 62nd MXS metals technology shop, which are used to maintain the ultra-high frequency satellite antenna on a C-17 Globemaster III June 4, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/staff Sgt. Russ Jackson) 22 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

NTINUED AFSC 2F (Enlisted) - Fuels Maintains, and operates petroleum, missile, alternative and cryogenic facilities and equipment. Receives, stores, and issues, petroleum fuels and cryogenics products. Performs quality analysis on petroleum and cryogenics products. Performs operator maintenance on fuels handling equipment and facilities. Prepares receipt, inventory, and issue documents for fuels and cryogenic products accounting. Operates specialized mobility fuels equipment. Directs receipt storage and issue operations for petroleum, cryogenic, and alternative fuel products. Projects product requirements, places orders for products, and performs product receipt operations. Ensures proper handling and segregation of products received and verifies quantity and quality. Documents discrepancies in product receipt quantities and quality. Isolates off-specification products and takes appropriate actions to correct quality problems. Operates and maintains cryogenic production plants. Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. Maintains storage and dispensing facilities. Rotates stocks to prevent product quality degradation. Ensures an effective operator maintenance program is carried out. Performs operator checks and routine maintenance on facilities. Maintains inspections and maintenance records for facilities. Reports facility deficiencies to appropriate maintenance activity. Initiates facility upgrade and construction projects. Manages fuels mobility support equipment used for bare base operations. Maintains and operates fuels mobility support equipment. Performs technical fuels functions. Operates fuels control center to monitor all product movements and ensure timely response to mission requirements. Coordinates refueling requirements with supported agencies and ensures appropriate prioritization of support requirements. Ensures an effective vehicle preventive maintenance program is carried out. Operates mobile and hydrant refueling equipment to dispense products to aircraft and ground support equipment and facilities. Operates cryogenic storage tanks to dispense products. Calculates and documents issue transactions for all products. AFSC 2G (Enlisted) - Logistics Plans The Logistics Plans Career Field encompasses managing, administering, and operating logistics plans systems and activities. Included in this field are formulating, developing, evaluating, and monitoring all aspects of logistics plans systems such as plans, policies, and programs pertaining to executing partial or total Air Force or joint service mission, and using the guidance and procedures for interpreting and implementing current, intermediate, and long range plans, policies, and programs. AFSC 2S (Enlisted) - Material Management (Supply) The Supply Career Field encompasses managing, administrating, and operating supply systems and activities. This field includes functions of designing, developing, analyzing, and operating supply systems; requirements determination and computation; operating and managing materiel storage warehouses; equipment review and validation; records maintenance; inventory and distribution control; and inspection and identification of property. Excluded from this field are managing Defense Reutilization and Marketing Offices, and operation and maintenance of organizational bench stocks, tool cribs, equipment custodial responsibilities, and other duties not related solely to accomplishing the supply mission. Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 23

AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) GUIDE CO AFSC 2T (Enlisted) - Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance The Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Career Field encompasses transportation functions involving moving personnel, material, and household goods by military and commercial transportation facilities. Included are packaging; handling and loading freight and baggage on military aircraft; scheduling military air transportation of personnel and materiel; briefing and caring for passengers on military aircraft; arranging for commercial air, rail, motor, and water transportation of personnel, material, and household goods; dispatching and operating vehicles; and operating yard locomotives. Vehicle maintenance functions of this career field include inspecting, repairing, and modifying general purpose vehicles and related equipment; base maintenance equipment; special purpose vehicles; vehicle body maintenance, repair, and refinishing; vehicle maintenance analysis; and related functions. Excluded from this career field are maintaining aerospace ground equipment used in direct support of aircraft and missiles, and maintaining fixed power production equipment. Also excluded are functions of scheduling, clearing, and dispatching aircraft. AFSC 2T2X1 (Enlisted) - Air Transportation Specialist Performs and manages air transportation activities. Plans, schedules and processes eligible air cargo passengers and mail. Loads and unloads aircraft. Prepares and maintains air movement records and reports. Performs fleet services on aircraft. Justifies personnel, equipment, and facilities required to accomplish air transportation activities. Determines supplies and facilities required, and allocates equipment. Establishes procedures for loading passenger and cargo aboard aircraft, processing passengers, and preparing records and reports. Provides handling services of special category passengers. Determines and implements necessary safety and security precautions for handling and storing dangerous materials, special cargoes, mail, and baggage. Plans and selects fleet services. Preplans and computes aircraft load distribution. Supervises use of materials handling equipment and cargo loading and unloading operations. Directs air transportation activities. Supplements policies and directs supervisory personnel providing cargo and passenger loading and unloading services, and performing airdrop activities. Establishes procedures for passenger and aircraft clearance through international border clearance agencies. Inspects airlift activities for compliance and recommends corrective action. Prepares, completes, and maintains air movements records, documents, and reports. Checks in passengers, processes, schedules, transports, and escorts passengers to and from aircraft. Determines quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load. Selects, assembles, palletizes, and transports aircraft cargo loads to and from aircraft and storage areas. Checks cargo against manifests, and annotates overage, shortage, or damage. Secures cargo with appropriate devices and equipment. Operates terminal security equipment, and conducts passenger and baggage security inspections. Civilian Translation: Leadership Personnel and Human Resources Develops Plans, Policy and Procedures Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision making Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Compliance Management 24 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

NTINUED AFSC 3D0X1 (Enlisted)-Knowledge Operations Management Knowledge Operations Management personnel deploy, sustain, and manage data, information, and knowledgesharing services in a fixed and expeditionary (deployed) environment. This includes planning, coordinating, sharing, and controlling an organization s data and information assets. Manages technologies to capture, organize, and store tacit (personal know-how) and explicit (recorded) knowledge. Performs data management. Manages process of planning, coordinating, managing, sharing, and controlling organization s data assets. Structures data and information for a specific purpose in a specific context for collaborative groups of users who must exchange information in pursuit of their shared goals, interests, missions or business processes. Manages databases for the storage, modification, and retrieval of information to produce reports, answer queries, and record transactions. Uses or assists users with using authoritative data sources, data services, and presentation layer to deliver information to support processes. Performs information management functions. Conducts information analyses to determine proper flow and lifecycle management of information, regardless of medium. Operates information systems to create, collect, process, disseminate, use, store, protect, and dispose of information. Develops, provides, and educates users on workflow capabilities and tools to comply with structured electronic processes and flexibility to create/develop ad hoc courses of actions. Civilian Translation: Judgment and Decision making Critical Thinking Develops Plans, Policy and Procedures Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Computers and Electronics Leadership Chief Master Sgt. Arthur Green Jr., 36th Aerial Port Squadron chief of operations, updates his unit s records. Green s military and civilian jobs nearly mirror each other. As a logistics and transportation supervisor for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Main, Green helps provide oversight for logistics and transportation operations for all of JBLM. His wife of 29 years has supported him during his military service. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Jake Chappelle) Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 25

AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) GUIDE CO AFSC 3D0X2 (Enlisted)-Cyber Systems Operations Cyber Systems Operations personnel supervise and perform cyber systems operations and executes associated information systems support programs. Core competencies include: server operating systems, database administration and web technologies. Administers: server-based operating systems, distributed applications, network storage, messaging, and application monitoring, required to integrate cyber systems and applications. 3D0X2 personnel support identification, reconnaissance and exploitation of vulnerabilities while enhancing capabilities within cyber environments to achieve desired affects. Provides core services by designing, configuring, installing, and managing data services at the operating system and server application level. Provides directory services utilizing dynamically assigned IP addresses, domain name server, storage area network, and electronic messaging resources. Manages secure authentication methods utilizing public key infrastructure (PKI) technologies and procedures. Performs system resource management, manages system accounts, performs system-wide backups and data recovery, and load and capacity planning and management. Administers: classified and unclassified message traffic via electronic mail systems, database operations, implements conversions, and investigates problems in database environment. Civilian Translation: Judgment and Decision making Critical Thinking Develops Plans, Policy and Procedures Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Computers and Electronics Leadership Civil Engineering Career Fields The Civil Engineering Career Field includes civil engineering, explosive ordnance disposal, firefighting, and emergency management. The Civil Engineering Career Field is a contingency-related career field. Personnel serving in this career field may participate in recovery operation as a result of natural and manmade disasters, or be subject to deployment and employment in hostile environments created by terrorism, sabotage, or chemical, biological, or conventional warfare. Individuals should have knowledge of contingency skills such as first aid procedures, field sanitation and hygiene, work party security, repair and construction methods, beddown procedures, personal weapons, chemical warfare defense, and explosive ordnance reconnaissance. Excluded from this career field are functions of maintenance and repair of ground support equipment that are included in the Maintenance Career Field (2A) and medical care of injured personnel, other than emergency first aid, which is included in the Medical Career Field (4X). AFSC 3E0X1, 3E0X2, & 3E1X1(Enlisted) - Electrical Electrician: Mechanical and electrical activities to include install, operate, maintain, and repair base direct support systems and equipment; electrical facilities; electrical power generation and distribution; and heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment, and their controls. 26 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

NTINUED Civil Engineering Career Fields Continued AFSC 3E2X1 (Enlisted) - Pavements & Construction Equipment & 3E3X1 (Enlisted) - Structural Structures and Pavements: Structural and pavement activities, including construction and maintenance of structural facilities and pavement areas; maintaining pavements, railroads, and soil bases; performing erosion control; operating heavy equipment; structural and metal fabricating, construction, and maintenance; engineering specialists; and operations functions. AFSC 3E4X1, 3E4X3, 3E5X1, & 3E6X1 (Enlisted) - Utilities Systems Utilities Systems: functions such as operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of plumbing, water, and wastewater systems and their components; fuel system maintenance; and pest management. AFSC 3E7X1 (Enlisted) - Fire Protection Fire protection: includes preventing, controlling, and extinguishing all types of fire occurring on the ground, and performing related rescue, first aid, and property preservation; potential of fires involving facilities, operational processes, wildlands, aerospace vehicles, weapons, and hazardous or other materials; operation and operator maintenance of all types of crash fire rescue and support vehicles; tools and equipment; and services in support of base emergency disaster operations. AFSC 3E8X1 (Enlisted) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Explosive ordnance disposal: includes detecting, identifying, rendering safe, recovering, and destroying United States and foreign explosive, incendiary, and nuclear ordnance; supervising EOD functions and resolving technical problems of EOD and the procedures of neutralizing and disposing of improvised explosive devices; and performing as specialized members of the disaster response force. AFSC 3E9X1 (Enlisted) - Emergency Management Readiness activities, including personnel training to accomplish the primary mission under the handicaps imposed by enemy attack and by acts of man and nature; training in detecting, measuring, and decontaminating nuclear, biological, and chemical contaminants; providing and using proper protective equipment; and day-to-day operations requiring establishing, training, and equipping a disaster response force to handle all types of peacetime accidents and requests for assistance from the civilian community. Staff Sgt. Benjamin Perry, 627th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, briefs Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Feb. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Perry discussed his experiences as a firefighter and how he has benefited from working in a joint environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin) Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 27

AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) GUIDE CO AFSC 3P0X1 (Enlisted) & 31PX (Officer) - Security Forces (Law Enforcement) The Security Forces Career Field performs force protection duties. SF duties require the use of force, up to and including the use of deadly force. SF duties ensure combat capability through the functions of installation security, nuclear and conventional weapon systems and resources security, air base defense, law enforcement, information security, military working dog activities, and combat arms training and maintenance. Security Forces participate in contingency operations. Personnel in this career field will be deployed and employed in sensitive or hostile environments created by terrorism, sabotage, nuclear, chemical, biological, or conventional warfare. Security Force members perform the military police function within the Air Force This career field does not have primary responsibility for the functions of operations security; computer security; communications security; and vehicle traffic engineering and traffic safety. Responsibility for these functions is included in other career fields. Master Sgt. Phil Ryan, 62nd Airlift Wing Inspector General complaint resolution superintendent, takes notes in his office, Jan. 17, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Ryan, also a reserve police officer with the Yelm Police Department in Yelm, Wash., applies the investigation skills he has learned as a police officer in his position in the 62nd AW IG office. (U.S. Air Force photo/tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin) Airmen from the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron share aspects of their positions as medical technicians and flight nurses with members of the Women in Aviation Washington Chapter during a base tour of McChord Field June 7. The tour allowed members of WIA to learn from and share experiences with the women of the 446th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Madelyn McCullough) 28 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

NTINUED Air Force Medical Careers The Medical Career Field encompasses functions involved in operating both fixed and tactical medical facilities and caring for and treating authorized personnel. This career field includes aeromedical activities, aerospace physiology, specialized medical services including ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, orthopedics, urology, allergy and immunology, optometry, nuclear medicine and cardiopulmonary techniques, electroencephalographic studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotics, operating room, mental health services, radiology, medical laboratory, histopathology, cytotechnology, pharmacy, diet therapy, medical administration, medical materiel, bioenvironmental engineering, and environmental medicine, including laboratory animal techniques and medical equipment. Excluded from this career field are dental and rescue and survival functions. These functions are included in the Dental Career Field and Protection Career Field. AFSC 46FX (Officer) - Flight Nurse There are 19 types of nurses in the Air Force. This is an example of a specialty RN career. Provides comprehensive nursing care for all types of patients during aeromedical evacuation and airlift flights. Coordinates with and makes recommendations to staff agencies concerning aeromedical plans. Performs as a member of the aeromedical evacuation crew. Plans and prepares for aeromedical evacuation missions. Coordinates with the operational aircrew and preplans missions. Prepares patient positioning plan to facilitate patient enplaning, nursing care, comfort, and safety. Evaluates individual patient s inflight needs and requests appropriate medications, supplies, and equipment. Supervises enplaning and securing of patients. Prepares and maintains plan for patient evacuation from aircraft in case of an aircraft emergency. Acts as liaison between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel in order to promote patient comfort and to expedite the mission. Maintains and annotates inflight patient records. Maintains and completes data on forms relative to the mission. Briefs medical personnel at receiving medical facility on continuing nursing care and requirements. Provides emergency care. Initiates emergency treatment in the absence of a physician for inflight medical emergencies. Civilian Skill Cluster Translation: Judgment and Decision making Critical Thinking Develops Plans, Policy and Procedures Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Education and Training Directs Personnel and Human Resources Computers and Electronics Leadership Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org 29

AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) GUIDE CONTINUED AFSC 48AX (Officer) or 4N0X1F (Enlisted)- Flight and Operational Medical Technician Plans, provides, manages and evaluates patient care and treatment of beneficiaries to include flying and special operation duty personnel. Organizes the medical environment, performs and directs support activities for patient care situations, including contingency operations and disasters. There are 19 enlisted medical AFSCs and there are nine types of medical technicians in the Air Force: Independent Duty Medical Technician, Aeromedical Evacuation Technician, Hyperbaric Medical Technician; Allergy and/or Immunization Technician, Special Operations Command Medic, Dialysis Medical Technician, Critical Care Technician, Neurodiagnostic Technologist, or Flight and Operation Medicine Technician. Schedules in-service training in new procedures, techniques, and equipment. Provides required basic life support training. Conducts or schedules periodic disaster training, fire drills, and evacuation procedures. Provides medical training to include agencies and personnel other than medical. Training includes areas such as emergency medical technician and selfaid buddy care. Renders medical and dental treatment and emergency care; recommends and coordinates evacuation to a location where definitive medical treatment facilities are available. Performs pharmacy, laboratory, bioenvironmental, public health, medical logistics, and medical administration duties. Civilian Skill Cluster Translation: Judgment and Decision making Critical Thinking Develops Plans, Policy and Procedures Management of Multiple Information Sources Coordination/information sharing Education and Training Directs Personnel and Human Resources Computers and Electronics Leadership Senior Airman Elijah Burns, left, and Senior Airman Jabril Collins, 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technicians, perform an IV insertion patient training scenario demonstration for Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Feb. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Welsh joked with the Airmen, stating that he was glad the patient was in their care and not his. (U.S. Air Force photo/tech. Sgt. Sean Tobin) 30 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org

