Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator

  • Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 7.7
  • Desinnation Designation: 1A8X2
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 363
  • Category Category: Intelligence
  • Age Average Age: 29
Planning and carrying out missions is dependent upon having the right information at the right time. Responsible for collecting information related to the enemy’s strength, movements and activity, Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operators provide top-secret intelligence to command. Utilizing a variety of classified techniques and equipment, these highly trained specialists help ensure we stay ahead of our enemies for the best chance of a mission’s success.
Category Requirements
Age17-42
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaStrongly preferred
GED AcceptedRare
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~36
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversRare
Tattoo PolicyStricter
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–80 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsStricter
Security Clearance JobsMany
Physical Fitness TestAF PT Test
Basic Training Length~7.5 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyMedium
Deployment FrequencyMedium
Combat Job AvailabilityLow
Technical JobsHigh
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessList preferences
Promotion SpeedMedium
Branch CultureTechnical/Quality of Life
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