CFETP1Z4XX — Special Reconnaissance

CFETP1Z4XX governs skill level training requirements and mandatory entry, award, and retention requirements for the 1Z4XX career field.

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  • Publication number: CFETP1Z4XX
  • Title: SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE
  • Date: 2020-11-10

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It details Special Reconnaissance qualification knowledge, education, formal courses, experience, and resource constraints. It also identifies progression requirements, available courses, waiver authority, and the absence of MAJCOM unique requirements.

Topics covered

  • Special Reconnaissance qualification requirements
  • Special Warfare formal courses
  • Skill level progression
  • Waiver authority
  • Resource constraints
  • Air Force in-residence courses
  • MAJCOM unique requirements

Questions and answers

What education is required to enter the Special Reconnaissance specialty?

For entry into this specialty, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. (paragraph 3)

What is required for award of AFSC 1Z451?

For award of AFSC 1Z451, graduation from STTS is mandatory, in conjunction with training and certification of all 5-skill level tasks denoted in this CFETP, Part II, STS. (paragraph 3)

What is required for award of AFSC 1Z471?

For award of AFSC 1Z471, training and certification of all 7-skill level tasks denoted in this CFETP, Part II, STS is mandatory. (paragraph 3)

What background investigation is required for award and retention of the listed AFSCs?

Specialty requires routine access to Top Secret material or similar environment including SAPs. Award and retention of AFSCs requires completion of a Tier 5 (T5) background investigation according to AFMAN 16-1405, Personnel Security Program Management. (paragraph 3)

Who is the waiver approval authority for mandatory training, experience, and education?

IAW AFI 36-2670, the SR CFM is the waiver approval authority for mandatory training, experience, and education listed in the official specialty description referenced in Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD). (paragraph 4)

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