Air Force AFSC · Support
3N2X1 Premier Band
Overview
Air Force Premier Band members perform at military and civic events in Washington, DC, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Vocalists, instrumentalists, orchestral musicians, arrangers, and audio engineers present rock, jazz, classical, and chamber music to audiences worldwide.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 3N211 helper · 3N231 apprentice · 3N251 journeyman · 3N271 craftsman
Core Skills
- audio engineering and sound reinforcement
- live sound mixing and recording
- event production planning
- music arrangement and editing
- studio recording workflows
- broadcast and streaming audio support
- equipment setup and signal routing
- troubleshooting AV systems
- time-critical performance support
- team collaboration under tight schedules
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Cisco Webex
Civilian Career Paths
- Music and Entertainment
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Expert
- Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro X
- Apple Certified Pro - Logic Pro X
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Audio Engineer (CEA)
Career Growth
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Commercial Audio Technician (CAT)
- Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC)
- Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM)
- PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
What the Work Involves
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
- Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Related Occupations
- Sound Engineering Technicians
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
- Lighting Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 3N2X1. 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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