Air Force AFSC · Support
3H0X1 Historian
Overview
A Historian documents the official record of Air Force activities and operations. The specialist researches, writes periodic histories and studies, conducts oral history interviews, maintains historical repositories, and deploys to capture significant events during contingencies.
Minimum clearance: Secret at entry, Top Secret to maintain
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Skill levels: 3H011 helper · 3H031 apprentice · 3H051 journeyman · 3H071 craftsman
Core Skills
- historical research and analysis
- report and monograph writing
- oral history interviewing
- archival and records management
- editing and publication preparation
- classified document handling
- repository management
- historical reference services
- wartime operations documentation
- history program management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Acrobat
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
Civilian Career Paths
- Administration
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
Career Growth
- Certified Records Manager (CRM)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
What the Work Involves
- Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as from books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
- Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
- Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others, to ensure their historical accuracy.
- Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as via storage media or the Internet.
- Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
Related Occupations
- Anthropologists and Archeologists
- Archivists
- Curators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 3H0X1. 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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