V1-U1.1 Munitions Systems Career Field

Question 1

What are the 3 general functional areas or subdivisions of the munitions and weapons career field (2W)?

Answer 1

Munitions Systems (2W0)
Aircraft Armament (2W1)
Nuclear Weapons (2W2)

Question 2

Why are the job descriptions identified in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD) general in nature?

Answer 2

They apply to a wide range of jobs.

Question 3

What duties and responsibilities for specific skill levels of a specialty are not described in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD)?

Answer 3

Unique base and MAJCOM requirements.

Question 4

Why is it important for you to be familiar with the duties of all the subdivisions of the 2W career field?

Answer 4

All 2W career fields interrelate.

Question 5

What are the responsibilities of the 2W1X1 Aircraft Armament career field?

Answer 5

Loading and unloading nuclear and nonnuclear munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft.

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of the 2W2X1 Nuclear Weapons career field?

Answer 6

To perform and manage maintenance, inspection, storage, handling, modification, accountability and repair of nuclear weapons, weapon components, associated equipment, and general or specialized test and handling equipment.

Question 7

What are the 6 AFS skill levels?

Answer 7

Helper
Apprentice
Journeyman
Craftsman
Superintendent
Chief Enlisted Manager

Question 8

What is the AFSC assigned to personnel while in basic training?

Answer 8

9T000

Question 9

What steps must be accomplished to become a top manager of the munitions systems specialty?

Answer 9

Complete basic training
Be assigned to the career field
Complete technical school

Question 10

New airman who have completed basic training are assigned what title and AFSC in the 2W0 career field until they are upgraded to the 3-skill level?

Answer 10

2W011 Helper

Question 11

What AFSC identifies a semi-skilled individual?

Answer 11

2W051 Journeyman

Question 12

An individual becomes what skill level upon completion of the Munitions Systems Apprentice Course?

Answer 12

3-skill level

Question 13

What is the AFSC of the munitions systems helper?

Answer 13

2W011

Question 14

What is the AFSC of the munitions systems apprentice?

Answer 14

2W031

Question 15

What is the AFSC of the munitions systems journeyman?

Answer 15

2W051

Question 16

What is the AFSC of the munitions systems craftsman?

Answer 16

2W071

Question 17

What is the AFSC of the munitions systems superintendent?

Answer 17

2W091

Question 18

What is the AFSC of the munitions systems chief enlisted manager?

Answer 18

2W000

Question 19

What skill level handles the basic tasks associated with the day-to-day munitions operations?

Answer 19

Journeyman (2W051)

Question 20

Who’s primary responsibility is it to maintain qualification in a given specialty?

Answer 20

Each individual is responsible for their own career.

Question 21

What is the minimum grade requirement for the award of the 7-skill level?

Answer 21

SSgt E-5 or above

Question 22

Name one responsibility of a munitions craftsman (2W071).

Answer 22

Supervise assigned personnel.
Operation performance.
Inspection.
Supervise functions in:
Receipting, identifying, inspecting, storing, reconditioning, issuing, delivering, maintaining, testing and assembling guided and unguided munitions.
Preparing and maintaining documentation and records for inventory management.

Question 23

At what point up the 2W0 career ladder does the supervisory level begin?

Answer 23

2W071 craftsman

Question 24

What is the minimum grade of a munitions systems superintendent?

Answer 24

At least a SMSgt E-8

Question 25

Name a responsibility of the munitions systems superintendent.

Answer 25

Establishes and evaluates performance standards.
Develops and implements organizational and functional charts.
Determines manning requirements (allocates personnel to sections).
Resolves personnel problems.
Controls workflow.
Analyze production and work quality.
Interprets technical publications for subordinates.
Evaluates operational effectiveness of munitions systems.
Recommends modification of equipment.

Question 26

What title and AFSC are assigned to a 2W0 who has reached the top of the career ladder?

Answer 26

2W000 Chief Enlisted Manager