AFJQS3N0X2 — Armed Forces Radio And Television Service (afrts)

AFJQS3N0X2 governs on-the-job training and qualification for Airmen in Armed Forces Radio and Television Service broadcast operations positions.

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  • Publication number: AFJQS3N0X2
  • Title: ARMED FORCES RADIO AND TELEVISION SERVICE (AFRTS)
  • Date: 2009-03-01

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AFJQS3N0X2 covers AFRTS mission and responsibilities, affiliate operations, broadcast writing and production, live radio shows, and radio and television news. It identifies mandatory training tasks, certification standards, documentation requirements, and task codes for training systems.

Applies to: AF job qualification standards pertain to all organizations that support AFRTS unit task codes (UTCs).

Topics covered

  • AFRTS mission and responsibilities
  • AFRTS affiliate operations
  • Broadcast scripts
  • Live radio shows
  • Radio news stories and newscasts
  • Television news stories and newscasts
  • Radio and television spots
  • Station disablement procedures

Questions and answers

What qualification level applies to AFRTS duty positions?

Personnel assigned to AFRTS duty positions are trained and qualified to the GO/NO GO level. (paragraph 2)

What does GO mean for AFRTS task qualification?

Go means the individual can perform the task without assistance and meets local requirements for accuracy, timeliness, and correct use of procedures. (paragraph 2)

Which AFJQS tasks are mandatory training requirements?

Tasks listed on the AFJQS were selected according to the Instructional System Development (ISD) process and are the minimum, mandatory AF training requirements. (paragraph 5)

What does the X code mean on the AF Form 797?

The “X” code in the Core Task column of the AF Form 797 indicates the individual must be trained and certified on that particular task. (paragraph 5)

When must a trainee perform an assigned task without assistance?

Trainees must accurately perform each assigned task unassisted according to training references (TR) before being certified. (paragraph 5)

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