1C6 CDCs Volume 1
Describe Satellite Command and Control.
Schriever AFB, Colorado - Routine and contingency commands to individual satellites to maintain the health of the constellation. Satellite contacts, resolve emergencies, and perform satellite commands during launch, early orbit, daily operations, and end-of-life testing. Launch and on-orbit operations for military communications and global positioning system satellites, as well as on-orbit telemetry, tracking, and commanding for these and other satellite systems.
What does the Space 200 course cover?
Space 200 focuses on space applications and employment in the operational and tactical theaters.
What does the Space 300 course cover?
Space 300 is the top course for space professional development. It is a "thinker's course", designed around guided discussions to teach tomorrow's space leaders how to solve space problems that affect our national security. It encompasses a national perspective, including joint, national, civil, commercial, and foreign space operations.
What does the 1C6 stand for in the 1C6X1 career field?
The Air Force uses the "1" to designate the "Operations" group, and the "C" is used to designate the Command and Control Systems Operations career field. So 1C6s belong in the "1C" Command and Control Systems Operations career field. The third character of the AFSC is the career field subdivision.
Describe Space Control.
The space control discipline assures the friendly use of the space environment while denying its use to the enemy. Achieved through offensive and defensive counter-space carried out to gain and maintain control of activities conducted in or through the space environment. Will also be involved in exploring new space surveillance technologies, developing new space operational procedures, and employing new space surveillance sensors.
What does tuition assistance pay for?
100% tuition and fees (but not books) for college courses taken by active duty personnel during off-duty hours. TA is capped at $250 per semester hour, or $166 per quarter hour, and is restricted to a maximum of $4,500 per fiscal year.
How long must you be in upgrade training to receive your 5-level?
15 months in upgrade training (UGT), unless you are in retraining status, in which case it is 9 months.
What AFI dictates when personnel can be upgraded to the next skill level.
AFI 36-2201, Volume 2, Air Force Training Program Training Management.
What is an alpha prefix?
An alpha prefix indicates an ability, skill, special qualification, or system designator not restricted to a single AFSC, such as T for Formal Training Instructor. 1C6 example: T1C6X1.
Describe Space Surveillance.
The space surveillance discipline is accomplished in concert with the ground based, phased-array missile warning radars, the ground-based electro-optical deep space surveillance system, and the Eglin radar. Detect, identify, catalog, and maintain surveillance on low-earth orbiting and deep space satellites using active and passive space surveillance systems. This data is sent to 1 SPCS, and is used to maintain the space catalog, which in turn is used for collision avoidance of the International Space Station and other objects in space.
Where is space-based missile warning completed?
The space-based missile warning discipline is completed primarily at Buckley AFB, near Denver, Colorado.
When is a 1C6 promoted to the 9 skill level?
When a 1C6 is promoted to the rank of SMSgt, he/she is automatically upgraded to a 9-level.
What are the requirements to attend Space 200?
When selected for promotion to technical sergeant (TSgt), regardless of year group. SSgts and TSgts with 9 to 11 years in service; and a minimum of 48 months space experience. TSgt cross-trainees must have a minimum of 24 months space experience.
What are the requirements to attend Space 300?
When selected for promotion to the rank of SMSgt regardless of year group; MSgts with a total service time of 14 to 18 years; and a minimum of 72 months space experience.
How long must you be in upgrade training to receive your 7-level?
You must be at least a Staff Sergeant, and spend 12 months in upgrade training, or 6 months if you are in retraining status.
What are the 5 skill level identifiers used by the Air Force for all career fields?
1 - Helper, 3 - Apprentice, 5 - Journeyman, 7 - Craftsman, 9 - Superintendent, 00 - Chief Enlisted Manager (CEM).
When does OJT start for 7-level training?
As soon as you are promoted to SSgt.
Describe Range Operations.
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL and Vandenberg AFB, CA - Responsible for range management, launch preparation and area clearance for all space launch and range activities. Range personnel provide spacelift operations support to fulfill warfighting and national requirements
What is ground-based missile warning?
Configuring radar to support both the missile warning and space surveillance disciplines. It is accomplished through a network of phased array radars in the US.
What is space-based missile warning?
Configuring, monitoring and controlling early warning satellites to maintain readiness to defend our nation.
What is the Missile Warning discipline of Space Systems Operations?
Detecting and tracking sea/land-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles, and tactical missiles. There are two areas within missile warning: space-based and ground-based.
What 5 disciplines do The President, Secretary of Defense, MAJCOM and theater commanders use to complete their assigned military missions?
Missile warning, satellite command and control, space control, spacelift/range operations, and space surveillance.
