Officer
CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS OFFICER
What you’ll do
- Review mission tasking, intelligence, terrain and weather information
- Operate weapons systems and command crew
- Conduct or supervise training to ensure operational readiness of crewmembers
- Advise commanders on associated risks and mitigation factors in conjunction with utilized technologies
- Direct employment of cyberspace capabilities in both deliberate and crisis action scenarios
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
-
Officer Training School
8.5 weeks
-
Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
-
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, management information systems or other related disciplines
-
- Knowledge of electronics theory, information technology, telecommunications and supervisory and control systems including cryptography, vulnerability assessment and exploitation techniques
- Completion of Undergraduate Cyberspace training and mission qualification training in specialty area
- Completion of a current Single Scoped Background Investigation (SSBI)
- Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 42