Attachment 05 CFETP 5C0X1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE CFETP 5C0X1

Headquarters US Space Force Parts I and II

Washington, DC 20330-1030 1 MAY 2025

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Cyberspace Operations

CAREER FIELD EDUCATION

AND TRAINING PLAN

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CYBER OPERATIONS BADGE

HERALDRY

■ The lightning bolt wings signify the cyberspace domain while the globe signifies the projection of cyber power world-wide.

■ The globe, combined with lightning bolt wings, signifies the Department of the Air Force's common communications heritage.

■ The bolted wings, centered on the globe, are a design element from the Department of the Air Force seal signifying the striking power through air, space, and cyberspace.

■ The orbits signify the space dimension of the cyberspace domain.

CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN

CYBER OPERATIONS

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Table of Contents Page

Preface……………………………………………………………………………………... 1

Abbreviations/Terms Explained……………………………………………………………. 2

Part I

Section A - General Information………..………………………………………………... 8

1. Purpose……………………………………………………………..…………

2. Usage………………..………………………………………………………

3. Coordination and Approval…………………………………………………………... 9 Section B - Career Progression and Information……..…………………………………. 9

4. Specialty Description………………………….……………………………………... 9

5. Skill and Career Progression…………………………………………….……

6. Training Decision…………………………………………………………………… 12

7. Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)/Education opportunities…………….. 13

8. Human Capital Strategic Path ………………………………………………

Section C - Skill Level Training Requirements……...…………………………………… 17

9. Purpose…………………………………………………………………………….. 17

10. Specialty Qualification……………………………………………………………. 17

11. Training Sources…………………………………………………………………... 19

12. Occupational Badges………………………………………………………………. 19

Section D - Resource Constraints……………………………………………………….. 21

13. Purpose……………………………………………………...……………………… 21

14. Apprentice Level Training…………………………………………………………. 21

Section E - Transitional Training Guide………………………………………………… 21

Part II Section A - Specialty Training Standard……………………………………………… 22 Qualitative Requirements…………………………………………………………. Atch 1 5C0X1D STS……………………………………………………………………… Atch 2 5C0X1N/S STS……………………………………………………………………. Atch 3

5C0X1R STS……………………………………………………………………… Atch 4 Section B - Course Objective List……………………………..………………………. 78

Section C - Support Materials…………………..…………………………………

Section D - Training Course Index…………………..……………………………

Section E - FLDCOM Unique Requirements………………..……………………….. 78

Attachment 1 – Qualitative Requirements Attachment 2 – 5C0X1D STS Attachment 3 – 5C0X1R STS Attachment 4 – 5C0X1N/S STS

OPR: HQ USSF/COO/CFM

Authored by: SMSgt Jeff “YODA” Heath (HQ USSF/COO/S6)

Certified by: CMSgt Stephen “Shock” Shockey & MSgt Michael Taylor (HQ USSF/COO)

Supersedes: CFETP Guidance Memo – CFM Signed 30 Oct 23 Pages: 78

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CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN

PREFACE

1. This Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) is a comprehensive core training document that identifies life-cycle education/training requirements, training support resources, and minimum core task requirements for the Cyber Operations specialty. This CFETP provides personnel with a clear career path to success and instills rigor in all aspects of career field training.

NOTE: Civilians occupying management positions may use Part II to support duty position qualification training.

2. This CFETP consists of two parts; both parts of this plan are used by supervisors to plan, manage, and control training within the career field.

2.1. Part I provides information necessary for overall management of the specialty. Section

A explains how all members will use the plan. Section B identifies career field pathway information, duties and responsibilities, and training strategies. Section C associates each level with specialty qualifications (knowledge, education, experience, training and other).

Section D indicates resource constraints; some examples include funds, manpower, equipment, and facilities. Section E currently is not used and is reserved.

2.2. Part II includes the following: Section A identifies the Specialty Training Standard (STS) and includes duties, tasks, technical references to support training, Air Education and Training

Command (AETC) and Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) conducted wartime courses, core tasks, and correspondence course requirements. Section B contains the course objective list and training standards supervisors will use to determine if Guardians have satisfied training requirements. Section C identifies available support material. Section

D identifies mandatory courses. Section E can be used to identify Field Command unique training requirements.

2.3. Using guidance provided in the CFETP will ensure individuals in this specialty receive effective and efficient training at the appropriate point in their career. This plan enables the

Space Force to train today's work force for tomorrow's jobs. At the unit level, supervisors and trainers will use Part II to identify, plan, and conduct training commensurate with the overall goals of this plan.

ABBREVIATIONS/TERMS EXPLAINED

Advanced Distributive Learning (ADL). Anytime, anyplace learning within DoD consisting of instructional modules comprised of sharable content objectives in an Internet/Intranet environment.

