Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training UCT Develop Americas

Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training (UCT) Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

Our Vision and Mission at UCT Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow Vision 5 th generation training to forge next generation Combat System Officers, Airmen and Leaders entrusted to Fly, Fight, and Win! Mission Statement Train the world’s best Combat Systems Officers, prepare Joint and International Electronic Warfare Leaders for full-spectrum dominance; deploy mission ready Airmen, and develop innovative, professional and disciplined leaders for the USAF. Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

Definition of a Combat Systems Officer (CSO) Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow RATED AVIATOR TRAINED IN NAVIGATION, ELECTRONIC WARFARE AND WEAPONS EMPLOYMENT FOR FULL-SPECTRUM DOMINANCE TODAY AND TOMORROW. C-130 s RC-135 KC-135 E-3 E-8 B-52 U-28 CSO NAV EWO UCT WSO F-15 E B-1 B Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win EC-130 MC-130 AC-130 U/W/J HC-130 J R/O/WC-135 EA-18 G B-52

The CSO’s Office Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow WHETHER FLYING FIGHTERS, BOMBERS, COMMAND CONTROL, MOBILITY, ELECTRONIC WARFARE, SPECIAL OPERATIONS, OR ANY OTHER AIRFRAME… CSOS OPERATE ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE AIR FORCE Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

CSO Past—The Navigator 1957 – 2010 Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow Mather AFB SUNT (1957 - 1993) Core (T-43) FB/FAR TTB EWO (T-43 / T-37 / T 45 ) Randolph AFB & Pensacola NAS (1996 - 2000) Primary Core at NASP (T-6 / T-1) Randolph AFB JSUNT (2000 - 2010) Nav/EWO Pensacola NAS USAF/USN Jt Pgm (2000 - 2010) USAF—WSO Core (T-43) Primary (T-6 & T-34) TTB EWO (T-43 / T-1 / T 45 ) Intermediate (T-1) Strike / Fighter at NASP (T-39) Advanced (T-39) Track Or Randolph AFB JSUNT (1994 – 1995) (Nav / EWO / SO) TTB and EWO at RAFB (T-43) 2004 – JSUNT to “CSO” Program Conversion Core (T-43) SO TTB EWO (T-43 / T-37 / T 45 ) Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win Strike Fighter

CSO Training at Pensacola 2010 – Fall 2018 Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow Primary (T-6 A) Land & Water Survival Intro to Flt Trng Advanced (Modified T-1 A) 26. 4 Flt Hours 18 Sorties 12 Sims 30. 3 Flt Hours 19 Sorties 41 T 25 Sims 78 Training Days 132 Training Days Basic/Contact Instruments Advanced Navigation Electronic Combat VNAV/Low-Level Task Mgmt Weapons Employment Mission Management 15. 6 Sim Hrs 12 Sims T-6 OFT Sim 86 Sim Hrs 46 Sims T 25 CSO ATD & T-1 A OFT High. . . Fly-Fight-Win 210 training Aim days = 11 months to wings!

UCT Next Started Fall 2018 Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow Attributes: - Specific sims up front - T-6 sorties distributed 134 TDs - More specific track - Crew integration focus F-15 E 235 Training Days Academics 224 Training Days 8 B-1/B-52 8 194 Training Days DROP Nav/ Special Ops DROP T-25 Simulator DROP Intermediate 5 16 TRACK 10 TRACK Primary F-15 E Weapons Systems Officer 105 TDs 6 12 198 Training Days 8 Electronic Warfare Officer Academics T-25 Simulator Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

And here’s what you fly as a

CSO Assignments Breakdown… Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow Aircraft Assignments (Active, Guard, Reserve) 19% 2% 22% 13% 25% Fighter F-15 E, EA-18 G Mobility C-130 E/H, KC-135 (12% Guard and Reserve) C 2/ISR/EW RC/OC-135, EC-130 H, E-3, E-8 Bomber CSAR AFSOC Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win B-1 B, B-52 HC-130, HC-130 J U-28, MC-130 H/J AC-130 U/W/J

B-1 B Lancer Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • Long-range, multi-role, heavy bomber 2 x Weapon Systems Officers Locations: Dyess AFB, TX Ellsworth AFB, SD Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

B-1 B Lancer Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • Trained as both Defensive and Offensive Systems Officer • Mission planning, threat, targeting, and weaponeering expert • • DSO (left seat) • Responsible for defending the aircraft against surface and airborne threats • Utilizes jamming, chaff, flare and other defensive systems • Determines ingress routing to targets based known threats • Able to input navigation, weaponeering, and other data during uncontested ops to assist OSO • Primary for datalink operation OSO (right seat) • Responsible for targeting, weaponeering, and releasing gravity, guided, mining, and/or standoff munitions • Operates Sniper SE targeting POD • Operates Synthetic Aperture Radar for navigation and targeting • Operates/maintains inertial navigation and GPS systems • Coordinate with ground troops during Close Air Support Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

