1. Air Force Enlisted Career Path Security Forces Specialist
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2. Introduction
The purpose of this training presentation is to describe the Air Force enlisted career path as it applies to the Security Forces career field.

3. Introduction
It will also outline the Education & Training required to achieve appropriate skill levels, the average and earliest sew on time for enlisted rank, as well as High Year of Tenure (HYT) for each enlisted grade.

4. Purpose
The CFETP guidance ensures individuals in the Security Forces specialty receives effective and efficient training at the appropriate point in their career. This plan enables supervisors to train today’s work force for tomorrows jobs!

5. The Career Field Education & Training Plan (CFETP)
The Career Field Education & Training Plan (CFETP) is the first part of this path. The CFETP is a comprehensive core training document that identifies life-cycle education and training requirements, training support resources as well as minimum core task requirements.

6. CFETP
It provides all Security Forces (SF) personnel, whether they are active-duty, Reserve, or Air National Guard, a clear career path to success during their military career.
This document outlines every duty task required to be trained, based on the skill level they are training to.

7. Career Field Education & Training Plan (CFETP)
This is an example of the CFETP. The numbers in the first column identify the task to be trained and the second column represent the skill level.
Identifies at which skill level the training is required

8. Skill Levels
There are four skill levels in the Air Force, however, only 2 are included in the CFETP:
5-Level
7-Level
The other two, 3-Level and 9-Level, are obtained in other ways, which will be described in the following slides.

9. 3-skill Level This is the initial task and knowledge training
Lowest skill level in the Air Force
Referred to as the Apprentice Level

10. 3-skill Level Requirements
Graduation from the Security Forces Academy
Completion of distance learning course
Must be completed within 4 months of graduation
Results in award of 3 skill level
Average sew-on time - Amn: 6 months in service
A1C: 16 months in service
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11. 5-skill level
Intermediate task and knowledge training and tasks are identified in the CFETP
More advanced than 3-skill training
Increased responsibility
Referred to as the Journeyman Level

12. 5-skill level requirements
12 months in Upgrade Training
This is training required to properly learn all aspects of the job
Completion of Career Development Course
Completion of core tasks identified in the Career Field Education Plan
Average sew-on time:
3 years in service
Earliest sew-on time
28 months in service
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13. 7-skill level
Advanced task and knowledge training and also identified in the CFETP
Personnel assumes a supervisory role over 3-skill level personnel
Becomes a trainer for personnel in lower grades
Referred to as the Craftsman Level

14. 7-skill level requirements
Rank of Staff Sergeant (SSgt)
12 Months of Upgrade Training (UGT)
Completion of core skills tasks identified in the CFETP
Attend resident training course called the Craftsman Course
Average sew-on time:
7.5ears in service
Earliest sew-on time
3 years in service
HYT – 22 years in service
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15. 9-skill level
Senior Skill level – Must attain the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt), which is the only requirement for obtaining this skill level
Personnel in this position are considered management
Becomes senior leadership in a squadron
Referred to as the Superintendent Level

16. 9-skill level requirements
Minimum rank of Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt)
Must attend Senior NCO academy – located at Gunther AFB, Alabama
Average sew-on time:
19.2 years in service
Earliest sew-on time
11 years in service
HYT – 26 years in service
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17. Security Forces Manager
Highest enlisted grade in Career Field and in the Air Force
Equal to CEO in civilian sector
Average sew-on: years in service
Earliest sew-on: 14 years in service
*HYT: 30 years of service
*High Year Tenure: Amount of years an individual can remain in the AF at that rank

18. Additional AF Enlisted Grades
There are two additional pay grades that are not directly effected by the Career Path, but are of significance:
TSgt MSgt
Both maintain a 7-skill level
MSgt is considered part of the “Top Three” and the start of the management path

19. Career Development Courses
Career Development Courses, or CDC’s, are the second part of the enlisted career path. These are books that contain additional information pertinent to the development of all enlisted airmen.
CDC’s are mandatory for those preparing for either their 5-skill level or the 7-skill level.

20. 5-level CDC
This program is completed during the 12 month Upgrade Training period.
There are 5 volumes which cover:
Vol 1: General Security Forces Functions
Vol 2: Protecting the Installation & Resources
Vol 3: Ground Combat Skills
Vol 4: Equipment Associated with Ground Combat Skills
Vol 5: Security Forces Weapons

21. 7-level CDC These are also completed during a 12 month period
There are 3 volumes in this set which cover:
Vol 1: Security Forces Supervisor
Vol 2: Land Navigation and Communications
Vol 3: Equipment and Weapons Operations

22. Requirements for CDC Enrollment
Airmen are required to complete one volume in 30 days
Prior to testing, the supervisor must conduct a comprehensive review of the questions to ensure a passing score
Enrollment is for a 12 month period, but local procedures require each volume be completed in 30-days

23. Testing on the CDC
For both the 5 & 7-level CDC, airmen are required to test
First, they must complete the Unit Review Exercises, which is open book
Next, they take the closed book Volume Review Exercise
Lastly, after completing a comprehensive review with their supervisor, they take the End of Course exam
Minimum passing score is 65%, established by the Air Force

24. Conclusion
The Enlisted Career Path is extremely important to the career of an airman
Failure to maintain the level commensurate to your rank can lead to a discharge from the service
A combination of formal school, On-The-Job training and Career Development Courses are provided to assist you in obtaining you goal
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25. Glossary of Terms
The following terms used were used during this presentation:
3-level – Apprentice level
5-level – Journeyman level
7-level – Craftsman level
Upgrade training (UGT) – Training required in order to obtain an increased skill level
Career field education & training plan (CFETP) – Core document outlining the career path for enlisted members
High year of tenure (HYT) – Highest year one can stay in the military dependent on rank

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28. Reference
AF Form 623, CFEPT 3P0X1/XA1/X1B, Parts I-II, dated 23 Oct 2001