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name: air-force-officer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'air force officer' (also: command and control officer, military group captain, pilot officer, flight officer, flight lieutenant, royal airforce officer). Use when the user asks for typical air force officer work such as: typical air force officer responsibilities"
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# Air Force Officer

Air force officers specialise in flying or ground duties, and supervise a team of air force personnel. They coordinate their team's training and welfare, and perform duties specific to their area of specialisation.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- air force operations
- apply air force procedures
- apply military aviation regulations
- camouflage
- collect real-time geolocation information
- devise military tactics
- ensure compliance with types of weapons
- ensure public safety and security
- give instructions to staff
- handle surveillance equipment
- identify security threats
- lead military troops
- military aviation
- military combat techniques
- military drill

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f2cc5978-e45c-4f28-b859-7f89221b0505), O*NET 30.3 (None). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*