Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated. (Note: See Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes).
3N151X. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 3N131X. Also, experience performing as an instrumentalist, music arranger, vocalist, military band support technician, or audio and lighting engineer.
3N171X. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 3N151X. Also, qualification as an instrumentalist, music arranger, vocalist, military band support technician, or audio and lighting engineer. Also, experience performing with, bands, choruses, or similar groups (except shredout T).
3N190. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 3N171X. Also, experience directing and planning functions such as providing musical services, training musical groups, performing administrative functions; and experience performing with bands, choruses, or similar groups.
Other. For award of suffix Z, qualification in and possession of one suffix (qualification with one of the musical instruments listed in paragraph 4 of the specialty description) is mandatory.
*Specialty Shredouts:
Suffix Portion of AFS to Which Related
A Clarinet
B Saxophone
C Bassoon
D Oboe
E Flute or Piccolo
F French Horn
G Cornet or Trumpet
H Baritone or Euphonium
J Trombone
K Tuba
L Percussion
M Piano
N Guitar
P Music Arranger
R Vocalist
S Electric Bass/String Bass
T Military Band Support (USAF Band or the USAF
Band of the Rockies)
V Audio and Lighting Engineer
Z Instrumentalist, General (Air National Guard Bands)
Strength Req: G
Physical Profile: 321231
Citizenship: No
Required Appitude Score : G-30 (Changed to A-21 or G-24, effective 1 Jul 04).
Technical Training:
Course #: N/A
Length (Days): N/A
Location: N/A
