What is a 1b4 in the Air Force?
Enlisted airmen in the Air Force Specialty Code 1B4X1 execute command and control (C2) of assigned cyberspace forces and avoid cyberspace operations conflicts. AFSC 1B4X1 is split into two different lines of operations: Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO).
Does the Air Force offer cyber security?
In this role, airmen are responsible for the security of computer networks and online communications. They use programming and hardware to help keep Air Force systems and information safe and also enforce security rules to protect systems from unauthorized access.
What happened AFI 36-2651?
AFI 36-2651 is now obsolete. It is incorporated into AFI 36-2670 Total Force Development. You will find the Air Force Training Program in Chapter 4.
What is a 1b4x1 in the military?
1B4X1 is generally split in to two distinct yet interrelated Lines of Operation: Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). Their job descriptions align with their titles, and the majority of their day to day is classified.
Are there any 1b4 billets in the US military?
There are many other bases that have 1B4s, contrary to popular belief. However, these bases often only hold a handful of billets. There are not many deployment opportunities, even if you volunteer for one like TCN which will likely be denied. However, there are a few. The marketability of the 1B4 skill-set cannot be overstated.
How is the AFSC 1b4x1 bonus calculated?
Additionally, AFSC 1B4X1 is one of the Air Force Specialty Codes included in the Regular Air Force Selective Retention Bonus Listing dated 3 July 2019. The bonus is calculated by multiplying one month of an airman’s salary by the number of years reenlisting, and then by a multiplier specific to the number of years of service and the career field.
What is it like to be a 1b4 airman?
The 1B4 field is currently a retrain-only career field so there are few airmen in the field. You may have SOME airmen in your unit or team (Intel works hand-in-hand with Cyber ops and 3As are present in most units), but if you cross-train as a SrA or SSgt, you will largely be back at the bottom of the totem pole.