B-52 Stratofortress Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • • Long-range, heavy bomber 2 x Weapon Systems Officers 1 x Electronic Warfare Officer Locations: Barksdale AFB, LA Minot AFB, ND Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

B-52 Stratofortress Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow Job Descriptions • EWO • WSO • • • Plan global strike missions Deliver conventional and nuclear weapons Direct crew on navigation and strike during flight Coordinate with airborne and ground units to plan and execute strike packages Manage highly classified and sophisticated worldwide communication system and datalinks Operate inertial navigation system, radar and targeting pod to holistically identify and attack ground targets • Direct crew on defending the aircraft and formation • Manage highly classified and sophisticated worldwide communication system and datalinks • Operate electronic warfare radar and communication jamming equipment • Operate deception devices-flares and chaff to deny and defeat enemy aircraft, surface to air missiles, and fighters • Validate and execute nuclear command control procedures from the POTUS Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

F-15 E Strike Eagle Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • Dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions 1 x Weapon Systems Officer Locations: Seymour Johnson AFB, NC Mountain Home AFB, ID Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win RAF Lakenheath, UK

F-15 E Strike Eagle Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • WSO • Synthetic Aperture RADAR Mapping • Direct the pilot/formation to obtain proper mapping angles to the target area. • Transfer target coordinates into weapon and clear the pilot to release. • Defending against A/A and SAM threats • Maintaining awareness of airspace borders • Maintaining timing for TOTs • Track formation members and forces on the ground Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

F-15 E Strike Eagle Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • WSO (continued) • Primary operator of SNIPER pod • Works directly with JTACs and other ground forces • Find and kill targets using IR and TV modes • If employing an LGB, WSO will lase the target and guide the weapon through impact • Balance mission requirements and systems priorities throughout sortie Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

E-3 Sentry AWACS Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • Airborne Warning And Control System 1 x Navigator Locations: Tinker AFB, OK Elmendorf AFB, AK Kadena AB, Japan Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

E-3 Sentry AWACS Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • Navigator • • • Plan routing and orbit considerations Direct crew on navigation during flight Coordinate with airborne and ground units Manage classified information onboard aircraft Operate inertial navigation systems, GPS and aircraft navigation system Operate onboard weather radar Conduct aerial refueling and lead rendezvous Maneuver airplane to maximize sensors Liaison between mission crew and flight deck Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

HC-130 J Combat King II Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • Fixed-wing personnel recovery platform 1 x Navigator Locations: Moody AFB, GA Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ Eglin AFB, FL Kadena AB, Japan Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

HC-130 J Combat King II Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • CSO • Conducts and manages search and rescue operations • Directs crew on navigation during all phases of flight to include low-level, air drops, HAAR, and search • Coordinates and manages helicopter air-air refueling (HAAR) operations • Manages classified systems, the communication system and datalinks with SAMS-ESA system • Operate inertial navigation system, RADAR, and FLIR to aid in search, rescue, and recovery of personnel • Coordinates and directs air drops of personnel, equipment (to include heavy equipment), rescue bundles, and leaflets. Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

E-8 JSTARS Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • • Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System Airborne battle management, command control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform 1 x Navigator Location: Robins ARB, GA Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

E-8 JSTARS Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • Navigator • • • Plan routing and orbit considerations Direct crew on navigation during flight Coordinate with airborne and ground units Manage classified information onboard aircraft Operate inertial navigation systems, GPS and aircraft navigation system Operate onboard weather radar Conduct aerial refueling and lead rendezvous Maneuver airplane to maximize sensors Liaison between mission crew and flight deck Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

EA-18 G Growler Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • Carrier / Expeditionary Based Electronic Warfare 1 x Electronic Countermeasures Officer Location: Whidbey Island, WA Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

EA-18 G Growler Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • ECO • Latest platform to be available for new CSOs • Training allows for joint assignment to Whidbey Island, WA Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

U-28 A Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • Manned fixed wing, on-call/surge capability for improved tactical airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) in support of special operations forces 1 x Combat Systems Officer Location: Hurlburt Field, FL Cannon AFB, NM Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

U-28 Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • CSO • Operate EO/IR sensor providing real time video feeds to ground forces and other agencies • Direct crew on sensor operations and LASER usage • Manage radios, network, datalinks inside aircraft and between aircraft/ground units • Coordinate support from aircraft for ground units • Manage classified information onboard aircraft • Assist aircrew in forward air refueling Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

EC-130 Compass Call Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • • Airborne electronic attack weapon system using a heavily modified version of the C-130 Hercules airframe 1 x Navigator 2 x Electronic Warfare Officers Location: Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

EC-130 Compass Call Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • EWO • Navigator • Plans mission route (i. e. flight plan, fuels, etc. ) • Directs the aircraft to and from the operating area • Operate inertial navigation system, radar, FMS, and GPS to determine precise aircraft position • Coordinates for aerial refueling rendezvous • Monitors radio nets during mission • Coordinates between mission crew and flight deck for mission progression • Manage classified information onboard aircraft • • • Directs and executes mission planning in accordance with tasking Coordinates with mission enlisted linguists for target verification/reverification Commands mission; coordinates with external agencies for additional taskings and/or mission changes Operates jamming systems Coordinates with flight deck for airspace and transit based on mission requirements Coordinates with airborne maintenance technician to resolve mission equipment problems Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

AC-130 U/W/J Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • • Close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance 1 x Navigator (U) 1 x Fire Control Officer (U) 1 x Electronic Warfare Officer (U) 1 x Sensor Operator (W/J) 1 x CSO (W/J) Locations: Hurlburt Field, FL Cannon AFB, NM Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

AC-130 U Spooky Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • Navigator • • • Command all aspects of the Gunship mission Operate inertial navigation system, radar, and GPS to determine precise aircraft position Direct the aircraft to and from the operating area Primary communication to ground forces during engagements Provides clearance to fire approval authority Develops deconfliction plans for helicopters • EWO • Assist crew in planning against threats to aircraft • Direct crew in defense of aircraft and determine if mission success is feasible • Operate electronic warfare radar and IR jamming equipment • Operates deceptive flares and chaff to defeats threats against aircraft • Monitors highly classified and sophisticated communication systems and datalinks Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

RC/WC/OC-135 Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • • RC-135 W Rivet Joint, RC-135 U Combat Sent, RC-135 S Cobra Ball, WC-135 Constant Phoenix, OC-135 B Open Skies 1 x Navigator Multiple Electronic Warfare Officers Locations: Offutt AFB, NE RAF Mildenhall, UK Kadena AB, Japan Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

RC/WC/OC-135 Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • Navigator • • • EWO Plan global intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions Direct crew on navigation and fuel management Manage highly classified and sophisticated worldwide communication system and datalinks Operate inertial navigation system, radar, and GPS to determine precise aircraft position Locate and identify foreign military land, naval and airborne radar signals • • • Configure and manage aircraft's primary sensor suite Locate and exploit nationally-tasked targets Perform Scientific and Technical measurement of electronical intelligence for use in weapon systems tactics development Identify/monitor potential airborne, naval, and ground-based threats Plans/conducts coordinated missions with other theater-based collection assets Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

KC-135 Stratotanker Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • Core aerial refueling capability 1 x Navigator Location: Mc. Connell AFB, KS Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

KC-135 Stratotanker Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • Navigator • • • Plan routing and orbit considerations Direct crew on navigation during flight Coordinate with airborne and ground units Manage classified information onboard aircraft Operate inertial navigation systems, GPS and aircraft navigation system • Operate onboard weather radar • Conduct aerial refueling and lead rendezvous Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

C-130 H Hercules Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • Tactical airlift & airdrop 1 x Navigator Locations: Reserve and Air National Guard Only Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

C-130 H Hercules Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • Navigator • • • Plan routing and orbit considerations Direct crew on navigation during flight Coordinate with airborne and ground units Manage classified information onboard aircraft Operate inertial navigation systems, GPS and aircraft navigation system • Operate onboard weather radar • Conduct aerial refueling and lead rendezvous • Maneuver airplane to maximize sensors and ensure mission success Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

MC-130 H Combat Talon 2 Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow • • • All weather infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces 1 x Navigator 1 x Electronic Warfare Officer Locations: Hurlburt AFB, FL Kadena AB, Japan Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

MC-130 H Combat Talon 2 Job Descriptions Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow Navigator • Plans low-level routes via terrain following on NVGs • Plan and executes HAHO, HALO, HSLLDS and other forms of aerial insertion/resupply • Coordinates and manages helicopter air-air refueling (HAAR) operations for SOCOM rotary assets • Manages all aspects of mission in-flight (time control, changes, contingencies) EWO • Responsible for selfprotect & threat avoidance • Operates jammers, chaff/flare & other sensors • Direct crew in defense of aircraft • Manages tactical C 2 comms w/ ground parties & HHQ Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win

Develop America's Airmen Today. . . for Tomorrow On the leading edge of the Air Force Aim High. . . Fly-Fight-Win