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Combat Systems Officer eCourse

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  1. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A CSO? WHAT'S AN ABM?
    Introduction
  2. The Kill Chain
  3. What's a WSO?
  4. What's an EWO?
  5. What's a CSO?
  6. What's a NAV?
  7. What's an ABM?
  8. THE FIRST STEP - COMMISSIONING
    Commissioning Sources
  9. Qualifications
  10. TRAINING
    The Pipeline
  11. Initial Flight Training
  12. UCT (Undergraduate CSO Training)
  13. Training Progression and Checkrides
  14. UCT Tracks and Phases
  15. UABMT (Undergraduate Air Battle Management Training)
  16. How to Survive and Thrive
  17. Three Keys to Success
  18. Class Rankings and the "Dream Sheet"
  19. Drop Night and Beyond
  20. FTU & Follow-on Training
  21. SQUADRON LIFE & CAREER PROGRESSION
    Officer Life
  22. Deployments
  23. Instructor and Evaluator Upgrades
  24. Fighter Life
  25. Bomber Life
  26. SOF Life
  27. Mobility Life
  28. Electronic Warfare Life
  29. ABM Life
  30. CAREER PROGRESSION
    Upward Moves
  31. Lateral Moves
  32. Civilian Transition
  33. Guard/Reserve
  34. MOVES TO THE FRONT SEAT
    Still Want to Be A Pilot?
  35. Active Duty UPT Transition
  36. Guard/Reserve UPT Transition
  37. GI Bill
  38. Bootstrapping
  39. Scholarships
  40. CONCLUSION
    Parting Words
Combat Systems Officer eCourse What’s an EWO?
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What’s an EWO?

EWO (Electronic Warfare Officer)

Freaks and Geeks? Not so fast. While not physically kinetic, if you’re down to take the fight to the enemy on the electromagnetic spectrum, the beeps and squeaks of an EWO gig may be what you’re looking for. EWOs are the guys and gals that work defensive systems to keep aircraft safe from enemy surface-to-air systems; or they can disrupt enemy anti-aircraft and Command and Control equipment. They will spend time detecting and responding to such threats, while at other times radar jamming like a high-tech Marley fan. They serve a critical role in bringing the fight to the bad guys in modern warfare and bringing the aircraft and crew home safely.

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EWO aircraft include: B-52s, E-8s, AC-130s and MC-130s. Additionally, a handful of EWOs manage to land an EF-18G spot flying with the Navy. While it’s a possibility, recognize that these opportunities are extremely few and far between and, thus, difficult to get. Like winning the lottery because lightning struck your pot of gold.