Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: system capabilities, limitations, and programming logic; techniques and procedures of systems analysis and design; related information processing devices and systems; C-CS; software methodologies; methods of editing input and output data; configuration management techniques; security practices; customer relations; application of mathematical and analytical process to C-CS processing problems; and computer program editing and testing techniques.
Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in algebra, geometry, computer science and computer programming is desirable.
Training. The following training is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
3C032. Completion of a basic C-CS software programming course.
3C072. Completion of the advanced C-CS software programming course.
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Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated: (Note: See
Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes).
3C052. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 3C032. Also, experience performing functions of programming such as designing, coding, testing, or documenting software.
3C072. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 3C052. Experience performing or supervising one of the functions of programming, such as preparing system requirements, developing high-level or detailed designs, translating designs into code, testing, configuration management, or project management.
Other. For award and retention of AFSCs 3C031/51/71, eligibility for a Top Secret
security clearance, according to
AFI 31-501is mandatory, Personnel Security Management Program.
NOTE: Award of the 3-skill level without a final Top Secret (TS) clearance is authorized provided an interim TS has been granted according to AFI 31-501.
For entry into this specialty, a minimum score of 71 on the Air Force Electronic Data Processing Test.
Note: This job requires a Sensitive Job Code(SJC) of "F."
Strength Req: G
Physical Profile: 333233
Citizenship: Yes
Required Appitude Score : G-60 (Changed to G-64, effective 1 Jul 04).
Technical Training:
Course #: E3ABR3C032 002
Length (Days): 55
Location: K
