Air Force AFSC · Support
3N1X1 Regional Band
Overview
Regional Band personnel perform as vocalists and instrumentalists at military and civic events. They also arrange music, engineer audio, and present rock, jazz, classical, and chamber music to audiences worldwide.
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Skill levels: 3N111 helper · 3N131 apprentice · 3N151 journeyman · 3N171 craftsman
Core Skills
- audio engineering and sound reinforcement
- live event production
- recording and mixing
- signal flow and patching
- equipment setup and teardown
- basic electronics and signal troubleshooting
- digital audio workstation operation
- stage management and logistics
- team collaboration
- public presentation support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Git
Civilian Career Paths
- Music and Entertainment
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Expert
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere
- Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro X
- Apple Certified Pro - Logic Pro X
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Audio Engineer (CEA)
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Commercial Audio Technician (CAT)
- Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC)
- Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM)
What the Work Involves
- Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
- Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
- Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
- Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds during the mixing or postproduction stage.
- Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
Related Occupations
- Broadcast Technicians
- Lighting Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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