Air Force AFSC · IT & Cyber
1D7X3 Cable and Antenna
Overview
A Cable and Antennae Defense Operations specialist installs and maintains cable and wireless communication systems. They work with local area networks, wide area networks, coaxial cable, and antenna systems that support mission monitoring and communication.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 1D713 helper · 1D733 apprentice · 1D753 journeyman · 1D773 craftsman
Core Skills
- copper and fiber cabling installation
- LAN and WAN infrastructure support
- outside plant and inside plant cabling
- RF and antenna systems installation
- network troubleshooting and diagnostics
- reading blueprints and network diagrams
- cable testing and certification
- grounding and bonding practices
- documentation and as-built updates
- climbing and tower safety procedures
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Engineering
- Network Operations
- Construction Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS)
- Broadband Fiber Transport Specialist (BFTS)
- Broadband Premises Expert (BPE)
- Broadband Premises Installer (BPI)
Career Growth
- Broadband Premises Technician (BPT) Certification
- Broadband-Voice over Internet Protocol (B-VoIP)
- Business Class Services Specialist (BCSS) Certification
- Certified Alarm Security Technician (CAST)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 1D7X3. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
1D711QCyber Systems Operations, Helper, Enterprise Operations1D711WInformation Technology Systems Helper, Expeditionary Communications1D713Cable and Antenna Operations, Helper Cable and Antenna Operations, Apprentice1D713CCable and Antenna Operations, Helper, Cable and Antenna Operations1D731QCyber Systems Operations, Apprentice, Enterprise Operations1D731WInformation Technology Systems Apprentice, Expeditionary Communications1D733Cable and Antenna Operations, Helper Cable and Antenna Operations, Apprentice1D733CCable and Antenna Operations, Apprentice, Cable and Antenna Operations1D751QCyber Systems Operations, Journeyman, Enterprise Operations1D751WCyber Systems Operations, Journeyman, Expeditionary Communications1D771QCyber Systems Operations,Craftsman, Enterprise Operations1D771WCyber Systems Operations,Craftsman Expeditionary Communications3D1X7Cable and Antenna Systems
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