Air Force AFSC · Aviation
1C5X1 Battle Management Operations
Overview
A Battle Management Operations specialist provides radar control and monitors global airspace. The specialist operates radar and electronic systems from locations around the world to track activity in the sky.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
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Skill levels: 1C511 helper · 1C531 apprentice · 1C551 journeyman · 1C571 craftsman
Core Skills
- radar and sensor operations
- airspace monitoring and tracking
- real-time situational awareness management
- command and control procedures
- incident and threat reporting
- checklist and procedural discipline
- critical thinking under pressure
- communications brevity and clarity
- team coordination in operations centers
- pattern and anomaly recognition
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Python
Civilian Career Paths
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
Career Growth
- General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1)
- General Communications Technician: Level 2 (GCT2)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
What the Work Involves
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Related Occupations
- Information Security Engineers
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 1C5X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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