1B4X1
cyber
United States Air ForceCyber Warfare Operations
Execute offensive and defensive cyberspace operations for the Air Force.
Difficulty · hardFitness · moderate AI compatibility 96
Job Overview
1B4X1s conduct full-spectrum cyber operations from mission-focused watch floors.
Cyber Warfare Operators plan and execute cyberspace missions, develop capabilities, and integrate with joint cyber forces.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Plan cyber missions
- Execute operations
- Develop capabilities
- Report results
- Continuous training
Work schedule
Shift-based watch floors
Environment
Secure operations centers on major cyber bases
Supports
US Cyber Command, 16th Air Force
Training Pipeline
- 1BMT7.5 weeks
- 2Undergraduate Cyber TrainingKeesler AFB · ~6 months
- 3Advanced Cyber Weapons IQTvaries
ASVAB & Qualification Requirements
ASVAB line-score minimums
- E54
- G64
Security clearance
Top Secret / SCI with polygraphPhysical requirements
Standard AF fitness.Required skills
ProgrammingNetworkingAnalytical rigorDiscretion
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Career Progression
E-1→
E-4→
E-5→
E-6→
E-7
Mission element lead, senior operator, superintendent.
Assignments & Special Schools
Duty stations
- JBSA, TX
- Fort Meade, MD
- Peterson SFB, CO
- Ramstein AB, Germany
Special schools
OSCPSANSWeapons and Tactics
Deployment: Mostly CONUS with joint tours.
Advantages
- Elite training
- Bonuses
- Six-figure civilian potential
Disadvantages
- Long clearance timeline
- Compartmented work
Civilian Career Equivalents
Cyber Operations Engineer
Red Team Operator
SOC Analyst
Career Match Scores
Physical Demand45
Mental Demand95
Leadership68
Technical Level100
Travel50
Deployment Potential45
Civilian Transferability100
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