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1C5X1 Command and Control Battle Management Operations

Air Force Battle Management Operations specialists (1C5X1) provide radar control, monitor global airspace, react to radar and console displays, and distribute operational information among air defense and air traffic control agencies.

last verified 2026-06-05

1C5X1 (Command and Control Battle Management Operations) is in the Air Force and requires a minimum AFQT of 50 and G of at least 55. Last verified 2026-06-05 against airforce.com (Battle Management Operations).

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Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT50
  • Training~12 weeks
  • G line score≥ 55

Source: airforce.com (Battle Management Operations) · last verified 2026-06-05.

Role brief

About 1C5X1 — Command and Control Battle Management Operations.

Air Force Battle Management Operations specialists (1C5X1) provide radar control, monitor global airspace, react to radar and console displays, and distribute operational information among air defense and air traffic control agencies.

Initial training

How 1C5X1 training works.

FormatBMT + technical training
LocationKeesler AFB, Mississippi
Length~12 weeks

The Air Force career page lists 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training followed by 30 days of technical training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. This page rounds that initial training pipeline to about 12 weeks total.

Source: airforce.com — Battle Management Operations · last verified 2026-06-05 · date retrieved 2026-06-05.

After training

Common 1C5X1 follow-on schools and paths.

  • Air defense and airspace surveillance crewsThe official role description emphasizes radar control, airspace monitoring, and operational information sharing with air defense and air traffic control agencies.
  • Battle management systems operations1C5X1 Airmen manage and operate command-and-control battle management systems and help test or evaluate new equipment.

Starting pay · 2026

What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.

Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Air Force enlistee at the same grade earns the same monthly base pay. These are the 2026 active-duty rates (3.8% raise, effective 2026-01-01).

GradeRankMonthly base payService
E-1Airman Basic (AB)$2,407after 4 months of service
E-2Airman (Amn)$2,698under 2 years
E-3Airman First Class (A1C)$2,837under 2 years
E-4Senior Airman (SrA)$3,142under 2 years
  • Plus food allowance (BAS)$460/moFlat enlisted rate, tax-free, paid on top of base pay.
  • Plus housing allowance (BAH)Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is paid on top of base pay and is tax-free, but it varies by duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents — there is no single nationwide figure. Use the official DoD BAH calculator for your assignment location.DoD BAH rate lookup →

Source: DFAS 2026 active-duty basic pay tables (3.8% raise, effective Jan 1 2026) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

Eligibility notes

What 1C5X1 candidates should check.

  • The current Air Force career page lists 55 General (G) as the ASVAB score requirement for Battle Management Operations. G is a MAGE line score, not the AFQT percentile.
  • On this site's Air Force formula sheet, General (G) is built from Verbal Expression plus Arithmetic Reasoning, so Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Arithmetic Reasoning are the highest-leverage ASVAB subtests for 1C5X1.
  • The same Air Force page lists U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, clear English speech, medical standards for Ground Based Controller Duty, deployability, and completion of a background check among the qualifications.
  • Air Force credential rules are separate from the job line score: the official page notes that non-graduates or applicants without an alternate credential must obtain a higher AFQT score before the G 55 job requirement matters.

What ASVAB score do you need for 1C5X1 Battle Management Operations?

The current Air Force Battle Management Operations page lists 55 General (G) for AFSC 1C5X1. That is a MAGE line score, not the same thing as the AFQT percentile.

Which ASVAB subtests matter most for 1C5X1?

For the Air Force General (G) composite used by 1C5X1, focus on Verbal Expression and Arithmetic Reasoning. Verbal Expression comes from Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension.

How long is 1C5X1 technical training?

The Air Force career page lists 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training, then 30 days of technical training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. This page rounds the full initial pipeline to about 12 weeks.

Is 1C5X1 the same as Battle Management Operations?

Yes. The current Air Force career page titles the enlisted specialty Battle Management Operations and lists AFSC 1C5X1 for the role.

What are the AFSC requirements for 1C5X1 Command and Control Battle Management Operations?

The Air Force Command and Control Battle Management Operations AFSC (1C5X1) requires a minimum AFQT of 50 and G of at least 55, with initial training of about 12 weeks. Those are the ASVAB-based entry requirements; a recruiter confirms the full enlistment picture (medical, background, and current openings). Source: airforce.com (Battle Management Operations), last verified 2026-06-05.

Source: airforce.com (Battle Management Operations) · last verified 2026-06-05 · date retrieved 2026-06-05.

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