Enlisted
bioenvironmental engineering
What you’ll do
- Conduct preventive medicine studies and provide recommendations to reduce health risk to personnel
- Identify health hazards as well as potable and non-potable water sources
- Execute Occupational & Environmental Health Site Assessment
- Respond to terrorist attacks, natural disasters or accidents which may result in exposure to health threats
- Conduct examinations to reduce health risk or negative impact in future operations
- Advise senior leadership and affected communities on health risks associated with operations and missions
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
68 days
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Tech School Location
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
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Status Upon Completion
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
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You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score
High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.
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49 General (G)
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- Mandatory completion of Algebra I, chemistry, biology and English composition in high school
- Ability to wear a 40-pound air pack while carrying 40 pounds of equipment in a totally encapsulating chemical protective suit without exhibiting signs of claustrophobia
- Minimum of 18 years old prior to entry into technical training
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment