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What are the three general functional areas (subdivisions) of the 2W career field?
What are the three general functional areas (subdivisions) of the 2W career field?
- 2W0 - Munitions Systems
- 2W1 - Aircraft Armament
- 2W2 - Nuclear Weapons
- All of the above (correct)
What duties and responsibilities are not included in the AFECD for a specific specialty?
What duties and responsibilities are not included in the AFECD for a specific specialty?
Unique base and MAJCOM requirements
Why is it important for you to be familiar with the duties of all the subdivisions of the 2W career field?
Why is it important for you to be familiar with the duties of all the subdivisions of the 2W career field?
To interrelate with your own responsibilities
What are the responsibilities of the 2W1X1 and 2W2X1 subdivisions?
What are the responsibilities of the 2W1X1 and 2W2X1 subdivisions?
Before becoming an apprentice, what AFSC is assigned to airmen in basic training?
Before becoming an apprentice, what AFSC is assigned to airmen in basic training?
What are some things munitions specialists are required NOT to have?
What are some things munitions specialists are required NOT to have?
When can an apprentice munitions troop perform a task unsupervised?
When can an apprentice munitions troop perform a task unsupervised?
Whose ultimate responsibility is it to attain/maintain core task and job qualifications in a given specialty for an individual?
Whose ultimate responsibility is it to attain/maintain core task and job qualifications in a given specialty for an individual?
What skill level is expected to perform supervisory positions within the unit?
What skill level is expected to perform supervisory positions within the unit?
What are the general duties and responsibilities of a 7 Level?
What are the general duties and responsibilities of a 7 Level?
What is the minimum grade of a 9 level, superintendent?
What is the minimum grade of a 9 level, superintendent?
What AFSC and title are assigned to a 2W0 who has reached the top of the career field ladder?
What AFSC and title are assigned to a 2W0 who has reached the top of the career field ladder?
Who has overall responsibility for the management of the CFETP?
Who has overall responsibility for the management of the CFETP?
What topics are discussed during a U&T workshop?
What topics are discussed during a U&T workshop?
What is the minimum length of time a trainee must spend in on-the-job training before being upgraded to the 5 skill level?
What is the minimum length of time a trainee must spend in on-the-job training before being upgraded to the 5 skill level?
Why would a journeyman who has already completed CDCs continue to use them?
Why would a journeyman who has already completed CDCs continue to use them?
What type of degree can an AMMO troop obtain through the CCAF?
What type of degree can an AMMO troop obtain through the CCAF?
What is the most used section of the CFETP?
What is the most used section of the CFETP?
What web-based program tracks an individual's training records?
What web-based program tracks an individual's training records?
What are the first steps needed prior to starting 5 skill level upgrade training?
What are the first steps needed prior to starting 5 skill level upgrade training?
What is expected of a 9 level?
What is expected of a 9 level?
Where can you find general skill level training requirements and career path progression info?
Where can you find general skill level training requirements and career path progression info?
What course must be completed before a 9 level can be achieved?
What course must be completed before a 9 level can be achieved?
What is the most used section of the career field education and training plan for upgrade?
What is the most used section of the career field education and training plan for upgrade?
What agency or organization develops command supplements or directives for implementation?
What agency or organization develops command supplements or directives for implementation?
How are MAJCOMs located in the US organized differently than overseas?
How are MAJCOMs located in the US organized differently than overseas?
Who develops support plans and annexes for contingency operations?
Who develops support plans and annexes for contingency operations?
Who establishes lower echelon ammunition control points during contingency operations?
Who establishes lower echelon ammunition control points during contingency operations?
What ammunition entity supports smaller geographical areas within the theater?
What ammunition entity supports smaller geographical areas within the theater?
Which MAJCOM is responsible for munitions sustainment?
Which MAJCOM is responsible for munitions sustainment?
What is the biggest center that the material command operates?
What is the biggest center that the material command operates?
What is the primary mission for GACP?
What is the primary mission for GACP?
Which organization/agency operates the TMCP?
Which organization/agency operates the TMCP?
List the command structure of a typical wing in descending order.
List the command structure of a typical wing in descending order.
Which wing is capable of self-support in functional areas like maintenance supply and munitions?
Which wing is capable of self-support in functional areas like maintenance supply and munitions?
What organization level is just below a wing with approximately 400-1,000 people?
What organization level is just below a wing with approximately 400-1,000 people?
How is a typical Muns unit broken down?
How is a typical Muns unit broken down?
What is the purpose of the logistics system?
What is the purpose of the logistics system?
If a maintenance squadron exceeds 700 authorized positions, who may authorize it to be split up?
If a maintenance squadron exceeds 700 authorized positions, who may authorize it to be split up?
What organizational section/element monitors and assesses the quality of maintenance activities?
What organizational section/element monitors and assesses the quality of maintenance activities?
Who is responsible for maintaining the central TO file?
Who is responsible for maintaining the central TO file?
Who must select and appoint munitions inspectors?
Who must select and appoint munitions inspectors?
Who appoints personnel authorized to process, ship, and receive arms, ammo, and explosives (AA&E)?
Who appoints personnel authorized to process, ship, and receive arms, ammo, and explosives (AA&E)?
What is the title of the person who is responsible for the effective management of the munitions stockpile?
What is the title of the person who is responsible for the effective management of the munitions stockpile?
Who must appoint the CAS system administrators?
Who must appoint the CAS system administrators?
Who verifies that all the element master training plans cover peacetime and contingency tasks?
Who verifies that all the element master training plans cover peacetime and contingency tasks?
Who has the overall responsibility to enforce supply discipline in a typical munitions element?
Who has the overall responsibility to enforce supply discipline in a typical munitions element?
What section assembles, disassembles, delivers, inspects, and maintains conventional munitions, missiles, containers, and dispensers?
What section assembles, disassembles, delivers, inspects, and maintains conventional munitions, missiles, containers, and dispensers?
Control personnel notify SecFo of what non-emergency information?
Control personnel notify SecFo of what non-emergency information?
What section stores, handles, inspects, ships, receives, accomplishes local dispositions, coordinates transportation, and accounts for conventional munitions, containers, dispensers, and training items?
What section stores, handles, inspects, ships, receives, accomplishes local dispositions, coordinates transportation, and accounts for conventional munitions, containers, dispensers, and training items?
What performs quality control checks, validates, and files all accountable munitions documents?
What performs quality control checks, validates, and files all accountable munitions documents?
Which agency is a tactical echelon that provides operational leadership and supervision directly under the MAJCOM level of command?
Which agency is a tactical echelon that provides operational leadership and supervision directly under the MAJCOM level of command?
Which command has a cradle-to-grave responsibility of a weapon system?
Which command has a cradle-to-grave responsibility of a weapon system?
Which organization has the mission to execute product support and supply management for Air Force munitions and related assets?
Which organization has the mission to execute product support and supply management for Air Force munitions and related assets?
Which AF entity consisting of at least 1,000 personnel is composed of groups, squadrons, and flights?
Which AF entity consisting of at least 1,000 personnel is composed of groups, squadrons, and flights?
Which type of wing performs a support function rather than an operational mission?
Which type of wing performs a support function rather than an operational mission?
Which type of wing does a training wing represent?
Which type of wing does a training wing represent?
Which additional AF specialty is often authorized as a flight within a munitions squadron?
Which additional AF specialty is often authorized as a flight within a munitions squadron?
Which area in the maintenance group manages the technical order improvement program?
Which area in the maintenance group manages the technical order improvement program?
Who appoints in writing personnel authorized to process, ship, and receive arms, ammo, and explosives (AA&E)?
Who appoints in writing personnel authorized to process, ship, and receive arms, ammo, and explosives (AA&E)?
Who manages the munitions portion of the war consumable distribution objective for the assigned stock record account number?
Who manages the munitions portion of the war consumable distribution objective for the assigned stock record account number?
Who must ensure customers outside the munitions unit are notified of suspended or restricted ammunition?
Who must ensure customers outside the munitions unit are notified of suspended or restricted ammunition?
Who is responsible for the management, supervision, and training of all assigned shop personnel?
Who is responsible for the management, supervision, and training of all assigned shop personnel?
Which element within the production section usually have their own inspectors assigned to inspect for munitions residue and to verify expenditures from the flight line?
Which element within the production section usually have their own inspectors assigned to inspect for munitions residue and to verify expenditures from the flight line?
Which element within the production section monitors and maintains data for TMRS?
Which element within the production section monitors and maintains data for TMRS?
Which element within the production section works closely with Munitions Control and weapons expeditors for flight line support activity?
Which element within the production section works closely with Munitions Control and weapons expeditors for flight line support activity?
Which section within Munitions flight plans, schedules, controls, and directs all munitions activities?
Which section within Munitions flight plans, schedules, controls, and directs all munitions activities?
Which munitions element is not required at deployment locations or for units that do not support aircraft?
Which munitions element is not required at deployment locations or for units that do not support aircraft?
Which munitions element maintains inspection test results of lighting protection and grounding systems?
Which munitions element maintains inspection test results of lighting protection and grounding systems?
Which munitions element maintains and validates all auditable munitions records?
Which munitions element maintains and validates all auditable munitions records?
What is the final question without an answer in this section?
What is the final question without an answer in this section?
Study Notes
Munitions Systems Overview
- 2W career field consists of three functional areas: munitions systems (2W0), aircraft armament (2W1), and nuclear weapons (2W2).
- Each area has specific responsibilities and skill sets necessary for the proper handling and management of munitions.
AFECD Limitations
- Unique MAJCOM and base requirements are not detailed in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD).
- AFECD serves as a general guide but does not cover all duties for specific specialties.
Importance of Familiarity within Career Field
- Understanding duties across all 2W subdivisions is crucial for effective teamwork and operational success in munitions tasks.
Responsibilities of 2W Subdivisions
- 2W1 focuses on loading and unloading nuclear and nonnuclear munitions.
- 2W2 is tasked with maintenance, inspection, storage, handling, and repair of nuclear weapons.
AFSC Designation in Training
- Airmen in basic training are initially assigned the AFSC 9T000 before specializing further.
Munitions Specialist Requirements
- Specialists must have stable emotional and behavioral histories, without records of instability or domestic violence.
Apprentice Supervision Policies
- Apprentice munitions troops can perform tasks unsupervised once they have been properly trained and qualified.
Individual Responsibility in Training
- Each airman is ultimately responsible for attaining and maintaining core tasks and qualifications in their specialty.
Skill Level and Supervisory Expectations
- A 7 skill level is expected to assume supervisory positions, overseeing personnel and inspecting munitions processes.
Enlisted Management in Munitions
- The minimum grade to achieve a 9 level, or superintendent, is SMSgt (Senior Master Sergeant).
- Title of Chief Enlisted Manager 2W000 is awarded to a 2W professional at the top of their career field.
CFETP Structure and Workshops
- The CFETP (Career Field Education and Training Plan) includes essential topics in workshops, focusing on training needs, new munitions, and requirements.
- Part 2 of the CFETP outlines training requirements and career progression pathways.
Upgrade Training Requirements
- Trainees must spend a minimum of 12 months in on-the-job training before advancing to a 5 skill level.
Continuing Education
- Journeyman airmen complete CDCs (Career Development Courses) to prepare for the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) test.
Applicable Degrees
- An Associate in Applied Science degree in Munitions Systems Technology is available through the CCAF (Community College of the Air Force).
CFETP Utilization
- The Specialty Training Standard (STS) section of the CFETP is the most utilized for skill level training.
Training Records Management
- TBA is the web-based program that tracks individual training records.
Initial Training Steps
- Airmen must complete basic training, be assigned to the career field, and finish technical school before starting 5 skill level upgrade training.
Expectations of 9 Level Personnel
- A 9 level is tasked with ensuring superior capability and accountability in munitions operations.
Personnel Authority and Structure
- MAJCOM (Major Command) develops supplements or directives for implementation and oversees lower command structures.
- Regional Ammunition Control Points (RACP) support smaller areas, while the Global Ammunition Control Point (GACP) manages larger operations.
Command Structures
- A typical wing’s command structure consists of various units, including operational wings, specialized mission wings, squadrons, and flights.
- A Group is the organization level beneath a wing, comprising about 400-1,000 personnel.
Quality Assurance and Inspections
- Quality Assurance (QA) plays a crucial role in monitoring maintenance activities and ensuring adherence to standards.
- Inspectors must be appointed within the munitions supervision sector to uphold quality in operations.
Hardware and Material Management
- The Materials Command is responsible for munitions sustainment, ensuring safe handling and storage of munitions.
- The Material Section manages inspections, shipping, storing, and accounting for munitions and related items.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities
- Munitions operations validate accountability records and conduct quality control checks.
- Element NCOIC is responsible for enforcing supply discipline within munitions elements.
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This quiz focuses on the 2W031 career field in munitions systems, aircraft armament, and nuclear weapons. It covers unique requirements specific to the field and the duties and responsibilities not included in the AFECD. Test your knowledge on these essential military concepts and definitions.