Advanced Training (AT). Formal course which provides individuals who are qualified in one or more positions of their Space Force Specialty (SFS) with additional skills/knowledge to enhance their expertise in the career field. Training is for selected career Guardians at the advanced level of an SFS.

Air Education and Training Command (AETC). Major Command (MAJCOM) responsible for the recruiting, training, and education of Air Force personnel. AETC also provides pre-commissioning, professional military, and continuing education.

AETC Training Manager (TM). An instructional systems specialist who serves as the liaison between the schoolhouse, training pipeline managers, training requirements quota managers, Numbered Air Force, and MAJCOM training functions. Manages training resources and student production.

Department of the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (DAFECD). The official directory for all military enlisted classification descriptions, codes, and identifiers.

Establishes the occupational structure of the Space Force enlisted force. The occupational structure is flexible to permit enlisted personnel to specialize and develop their skills and abilities while allowing the Space Force to meet changing mission requirements. Individual enlisted personnel have a joint responsibility with commanders and supervisors at all levels to fully develop their abilities consistent with Space Force needs and within the established patterns of specialization.

Air Force Job Qualification Standard/Workcenter Job Qualification Standard

(AFJQS/ WJQS). A comprehensive task list, which describes a particular job type or duty position. They are used by supervisors to document task qualifications. The tasks on AFJQS are common to all persons serving in the described duty position.

Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). A CFETP is a comprehensive, multipurpose document encapsulating the entire spectrum of education and training for a career field. It outlines a logical growth plan that includes training resources and is designed to make career field training identifiable, to eliminate duplication, and to ensure this training is budget defensible.

Certification. A formal indication of an individual’s ability to perform a task to required standards.

Certifying Official. A person assigned by the commander to determine an individual’s ability to perform a task to required standards.

Continuation Training. Advanced and qualification training that develops in-depth expertise within a specialty, broadens knowledge to new specialties, introduces new technologies and systems, develops analytical skills, or increases understanding of the relationship between cyber specialties.

Core Competency. An integrated bundle of expert knowledge and organizational skills inherent to a particular career field(s) which makes a disproportionate contribution to the success of providing the right skills needed for military operations, anywhere and anytime. It cannot be duplicated by any other organization and is critical for the future.

Core Task. A task Space Force Career Field Managers (CFMs) identify as a minimum qualification requirement within a Space Force specialty or duty position.

Course Objective List (COL). A comprehensive list derived from initial skills course-training standards, identifying the tasks and knowledge requirements, and respective standards provided to achieve a 3/5/7 skill level in a career field. Supervisors use the COL to assist in conducting graduate evaluations in accordance with AFI 36-2651, Air Force Training

Program

Directed Duty Assignment (DDA). Guardian specialist trainees, inter-service transfers or personnel disqualified or eliminated from technical training assigned for on-the-job training.

DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF). The DoD Cyber Workforce Framework establishes the DoD’s authoritative lexicon based on the work an individual is performing, not their position titles, occupational series, or designator. The DCWF describes the work performed by the full spectrum of the cyber workforce as defined in DoD Directive (DoDD)

8140.01.

Education and Training Course Announcement (ETCA). ETCA contains specific

MAJCOM procedures, fund cite instructions, reporting instructions, and listings for those formal courses the MAJCOMs or FOAs conduct or manage. ETCA also contains courses the

Air Force and reserve forces conduct or administer and serves as a reference for the Air Force, DoD, other military services, government agencies, and security assistance programs.

Located at https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/app10-etca/SitePages/home.aspx

Education with Industry (EWI). The EWI Program is a highly selective, competitive, career development program designed to improve the technical, professional, and management competencies of participating students by partnering with top tier public and private sector companies.

Enlisted Specialty Training (EST). A mix of formal training (technical school) and informal training (on-the-job) to qualify and upgrade Guardians in each skill level of a specialty.

Exportable Training. Additional training via computer assisted, paper text, interactive video, or other necessary means to supplement training.

Field Technical Training (Type 4). Special or regular on-site training conducted by a field training detachment (FTD) or by a mobile training team.

Functional Authority (FA). Designated General Officers and members of the Senior

Executive Service serving as Deputy Chiefs of Staff or Assistant Secretaries appointed by the

Secretary of the Air Force to provide oversight and functional advisory services related to functional communities. Provide strategic oversight of force development to include determination and prioritization of functional community requirements to meet mission needs. (T-1). (DAFMAN 36-2689)

Foundational Competencies. A set of accepted and valued competencies applicable to all

Guardians (officer, enlisted, and civilian) to achieve success across the wide array of Space

Force missions, roles, functions, and duties.

Individual Training Plan (ITP). Used in myTraining to document training. The ITP reflects past and current qualifications and is used to determine training requirements. It is intended to be a complete history of past training and current qualifications. Supervisors will ensure all documentation is accurate and comprehensive.

