Wideband Communications Equipment, Ground Radio Communications, and Space Communications Systems Equipment Specialties, AFSs 304X0/304X4/304X6.
Abstract
Inventory booklets were administered to Wideband Communications Equipment (AFS 304X0), Ground Radio Communications (AFS 304X4), and Space Communications Systems Equipment (AFS 304X6) personnel worldwide. Survey results are based on the responses of 3,010 AFS 304XX incumbents (approximately 39 percent of assigned). A total of 31 different major job groups were identified. DAFSC 304X0, 304X4, and 304X6 personnel were found to be performing distinctly different technical radio maintenance type jobs. Only with jobs involving supervision, administration, or training were substantial percentages of personnel from all three career ladders found. DAFSC 304X6 personnel were noted to use the highest number of electronic principles subject areas, followed closely by DAFSC 304X4 personnel. While many of the subject areas were used in common across the specialties, a number of subject areas were noted as being peculiar to only one career ladder. Based on the analysis of tasks and jobs performed by 304X0, 304X4, and 304X6 personnel, a merger of these three specialties does not appear feasible at this time. In addition to task differences, job satisfaction, equipment, and electronic principle differences were noted for the personnel in the three specialties. All of these factors would have negative impact on the overall 304XX career field if the three career ladders were consolidated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108705