U.S. Space Force · Cyberspace Operations

3D1X4 Spectrum Operations

Spectrum operations means planning and managing radio-frequency use, resolving electromagnetic interference, and integrating spectrum-dependent systems. In the Space Force this work is performed within the Cyber Operations enlisted career, which the recruiting site describes as covering radio frequency and satellite communications.

last verified 2026-06-15

3D1X4 (Spectrum Operations) is in the Space Force and requires a minimum AFQT of 50 and E of at least 70. Last verified 2026-06-15 against spaceforce.com Cyber Operations.

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Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT50
  • Training~14 weeks
  • E line score≥ 70

AFQT 50 is a percentile. The line score above is not — it is a Space Force composite, a weighted sum of your ASVAB subtest standard scores (E = AR + MK + EI + GS — per airforce.com (ASVAB — MAGE composites; shared with the Space Force), verified 2026-07-23). Work yours out from your score sheet with the Space Force ASVAB line score calculator.

Source: spaceforce.com Cyber Operations · last verified 2026-06-15.

Role brief

About 3D1X4 — Spectrum Operations.

Spectrum operations means planning and managing radio-frequency use, resolving electromagnetic interference, and integrating spectrum-dependent systems. In the Space Force this work is performed within the Cyber Operations enlisted career, which the recruiting site describes as covering radio frequency and satellite communications.

Starting pay · 2026

What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.

Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Space 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-1Specialist 1 (Spc1)$2,407after 4 months of service
E-2Specialist 2 (Spc2)$2,698under 2 years
E-3Specialist 3 (Spc3)$2,837under 2 years
E-4Specialist 4 (Spc4)$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 3D1X4 candidates should check.

  • The Space Force does not publish Spectrum Operations as a separate enlisted career. The recruiting site folds radio-frequency and satellite-communications work into the Cyber Operations enlisted career, which lists a general qualifying ASVAB minimum of about 60 to 64 depending on specialty.
  • The Electronics (E) score and 14-week training length on this page reflect the legacy Air Force 3D1X4 code this role descends from. Confirm the current qualifying score for Space Force Cyber Operations with a recruiter.

What are the specialty requirements for 3D1X4 Spectrum Operations?

The Space Force Spectrum Operations specialty (3D1X4) requires a minimum AFQT of 50 and E of at least 70, with initial training of about 14 weeks. Those are the ASVAB-based entry requirements; a recruiter confirms the full enlistment picture (medical, background, and current openings). Source: spaceforce.com Cyber Operations, last verified 2026-06-15.

How long is 3D1X4 Spectrum Operations training?

3D1X4 initial training runs about 14 weeks. Source: spaceforce.com Cyber Operations, last verified 2026-06-15.

Source: spaceforce.com Cyber Operations · last verified 2026-06-15 · date retrieved 2026-06-15.

Nearby targets

Related Space Force score targets.

Related

Practice AFQT plus 3D1X4 line-score subtests.

AFQT + E practice targets

Independent test-prep — not affiliated with DoD or the ASVAB program. See officialasvab.com for the test program.

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