Initial Qualification Training (IQT). IQT is training needed to qualify personnel for basic duties in an assigned position for a specific Mission Defined Service, weapons system, function or activity, with-out regard for a unit's specific mission. Qualification evaluations consist of two structured phases, knowledge and task. The knowledge phase includes a series of examinations and the task phase includes a hands-on evaluation of job performance.

Initial Skills Training. A formal resident course, which results in award of the 3-skill level.

Instructional Systems Design (ISD). A deliberate and orderly, but flexible process for planning, developing, implementing, and managing instructional systems. It ensures personnel are taught in a cost-efficient way the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for successful job performance.

Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS). Is the standard Air Force system for maintenance information. All maintenance information should be accessible for collection, storage, and dissemination of critical data for repair and improvement of Air Force weapons systems and equipment.

Job Qualification Standard (JQS). A comprehensive task list that describes a particular job type or duty position. Supervisors use the JQS to document task qualification. The tasks on

JQSs are common to all persons serving in the described duty position.

Master Task Listing (MTL). A comprehensive list (100%) of all tasks performed within a work center and consisting of the current CFETP or AFJQS and locally developed AF Forms

797 (as a minimum). Should include tasks required for deployment and/or UTC requirements.

Master Training Plan (MTP). Employs a strategy for ensuring the completion of all work center job requirements by using a MTL and provides milestones for tasks and prioritizes deployment/UTC, home station training tasks, upgrade, and qualification tasks.

Mission Qualification Training (MQT). MQT follows IQT and is training needed to qualify personnel to perform their specific unit mission in an assigned position. Completion of

Specialty Training Standard task and knowledge training requirements may be accomplished concurrently with MQT.

MyVector. The Department of the Air Force’s platform for career development and mentoring. MyVector enables a network of mentoring relationships for individuals to manage career development. The platform also allows users to track career milestones through career field-specific experience codes. The coding structure allows users to build career plans based on real opportunities and to share career plans with development teams and mentors. Site:

https://myvector.us.af.mil/. NOTE: MyVector is the CFM’s official platform for communications to the field.

Occupational Analysis Report (OAR). A detailed report showing the results of an occupational survey of tasks performed within a particular SFS.

Occupational Competencies. Competencies required by an individual to successfully execute a mission, role, function, job, task, or duty within a designated or specified workforce category or group of functions requiring similar work (e.g., Aircraft Maintenance, Civil

Engineering, and Nursing).

On-the-Job Training (OJT). Hands-on, over-the-shoulder training conducted to certify personnel in both upgrade (skill level award) and job qualification (duty position certification) training.

Optimal Training. The ideal combination of training settings results in the highest levels of proficiency on specified performance requirements within the minimum time possible.

Quality Assurance (QA). The Quality Assurance program ensures programs, functions, process, equipment, systems, end item or service are of the type and quality to meet/or exceed mission requirements. The QA program enhances mission accomplishment within the confines of public law, DoD/AF policy and guidance or technical orders. QA empowers commanders to actively manage mission risk at the appropriate level.

Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). A QAR is a member of the unit, not permanently assigned to a QA program. QARs should be highly qualified persons identified by skill and experience, motivation, and knowledge of evaluation, analysis, and support duties. QARs are often used in small units or detachments where a full QA program does not exist, or when mission needs dictate a smaller permanent QA presence and still needs to complete inspections. When a military member is assigned as a QAR they must possess a minimum 5-skill level Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC).

Qualification Training (QT). Actual hands-on task performance-based training designed to qualify a Guardian in a specific duty position. This training program occurs both during and after the upgrade training process. It is designed to provide the performance skills training required to do the job.

Qualification Training Package (QTP). An instructional course designed for use at the unit to qualify, or aid qualification, in a duty position or program, or on a piece of equipment. It may be printed, computer-based, or in other audiovisual media.

Representative Sites. Typical organizational units having similar missions, weapon systems or equipment, or a set of jobs, used as a basis for estimating average training capacities and costs within the Training Impact Decision System (TIDES).

Resource Constraints. Resource deficiencies, such as money, facilities, time, manpower, and equipment that preclude desired training from being delivered.

Special Experience Identifier (SEIs). Identify authorizations for enlisted Guardians assigned to and performing an actual group of tasks on a semi-permanent or permanent duty basis unrelated or related to any specific career field.

Skills Training. A formal course, which results in the award of a skill level.

Space Force Career Field Manager (CFM). An individual, usually a Senior Master

Sergeant, on the Space Staff charged with the responsibility for overseeing all training and career field management aspects of a Space Force specialty or group of specialties.

Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). Prepares the Space Force to prevail in competition and conflict through education, training, doctrine, and test. To prepare

Guardians through training, STARCOM organizes and focuses Space Force military training on space warfighting and develop Guardians as military space forces. AETC equivalent.

