Description
Ensuring our nation’s security requires constant vigilance. Responsible for providing radar control and monitoring of global airspace, Command and Control Battle Management Operations specialists keep a watchful eye on everything that goes on in the sky. These highly trained experts operate sophisticated radar and electronic systems from locations all over the world, fulfilling a role crucial to the success of our missions and vital to safeguarding our nation.
Core Skills
- radar and sensor operations
- airspace monitoring and tracking
- tactical data link operations
- real-time situational awareness management
- command and control procedures
- incident and threat reporting
- multi-system monitoring
- checklist and procedural discipline
- critical thinking under pressure
- communications brevity and clarity
- mission logging and documentation
- team coordination in operations centers
- basic systems troubleshooting
- pattern and anomaly recognition
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- CISSP
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.