3F5X1 - Administration
3F5X1 - Administration
Administration Information
ASVAB REQUIREMENT:
Administrative 47
STRENGTH REQUIREMENT:
40 lbs
AVERAGE INDOOR/OUTDOOR WORK CONDITIONS:
100% Indoor / 0% Outdoor
AVERAGE HOURS WORKED:
40-50
POSSIBILITY OF WORKING WEEKENDS:
No
DEPLOYMENT TEMPO/RATE (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
Low
TECHNICAL TRAINING LENGTH:
41 Classroom Days
TECHNICAL SCHOOL LOCATION:
Keesler AFB MS
KNOWN DUTY STATIONS AVAILABLE TO NEW AIRMEN:
(we’re working on getting this information)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE DEGREE:
Information Management
Airmen describing Administration
Administration in the Air Force is responsible for providing support services to military personnel and units. This includes tasks such as maintaining personnel records, processing pay and benefits, and providing customer service. Administration specialists also handle various administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining files and records, and performing data entry. They may also be responsible for logistics, budgeting, planning and resource management, as well as other duties as assigned by their superiors.
A typical day for an Administration specialist may involve:
Maintaining personnel records, processing pay and benefits, and providing customer service
Scheduling appointments and maintaining files and records
Performing data entry, budgeting, and logistics
Collaborating with other administrative personnel to ensure that support services are provided in an efficient and effective manner
Participating in training, drills, and exercises to maintain and improve skills in administration
Providing guidance and training to other Air Force personnel on administration best practices and procedures
Participating in classified and unclassified meetings with other administrative team members and other agencies
Participating in military operations, including administrative support services
It's important to note that depending on the specific role, a typical day may also include different responsibilities. Administration specialists are responsible for providing support services to military personnel and units, ensuring that personnel records are kept up to date, pay and benefits are processed, and customer service is provided. They also handle various administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining files and records, and performing data entry, and may also be responsible for logistics, budgeting, planning and resource management, as well as other duties as assigned by their superiors.
Administration is primarily an office based job where you’ll work review EPRs, OPRs, and decorations. You will also work a lot with email, make phone calls, schedule/set-up meetings, and answer/research answers for members. As an admin, you’ll work closely with the Commander and Leadership to ensure that daily administrative work is completed. Admin is a unique career field since it can give you the opportunity to work in postal