Specialty Training Standard (STS). A Space Force publication that describes a Space Force specialty in terms of tasks and knowledge that a Guardian in that specialty may be expected to perform or to know on-the-job. The STS identifies the training provided to achieve a 3, 5, and 7 skill level (or appropriate competency level) within an enlisted SFS. It further serves as a contract between AETC, STARCOM and the functional user to show which of the overall training requirements for a Space Force specialty Code (SFSC) are taught in formal schools and correspondence courses.

Standard. A fixed quantity, quality, or level of performance an individual is expected to demonstrate.

Talent Marketplace. Talent Marketplace, available through MyVector, is a technological platform supporting the enlisted assignment system that aims to increase flexibility and transparency for members, supervisors, billet owners, and commanders.

Task Module. A group of tasks performed within a Space Force specialty that are performed together and that require common knowledge, skills, and abilities. TMs are identified by an identification code and a statement.

Total Force. All collective components (active, reserve, guard and civilian elements) of the

Department of the Air Force.

Training Capacity. The capability of a training setting to provide training on specified requirements, based on the availability of resources.

Training Planning Team (TPT). Comprised of the same personnel as a Utilization and

Training Workshop (U&TW), however TPTs are more intimately involved in training development and the range of issues are greater than is normal in the U&TW forum.

Training Requirements Analysis. A detailed analysis of tasks for a particular SFS to be included in the training decision process.

Training Setting. The type of forum in which training is provided (formal resident school, on-the-job, field training, mobile training team, self-study etc.).

Unit Type Code (UTC). A five-character alphanumeric code identifying a specific force package of personnel and/or equipment. The UTC is the means for linking logistics and manpower details within a unit type and is used to communicate for data. The UTC represents a wartime capability designed to fill a valid contingency requirement.

Upgrade Training (UGT). A mixture of mandatory courses, task qualification, and QTPs required for award of the 3, 5, or 7 skill levels.

Utilization and Training Pattern. A depiction of the training provided to, and the jobs performed by personnel throughout their tenure within a career field or Space Force specialty.

There are two types of patterns: 1) Current pattern, which is based on the training provided to incumbents and the jobs to which they have been and are assigned; and 2) Alternate pattern, which considers proposed changes in manpower, personnel, and training policies.

Utilization and Training Workshop (U&TW). A forum of the CFM, Field Command functional managers (FLDCOM FM), Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), STARCOM, and

AETC training personnel that determines career ladder training requirements.

PART I

SECTION A - GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Purpose. This CFETP provides information necessary for the Space Force Career Field

Manager (CFM), Field Command functional managers, commanders, training managers, supervisors, trainers, and applicable STARCOM and AETC training wings to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective career field education and training program. This plan outlines training Guardians must receive to develop and progress throughout their career.

This plan identifies initial skills, upgrade, qualification, and continuing education and training. Initial skills training is the Space Force Specialty (SFS) specific training an individual receives upon entry and/or retraining in this specialty. For our career field, this training is typically provided by AETC, STARCOM, 533 TRS, 333 TRS, 336 TRS, and 338

TRS. Upgrade training (UGT) identifies the mandatory courses, task qualification requirements, and correspondence course completion required for award of the 3, 5, and 7 skill levels. Qualification training (QT) and or Combat Training (CT) is actual hands-on task performance training designed to qualify a Guardian in a specific duty position. This training program occurs both during and after the UGT process. It is designed to provide the performance skills/knowledge required to do the job. The CFETP also serves the following purposes:

1.1. Serves as a management tool to plan, manage, conduct, and evaluate a career field education and training program. In addition, it is used to help supervisors identify baseline training at the appropriate point in an individual's career.

1.2. Identifies task training requirements for each skill level in this specialty and recommends education/training throughout each phase of an individual’s career.

1.3. Lists training and education courses available in the specialty, identifies sources of training, and the training delivery method.

1.4. Identifies major resource constraints that impact full implementation of the desired career field training process.

2. Usage. The CFETP will be used by the CFM, FLDCOM FM, and supervisors, at all levels to ensure comprehensive and cohesive training programs are available for each Guardian in the cyber operations field.

2.1. STARCOM and AETC training personnel will develop/revise formal resident and non-resident training based on requirements established by users and documented in Part II of the

CFETP. They will also work with the CFM to develop acquisition strategies for obtaining resources needed to provide the identified training.

2.2. The FLDCOM FM ensure their training programs complement the CFETP mandatory initial, upgrade, and proficiency requirements. Identified requirements can be satisfied by

OJT, resident, contract, or exportable courseware/courses.

2.3. Unit Education and Training Managers and supervisors must ensure each Guardian completes the mandatory training requirements (including Delta supplemental requirements) for the upgrade training specified in this plan.

2.4. Each guardian will complete the mandatory training requirements specified in this plan.

The lists of courses in Part II will be used as a reference to support training.

