Officer

Cyberspace Effects Operations Officer

CONTROLLING CYBERSPACE IN SPACE

Today, space is critical to our modern way of life and our modern way of war. And cyber warfare within the space domain is a constant battle and 24/7 threat, where things can change in less than a nanosecond. A Cyber Warfare Operations Officer commands a crew and is in charge of cyberspace weapons systems. Combat communications, missile guidance systems, the nation’s power grid, rocket launches…all depend on cybersecurity in the battle space above our planet. Maintaining vigilance across all cyber channels and working with and advising commanders, this officer assesses intelligence information, plans and executes missions, and ensures his or her team and all equipment is mission-ready at all times.

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What you’ll do

Operates cyberspace weapons systems
Commands crews to accomplish cyberspace, training and other missions
Supervises mission planning, preparation and crew briefing/debriefing
Reviews mission tasking and intelligence information
Operates weapons system(s) and commands crew

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you into a leader and an officer in this field? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

Officer Training School

8.5 weeks
Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.