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Hire America s Heroes Governance Hire America s Heroes is managed by a National Board of Directors that oversees the affairs and business of the organization. This ten-member Board includes an executive committee comprised of a President, Vice President, and Secretary, and Treasurer. The California Chapter and The Pacific Northwest Chapter each have an Executive Advisory Board that provides counsel and to the National Board of Directors. Each Chapter also has one representative on the National Board of Directors. A Military Advisory Board representing the various branches of the United States Military advises the National Board of Directors regarding military protocol, branch updates, opportunities for supporting transitioning service members, and procedures for engaging with military facilities. National Board of Directors Major General James M. Collins, US Army (retired), President & Board Chair Stan Weeks, Vice President, Weyerhaeuser Gary Buchanan, Secretary, Port of Seattle Julie Mierau, Treasurer, Alaska Airlines Michael Cindric, Board Member, Comcast Joe Wallis, Board Member, Microsoft David Mills, Board Member, Puget Sound Energy Mick James, Board Member, Starbucks Coffee Company Traci Fuller, Board Member, The Boeing Company Scott Haas, Board Member, ThyssenKrupp Pacific Northwest Executive Advisory Board Ed Odom, Chair, Puget Sound Energy Derek Bender, Secretary, Port of Seattle Crystal Ashley, Finance Committee Representative, Amazon Joe Cimaomo, Member, NAES California Executive Advisory Board Shanne Malilay, Chair, Pacific Gas & Electric P.J. Walter, Secretary, Sleep Train Michele Gorun, Finance Committee Representative, Chevron Gary Herbold, Member, Amerit Consulting Sean Washington, Member, Blue Shield of California Kristin Pollard, Member, Comcast Scott McGuckin, Member, Kaiser Permanente Matthew Brogdon, Member, Thermo Fisher Scientific Louise Rasmussen, Member, Trane Ingersoll Rand Lloyd Songne, Member, Volt Workforce Solutions Military Advisory Board WASHINGTON NATIONAL GUARD Board Co-Chair Major Brian S. Nelson Joint Services Support Tacoma, Washington AIR FORCE Lieutenant Colonel Anna Sullivan 446th Airlift Wing Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Command Chief Master Sergeant Gordon Drake 62nd Airlift Wing Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington COAST GUARD Command Master Chief Jason Vanderhaden Coast Guard District 13 Seattle, Washington NAVY Board Co-Chair Command Master Chief Brian Schell Navy Region Northwest Silverdale, Washington MARINE CORPS Lieutenant Colonel Mark Vanderbeek USMC Reserve Center 4th Landing Support Battalion Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Sergeant Major Ronald Green 1 Marine Expeditionary Force Camp Pendleton, California EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE Mr. Robert DeWald State ESGR Chair, Redmond, Washington Sponsors and Supporters Hire America s Heroes would like to thank the corporations listed at right for their generous support. These Sponsors have demonstrated their commitment to hiring transitioning service members, their family members and caregivers, and military veterans. They have established best-practice programs within their own companies and committed both time and financial support to the ongoing work of Hire America s Heroes. 32 Hire America s Heroes 2014 Symposium www.hireamericasheroes.org