3. Coordination and Approval. The CFM is the approval authority. Also, the CFM will initiate an annual review of this document to ensure currency and accuracy. Delta representatives, STARCOM and AETC training personnel will identify and coordinate on the career field training requirements. Using the list of courses/line items in Part II, they will eliminate duplicate training.

SECTION B - CAREER PROGRESSION AND INFORMATION

4. Specialty Description. Specialty Summary. Manages and performs Cyber Warfare

(CW) and Mission-Information Technology (MSN-IT) functions in-garrison and at deployed locations for the United States Space Force (USSF). This Space Force Specialty Code description incorporates the utilization of the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework

(DCWF) Codes to tie this specialty description to the specific work roles within the framework. The DCWF was developed by the National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST) and the DoD to establish a common lexicon and model for all cyber work, and will ultimately universalize training and education between academia, industry, and military. The contents of this Specialty Code are only applicable to Guardians in the USSF.

4.1. Cyber Warfare Operations activities (D suffix). Responds to disruptions within the pertinent domain to mitigate immediate and potential threats. Uses mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches to maximize survival of life, preservation of property, and information security. Investigates and analyzes relevant response activities and evaluates the effectiveness of and improvements to existing practices. Using DCO-S tools (Kraken, Manticore, and Red Dragon) and cyber defense tools (IDS, firewalls, packet captures) personnel are able to analyze threats and indicators within their environment for mitigation efforts. Conducts threat and vulnerability assessments and determines deviations from acceptable configurations or policies. Assesses the level of risk and develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities. Utilizes defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to identify, analyze, report and mitigate events that occur or might occur within the network or RF Spectrum in order to protect information, information systems, networks, and RF systems. Performs and supports cyber mission Planning, Briefing, Execution, and Debriefing (PBED). Identifies, validates, and synchronizes resources to enable integration during the execution of defensive cyber operations. Collects, processes, preserves, analyzes, and presents computer-related artifacts in support of network vulnerability mitigation.

4.2. Satellite Communications (SATCOM) & Radio Frequency (RF) operational activities: (R Suffix). Understands and employs the concepts of Electromagnetic Spectrum

(EMS) theory. Understands Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum distribution and utilization including radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, narrowband, and ground-based satellite communications. Understands Orbital theory to include but not limited to concepts of Low, Medium, and Geostationary Earth orbits.

Understands RF transmission theory to include but not limited to concepts of modulation, multiplexing, frequency conversion and translation, polarization, and timing. Understands concepts critical to the employment of Communications Security (COMSEC) and the management and security of cryptologic materials. Understands a basic level of Information

Technology (IT) fundamentals to include network interconnection and topologies, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Understands electronics principles necessary to facilitate maintenance on communications and power systems. Deploys, installs, sustains, monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs standard radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, narrowband, ground-based satellite, ground and space-based missile defense, and encryption transmission devices in support of operational warfighters. Installs, maintains, reconstitutes, removes, and modifies RF communications equipment to include modulation, multiplexing, coaxial cabling, timing, wave guide, and antenna systems.

Resolves installation, repair, overhaul, and modification problems associated with communications equipment. Conducts tests to restore and maintain systems. Uses layout drawings, schematics, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems. Analyzes construction and operating characteristics of equipment to determine source(s) of malfunction. Determines repair or employs replacement procedures necessary to correct defective equipment. Performs intricate alignment and calibration procedures of RF systems to ensure maximum operating efficiency. Manages satellite and telemetry communications equipment and programs. Performs/supervises wireless radio and satellite systems and equipment maintenance activities. Oversees work in progress and reviews completed repairs for sound maintenance practices. Establishes requirements for maintenance equipment, support equipment, tools, and spare parts. Requisitions, accounts for, and turns in supplies and material. When necessary, employs various Mission Design Series (MDS) including but not limited to Orbital Warfare, Electromagnetic Warfare, Command and Control, and Nuclear

Command, Control, and Communications and preforms cybersecurity functions on said MDS.

4.3. Cyber Systems operational utilization activities: (S Suffix). Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains servers, system configurations (hardware and software), and related cyber systems to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Administers server-based systems, security devices, distributed applications, network storage, messaging, and performs systems monitoring. Consults on network, application, RF links and customer service issues to support systems’ security and sustainability. Conducts threat and vulnerability assessments and determines deviations from acceptable configurations or policies. Assesses the level of risk and develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and non-operational situations. Performs within the environment or enclave and identifies deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.

4.4. Networking/transport infrastructure aspects of Cyber Systems related activities: (N

Suffix). Deploys, upgrades, configures, installs, and maintains voice/video systems as well as long-haul comm systems that provide a backbone to military, federal and commercial networks and mission systems. Installs, configures, tests, operates, maintains, and manages networks and their firewalls, including all hardware (e.g., hubs, bridges, switches, multiplexers, routers, cables, and equipment, proxy servers, and protective distributor systems) and software that permit the sharing and transmission of all spectrum transmissions of information to support the security of information and information systems. Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the infrastructure hardware, software, and documentation that are required to effectively manage network defense resources.

