CFETP0401/1301 — Job Series 0401/1301 Natural Resource Management And Biologist/physical Science Career Field Education And Training Plan (cfetp)

CFETP0401/1301 governs career education and training planning for Air Force Natural Resource Management and Biologist/Physical Science personnel.

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  • Publication number: CFETP0401/1301
  • Title: JOB SERIES 0401/1301 NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGIST/PHYSICAL SCIENCE CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN (CFETP)
  • Date: 2025-09-26

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It includes career-field information on experience, competencies, resource constraints, professional training, education, and leadership development. It describes duties, responsibilities, career progression, training strategies, and opportunities for civilian development, professional military education, and advanced education.

Applies to: In addition to the Biologists/Physical Scientists, this CFETP can also be used to help guide the career path of other persons in all the series listed in Table 1 plus the Environmental Engineering Series (0819), the Architect (0808), and the Archeologist Series (0193).

Topics covered

  • Natural resource management
  • Biologist and physical science careers
  • Career progression
  • Depth and breadth of experience
  • Professional training and education
  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Civilian development
  • Career field competencies

Questions and answers

What are the two career paths for Biologists and Physical Scientists?

Typically, there are two career paths Biologists/Physical Scientists can follow. (paragraph 1)

What does the functional leader and technical expert track emphasize?

The functional leader/technical expert track emphasizes technical expertise, institutional memory, and functional depth within one’s technical field. (paragraph 1)

What does the enterprise leader track emphasize?

The enterprise leader track emphasizes depth and breadth of experience within and outside one’s functional field, to include cross-functional and Joint assignments. (paragraph 1)

What professional development opportunities are described in CFETP0401/1301?

Throughout this document, the reader will find information about opportunities for Civilian Development (CD), Professional Military Education (PME), Professional Continuing Education, and Advanced Education. (paragraph 1)

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