Uniques Block 1
Helper - ANS-1-skill level, AFSC 3E511. When entering the AF or retraining.
Apprentice - ANS-3-skill level, AFSC 3E531. After graduating tech school and a
common core course at their duty station. Awarded by supervisor and Unit Training
Manager.
Journeyman - ANS-5-skill level, AFSC 3E551. Awarded after completion of CE 5-level
Common Core Concepts CBT, 5-level CDC, all 5-level core/diamond/duty tasks, and 12
months OJT (9 months if retraining). Job positions such as draftsman, surveyor, and
GIS technician.
Craftsman - ANS-7-skill level, AFSC 3E571. Must be at least a SSgt. Awarded after
completion of CE 7-level Common Core Concepts CBT, 7-level course at FLW, all
7-level core/diamond/duty tasks, and 12 months OJT (6 months if retraining). Job
positions such as NCOIC, construction inspector, and project manager.
Superintendent - ANS-9-skill level, AFSC 3E591. Must be at least a SMSgt. Awarded
after completion of CE Superintendent Course Air Force Institute of Technology WMGT
570. Mandatory for active and Reserves. Job positions such as flight chief, section
chief, MILCON
4 Supplemental Training Courses - ANS-Engineering Craftsman
Advanced GIS
Construction Surveying
Contract Construction Inspector
Basic Badge - ANS-Awarded upon graduation of tech school. Gear wheel and compass
Senior Badge - ANS-Worn after award of 7-skill level. Adds a star to the top of the
badge
Master Badge - ANS-Worn by a MSgt or above with 5 years in the specialty from award
of 7-skill level. Adds a wreath around the star
Core tasks - ANS-Minimum qualification within an AF specialty
Diamond tasks - ANS-Hands-on training/certification
, Peacetime duties of 3E5X1 - ANS-Drafting, surveying, GIS, contract management,
preliminary engineering designs, standardized and expedient sample testing,
managerial and leadership
Contingency duties of 3E5X1 - ANS-Develop plans to bed down personnel, aircraft, and
associated support functions; evaluate existing facilities; perform recovery operations
Base Civil Engineer - ANS-CE Commander
6 - ANS-Number of flights in CE Squadron
Installation Management, Engineering, Operations, Fire Emergency Services Explosive
Ordnance Disposal, Readiness and Emergency Management - ANS-Flights in CE
Squadron
12 - ANS-Number of AFSCs in CE Squadron
Operations - ANS-Largest flight in CE Squadron, composed of 8 AFSCs
Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force - ANS-Prime BEEF- primary mission is to
support the beddown of personnel and aircraft
Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers - ANS-RED
HORSE- a self-sufficient, mobile heavy construction unit capable of rapid response and
independent operations
Air National Guard - ANS-Dual responsibilities as a state and federal entity; 48 hours to
mobilize
Air Force Reserve Command - ANS-Federal reserve component of AF; their own
MAJCOM
Gratuity - ANS-Something given over and above payment due for service and usually
given expecting something in return. Ex. money, drugs, sex, etc.
DoD 5500.07-R - ANS-Joint Ethics Regulation acceptance rule: Acceptance of gratuities
is punishable under the UCMJ
Helper - ANS-1-skill level, AFSC 3E511. When entering the AF or retraining.
Apprentice - ANS-3-skill level, AFSC 3E531. After graduating tech school and a
common core course at their duty station. Awarded by supervisor and Unit Training
Manager.
Journeyman - ANS-5-skill level, AFSC 3E551. Awarded after completion of CE 5-level
Common Core Concepts CBT, 5-level CDC, all 5-level core/diamond/duty tasks, and 12
months OJT (9 months if retraining). Job positions such as draftsman, surveyor, and
GIS technician.
Craftsman - ANS-7-skill level, AFSC 3E571. Must be at least a SSgt. Awarded after
completion of CE 7-level Common Core Concepts CBT, 7-level course at FLW, all
7-level core/diamond/duty tasks, and 12 months OJT (6 months if retraining). Job
positions such as NCOIC, construction inspector, and project manager.
Superintendent - ANS-9-skill level, AFSC 3E591. Must be at least a SMSgt. Awarded
after completion of CE Superintendent Course Air Force Institute of Technology WMGT
570. Mandatory for active and Reserves. Job positions such as flight chief, section
chief, MILCON
4 Supplemental Training Courses - ANS-Engineering Craftsman
Advanced GIS
Construction Surveying
Contract Construction Inspector
Basic Badge - ANS-Awarded upon graduation of tech school. Gear wheel and compass
Senior Badge - ANS-Worn after award of 7-skill level. Adds a star to the top of the
badge
Master Badge - ANS-Worn by a MSgt or above with 5 years in the specialty from award
of 7-skill level. Adds a wreath around the star
Core tasks - ANS-Minimum qualification within an AF specialty
Diamond tasks - ANS-Hands-on training/certification
, Peacetime duties of 3E5X1 - ANS-Drafting, surveying, GIS, contract management,
preliminary engineering designs, standardized and expedient sample testing,
managerial and leadership
Contingency duties of 3E5X1 - ANS-Develop plans to bed down personnel, aircraft, and
associated support functions; evaluate existing facilities; perform recovery operations
Base Civil Engineer - ANS-CE Commander
6 - ANS-Number of flights in CE Squadron
Installation Management, Engineering, Operations, Fire Emergency Services Explosive
Ordnance Disposal, Readiness and Emergency Management - ANS-Flights in CE
Squadron
12 - ANS-Number of AFSCs in CE Squadron
Operations - ANS-Largest flight in CE Squadron, composed of 8 AFSCs
Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force - ANS-Prime BEEF- primary mission is to
support the beddown of personnel and aircraft
Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers - ANS-RED
HORSE- a self-sufficient, mobile heavy construction unit capable of rapid response and
independent operations
Air National Guard - ANS-Dual responsibilities as a state and federal entity; 48 hours to
mobilize
Air Force Reserve Command - ANS-Federal reserve component of AF; their own
MAJCOM
Gratuity - ANS-Something given over and above payment due for service and usually
given expecting something in return. Ex. money, drugs, sex, etc.
DoD 5500.07-R - ANS-Joint Ethics Regulation acceptance rule: Acceptance of gratuities
is punishable under the UCMJ
