Air Force Reserve Job Descriptions
The U.S. Air Force Reserve was originally conceived to be a standby force in readiness. Its mission was to support the active Air Force whenever called on, in other words. Over the decades, its mission has evolved. Now, about 20 percent of all the work performed by the active Air Force is performed by its reserve forces. With such a large mission, Air Force Reserve job descriptions have increased over the years as well.
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Special Operations Forces Jobs
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The Air Force Reserve also offers a number of jobs in special operations air wings. Popular jobs in the Air Force Reserve are with its special operations forces. The Air Force Reserve operates the 919th Special Operations Wing out of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Pilots looking to work in this field fly the aircraft, mostly C-130s, that drop off and pick up personnel and equipment. Much of this work is done behind enemy lines. Enlisted personnel specialize in loadmaster duties, working to keep the aircraft safely balanced.
Security Forces Jobs
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Air Force Reserve security forces jobs are similar to jobs in police departments everywhere. A popular set of jobs in the Air Force Reserve can be found within its security forces. Reservists performing this job work in force protection activities. They're responsible for protecting the interior and exterior of a base, for one. For another, they often perform many of the duties performed by police officers everywhere. This includes criminal investigations and writing traffic tickets. They also provide ground weapons training and operate many base firing ranges.
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Personnel Recovery Jobs
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The pararescueman field is male-only and it requires a great deal of strenuous training. A special job in the Air Force Reserve is that of the pararescueman. It's a male-only job, and volunteers for it undergo strenuous training. They specialize in rescuing air crews who go down behind enemy lines. In other cases, they may be assigned to help respond to natural disasters. This can include finding people lost during floods or hurricanes. The job is part paramedic, part search and rescue and part special operations, in some cases.
Paralegal Jobs
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Air Force Reserve paralegals work closely with Air Force and military lawyers at many bases. The Air Force Reserve requires lawyers and other legal specialists. Paralegals assist lawyers in addressing both civilian and military legal issues. They perform legal research and work with investigating officers to put together complex cases. In addition, they staff Air Force legal offices and work directly with visitors and customers. They make determinations on just who's eligible for legal assistance and then set up case files. Lastly, they work on preparing standard legal forms such as wills.
Considerations
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The Air Force Reserve accepts prior service military of all branches as well as civilians wishing to join. The Air Force Reserve takes prior service military as well as civilians with no military background. Those with previous military backgrounds often don't have to attend basic training. Civilians enlisting or wishing to become commissioned officers typically attend some form of basic or officer training, though. Prior service personnel who qualify for an officer commission attend a four- to six-week training course as well. Reserve duty typically is one weekend a month and two weeks per year.
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