Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school, and completion of college level courses in English comprehension, math, and computers is desirable.

Training. The following training is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:

5J031. Completion of a basic paralegal course.

5J071. Completion of the provisional paralegal course.

Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated: (Note: See Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes).

5J051. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 5J031. Also, experience in general office management, operational law and preparing and processing courts-martial and other military justice actions or claims for and against the United States Government.

5J071. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 5J051. Also, experience supervising and performing paralegal paraprofessional duties such as processing claims and military justice actions, civil law, contract law, environmental law, and operational law.

5J091. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 5J071. Also, experience managing paralegals in paraprofessional duties such as processing cases in military justice, claims, civil law, contract law, and environmental law and operational law.

Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:

For entry into this specialty:

1. Ability to keyboard at a minimum rate of 25 words per minute (WPM).

2. No previous convictions by courts-martial; punishment under the provisions of Article 15, UCMJ; or convictions by a civilian court except for minor traffic violations and similar infractions.

3. Certification by the Wing Law Office Manager that the individual has been interviewed and is acceptable for entry.

Deployment Rate for this AFSC

Strength Req: G

Physical Profile: 333333

Citizenship: No

Required Appitude Score : G-50 (Changed to G-51, effective 1 October 2004).

Technical Training:

Course #: M3ALR5J031

Length (Days): 43

Location: Max

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