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3N3X1 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

Minimum ASVAB: A 21 or G 24

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Skill levels: 3N311 helper · 3N331 apprentice · 3N351 journeyman · 3N371 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

  • Certified Audio Engineer (CEA)

Career Growth

  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
  • Digital Marketing Certification
  • Accredited in Public Relations (APR)

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.

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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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