Air Force AFSC · Combat & Infantry
1T0X1 Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE)
Overview
A SERE specialist prepares personnel for Personal Recovery by providing skills for survival, evasion, resistance, and escape in adverse conditions. The specialist works with other Airmen, military personnel, government entities, and foreign allies to support recovery initiatives.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 1T011 helper · 1T031 apprentice · 1T051 journeyman · 1T071 craftsman
Core Skills
- survival training and instruction
- risk assessment and mitigation
- course design and curriculum development
- training program management
- field communications procedures
- personnel recovery planning
- interagency and coalition coordination
- leadership and mentoring
- resilience and stress management training
- problem solving in austere environments
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Training and Education
- Project Management
- Physical Security
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Executive Protection Certificate
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- State POST Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
- Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
- Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
Related Occupations
- Training and Development Managers
- Instructional Coordinators
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 1T0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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