Air Force and Space Force Specialty Codes and Service Songs

Vocabulary flashcards defining officer Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs), Space Force Specialty Codes (SFSCs), and service songs from the lecture notes.

Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs)

Alphanumeric codes used to identify career fields and specialties for officers within the Air Force.

11X

- Pilot Operates military aircraft and leads aircrews in accomplishing assigned missions

12X

- Combat Systems Officer (CSO) Operates and manages aircraft navigation, weapons, electronic warfare, sensors, and other mission systems.

13B

- Air Battle Manager (ABM) Directs and controls air operations by coordinating aircraft, weapons, and other assets within the battlespace.

13N

- Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer Operates and controls nuclear and missile forces while coordinating policies, training, and readiness for strategic deterrence missions.

13H

- Aerospace Physiologist Trains aircrews to recognize and overcome physiological challenges such as high altitude, acceleration forces, fatigue, and other stresses of flight.

13M

- Airfield Operations Officer Leads airfield operations, including air traffic control and airspace management, to ensure safe and effective aircraft operations.

14N

Intelligence Officer Collects, analyzes, and communicates intelligence to help commanders understand threats and make informed operational decisions.

17X

- Cyberspace Operations Officer Leads cyberspace operations involving networks, communications systems, cybersecurity, and offensive or defensive cyber capabilities.

19Z

- Special Warfare Officer Leads specialized combat forces conducting missions such as special tactics, personnel recovery, and tactical air-ground integration.

21A

- Aircraft Maintenance Officer Leads aircraft maintenance organizations and ensures aircraft and associated systems remain safe, reliable, and mission ready.

21R

- Logistics Readiness Officer Directs logistics operations involving deployment, transportation, supply, fuels, vehicles, and other resources required for mission readiness.

31P

- Security Forces Officer Leads Security Forces personnel responsible for installation defense, law enforcement, force protection, and protection of critical resources.

62E

- Developmental Engineer Applies engineering principles to develop, test, evaluate, and improve Air Force and Space Force systems and technologies.

63A

- Acquisition Manager Manages defense acquisition programs to develop, acquire, and deliver systems, equipment, and technologies needed by the force.

64P

- Contracting Plans and manages contracts to obtain the supplies, services, and capabilities required for Air Force missions.

Space Force Specialty Codes (SFSCs)

Codes used to identify and categorize officer career fields and specialties within the United States Space Force.

13S

- Space Operations Officer Directs military space operations involving satellites, space surveillance, warning, launch support, and command and control.

Air Force Song

The official song of the U.S. Air Force that begins with the lyrics: "Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun".

Space Force Song

The official song of the United States Space Force that begins with the lyrics: "We're the mighty watchful eye, Guardians beyond the blue".

14N

Intelligence Officer

17X

Cyber Operations Officer

62E

Developmental Engineer

63A

Acquisition Manager