3.2. Education. For entry into this specialty, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Courses in physics, chemistry, earth
sciences, geography, computer sciences, electronics, and mathematics are desirable.
3.3. Training. For award of AFSC 1Z431, completion of the following formal courses is mandatory:
3.3.1. Special Warfare Preparatory Course (AD/ANG Non Prior Service Only).
3.3.2. Special Warfare Assessment and Selection Course.
3.3.3. Special Warfare Pre-dive Course.
3.3.4. Combat Diver Course.
3.3.5. Basic Airborne Course (Static-Line Parachutist).
3.3.6. Military Free Fall Course (MFF Parachutist).
3.3.7. Combat Survival Training.
3.3.8. Underwater Egress Training Course.
3.3.9. Special Reconnaissance Apprentice Course.
3.4. Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the 1Z4XX AFSC indicated:
3.4.1 1Z451. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1Z431. Experience performing SR duties.
3.4.2 1Z471. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1Z451. Experience performing and supervising SR duties.
3.4.3 1Z491. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1Z471. Experience performing and managing SR functions as a Special
Tactics (ST) team leader.
3.5. Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:
3.5.1. For entry into this specialty:
3.5.1.1. Ability to speak English distinctly.
3.5.1.2. Successful completion of the Special Reconnaissance physical ability and stamina test (PAST).
3.5.1.3. Air National Guard (ANG) SR candidates must complete the ANG “SR ONE LEVEL PROGRAM” for selection
consideration