AFSCC14-401 — Airborne Cryptologic Skills Program

AFSCC14-401 governs standards and procedures for operational-level cryptologic skills training and certifications in the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: AFSCC14-401
  • Title: AIRBORNE CRYPTOLOGIC SKILLS PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-06-25

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AFSCC14-401 covers the Airborne Cryptologic Skills Program, proficiency training, training standards, working groups, waivers, and resource requests. It requires designated groups to submit proposed proficiency standards for approval and establishes responsibilities for managing, reviewing, and distributing training standards.

Applies to: This publication applies to Regular Component, Air Force Reserve (AFR), Air National Guard (ANG), and Department of the Air Force (DAF) Civilians.

Topics covered

  • Airborne Cryptologic Skills Program
  • Cryptologic proficiency training
  • 1A8X1X training standards
  • 1A8X2 training standards
  • Cryptologic Training Memorandum
  • CSP working groups
  • CSP waiver authority
  • CSP training resources

Questions and answers

Who submits proposed 1A8X2 proficiency standards for approval?

Each group will submit their proposed proficiency standards for each training line item to the Air Force Service Cryptologic Component (AFSCC) Cryptologic Skills Program Manager (CSPM) for approval.

What happens after the 1A8X2 training standards are approved?

Once approved, the AFSCC/CSPM will publish and disseminate the CTM to each group CSPM.

Who has waiver authority for the 1A8 Airborne Cryptologic Skills Program?

AFSCC/CC delegates 1A8 Airborne Cryptologic Skills Program (CSP) management and waiver authority to the Air Force Cryptologic Office Director.

How are verbal CSP waiver authorizations handled?

Verbal authorizations may be granted for extenuating circumstance, i.e., short-notice deployment. Waiver documentation will continue to be routed for tracking purposes.

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