4.5. The Duties and Responsibilities are also included within the Department of the Air Force

Enlisted Classification Directory (DAFECD). The DAFECD can be found on myFSS by searching for DAFECD.

5. Skill and Career Progression. Adequate training and timely progression from apprentice (3-skill level) to the craftsman (7-skill level) levels play an important role in the

Space Force's ability to accomplish its mission. It is essential that everyone involved in training do their part to plan, manage, and conduct an effective training program. The guidance provided in this part of the CFETP will ensure each guardian receives viable training at appropriate points in their career. Supervisors should use feedback sessions to clarify expectations and develop career goals. Inability to advance in skill level or competency level after objective evaluation will require retraining to another career field or separation from military service. DAFMAN 36-2689, Training Program, provides the upgrade training procedures. Additional considerations are listed below.

5.1. Apprentice (3) Level. Initial skills training in this specialty consists of the tasks and knowledge training provided in the 3-skill level resident courses or by completing the tasks in the 3-skill level course column. Upon completion of initial skills training, a trainee will work with a trainer to enhance their knowledge and skills. They will use Task Qualification

Training. Once task/mission certified (Certified Mission Ready) via means of QT, CT, or having conducted a personnel evaluation by QA or a QAR, a trainee may perform the task unsupervised. It is imperative that 3-level Guardians receive training in defensive cyber operations, RF and SATCOM operations, system operations and network operations. Three-levels may be assigned job positions aligning to these competencies. Completion of the Cyber

Warfare Operator (CWO) course, the Cyber Combat Course (C3), or Sister Service equivalent is mandatory for being assigned the D Shred. The CFM can also waive the training requirements and award the 3- level.

5.2. Journeyman (5) Level. Journeymen are expected to build upon the basic skills and competencies learned as an apprentice by additional OJT and certification of core tasks. 5-levels may be assigned job positions aligning to the following: defensive cyber operations, RF and SATCOM Operations, system operations, network operations, intel operations, and/or space operations. They must complete all 5-level core tasks. Trainees will complete all available training courses, or Mission Delta specific training before upgrade training is complete. 5-level personnel should have supported SPAFORGEN cycles by either being a part of a space mission crew or serving a position to support the execution of space crew operations. Highly recommend the completion of a CCAF or associate degree in a cyber-related discipline.

5.3. Craftsman (7) Level. A craftsman may fill various supervisory and management positions aligning to the following: defensive cyber operations, RF and SATCOM operations, system operations, network operations, intel operations, space operations. They must complete all the

7-level core tasks. Continued academic education through CCAF or associate degree program is encouraged. Highly recommend completion of a CCAF or associate degree in a cyber related discipline.

6. Training Decisions. A task is a unit of work activity or operation which forms a significant part of a duty. They are singular in nature and are usually accomplished in one continuous action, which also can occur independently of other tasks. Conversely, outcomes are learning goals that typically consist of a multitude of tasks. These outcomes are actions and performances that embody and reflect the learner’s competence in using content, information, ideas, and tools successfully. Focusing on learning outcomes allows organizations, leaders, supervisors, and trainers to incorporate foundational competencies and underlying characteristics (values, traits, attitudes) into learning, which is necessary for developing

Guardians with the competencies needed for future challenges. The following decisions were made as a result of close coordination between Force Development Command (AETC), STARCOM, 2AF Technical Training, schoolhouse instructors and staff, field SMEs, functional managers and the CFM. The final training requirements are then approved by the CFM.

6.1. The CFETP uses a building block approach (simple to complex) to encompass the entire spectrum of training requirements for the Cyber career field. The spectrum includes a strategy for when, where, and how to meet the training requirements. The strategy must be apparent and affordable to reduce duplication of training and eliminate a disjointed approach to training.

6.2. Proficiency/Continuation Training. Any additional knowledge and skill requirements that were not taught through initial skills or upgrade training are assigned as continuation training. Purpose of continuation training is to provide training exceeding minimum upgrade training requirements with emphasis on present and future duty positions. Mission Deltas must develop a continuation training program that ensures personnel in the 5C0X1 career field receive the necessary training at the appropriate point in their careers. The training program will identify both mandatory and optional training requirements

7. Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and additional Education

Opportunities. Automatic enrollment in CCAF occurs upon completion of basic military training. CCAF provides the opportunity to obtain an Associates in Information Systems

Technology, Cybersecurity, and Electronic Systems Technology Degrees.

