CFETP1A8X1X — Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst (acla) Specialty

CFETP1A8X1X governs career-field training, qualification, proficiency, and advanced training for the 1A8X1 specialty.

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  • Publication number: CFETP1A8X1X
  • Title: AIRBORNE CRYPTOLOGIC LANGUAGE ANALYST (ACLA) SPECIALTY
  • Date: 2026-06-09

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It covers airborne SIGINT operations, occupational badges, foundational and language development, degree and certification programs, and competency-based training. It requires mandatory training completion, upgrade-progress documentation, and defined language enhancement and significant language training.

Applies to: This CFETP provides the information necessary for CFMs, MFMs, commanders, unit training managers, supervisors, and trainers to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective and efficient career field training program.

Topics covered

  • Airborne SIGINT operations
  • Occupational badges
  • Initial skills training
  • Foreign language skills
  • Competency-based training
  • Significant language training
  • Degree and certification programs
  • Training courses

Questions and answers

What training requirements must personnel complete under CFETP1A8X1X?

Individuals will complete the mandatory training requirements specified in this plan. (paragraph 2)

How must AFSC 1A8XX personnel document upgrade training progress?

Personnel in AFSC 1A8XX are required to document upgrade training progress, at a minimum, via AF Form 623 IAW DAFMAN 36-2689. (paragraph 2)

When is the CEA wings badge awarded to 1A8X1s?

For 1A8X1s, this badge is earned after completion, or bypass of, the Basic Language Course at DLI, Apprentice ACLA (non-target) course at Goodfellow AFB, and CEA Fundamentals Course, and will only be awarded after the last of these courses is completed (regardless of order). (paragraph 5)

What monthly language enhancement requirement applies to MSgt and below?

Language enhancement requirements for MSgt and below are 12 hours per month.

How many hours are required for significant language training events?

SLTE hour requirements are defined as a minimum of 150 hours of enhancement training.

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