AFMAN10-3500V1 — Air Force Special Warfare Training Program

AFMAN10-3500V1 governs training for Air Force Special Warfare Airmen, including qualification, continuation, simulated, and instructor training.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN10-3500V1
  • Title: AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE TRAINING PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-06-03

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It establishes requirements for training and outlines currency and proficiency standards for AFSPECWAR training. The manual covers qualification training, continuation training, instructor qualification, simulated training, and training documentation, with mandatory compliance requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to individuals at all levels with a 19ZXX, 1ZXXX, or 1T0XX Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), including the Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG), except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Qualification training
  • Continuation training
  • Currency requirements
  • AFSPECWAR instructor qualification
  • Simulated training
  • Training documentation
  • AFSPECWAR Operator Fitness Test

Questions and answers

How are key staff evaluated for mission qualification?

Key staff are only evaluated on tasks for which currency is maintained.

What must key staff complete to regain CMR status?

Key staff must accomplish all AFS identified events above to regain CMR status.

What must key staff complete before training or evaluating a task?

Key staff must complete all task specific Go/No-Go items prior to training or evaluating the task (e.g., Military Free Fall (MFF) Emergency Procedures (EPs) before a Freefall jump).

How often must members complete TCCC training before deployment?

Members must complete TCCC training within 12 months of deployment, Air Reserve Component (ARC) members do not have to meet the 36-month currency but must meet the 12-month pre-deployment currency. (paragraph 4)

How often are AFQC and Live Fire Sustainment Training required?

AFQC and Live Fire Sustainment Training are annual requirements that are offset by six months. (paragraph 6)

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