7.1. In addition to its associate degree program, CCAF offers the following:

Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL). COOL replaced the CCAF Credentialing and Education Research Tool (CERT). The COOL Program is managed by CCAF and provides a research tool designed to increase a Guardian’s awareness of national professional credentialing and funding opportunities available for all DAF occupational specialties. COOL also provides information on specific occupational specialties, civilian occupational equivalencies, SFSC-related national professional credentials, credentialing agencies, and professional organizations. COOL contains a variety of information about credentialing and licensing and can be used to get background information about civilian licensure and certification in general and specific information on individual credentials including eligibility requirements and resources to prepare for an exam.

Identify licenses and certifications relevant to SFSC

Learn how to fill gaps between DAF training and experience and civilian credentialing requirements

Get information on funding opportunities to pay for credentialing exams and associated fees

Learn about resources available to Guardians that can help them gain civilian job credentials

To learn more about AF COOL and funding processes, visit https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/Public/COOL/

7.2. CCAF Degree Requirements. Can be found at the following location:

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/

7.3. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). AFIT is the sole provider of more than 100 professional continuing education courses in acquisition management, logistics management, contracting, systems management, software engineering, and financial management delivered to war fighters around the globe via customer focused delivery modes including resident, on-site, and online courses. More information on course availability can be found at https://www.afit.edu/LS/ .

7.4. Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). CPI increases operational capabilities while reducing associated costs by applying proven techniques to all processes associated with fulfilling the Space Force mission. The goal of Department of the Air Force CPI is to eliminate waste while maximizing customer value. Education, training and certification opportunities include: Practical Problem Solving Method, Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt training. More information can be found in AFI 38- 401, Continuous Process Improvement.

7.5. Individuals desiring to become an Air Education and Training Command (AETC) or

STARCOM Instructor must possess as a minimum an associate degree or should be actively pursuing an associate degree. Instructor Special Duty Assignment (SDA) requires an https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/Public/COOL http://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/ http://www.afit.edu/LS/

AETC/STARCOM instructor candidate to have a CCAF degree or be within one year of completion (45 semester hours [SH]). A degree faculty is necessary to maintain accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

7.6. Guardians are highly encouraged to pursue a four-year degree through the Air

University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AUABC). AU-ABC is an initiative between the Air Force, Space Force, and civilian higher education institutions to offer baccalaureate degree opportunities to every Air Force and Space Force enlisted member.

The program directs Airmen and Guardians with an associate in information systems technology, electronics systems technology and cybersecurity degrees to a collection of accredited “military friendly” colleges and universities to consider when completing a four-year degree. The AF Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) serves as the gateway to AU-ABC degree program and associated student services such as on-line enrollment, tuition assistance processing, support services, and access to distance learning instructions. In short, students are able to participate in courses anywhere, anytime to earn career-relevant bachelor’s degrees.

8. Human Capital Strategic Path. The Human Capital Strategic Path identifies within what competencies Cyber Operation Guardians may be assigned during their career and at the grade they should expect to be eligible for those functional competency areas, education and training opportunities, and special experiences. Breadth of experience and education will determine the assignment placement in some cases. The pathway document is not a checklist to promotion, nor does it show preferred paths to destinations. It exists to show Guardians what experiences are currently available within their given tier as well as identifying experiences at the next tiers. The 5C0X1 Enlisted Career Path Requirements Table identifies these pathways.

8.1. Produce Capabilities to Accomplish the Mission. This goal substantiates our need for a strong upgrade and on-the-job training program in order to equip our Guardians with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in their job.

8.2. Meet the Joint and Combatant Commander’s (CCMD) Needs. This goal ensures we maintain our warfighting capability at the forefront of our training and development. We need to have Guardians postured in the right positions with the right experience and education to meet the Joint and Combatant Commander’s requirements.

8.3. Deliberately Develop Guardians. This goal leverages specific training and experience in order to prepare our Guardians for future assignments. It recognizes previous duties and responsibilities and allows leaders to provide further opportunities for developing Guardians using education, duties, and assignments.

8.4. Maximize Return on Investment. Recognizing that every dollar counts, this goal requires the balanced consideration of financial investment with capability when identifying individuals for professional education. This is also an important indicator when placing individuals into key D-Shred positions, allowing them to exploit their talent and experience, thereby maximizing the time and investment expended to provide the capability.

8.5. Forecast Force Development Requirements. Education and training is a costly endeavor and to ensure courses are available to meet the needs of our community, we must forecast and budget for the right courses. This provides a sustainable approach to Cyber

Operations force development.

8.6. Provide Tools to Navigate Career. Developing tools to provide a Guardian roadmap for the career fields ensures our Guardians have the ability to make informed decisions at specific points in their career. Taking advantage of the various automated capabilities will ensure these tools are available when and where they are needed the most.

Enlisted Cyber Operations (5C) Career Pathways

5C0X1/X CYBER OPERATIONS CAREER PATH

Education and Training Requirements Rank

Basic Military Training

Apprentice Technical School (3-Skill Level) E1 – E4

Upgrade To Journeyman (5-Skill Level)

MANDATORY

- Minimum Rank of E-3

- No minimum required time-in-training for AD, trainees, & retrainees.

Maximum time-in training is defined in DAFMAN 36-2689.

- Completion of 5C0X1/X and shred-specific CFETP requirements for 5-Skill Level.

- Completion of applicable core AFJQSs/AFQTPs as identified in Part II, Section C - Support Materials Supplement for specific duty position, equipment, and systems at assigned location.

OPTIONAL

- AETC/STARCOM Supplemental training courses as determined by Mission

Deltas.

E1 – E4

Upgrade To Craftsman (7-Skill Level) E-5

MANDATORY

- Minimum rank of Sgt.

- No minimum required time-in-training for AD, trainees, & retrainees.

Maximum time-in training is defined in DAFMAN 36-2689.

- Completion of 5CXXX and Shred-specific CFETP requirements for

7-Skill Level.

- Completion of applicable core AFJQSs/AFQTPs as identified in Part II, Section C - Support Materials Supplement for specific duty position, equipment, and systems at assigned location.

See https://myfss.us.

af.mil/ statistics for average promotion sew-on and DAFI

36-2502 for enlisted Airman

Promotion

/Demotion

OPTIONAL

AETC/STARCOM Supplemental training courses as determined by Mission

Deltas.

Programs.

Note 1: See Part II, Sections A and B for a list of AFJQSs/AFQTPs and AETC &

STARCOM supplemental training.

Note 2: All core position tasks must be completed prior to upgrade. This includes all tasks outlined in CFETP 5CXXX and requirements outlined in the trainee’s shred-specific STS.

Section C - Skill Level Training Requirements

9. Purpose. Skill level training requirements in this specialty are defined in terms of tasks and knowledge requirements. This section outlines the specialty qualification requirements for each skill level in broad, general terms and establishes the mandatory requirements for entry, award, and retention of each skill level. The specific task and knowledge training requirements are identified in the Specialty Training Standard at Part

2, Section A and B of this CFETP.

10. Specialty Qualification: Skill levels in this career field are defined in terms of tasks and knowledge requirements. This section outlines the specialty qualification requirements for each skill level in broad, general terms and establishes the mandatory requirements for entry, award and retention of each skill level. The specific task and knowledge training requirements are identified in the STS at Part II, Sections A and B of this CFETP.

10.1. Apprentice (3- Level) Training. The shred-specific Apprentice Course serves as the initial skills course and must be completed to be awarded a 5CXXX/X SFSC.

KNOWLEDGE None required.

EDUCATION Completion of high school is mandatory.

TRAINING Completion of the career field-specific Apprentice course. See Part II, Section A for Course Objective List.

EXPERIENCE None required.

OTHER - For award and retention of this SFSC, individual must attain and maintain a minimum Information Assurance Technical Level II certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303, Cybersecurity Workforce

Improvement Program and DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance

Workforce Improvement Program.

• Commanders may waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis if elevated network access is not required to perform duties.

- Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity

Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.

- Specialties requires routine access to Top Secret material and/or environment. Hence, completion of a current Tier 5 (T5) background investigation according to DoDMAN 5200.02_DAFMAN 16-1405, Department of Air Force Personnel Security Program, is mandatory.

- Award of the 3-skill level without a completed Tier 5 Investigation is authorized provided an interim Top-Secret clearance has been granted according to DAFMAN 16-1405.

IMPLEMENTATION Attendance at the career field-specific Apprentice course is mandatory for award of the 3-skill level unless waived by the CFM.

10.2. Journeyman (5- Level) Training.

KNOWLEDGE Completion of the 5CXXX/X and shred-specific 5-Level OJT.

TRAINING No mandatory AETC/STARCOM training courses are required for upgrade.

EXPERIENCE Qualification in and possession of SFSC 5C0X1/X.

Experience performing 5C0X1/X functions specific to your career shred. Completion of all STS core tasks.

Completion of all local tasks assigned for the duty position.

OTHER - For award and retention of this SFSC, individual must maintain a minimum Information Assurance Technical Level II certification IAW

AFMAN 17-1303, Cybersecurity Workforce Improvement Program and DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement

Program.

• Commanders may waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis if elevated network access is not required to perform duties.

- Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity

Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.

- Specialties requires routine access to Top Secret material and/or environment. Hence, completion of a current Tier 5 (T5) background investigation according to AFMAN 16-1405, Personnel Security

Program Management, is mandatory.

IMPLEMENTATION Entry into formal journeyman upgrade training is accomplished once individuals are assigned to their first duty station. Qualification training is initiated any time guardians are assigned duties for which they are not qualified.

10.3. Craftsman (7-Level) Training.

KNOWLEDGE Completion of the 5C0X1X and shred-specific 7-Level

OJT.

TRAINING No mandatory…